After finding his mom killed, Satoru's time-traveling ability takes him back 18 years for a chance to prevent her death and those of three classmates.
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Episodes
1. Flashing Before My Eyes
Struggling manga artist Satoru leads a mundane life, yet has the innate ability to travel back in time to prevent imminent tragedies.
2. Palm of the Hand
After Satoru discovers his mother brutally murdered in his apartment, he goes back 18 years in time, before classmate Kayo's kidnapping and murder.
3. Bruise
As Satoru relives his childhood days at school, he befriends Kayo and stays by her side on March 1 to thwart the kidnapping that would take her life.
4. Accomplishment
Unsure if Kayo is alive, a distraught Satoru is suddenly sent back to the present, where the police search for him as a suspect in his mother's murder.
5. Getaway
Satoru meets with Sawada, a former colleague of his mother, who is also looking for a connection between her murder and the kidnappings from the past.
6. Grim Reaper
Kayo shows her friends the bag that the angry stranger stashed inside the bus. Inspired by Satoru, his mother and teacher take action to help Kayo.
7. Out of Control
Satoru and his classmates struggle to befriend a lone student from another elementary school whom they fear will be the kidnapper's next target.
8. Spiral
Satoru pursues the alleged kidnapper with the aid of his teacher. Years later, former classmate Kenya agrees to help Sawada find the true culprit.
9. Closure
Satoru awakens, realizing he has no memory of the past nor his ability. With his former classmates' help, he pieces together his forgotten past.
10. Joy
Satoru becomes aware he has two different memories of the same timeline. Struggling to make sense of it all, he hopes a visit with Airi will help.
11. Future
Together with Kumi, Satoru visits a physical therapy camp hosted by Councilman Nishizono, a new alias of a person from long ago.
12. Treasure
In the altered present, Satoru comes face to face with the killer, who has been plotting to put an end to the twisted game he started 15 years ago.
Cast & Crew
Yuki Furukawa
Satoru Fujinuma
Tomoka Kurotani
Sachiko Fujinuma
Mio Yuki
Airi Katagiri
Shigeyuki Totsugi
Gaku Yashiro
Masato Yano
Shiratori Jun
Hidekazu Mashima
Makoto Sawada
Noriko Eguchi
Akemi Hinazuki
Jin Shirasu
Kenya Kobayashi
Reo Uchikawa
Satoru Fujinuma (young)
Rinka Kakihara
Hinazuki Kayo (young)
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
This film presents an intriguing time-travel concept wrapped in a gripping mystery that keeps viewers guessing until the end. Despite the usual logical gaps of time-travel stories, its plot flows smoothly and remains easy to follow. The dual timeline between adult Satoru and his 10-year-old self is handled seamlessly, supported by impressive performances — especially from the child actors who bring emotional depth and authenticity to their roles. Beyond its suspense, the film carries a vital message: to stay vigilant and protect children from potential dangers, reminding us that awareness can save lives. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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