The Future Diary

Also known as: Mirai Nikki / 未来日記

The Future Diary is a TV series by Asread that premiered in Fall 2011. It is finished airing with 26 episodes of about 23 minutes each. Genres: Action, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller. Average AniList score: 6.9/10.

Synopsis

This psychological thriller, based on the manga written and illustrated by Sakae Esuno, is about Yuki, a loner who's not very good with people. He prefers to write a diary on his cell phone and talk to his imaginary friend, Deus Ex Machina – The God of Time and Space. However, Yuki soon learns that Deus is more than a figment of his imagination when he makes Yuki participate in a battle royale with eleven others. The contestants are given special diaries that can predict the future, each diary possessing unique features that give it both advantages and disadvantages. Within the next 90 days, the contestants must try to survive until there is only one left standing. The winner will become the new God of Time and Space.

(Source: FUNimation)

The Future Diary episodes

  1. Episode 1: Sign Up — aired October 9, 2011
  2. Episode 2: Contract Terms — aired October 16, 2011
  3. Episode 3: Broken on Arrival — aired October 23, 2011
  4. Episode 4: Manual Input — aired October 30, 2011
  5. Episode 5: Voice Memo — aired November 6, 2011
  6. Episode 6: Silent Mode — aired November 13, 2011
  7. Episode 7: Answering Machine — aired November 20, 2011
  8. Episode 8: New Model — aired November 27, 2011
  9. Episode 9: Block List — aired December 4, 2011
  10. Episode 10: Family Plan — aired December 11, 2011
  11. Episode 11: Service Terminated — aired December 18, 2011
  12. Episode 12: Out of Range — aired December 25, 2011
  13. Episode 13: Unknown Number — aired January 8, 2012
  14. Episode 14: Memory Wipe — aired January 15, 2012
  15. Episode 15: Dual Cell Phones — aired January 22, 2012
  16. Episode 16: Repairs — aired January 29, 2012
  17. Episode 17: Family Discount — aired February 5, 2012
  18. Episode 18: Crossed Wires — aired February 12, 2012
  19. Episode 19: Delete All Messages — aired February 19, 2012
  20. Episode 20: Data Transfer — aired February 26, 2012
  21. Episode 21: Personal Identification Number — aired March 11, 2012
  22. Episode 22: Disconnect — aired March 18, 2012
  23. Episode 23: Breach of Contract — aired March 25, 2012
  24. Episode 24: Searching — aired April 1, 2012
  25. Episode 25: Reset — aired April 8, 2012
  26. Episode 26: Initialize — aired April 15, 2012

Main characters

  • Yukiteru Amano (Main) — voiced by Misuzu Togashi
  • Yuno Gasai (Main) — voiced by Tomosa Murata
  • Deus Ex Machina (Supporting) — voiced by Norio Wakamoto
  • Mur Mur (Supporting) — voiced by Manami Honda
  • Minene Uryuu (Supporting) — voiced by Mai Aizawa
  • Tsubaki Kasugano (Supporting) — voiced by Eri Sendai
  • Keigo Kurusu (Supporting) — voiced by Masahiko Tanaka
  • Reisuke Houjou (Supporting) — voiced by Asami Sanada
  • Aru Akise (Supporting) — voiced by Akira Ishida
  • Takao Hiyama (Supporting) — voiced by Jin Domon

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Genres: Action, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller · Season: Fall 2011