10 Great Anime For People Who Hate Anime

Who doesn't love some good old-fashioned time travel?

Erased follows a young man who, after being framed for the murder of his mother, is sent back in time into the body of his younger self. Now, he must find out who the killer is if he wishes to clear his name and save his mom.

As a series, Erased knocks it out of the park in every aspect. The anime mixes together an engaging whodunit thriller with a story about childhood friendship and escaping abuse. This combination makes for a narrative whose twist and turns will push you right to the edge of your seat.

However, where the series shines is in its heart. The way in which it handles the theme of the cycle of abuse in order to ground the characters more in the real world is equal parts soul-shattering and heartfelt. It reminds us that abuse isn't often unseen, but right out in the open and we just choose not to see it. Even more so, it's a reminder that it is the job of a community to watch after its most vulnerable members, and that getting involved could save a life.

Erased is a moving, human story about people coming together against a cold, cruel world that would squash them without a moments hesitation. It's a beautiful, brilliant, and breathtaking anime that'd you'd have to be a monster to hate.