Boku dake ga Inai Machi
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EP 1Satoru Fujinuma travels back to 1988 after his mother's murder in 2006
Jan 8, 2016In 2006, 29-year-old manga artist Satoru Fujinuma uses his "Revival" ability to save a boy from a truck, resulting in his hospitalization. His mother, Sachiko, reminds him of the 1988 kidnapping and murder of two classmates by Jun Shiratori. After Sachiko identifies a suspicious man as the true killer, she is murdered in Satoru's home. Satoru discovers her body and is immediately accused of the crime. Triggered by this tragedy, his Revival power sends him back in time to 1988, when he was an 11-year-old elementary school student, setting the stage for him to confront the past events and the true culprit responsible for the murders.
EP 2Satoru notices Kayo's bruise and invites her to his birthday party to prevent her death.
Jan 15, 2016Satoru feels comforted seeing his mother, though he realizes Revival sent him to this era to prevent Sachiko's future murder. He observes Kayo Hinazuki, a classmate killed in a kidnapping incident, and notices a bruise on her leg. After friend Kenya suggests reading Kayo's essay, Satoru learns about her troubled home life. Determined to understand her better and change the future to save her from being killed, Satoru decides to invite Kayo to his birthday party. This plan aims to alter the tragic events that led to her death, showing his growing resolve to protect those around him despite the confusing circumstances of his time travel mission.
EP 3Satoru confronts Kayo's abuse and reveals a Christmas tree to comfort her
Jan 22, 2016Satoru deliberately loses an ice skating race to avoid altering the future, which frustrates a classmate and disappoints Kayo. Discovering their shared birthday helps him pinpoint the date of her disappearance. He spends time with Jun, who maintains his innocence regarding the kidnapping. Satoru later finds Kayo injured in a shed, uncovering the severity of her mother's abuse. Teacher Gaku Yashiro admits to suspecting the mother for nearly a year but lacking evidence for conviction. Satoru defends Kayo against theft accusations and takes her to a mountain to view a frost-covered tree, offering her a moment of peace amidst her difficult circumstances.
EP 4Satoru and Kayo visit the science center, but her absence the next day creates new uncertainty.
Jan 29, 2016With Sachiko's assistance, Satoru successfully invites Kayo to the local science center. During their date, Satoru experiences a strong sense of déjà vu, fearing he is trapped in a repetitive loop. After March 1st, the date Kayo originally vanished, passes without incident, Satoru and Kayo celebrate their birthdays the following day. Satoru feels confident that he has altered the timeline. However, the subsequent day brings unexpected trouble when Kayo fails to appear at school, casting doubt on the success of his efforts.
EP 5Satoru flees police suspicion while investigating Kayo's disappearance with Airi's help.
Feb 5, 2016Frustrated by his inability to prevent Kayo's disappearance, Satoru witnesses her mother discarding belongings before being transported back to 2006. Still suspected of Sachiko's murder, he evades the police and finds refuge with Airi, who believes in his innocence. He discovers that his previous actions altered the details of Kayo's case slightly. The following day, Satoru conducts further investigations while Airi intervenes to stop her manager from reporting him to authorities. That night, after assisting Satoru in hiding, Airi receives a text message from Sachiko's phone and subsequently becomes trapped in a house fire.
EP 6Satoru investigates Sachiko's death while being pursued by police and a mysterious suspect.
Feb 12, 2016Satoru rescues Airi from a burning house and receives her phone, which contains a message from Sachiko. He contacts Sachiko's acquaintance, Sawada, who reveals that Sachiko knew the true kidnapper's identity before her death. Sawada connects Jun's framing to a previous kidnapping case, suggesting the killer is the same person. Meanwhile, Airi's mother swaps places with her to protect Satoru. Airi later informs Satoru about a suspicious man named Nishizumi linked to the fire. However, police arrive to arrest Satoru. As he is taken into custody, Satoru spots the man he saw leaving his house on the night of Sachiko's murder, confirming his suspicions about the culprit's presence.
EP 7Satoru uses Revival to save Kayo by orchestrating a staged abduction in an abandoned bus.
Feb 19, 2016Satoru triggers his first Revival, returning to February 28th, three days before Kayo’s murder. At school, Kenya reveals he knows about Kayo’s domestic abuse and offers help. During the March 2nd birthday party, Satoru sabotages Jun Shiratori’s home to remove him from suspicion. He then attempts to assault Kayo’s mother but is stopped by Kenya. Instead, Satoru walks Kayo home and asks to abduct her. She agrees, and they retreat to an abandoned bus where Kenya has prepared a heater and sealed windows for a temporary hideout. On March 3rd, Kayo plans to claim responsibility for the abduction to protect others. That night, an unknown figure enters the bus while Kayo sleeps.
EP 8Satoru investigates Kayo's home for clues linking the intruder to past murders
Feb 26, 2016After narrowly avoiding an intruder who leaves a footprint, Kayo reveals the incident to Satoru and Yashiro. Investigators discover a rucksack containing tools previously used to frame Jun for Kayo's murder, along with a briquette. Recognizing that the abduction killer remains active, Satoru brings Kayo to his residence for safety, where Sachiko is waiting. The following day, Satoru and Sachiko return to Kayo's house to confront her mother regarding the suspicious events and the evidence found inside the abandoned bag.
EP 9Akemi faces arrest while Satoru investigates potential victims Hiromi and Aya
Mar 4, 2016Akemi reacts violently to accusations from Satoru and Sachiko, only to be caught by Yashiro and consultants who recommend taking Kayo into custody. Before Akemi can leave for the police, her mother approaches her, expressing regret for failing to support her after divorcing an abusive husband and raising Kayo alone. This interaction leads Akemi to reflect on her behavior. Kayo subsequently moves in with her grandmother. Satoru then shifts his focus to two other potential victims: his classmate Hiromi Sugita and Aya Nakanishi from a neighboring school. While monitoring both girls, Satoru joins Kenya and Hiromi to inspect a bus with its contents removed, explaining the details of the serial killer who targeted Kayo.
EP 10Satoru worries about the killer's next targets after Hiromi and two others survive the initial murders.
Mar 11, 2016In this iteration, Hiromi and two other individuals avoided the fate that claimed their lives in the previous timeline. The killer’s intended victims were successfully moved out of harm's way, preventing the initial murders. Despite this success, Satoru remains anxious about the potential consequences of these changes. He is concerned about who the killer will target next to replace the individuals who were spared. The narrative focuses on the uncertainty surrounding the killer's next move and the shifting dynamics of the attack as the original plan is disrupted.
EP 11Satoru regains memories on a rooftop after waking from a fifteen-year coma in 2003.
Mar 18, 2016Satoru awakens in 2003 after a fifteen-year coma caused by Yashiro’s assassination attempt, suffering from severe memory loss regarding the attacker. During rehabilitation, Kayo, now a housewife with a child, urges him to improve his mobility. Satoru also encounters Kumi, a leukemia patient scheduled for surgery, and Yashiro, who has entered politics. On the eve of Kumi’s operation, Yashiro takes Satoru to the rooftop, triggering the return of his forgotten memories.
EP 12Satoru confronts Yashiro, who attempts to frame him for murder before being arrested.
Mar 25, 2016After regaining his memories through a conversation with Kayo, Satoru shares his knowledge with Kenya and Hiromi before facing Yashiro. Yashiro boasts that his past crimes are beyond the statute of limitations and reveals a plot to kill Kumi using a sabotaged IV drip while framing Satoru for suicide. Satoru counters by claiming he cannot live without Yashiro, a statement proven true when Yashiro hesitates to let him jump from the roof. Realizing the truth, Yashiro drops Satoru, intending to commit suicide himself, but finds that his friends have safely caught him. Consequently, Yashiro is arrested. Years later, Satoru achieves fame as a manga artist and reunites with Airi.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Boku dake ga Inai Machi have?
- Boku dake ga Inai Machi has 12 episodes.
- When did Boku dake ga Inai Machi come out?
- Boku dake ga Inai Machi came out in 2016.
- Which studio made Boku dake ga Inai Machi?
- Boku dake ga Inai Machi was produced by A-1 Pictures.
- Who directed Boku dake ga Inai Machi?
- Boku dake ga Inai Machi was directed by Tomohiko Itou.
- Is Boku dake ga Inai Machi finished?
- Current status of Boku dake ga Inai Machi: Finished.