Shinsekai yori
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EP 1Saki receives a Blessing Spirit but struggles with her skills in the Unified Class.
Sep 29, 2012Saki is the final friend to be touched by a Blessing Spirit. Despite this milestone, she feels inadequate because her skills are lacking within the Unified Class. Additionally, she remains frightened by the ongoing rumors concerning missing children who have been taken by the trickster cat. These reports continue to cause her significant fear and anxiety as she navigates her new spiritual abilities alongside her peers.
EP 2A student disappears from the roster while Saki uses her powers outside of class.
Oct 6, 2012The narrative focuses on the mysterious removal of another student from the school roster. During this event, Saki is observed utilizing her supernatural abilities in a setting outside of the classroom environment. The source material, provided by Crunchyroll, highlights these specific occurrences without offering further context or additional plot details regarding the nature of the disappearance or the specific circumstances surrounding Saki's actions.
EP 3The group rows beyond safe zones seeking monsters but discovers a far worse threat
Oct 13, 2012The group has rowed past their designated safe area in search for monsters. What they find is much worse.
EP 4The library explains world history while a hidden danger emerges
Oct 20, 2012The narrative focuses on the library's ongoing exposition regarding the history of the world. As this educational content unfolds, a significant threat begins to manifest in the background. The scene juxtaposes the informative dialogue with an underlying sense of impending peril, suggesting that the past being recounted is connected to a current and looming danger. This tension builds as the characters remain unaware of the shadowy presence that threatens to disrupt their understanding of global events.
EP 5Satoru and Saki captured by Monster Rat group during hot night pursuit
Oct 27, 2012Separated from their companions, Satoru and Saki find themselves isolated and captured by the external Monster Rat group. This incident occurs during a hot night, leaving the two characters vulnerable and alone against their captors. The narrative focuses on their predicament as they are held by this specific faction, highlighting the danger of being cut off from the main group. Their situation underscores the risks associated with the ongoing conflict and the threat posed by the Monster Rat organization to the protagonists.
EP 6Saki devises an escape plan for herself and Satoru, drawing them deeper into clan warfare.
Nov 3, 2012Saki has successfully determined a method to facilitate an escape for both herself and Satoru. However, the execution of this plan inadvertently pulls them further into the ongoing conflict between the clans. Rather than achieving freedom, their attempt to flee results in their entanglement with the deeper layers of the war. This development complicates their situation significantly, as they find themselves more involved in the hostilities than before. The narrative focuses on the consequences of their escape attempt and the resulting immersion in the broader struggle between the opposing groups.
EP 7Satoru struggles against the overwhelming Earth Spider Colony as unexpected aid arrives from a dangerous ally.
Nov 10, 2012Satoru is experiencing fatigue and his power is diminishing while facing an Earth Spider Colony army that is significantly larger than anticipated. With the situation appearing hopeless, assistance arrives from an ally who poses a potential threat. This unexpected support introduces a complex dynamic as Satoru continues to battle the overwhelming forces of the Earth Spider Colony. The narrative focuses on the tension between the waning strength of the protagonist and the dangerous nature of the new help provided during this critical confrontation.
EP 8Two years after the camping incident, the friends' relationship has changed dramatically
Nov 17, 2012A significant amount of time has elapsed since the events that occurred during the camping trip. The narrative focuses on the current state of the group, highlighting how the passage of two years has fundamentally altered the dynamics and connections between the friends. Their interactions and emotional bonds have shifted considerably compared to the past, reflecting the lasting impact of previous experiences on their individual lives and collective history.
EP 9Saki and friends face obstacles while searching for Shun before Maria arrives with news
Nov 24, 2012Saki and her companions encounter significant difficulties while attempting to locate Shun, finding that every path they pursue leads to an impasse. Following their evening meal, Saki recalls a name from her past. Shortly thereafter, Maria makes a sudden appearance to deliver important information to the group.
EP 10Saki confronts the transformed Shun who demands she depart
Dec 1, 2012Saki locates Shun, who has undergone a significant transformation. He immediately requests that she leave his presence. Saki refuses to comply with his demand. This refusal causes Shun to break down emotionally. He then proceeds to explain everything to her.
EP 11Saki suspects the Ethic Committee of altering memories and classmates while Mamoru breaks down.
Dec 8, 2012Saki becomes convinced that the Ethic Committee is manipulating the memories of her classmates and herself. As she investigates these disturbing changes, Mamoru suffers a mental breakdown. Following this incident, Saki is instructed to cease her search for the truth. The narrative focuses on her growing fear regarding the committee's influence and the emotional toll it takes on those involved in the mystery.
EP 12Saki Meets Ethics Committee Head Asahina Tomiko for Town History Discussion
Dec 15, 2012Saki sits down with Asahina Tomiko, the head of the ethics committee. Asahina begins to explain the other side of the town’s history to her. This conversation provides Saki with a different perspective on the local past, as Asahina shares details that contrast with the commonly known narrative. The meeting serves as a pivotal moment for understanding the deeper background of the community they inhabit.
EP 13Mamoru's friends discover tracks indicating others are following the runaway boy.
Dec 22, 2012Mamoru has run away from home. His friends eventually locate tracks left behind by him. Upon examining the site, they realize that they are not the only ones tracking his movements. Other individuals appear to be following him as well, suggesting a more complex situation than a simple disappearance. The group must now contend with the presence of these unknown followers while trying to locate Mamoru.
EP 14Saki and Satoru return to the village after leaving Maria with Mamoru.
Jan 5, 2013Saki and Satoru return to the village after leaving Maria with Mamoru in the care of the Monster Rats. Saki faces interrogation by the Board of Education but is released following Tomiko’s intervention. Tomiko explains that Group 1 members received special treatment since childhood, sparing them from the hypnotic conditioning and memory alteration used to enforce obedience. She warns that the Board will likely order the destruction of both Mamoru and Maria, though she can delay this action for three days. Saki and Satoru then depart to retrieve the others before this deadline expires.
EP 15Saki and Satoru seek Maria and Mamoru in the Robber Fly village after an accident.
Jan 12, 2013Saki and Satoru search for Maria and Mamoru until an accident renders Saki unconscious. She wakes in a cabin at the Robber Fly village, reunited with Squealer, now named Yakomaru. They meet the Monster Rats' queen, who is restrained and lobotomized by her offspring. Yakomaru claims this preserves the colony's reproductive capacity. Satoru suspects the Robber Fly society has captured a False Mashiro to gain its knowledge. Yakomaru escorts the pair to the Goat Moth colony to consult Squonk. A conflict erupts when Squonk does not answer, but Satoru intervenes. Saki finally meets Squonk and receives a letter from Maria, who left with Mamoru.
EP 16Saki and Satoru search for missing friends despite nightmares and a farewell letter
Jan 19, 2013Saki reads a farewell letter from Maria, who requests that she inform the villagers of her and Mamoru’s deaths. Ignoring these instructions, Saki and Satoru persist in their search for the pair with only one day remaining. As their hope fades, Saki suffers disturbing nightmares featuring a faceless boy. This figure warns her against helping her friend escape and insists that Maria must die. The episode focuses on the characters' desperate efforts to find their missing companions while Saki grapples with these unsettling visions and the growing likelihood that their friends are gone.
EP 17Saki investigates escalating war between Monster Rat alliances led by Kiroumaru and Yakomaru
Jan 26, 2013Years later, Saki, now 26 years old, works in the Department of Mutant Management. Satoru visits her with news of an unprovoked attack among Monster Rats, whose colonies are divided into two large alliances. Leaders Kiroumaru and Yakomaru are summoned for questioning but exchange accusations without reaching a conclusion. The conflict escalates into war, where Kiroumaru's Giant Hornet army defeats opponents, notably excluding Yakomaru's Robber Flies. Later, Satoru returns to inform Saki that the Giant Hornets have been annihilated.
EP 18Investigation into Giant Hornets' Demise and Monster Rat Festival Attack
Feb 2, 2013Authorities investigate the Giant Hornets' defeat by Robber Flies, noting weapon integrity suggests human telekinesis involvement. The council votes to destroy the Robber Fly colony. Advisor Shisei Kaburagi suspects Maria and Mamoru, but DNA evidence from recovered bones confirms their deaths, shocking Saki. Despite concerns from Monster Rat representatives and a councilmember, a summer festival proceeds. During the event, Monster Rats launch a surprise assault. Satoru and Saki are rescued by Kaburagi using his telekinetic abilities. Following the attack and resulting casualties, Tomiko vows revenge against Yakomaru for his treason.
EP 19Saki and Satoru flee a powerful enemy after a hospital attack
Feb 9, 2013Following a Monster Rats ambush, Saki and Satoru join a group to visit an injured friend at the hospital, only to find it destroyed. After clearing the facility of rats and rescuing survivors, they face an unknown attacker wielding overwhelming power. Believing the foe might be an Ogre, the remaining party members sacrifice themselves to allow Saki and Satoru to escape and warn others. The duo flees along the river, but they soon realize the powerful enemy is still pursuing them.
EP 20Saki escapes an Ogre attack and assumes leadership of the Ethics Committee in a devastated village.
Feb 16, 2013Saki and Satoru flee a boat before an Ogre destroys it, then encounter a self-destructing mutant fish that separates them. Saki experiences a fragmented flashback involving Shun while airborne, then survives an attack by flying boulders launched by a boy who mistook her for a Monster Rat. They reach a village in ruins, where canals have been drained to block the fish, possibly by Yakomaru. Saki finds an injured Tomiko, who dismisses the Ogre threat and insists Saki warn the Security Council. Tomiko formally transfers command of the Ethics Committee to Saki, declaring it her duty to protect the town. Despite Saki’s protests, Tomiko orders her to leave, and Saki departs the hospital to fulfill her new responsibilities.
EP 21The Fire that Destroys the World
Feb 23, 2013Saki and Niimi travel to the Temple of Purity while Kaburagi declares war on Monster Rats. An Ogre attacks, killing Kaburagi despite Satoru’s warning that she cannot be slain. Saki recognizes the creature’s resemblance to Maria as they flee. A Monster Rat claims the Ogre is their heavenly Messiah before being killed. Niimi departs for Town Hall, leaving Saki and Satoru to reach the temple. There, they learn Saki’s parents plan to release Impure Cats against the Ogre. Inui joins them, recounting his group’s failure against Robber Flies and the burning hospital where human infants were stolen. Saki realizes Yakomaru killed Maria and Mamoru, raised their child as an Ogre, and intends to create an Ogre army from the stolen infants to establish a Monster Rat empire.
EP 22Saki learns of the Psychobuster and travels to Tokyo ruins with Kiroumaru, Inui, and Satoru.
Mar 2, 2013Inui reveals that Kiroumaru rescued him after he collapsed but was then captured. Saki receives a package and letter from her mother, informing her about the Psychobuster, an ancient weapon created by normal humans to kill psychics. Saki and Satoru visit the imprisoned Kiroumaru, who agrees to help them locate the weapon. The group, joined by Inui, travels to the desert ruins of Tokyo to search for the Psychobuster. They fail to avoid detection by Monster Rats and arrive in the dangerous wasteland. Upon arrival, they discover that Yakomaru, his army, and the Ogre have followed them to the location.
EP 23Saki's group navigates Tokyo tunnels, facing a giant ragworm and Inui's sacrifice to retrieve the Psychobuster.
Mar 9, 2013Saki's group traverses dangerous Tokyo tunnels and discovers an underground river. They divide forces: Satoru and Kiroumaru distract pursuers while Saki and Inui retrieve a submarine for river travel. A giant ragworm attacks them near the Psychobuster. Inui dies to allow Saki to proceed. She retrieves the vehicle from an abandoned building and departs at daybreak. Running through ruined Tokyo, Saki recovers memories of her final conversation with Shun. An image of adult Shun appears as her lost memories return, enabling her to continue the mission through the waterway.
EP 24Kiroumaru lures the Ogre while Saki and Satoru prepare a counterattack in the tunnel.
Mar 16, 2013Kiroumaru informs Saki that Satoru is injured during their separation, prompting a plan to lure and counterattack the Ogre. Satoru and Saki wait in a tunnel while Kiroumaru draws the creature. When the Ogre enters, Saki positions a mirror, causing confusion before she screams and attacks. Satoru throws the Psychobuster to protect her, but Saki incinerates it with fire to prevent infecting Satoru, unwilling to lose her last close friend. Kiroumaru distracts the Ogre, allowing the group to escape and hide in the tunnels. Yakomaru offers negotiations to locate them via voice, but the Ogre passes by unnoticed. Saki recalls Shun’s words about the child possibly not being an Ogre, leading her to realize they have a method to defeat it.
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- How many episodes does Shinsekai yori have?
- Shinsekai yori has 25 episodes.
- When did Shinsekai yori come out?
- Shinsekai yori came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Shinsekai yori?
- Shinsekai yori was produced by A-1 Pictures.
- Who directed Shinsekai yori?
- Shinsekai yori was directed by Satoshi Motoyama.
- Is Shinsekai yori finished?
- Current status of Shinsekai yori: Finished.