The Future Diary

The story of The Future Diary follows Yukiteru Amano, a socially isolated and introverted high school student who prefers to observe life from the sidelines, jotting down his observations in his cellphone diary. However, Yukiteru's life takes a dramatic turn when his diary begins to predict future events accurately. He soon discovers that he is one of twelve "diary holders," each possessing a unique diary that grants them a specific ability to foresee future events.

Yukiteru is drawn into a brutal survival game orchestrated by Deus Ex Machina, the God of Time and Space, and his assistant Muru Muru. The diary holders must eliminate each other, using their diaries to predict and manipulate outcomes. As the stakes rise, Yukiteru teams up with Yuno Gasai, a fellow diary holder whose obsessive love for him leads to both loyalty and danger. Together, they navigate a dangerous world of betrayal, deception, and ruthless adversaries, all while trying to survive and secure their place as the last diary holder standing.

The anime is known for its complex and multifaceted characters, each with their own motivations, desires, and dark secrets. The protagonist Yukiteru undergoes significant development as he confronts the harsh realities of the survival game.

Directed by: Hosoda Naoto

Released: 10/10/2011

Episodes: 26

IMDb rating: 7.5/10