"The Promised Neverland": A thorough analysis of the shocking storyline and intricate psychological warfare

"The Promised Neverland": A story of children torn between hope and despair

The Promised Neverland is a TV anime series based on the popular manga by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu. It aired on Fuji TV from January 11 to March 29, 2019, every Friday from 12:55 a.m. for 30 minutes. It consists of 12 episodes and was animated by CloverWorks. It is directed by Mamoru Kobe, and character design and general animation director is Kazuaki Shimada.

story

Grace Field House was a facility where children lived happily. However, their daily lives suddenly came to an end. In fact, the house was a "farm" and the children were "edible humans" kept by demons. Their loving mother, Isabella, was in charge of watching over them. To protect their family, the children, led by Emma, ​​Norman, and Ray, make a life-risking escape plan against the demons. They unravel the intentions hidden in their daily lives and move forward, wavering between hope and despair.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Emma: Sumire Morohoshi
• Norman: Maaya Uchida
• Rei: Mariya Ise
• Isabella: Yuko Kaida

Main Staff

The production team is as follows:

• Director: Mamoru Kobe
• Character design and chief animation director: Kazuaki Shimada
• Original author: Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu

Main Characters

The details of the main characters are as follows:

• Emma: A mood maker with outstanding athletic ability and high learning ability. She fights hard to protect her friends.
• Norman: A genius at Grace Field House 1 with excellent analytical skills and calm judgment. He is the central figure in the escape plan.
• Ray: Among the children at Grace Field House, he is the only one who is wise enough to stand up to Norman. Although he has a calm and collected personality, he has a deep love for his friends.
• Isabella: The mother of Grace Field House, beloved by the children. She is actually the demon overseer and is in charge of the children's lives.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: 121045
• Episode 2: 131045
• Episode 3: 181045
• Episode 4: 291045
• Episode 5: 301045
• Episode 6: 311045
• Episode 7: 011145
• Episode 8: 0211145
• Episode 9: 031145
• Episode 10: 130146
• Episode 11: 140146
• Episode 12: 150146

Theme songs and music

The opening and ending themes are as follows:

• Opening Theme
  • Period: Episodes 1-12
  • Song Name: Touch off
  • Lyricist: TAKUTA∞
  • Composer: UVERworld
  • Sung by: UVERworld
• Ending Theme
  • Period: Episodes 1-12
  • Song Name: Desperate Situation
  • Lyricist: Nakamura Miki
  • Composer: Nakamura Miki
  • Sung by: Co shu Nie

The appeal and evaluation of "The Promised Neverland"

"The Promised Neverland" has attracted many viewers with its unique worldview and suspenseful storyline. The anime faithfully reproduced the thrill and suspense of the original work, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the growth and bond between the three characters Emma, ​​Norman, and Ray struck a strong chord with viewers. Isabella's cold-hearted character was also memorable, and her presence added depth to the story.

CloverWorks, the animation studio, provided beautiful visuals without compromising the atmosphere of the original. The depiction of Grace Field House and the demon designs in particular were visually very impactful. Director Mamoru Kobe also managed to carefully portray the emotions of the characters while maintaining the tension of the original.

The voice actors' performances were also excellent, especially Sumire Morohoshi's Emma, ​​Maaya Uchida's Norman, Mariya Ise's Ray, and Yuko Kaida's Isabella, who expressed the emotions of their characters realistically. The opening theme "Touch off" and the ending theme "Desperate Situation" also matched the atmosphere of the story and captured the hearts of viewers.

Recommendations and related works

"The Promised Neverland" is recommended for those who like dark fantasy and suspense. It is especially a must-see for those who like works that depict the growth and bonds between children. The original manga is also very popular, and you can enjoy an even deeper story.

Related works include "Attack on Titan," which also has dark fantasy elements, and "Haikyu!!," which depicts the growth and bonds between children. These works are sure to leave a strong impression on viewers, just like "The Promised Neverland."

"The Promised Neverland" has provided viewers with a lot of excitement and emotion through the story of children who are torn between hope and despair. It is a work that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest and has been highly praised as an anime. Please watch it at least once and experience the charm of its world view and characters.