Future Diary Another World
Future Diary Another World

Future Diary Another World

2012TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

This survival action series revolves around the "Future Diary," a cell phone diary that contains entries about future events. Arata Hoshino is a college student who could be the poster boy for "inertia." By chance, Arata gets his hands on a brand new type of smartphone made by the Chronos Corporation. The cell phone includes a diary application (Future Diary) that details ever-changing future events. At first, he takes advantage of the power of knowing what's going to happen in advance, but one day, the Future Diary displays the message, "Arata Hoshino dies." And thus begins a game of survival between seven people who possess the Future Diary...

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Hideo Nakata, Taisuke Kawamura, Koji ShiraishiGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

This drama series is a spin-off of the "Future Diary" manga and anime, focusing on a new set of characters who receive future-predicting diaries. The story follows a group of young adults who find themselves in a deadly game of survival, where their diaries predict events that lead them into perilous situations. They must navigate betrayals, alliances, and their own desires to survive the ultimate battle royale.

Critical Reception

While the series garnered attention as a spin-off of a popular franchise, critical reception was mixed. Some praised its attempt to expand the 'Future Diary' universe and its suspenseful plotlines, while others found it lacked the impact and originality of the original work, with certain plot developments being predictable or convoluted. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful premise and continuation of the 'Future Diary' concept.
  • Criticized for not reaching the same level of impact as the original manga/anime.
  • Some viewers found the plot convoluted and less engaging than expected.

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Fun Fact

The series features Kento Yamazaki in one of his earlier leading roles, before he became widely known for his work in numerous popular dramas and films.

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