The original manga series 'Erased' (Boku dake ga Inai Machi) written and illustrated by Kei Sanbe was first published in Japan.
The anime television series adaptation of 'Erased' aired in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience and gaining international recognition.
A live-action film adaptation of 'Erased' was released in Japanese theaters, further expanding the franchise.
A live-action TV drama adaptation of 'Erased' was broadcast in Japan, expanding the story's reach through television.
Satoru Fujinuma experiences his early life in 1988, including his typical childhood activities in his hometown.
Kayo Hinazuki, a classmate of young Satoru, mysteriously disappears under tragic circumstances, initiating a significant event in the timeline.
As an adult, Satoru Fujinuma discovers his involuntary ability to time-travel back moments before a tragedy occurs, allowing intervention.
After a tragedy, Satoru is sent 18 years into the past to his 11-year-old self to prevent the kidnapping and murder of Kayo and other children.
Young Satoru works to protect Kayo Hinazuki from her abusive mother and prevent her abduction by her kidnapper.
Satoru investigates and finally discovers the identity of the serial kidnapper and murderer responsible for the children's disappearances.
Satoru confronts the serial killer, stopping him from abducting more children and saving his friends.
After preventing the crimes in the past, Satoru returns to his original timeline in 2016 where the tragedies have been averted, and his life improves.
