The Future Diary (2011)
Prophetic devices thrust twelve scarred individuals into a relentless, surreal death match where reality unravels.
Reality quickly unravels when antisocial Yukiteru is called into a death match against 11 other mentally scarred individuals. Each player has a prophetic device tuned to their personality, giving them control over their future—and the fate of their foes.
How intense is The Future Diary?
The Future Diary is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Future Diary feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleaksurreal
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Future Diary
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Is The Future Diary for you?
Is The Future Diary scary?
Yes, properly. The Future Diary is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Future Diary gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Future Diary sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Future Diary OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Future Diary?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream The Future Diary?
The Future Diary is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Does The Future Diary have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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