Series synopsis
Platinum End, also known as プラチナエンド is a Japanese animation drama mystery television series that premiered on TBS on October 8, 2021. It ended on March 25, 2022. It stars Miyu Irino, Yui Ogura, Mao Ichimichi and Natsuki Hanae.
As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he receives some salvation from above in the form of an angel. Now Mirai is pitted against 12 other chosen humans in a battle in which the winner becomes the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but he may need to become a devil to survive.
Premise
As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he receives some salvation from above in the form of an angel. Now Mirai is pitted against 12 other chosen humans in a battle in which the winner becomes the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but he may need to become a devil to survive.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miyu Irino as Mirai Kakehashi (voice)
- Yui Ogura as Nasse (voice)
- Mao Ichimichi as Saki Hanakago (voice)
- Natsuki Hanae as Revel (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Nanato Mukaidou (voice)
- Ai Kayano as Baret (voice)
- Kaito Ishikawa as Kanade Uryuu (voice)
- Kikuko Inoue as Meyza (voice)
Supporting cast
- Tomoaki Maeno as Hajime Sokotani (voice)
- Hikaru Midorikawa as Balta (voice)
- Kaori Maeda as Mimi Yamada (voice)
- Shoya Chiba as Mizukiyo Minamikawa (voice)
- Hiroshi Tsuchida as Masaya Hoshi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 25 | October 4, 2021 | March 25, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 24 | October 8, 2021 | March 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 4, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 8, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gift from an Angel Having lost the will to live, Mirai Kakehashi decides to kill himself on the day of his middle school graduation. However, Nasse the angel suddenly appears and saves his life. Furthermore, Nasse grants him Wings and Arrows to inspire hope in him. Mirai initially rejects Nasse's offer, but after acquiring the Wings, he slowly begins to regain his lost hope. However, Nasse reveals some shocking information to him... In order to verify the truth, Mirai confronts his aunt who is raising him. |
October 8, 2021 |
| 2 |
Hero of Justice Nasse informs Mirai that he has been chosen to be a "God candidate." Only one out of the thirteen God candidates will be selected to become the next God. Mirai has trouble believing the news at first, but he decides to take the first step towards living a happy life. However, one day, he learns another God candidate died under mysterious circumstances. Furthermore, a new God candidate calling himself "Metropoliman" appears in front of the TV cameras during a bank robbery. |
October 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Heart's Beloved April arrives, and Mirai is now a high school student. He heads to school on the day of his entrance ceremony, where he sees an angel flying overhead... and is shot by his childhood friend Saki Hanakago's Red Arrow of love. Having fallen for Revel, the angel's trick, Mirai is willing to give his own life to protect Saki. He decides to sacrifice himself to take down another God candidate, but... Meanwhile, masked God candidate Metropoliman makes his move, and the situation enters a new phase. |
October 22, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2022 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |