About The Day I Became a God

The Day I Became a God is a fantasy anime series that was released in 2020. The anime takes you on an emotional roller coaster of light-hearted moments and deep introspection. It tells the story of Yota Narukami, a high school student who encounters a mysterious young girl named Hina, who declares herself to be a god. The series explores the tumultuous life of Yota after Hina's prediction about the world ending in 30 days.

Making / Production

The anime was produced by P.A. Works, a reputable animation studio renowned for making beautiful and visually stunning series. The series was impeccably directed by Yoshiyuki Asai and perfectly captures the essence of the original concept by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the script.

Actors

• Natsuki Hanae as Yota Narukami: He portrayed the determined and caring high school student excellently, bringing out the emotions clearly and effectively.
• Yui Ishikawa as Odin / Hina Sato: Ishikawa portrayed Hina's innocent yet mysterious character perfectly, adding depth to the plot.
• Ayane Sakura as Kyoko Izanami: Sakura's performance as Kyoko, the childhood friend, added an extra layer of warmth to the drama.
• Ryohei Kimura as Ashura Kokuhou: Kimura's narration and expressive voice acting made the character Ashura memorable and unique.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• It is the third original anime project created by Visual Arts/Key's, following Angel Beats! and Charlotte.
• The character Hina was voiced by Yui, who also voiced Mikasa in Attack on Titan.
• The series portrays a unique perspective on the apocalyptic theme, intertwining emotionality with a touch of humor.

Quotes

• "Whatever you're gonna do, do it quickly! You only have 30 days left." - Hina
• "You said you were a god... You'd better be ready to back up that claim!" - Yota
• "In the end, we always decide on the most human solution." - Kyoko

Music, Soundtrack

• The anime's opening theme, "Kimi to Iu Shinwa," was performed by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi.
• The ending theme, "Goodbye Seven Seas," was also performed by Nagi Yanagi.
• The cheerful and poignant soundtrack was composed by Jun Maeda and MANYO.