Platinum End
Angelic intervention meets human ambition in deathmatch.
About Platinum End
Released: 2021
Platform: Hulu
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Cast
Miyu Irino, Yui Ogura, M.A.O, Natsuki Hanae
About Platinum End
Platinum End is a thrilling anime TV series, based on the manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. The high-stakes story revolves around Mirai Kakehashi, a high school student who lost hope in life and contemplates suicide, but is saved by his guardian angel, Nasse. After being chosen by his guardian angel, Mirai was given two special powers - the power to fly and the power to kill. In the race against time, he is offered a chance to become God but has to compete against 12 other chosen ones.
Making / Production
The series is a production of Signal.MD and is directed by Hideya Takahashi. scripts were handled by Shinichi Inotsume. The iconic duo Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata collaborated again after their successful manga series 'Death Note' and 'Bakuman'.
Actors
- Miyu Irino as Mirai Kakehashi: He brilliantly portrays the complex emotional trauma and determination of his character.
- Yui Ogura as Nasse: She perfectly captures the Angel's mystic presence with her enchanting voice.
- Sōma Saitō as Kanade Uryū: His depiction of the antagonist is both chilling and compelling.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The duo behind Platinum End, Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata are also famous for creating the hit series, Death Note and Bakuman.
- The series presents a uniques blend of themes including supernatural, psychological thriller, and action.
- Miyu Irino, the voice actor for Mirai Kakehashi, is also known for voicing characters in popular series like 'Haikyuu!!' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00'.
Quotes
- "The happiness that you desire is not something you should have to fight for." - Mirai Kakehashi
- "You feel betrayed, don't you? In that case, let's betrays everyone!" - Kanade Uryū
- "I only have the power to extend people's happiness, so I can't raise the dead." - Nasse
Music, Soundtrack
- The opening theme song, "Sense," is performed by the rock band Band-Maid.
- The ending theme song, "Kōfuku-ron," is performed by the rock band Yuu Miyashita.
About Platinum End
Platinum End is a thrilling anime revolving around a despairing student chosen by an angel to compete in a celestial battle.