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Erased Omnibus #3
Erased, Volume 3
With Yashiro and Sachiko's cooperation, Hinazuki was taken in by her grandmother. Even though Hinazuki is out of danger, Satoru has no time to rest--the serial abduction slayings are not over. But if he prevents the crimes from happening, will he be able to return to the present?
406 pages, Hardcover
First published November 7, 2017
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June 9, 2025
"for the first time, i realized how magnificent it was to not be alone." AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
May 23, 2019
Definitely my favourite volume so far! <3
This series is crazy (but in the best possible way). I will say there are trigger warnings for sexual assault in this volume and some of the illustrations concerning suicide are pretty disturbing so please do remember this.
Erased has always been a very dark story - it focuses on Satoru Fujinuma, a twenty-nine year old man who undergoes "revivals" which transports him to the past where he is a nine year old school boy. Here, he needs to prevent the kidnapping and murders of several schoolchildren (mainly girls). However, this volume really explores the darker and disturbing plot!
In volume 3 we learn the killer's identity (all I'm going to say was I already guessed it) and then there is a chapter dedicated to their upbringing and it is horrible - [#32 The Spider's Thread]. I mean it is really disgusting and vile, and I was very uncomfortable reading that chapter.
The last third of the book was incredibly heartbreaking and I had to fight back tears on learning that Satoru had finally woken up from his FIFTEEN YEAR COMA. Whilst he has been asleep, many things have happened - Kenya is now a lawyer (following in his father's footsteps), Hiromi is a doctor and is married to and has a child with Kayo Hinazuki! I was really shipping Kayo with Satoru but obviously being in a coma for fifteen years kind of dashes that hope.
And then there is the unwavering love, care and support from Satoru's mother who has looked after her son whilst he was in a coma - honestly, I bloody love Satoru's mom!
The volume ends with Satoru meeting Airi who enters with a bang...and now I am desperate to read the next volume!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 15, 2020
Wow these multiplicities are getting complex!
I'm barely smart enough to follow one time-slip thread + serial killer investigation.
I'm barely smart enough to follow one time-slip thread + serial killer investigation.
August 5, 2019
Ok, I know I LOVE a book when I feel for the characters!! When I read this I actually gasped aloud and had a few people give me a weird look on the train... I mean, OMG.
The twist in this is fantastic and it really turns the whole plot around on its head. I don’t want to say anymore but if you read this you’ll understand!!!
The only slightly unsatisfying thing about this volume is the reveal which I expected and saw coming but OMG did that pale in comparison to what came next. If you, like me go a little unsatisfied with the mid-point in the volume, just keep going.
I actually don’t have enough praise for what follows in this and I’m so enamoured with how the author not only draws things but also how he narrates and writes it!! I FELT for these characters and I cannot stress enough how this makes me even more invested in the series!!
I WANT TO KNOW HOW THIS ENDS!!!!
The twist in this is fantastic and it really turns the whole plot around on its head. I don’t want to say anymore but if you read this you’ll understand!!!
The only slightly unsatisfying thing about this volume is the reveal which I expected and saw coming but OMG did that pale in comparison to what came next. If you, like me go a little unsatisfied with the mid-point in the volume, just keep going.
I actually don’t have enough praise for what follows in this and I’m so enamoured with how the author not only draws things but also how he narrates and writes it!! I FELT for these characters and I cannot stress enough how this makes me even more invested in the series!!
I WANT TO KNOW HOW THIS ENDS!!!!
March 31, 2019
Oh my gosh, so suspenseful! We finally get to find out so much in this third installment of the erased series. I really enjoyed this one. I'm excited to finish the series with the fourth volume.
July 6, 2018
I have absolutely no words for how amazing this manga is. And this was by far the best volume so far! So much was answered, but there are still so many questions I have that I'm sure will be answered in the final - I'm going to be so upset when I finish this series...I'm going to miss these characters so much!
June 12, 2021
Just wanna say—I CALLED IT.
October 21, 2018
After failing the first time Satoru is returned to the past once more into his younger self but armed with new information that will hopefully help this time around. His mission is not only to try to save his mother in his normal time but also children who have been murdered during the time he was younger as well since the two events seem to be connected somehow.
Allies are formed as foreshadowing sprinkles its way into the story while Satou puts even more effort into saving those around him even though he is now stuck inside the body of an elementary student. This volume is also a major turning point because although the story is not over yet the antagonist to the story strikes and is revealed with motivations and background making him as much a victim as a monster as we charge toward the final volume of the main story (I hear there is a side stories book for the 5th volume.) I am not going to say anything more for fear of spoiling but I hope you enjoy venturing into the past to meet new and old friends alike. :)
My favorite part is the confession scene as the to be murderer explains how Satoru manged to foil him and the events that lead up to an emotional climax. Read this series if you want to see what I am talking about. :)
Allies are formed as foreshadowing sprinkles its way into the story while Satou puts even more effort into saving those around him even though he is now stuck inside the body of an elementary student. This volume is also a major turning point because although the story is not over yet the antagonist to the story strikes and is revealed with motivations and background making him as much a victim as a monster as we charge toward the final volume of the main story (I hear there is a side stories book for the 5th volume.) I am not going to say anything more for fear of spoiling but I hope you enjoy venturing into the past to meet new and old friends alike. :)
My favorite part is the confession scene as the to be murderer explains how Satoru manged to foil him and the events that lead up to an emotional climax. Read this series if you want to see what I am talking about. :)
August 20, 2018
This third volume, which begins to diverge from the animated adaption I saw first, really showcases Kei Sanbe's flaws and potential as a comic artist/writer. It hits some of the highest and lowest points of the comic, quality-wise. Sanbe is certainly not one of the greatest artists I've seen. His intentions usually shine through clearly but his linework has a bit of a stilted, unrefined quality to it, and his characters have a bit of an issue of all looking somewhat the same, even though he clearly makes an effort to vary facial features and body types in comparison to the more generic anime style art out there. His composition, while not bad, is pretty standard, usually using simple establishing shots then a series of reaction shots to flow through scenes without much show of movement or powerful visual metaphors that great framing can achieve. But I can always see him struggling to improve his craft and that really comes to a head in this volume.
Towards the mid-point this book hits one of the most powerful and tense moments of the story, the moment where Satoru discovers the identity of the killer he's been trying to capture the entire time. Or at least, this is meant to be a powerful and intense moment. To be honest, reading it had me feeling more embarrassed than anything else, as the scene is plagued with over-the-top reactions, unintentionally silly-looking faces, and some illogical writing from both characters that make it hard to take seriously. Reading this section was a bit of a downer especially comparing it to how well-crafted the scene was in the anime. Afterwards, though, the book kicks into higher gear and Sanbe's experimental efforts start to pay off. The shift of perspective after the confrontation is dark and intriguing and the way the book avoids revealing Satoru's fate for multiple chapters builds anticipation and intensity. Here he starts to surpass that simple composition I mentioned earlier, using the unique medium of manga to make some more powerful emotional blows from page layout alone.
At this point I have resigned myself to the opinion that the anime is the far superior version of this story. But it is still an extremely interesting look into a more rough draft of one of my favorite shows ever, and now that the plot has moved into the place where the anime became rushed and unfocused it is only getting more interesting. I can't claim Erased the manga is a work of masterpiece but it is a solid and interesting story and one I draw a lot of inspiration from.
Towards the mid-point this book hits one of the most powerful and tense moments of the story, the moment where Satoru discovers the identity of the killer he's been trying to capture the entire time. Or at least, this is meant to be a powerful and intense moment. To be honest, reading it had me feeling more embarrassed than anything else, as the scene is plagued with over-the-top reactions, unintentionally silly-looking faces, and some illogical writing from both characters that make it hard to take seriously. Reading this section was a bit of a downer especially comparing it to how well-crafted the scene was in the anime. Afterwards, though, the book kicks into higher gear and Sanbe's experimental efforts start to pay off. The shift of perspective after the confrontation is dark and intriguing and the way the book avoids revealing Satoru's fate for multiple chapters builds anticipation and intensity. Here he starts to surpass that simple composition I mentioned earlier, using the unique medium of manga to make some more powerful emotional blows from page layout alone.
At this point I have resigned myself to the opinion that the anime is the far superior version of this story. But it is still an extremely interesting look into a more rough draft of one of my favorite shows ever, and now that the plot has moved into the place where the anime became rushed and unfocused it is only getting more interesting. I can't claim Erased the manga is a work of masterpiece but it is a solid and interesting story and one I draw a lot of inspiration from.
April 20, 2018
*3.5 stars
Man, just when you think you've got Erased figured out, it takes a hard swerve and hooks you all over again.
This volume leads you to believe it's going to be more of Satoru trying to save neighborhood kids from the serial killer, and if this were any other manga, it probably would be. Instead, there's twists and reveals and the plot goes off in unexpected directions. Sanbe clearly had this story mapped out from the beginning and I can't wait to see how he wraps it up.
Man, just when you think you've got Erased figured out, it takes a hard swerve and hooks you all over again.
This volume leads you to believe it's going to be more of Satoru trying to save neighborhood kids from the serial killer, and if this were any other manga, it probably would be. Instead, there's twists and reveals and the plot goes off in unexpected directions. Sanbe clearly had this story mapped out from the beginning and I can't wait to see how he wraps it up.
January 23, 2021
I KNEW IT!!!! This is why you don't trust men.
Wow this took a turn I was not expecting at all.
Wow this took a turn I was not expecting at all.
July 16, 2020
This is a really dark and really intricately designed manga series that is ingenious with its use of time travel- the main character being able to go back to another time and try to work through murders of young kids.
But it’s the insane journey that readers learn about what happened to him and the support of his mother is priceless. Patience and love.
A cool, very cool manga series that I believe has an anime counterpart? I’m not as much into anime as manga.
But it’s the insane journey that readers learn about what happened to him and the support of his mother is priceless. Patience and love.
A cool, very cool manga series that I believe has an anime counterpart? I’m not as much into anime as manga.
December 21, 2018
The teacher being the killer wasn't a surprise at all. I keep thinking that if the story had been well written (in the way I find compelling), then the reveal would have been just as shocking to the reader as it was to the main character.
I appreciated the brief focus on the teacher and the mother, as well as the time skip (and even partial amnesia) because I was expecting the revival loop to just repeat.
I appreciated the brief focus on the teacher and the mother, as well as the time skip (and even partial amnesia) because I was expecting the revival loop to just repeat.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2019
With such a cliffhanger ending, I am dying to read the next volume. I guessed the killer early on because of all the clues that the author was dropping but I didn’t expect that twist towards the end. Amazing! Reminded me of The Flash so many times with its time travel, altering timelines and its similarity to flashpoint.
March 2, 2018
I don't normally like to get all Squeeing Fangirl over anything ever, especially in the wake of how terrible Dynasty Warriors 9 is, but EEEEEEEEEE WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE I NEED IT NOWWWWW [insert obnoxious Vampire Diaries gif here]
February 19, 2018
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! THANK GOD THE NEXT ONE COMES OUT IN MARCH. *hyperventilates into paper bag*
August 23, 2024
this has gotten different from the anime now & i dig it
February 19, 2020
The cliffhangers are killing me :~~~~~~
December 28, 2017
I was very excited to read this volume. I normally get my books from the library but I didn't want to wait so I actually pre-ordered this volume from the publisher and started reading it as soon as I got it. Overall, this volume met my expectations and there is also a lot of momentum going into the fourth volume. (I intend to pre-order volume 4 as soon as I can!)
Overall, this was a fantastic continuation of the series. Satoru continues to change things in the past but now he has the help of his friends (Kenya et al). He seems to be making great strides until... well let's just say that he finally confronts the killer and Satoru somehow ends up back in 2006. There was a point where I had to put the book down because I was just to shocked.
In this volume We learn more about the killer's background. Interesting stuff.
Overall, this was a fantastic continuation of the series. Satoru continues to change things in the past but now he has the help of his friends (Kenya et al). He seems to be making great strides until... well let's just say that he finally confronts the killer and Satoru somehow ends up back in 2006. There was a point where I had to put the book down because I was just to shocked.
In this volume We learn more about the killer's background. Interesting stuff.
November 29, 2017
Artistically, Erased is an appealing paradox of understated line art bordered by an emphatic world of alternating shadows and white space. Erased is stuffed with subtleties and hammer-blows; on the one hand, a tree in winter is drawn with a black squiggle, and on the other, Yashiro’s reptilian lip-curl slithers through page after page. Kei Sanbe has a strong sense of gravitas, giving Satoru’s coma bed a two page spread, forcing the readers’ eyes to linger on his broken body, his mother about to spin one of his childhood soundtrack LPs.
Since Goodnight Punpun’s completion, Erased is a strong contender for the best manga currently being published in an English print edition. Full of poignancy, strong character moments—even from the psychopathically likable villain Yashiro, but especially from Sachiko, the breakout character of volume 4—and a sustained meditation on the effects of time travel on memory and the human psyche, Erased is a fantastic contribution to sequential art.
Complete review through this link (lots of spoilers for Volume 3, Volume 4, and the anime): http://www.nerdspan.com/erased-volume...
Since Goodnight Punpun’s completion, Erased is a strong contender for the best manga currently being published in an English print edition. Full of poignancy, strong character moments—even from the psychopathically likable villain Yashiro, but especially from Sachiko, the breakout character of volume 4—and a sustained meditation on the effects of time travel on memory and the human psyche, Erased is a fantastic contribution to sequential art.
Complete review through this link (lots of spoilers for Volume 3, Volume 4, and the anime): http://www.nerdspan.com/erased-volume...
January 20, 2018
Absolutely cannot wait for the next one. 😭
January 23, 2018
What. Wait, what? No really, what. Like... what?
There is a surprise twist at the end of this volume, and I honestly still don't know how I feel about it. We learn who the killer is (side note: totes called it) as well as some disturbing and informative details about his past. In some ways, I think I'm mourning the timeline/outcome I imagined for Satoru, and I'm secretly hoping that a future revival will "undo" some things. Next volume, please!
There is a surprise twist at the end of this volume, and I honestly still don't know how I feel about it. We learn who the killer is (side note: totes called it) as well as some disturbing and informative details about his past. In some ways, I think I'm mourning the timeline/outcome I imagined for Satoru, and I'm secretly hoping that a future revival will "undo" some things. Next volume, please!
December 6, 2017
Even though this volume sort of telegraphs its plot twist regarding the serial killer, it remains pretty gripping and manages to put in a second twist that makes full use of the crazy time-travel aspects of this weirdly compelling series.
May 26, 2021
Love the twist ending, and I 100% called who the killer/kidnapper is so I was satisfied. Can't wait to read the next one!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2024
Such a good story. I need two more sets of eyes so I can read these faster.
March 28, 2022
This volume started off in such a way that I was a little confused, which is probably at the fault of my terrible memory these days. As I read on, I started to remember more of the plot and was quickly sucked back into the story.
The pay-off of this volume is very well done. Everything the evidence has pointed to comes to a head, and the killer is brought into the spotlight. I had a feeling of who it was just at the start of the volume, but figuring it out before the big reveal has no less of an impact than if you were completely clueless and simply along for the ride.
Now, hopefully someone reads this review before picking up the volume, but this one does contain some more triggering content, even compared to what was in the story previously, including child molestation and animal death. I wish I had been prepared for reading that myself beforehand, but I cannot undo the past, unlike Satoru.
The most fascinating (and simultaneously frustrating) part of this volume: the killer's reveal is not the end of the series! Not by a long shot. I kept trying to predict how it could possibly keep going from there, and it kept twisting and turning to prove me wrong in the best ways.
I'll leave the rest unsaid and unspoiled, but I am eager to read the rest of the story as soon as I can get ahold of the next volume.
The pay-off of this volume is very well done. Everything the evidence has pointed to comes to a head, and the killer is brought into the spotlight. I had a feeling of who it was just at the start of the volume, but figuring it out before the big reveal has no less of an impact than if you were completely clueless and simply along for the ride.
Now, hopefully someone reads this review before picking up the volume, but this one does contain some more triggering content, even compared to what was in the story previously, including child molestation and animal death. I wish I had been prepared for reading that myself beforehand, but I cannot undo the past, unlike Satoru.
The most fascinating (and simultaneously frustrating) part of this volume: the killer's reveal is not the end of the series! Not by a long shot. I kept trying to predict how it could possibly keep going from there, and it kept twisting and turning to prove me wrong in the best ways.
I'll leave the rest unsaid and unspoiled, but I am eager to read the rest of the story as soon as I can get ahold of the next volume.
May 20, 2018
All the things happened in this volume, which made the setup so much worth it. I thought the reveal was great and I was glad that I had that person on my list of suspects. The author did a nice job dropping hints here and there, without it being too heavy handed.
As a side note, the middle 3rd of this volume is dedicated to giving our kidnapper a backstory, which felt a little flat on two things: If the author's goal was to try to drum up some sympathy for the kidnapper, it didn't do it for me. And the kidnapper's brother being described as a serial "molester". The whole situation in those scenes did not feel like assault - it felt like he was raping the girls. Especially after the last victim, whom the brother accidentally smothered to death. I don't know if it was the translation, the author, or cultural differences, but I felt that slight change to the wording would have made a huge difference.
In any event, the last act of the volume was really great, and a neat twist on the time hopping motif. I can't wait to see what the last volume has in store.
As a side note, the middle 3rd of this volume is dedicated to giving our kidnapper a backstory, which felt a little flat on two things: If the author's goal was to try to drum up some sympathy for the kidnapper, it didn't do it for me. And the kidnapper's brother being described as a serial "molester". The whole situation in those scenes did not feel like assault - it felt like he was raping the girls. Especially after the last victim, whom the brother accidentally smothered to death. I don't know if it was the translation, the author, or cultural differences, but I felt that slight change to the wording would have made a huge difference.
In any event, the last act of the volume was really great, and a neat twist on the time hopping motif. I can't wait to see what the last volume has in store.
March 10, 2020
This just in, Revival’s powers aren’t to be underestimated. There’s the mystery of finding out the cause of its provocation for Satoru to use it whenever he pleases and a couple other occurrences for this volume.
The first parts didn’t stick to me, aside from getting a glimpse of who the killer might be and a little background about who Airi Katigiri is on a more personal level. More importantly, today’s theme for this volume is trust. Learning to believe in others and yourself requires a lot effort than you realize, especially if you happen to have similar attributes with Satoru Fujinuma.
I can personally attest to his nature since I tend to have those moments as well. For instance, constantly expressing his thoughts without hesitation and in today’s highlight, self-loathing due to events which he thinks he’s responsible for. In spite of these apparent flaws, Satoru makes it a point to compensate for his past and present errors and I find that admirable.
I hope they find justice for the next volume.
The first parts didn’t stick to me, aside from getting a glimpse of who the killer might be and a little background about who Airi Katigiri is on a more personal level. More importantly, today’s theme for this volume is trust. Learning to believe in others and yourself requires a lot effort than you realize, especially if you happen to have similar attributes with Satoru Fujinuma.
I can personally attest to his nature since I tend to have those moments as well. For instance, constantly expressing his thoughts without hesitation and in today’s highlight, self-loathing due to events which he thinks he’s responsible for. In spite of these apparent flaws, Satoru makes it a point to compensate for his past and present errors and I find that admirable.
I hope they find justice for the next volume.
March 7, 2021
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Satoru and his friends continue “playing detective” by finding all the elementary students in their class who spend too much time alone. These kids could become targets for the serial killer on the loose. Satoru has succeeded in thwarting some of the killer’s plots, but he’s has now prevented the murders he knows about, rendering him effectively blind in predicting the killer’s next moves. Being such a visible deterrent to the killer has put Satoru in the path of the killer, but he doesn’t realize this until much too late. This volumes ends with a major time jump and only one and a half volumes left for Satoru to get everything straightened out in his life.
There are a lot of really big moments in this volume as the story starts to come together to a conclusion. The killer is revealed, and it’s the biggest, most jarring moment since the main reveal of Satoru’s power in volume one. While the time jump and the reason for it seem completely plausible given how much of a thorn Satoru has become to the killer, I am a little upset by it and what it means for Satoru. But, unsettling is sort of the name of the game for Erased! There isn’t much space left for the storyline to conclude, so I’m guessing the next volume is going to be packed.
This whole series has a feeling very akin to The Lovely Bones or the movie Frequency, where supernatural elements are involved in helping to solve murders, particularly of children. There are some violent moments throughout the series. Child abuse is also a major topic. While the murders themselves mostly happen off page, there is some blood and “interesting” angles that allow for partial viewing of the bodies of murder victims.
Sara’s Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
Satoru and his friends continue “playing detective” by finding all the elementary students in their class who spend too much time alone. These kids could become targets for the serial killer on the loose. Satoru has succeeded in thwarting some of the killer’s plots, but he’s has now prevented the murders he knows about, rendering him effectively blind in predicting the killer’s next moves. Being such a visible deterrent to the killer has put Satoru in the path of the killer, but he doesn’t realize this until much too late. This volumes ends with a major time jump and only one and a half volumes left for Satoru to get everything straightened out in his life.
There are a lot of really big moments in this volume as the story starts to come together to a conclusion. The killer is revealed, and it’s the biggest, most jarring moment since the main reveal of Satoru’s power in volume one. While the time jump and the reason for it seem completely plausible given how much of a thorn Satoru has become to the killer, I am a little upset by it and what it means for Satoru. But, unsettling is sort of the name of the game for Erased! There isn’t much space left for the storyline to conclude, so I’m guessing the next volume is going to be packed.
This whole series has a feeling very akin to The Lovely Bones or the movie Frequency, where supernatural elements are involved in helping to solve murders, particularly of children. There are some violent moments throughout the series. Child abuse is also a major topic. While the murders themselves mostly happen off page, there is some blood and “interesting” angles that allow for partial viewing of the bodies of murder victims.
Sara’s Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
August 10, 2022
SO SO GOOD SUCH A GOOD PAYOFF TO ALL THE BUILD UP OF THE PAST TWO VOLUMES
of course i’m going to give real quick credit to last two volumes because without the intrigue mystery and intrigue of them this wouldn’t be as good
and the stuff that is different from the anime are great why didn’t they keep things the same like the reason for satoru’s coma was handled much better as well the teacher’s name which i’m totally forgetting he backstory was a nice addition
adult kenya as well has grown up nicely
and seeing kayo happy truly amazing and i have never have been bother by her and hiromi ending up together kayo and satoru were kids and kids grow up and your not going to be with your elementary crush as well she needed to move on with her life she wasn’t just going to wait for satoru thats very unrealistic and i have never understood people getting so upset over this anyway ramble over intrigue to see how this all ends !
of course i’m going to give real quick credit to last two volumes because without the intrigue mystery and intrigue of them this wouldn’t be as good
and the stuff that is different from the anime are great why didn’t they keep things the same like the reason for satoru’s coma was handled much better as well the teacher’s name which i’m totally forgetting he backstory was a nice addition
adult kenya as well has grown up nicely
and seeing kayo happy truly amazing and i have never have been bother by her and hiromi ending up together kayo and satoru were kids and kids grow up and your not going to be with your elementary crush as well she needed to move on with her life she wasn’t just going to wait for satoru thats very unrealistic and i have never understood people getting so upset over this anyway ramble over intrigue to see how this all ends !
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