KamiErabi God.app (Japanese: カミエラビ, Hepburn: Kamierabi) is an original Japanese anime television series. Created by Yoko Taro, produced by Unend, and directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, the series aired on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block from October to December 2023. A second season premiered in October 2024 on the same programming block.
| KamiErabi God.app | |
 Key visual | |
| カミエラビ (Kamierabi) | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Yoko Taro |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hiroyuki Seshita |
| Written by | Jin |
| Music by | Monaca |
| Studio | Unend |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | Fuji TV (+Ultra) |
| Original run | October 5, 2023 – present |
| Episodes | 13 |
Premise
editGoro is a normal high school student whose life is turned upside down one day after noticing a new app on his phone. The app requires chosen "God candidates" to confront each other in a violent battle royale in which the last remaining survivor will become God.[1]
Characters
edit- Goro (ゴロー, Gorō)
- Voiced by: Kazuki Ura[2]
- Honoka (ホノカ)
- Voiced by: Sara Matsumoto[2]
- Akitsu (アキツ)
- Voiced by: Shūichi Uchida[2]
- Chika (チカ)
- Voiced by: Natsuko Abe[2]
- Kōki (コウキ)
- Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[2]
- Iyo (イヨ)
- Voiced by: Tomori Kusunoki[2]
- Mitsuko (ミツコ)
- Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[2]
- Tatsuya (タツヤ)
- Voiced by: Yuuki Shin[2]
- Lall (ラル, Raru)
- Voiced by: Ayane Sakura[2]
- Ryō
- Voiced by: Aoi Yuki[3]
- Kyō
- Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[3]
- Eko Sasaki
- Voiced by: Misaki Kuno[4]
Production and release
editThe series was announced during the "Fuji TV Anime Lineup Presentation 2023" in March 2023. It was created by Yoko Taro, produced by Unend, and directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, with scripts written by Jin, character designs by Atsushi Ohkubo, and music composed by Monaca. It aired from October 5 to December 21, 2023, on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block.[5][2][a] The opening theme song is "Scrap & Build", performed by Elaiza, while the ending theme song is "Bleed My Heart", performed by Alisa.[2] Crunchyroll streams the series outside of Asia.[6]
A second season was announced in October 2023,[7][8] and premiered on October 3, 2024 on the same programming block.[9][b] The opening theme song is "Fūka" (風化, Weathering), performed by Nanashi no Tarō, while the ending theme song is "Kōfuku no Susume" (幸福のすゝめ, Advice for Happiness), performed by Leevelles.[4]
Episodes
editSeason 1
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [10][11] | Original air date [12][a] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Unnoticed by Anyone, in the Place of Which Everyone Dreams" Transliteration: "Dare Ni mo Kizukarenai, Dare Shimo ga Yume ni Miru Basho de" (Japanese: 誰にも気付かれない、誰しもが夢に見る場所で) | October 5, 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | "Is He Strong, Is He Weak?" Transliteration: "Aitsu ga Tsuyoi Toka, Yowai Toka" (Japanese: あいつが強いとか、弱いとか) | October 12, 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | "You're the Finest of Friends" Transliteration: "Omae tte, Saikō no Tomodachita" (Japanese: お前って、最高の友達だ) | October 19, 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "What That Means Is We're Kindred Spirits" Transliteration: "Sore Sunawachi, Watashitachi wa Dōshi, Toiu Koto" (Japanese: ソレすなわち、私たちは同志、ということ) | October 26, 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "So Upright and Strong" Transliteration: "Massugude, Tsuyoi, Anata ni wa" (Japanese: まっすぐで、強い、あなたには) | November 2, 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "Form, Voice, Memories, and Even the Pain" Transliteration: "Sugata mo, Koe mo, Kioku mo, Sono Itami Made" (Japanese: 姿も、声も、記憶も、その痛みまで) | November 9, 2023 |
| 7 | 7 | "Close Your Eyes, Cover Your Ears, and Afterwards" Transliteration: "Me o Tsumutte, Mimi o Fusaide, Sono Ato" (Japanese: 目を瞑って、耳を塞いで、そのあと) | November 16, 2023 |
| 8 | 8 | "Introductions Will Have to Wait" Transliteration: "Jiko Shōkai wa Atomawashi tte Kotode" (Japanese: 自己紹介は後回しってことで) | November 23, 2023 |
| 9 | 9 | "If You Took a Trip, Where Would You Want to Go?" Transliteration: "Ryokō Ikunara Doko Ikitai?" (Japanese: 旅行行くならどこ行きたい？) | November 30, 2023 |
| 10 | 10 | "It's Not Rain That's Falling" Transliteration: "Futteiru no Wa, ame Janai" (Japanese: 降っているのは、雨じゃない) | December 7, 2023 |
| 11 | 11 | "The Light Hasn't Reached Us Yet" Transliteration: "Mada Bokura Made, Hikari ga Todoiteinai nda" (Japanese: まだ僕らまで、光が届いていないんだ) | December 14, 2023 |
| 12 | 12 | "My Wish Belongs to Me" Transliteration: "Watashi no Negaida Mono" (Japanese: 私の願いだもの) | December 21, 2023 |
Season 2
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title [10][11] | Original air date [12][b] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | "That's Why It Needed God" Transliteration: "Dakara, Kamisama ga Hitsuyō Datta nda" (Japanese: だから、神様が必要だったんだ) | October 3, 2024 |
| 14 | 2 | "Finally, My Purpose in Life" Transliteration: "Yōyaku, Jibun ga Umareta Imi o" (Japanese: ようやく、自分が生まれた意味を) | October 10, 2024 |
| 15 | 3 | "Unless You Put Your Sorrow behind You, Happiness Is Just an Illusion" Transliteration: "Fukō o Nakatta Koto ni Shinē Kagiri, Shiawase Nante Tada no Kanchigai Daro" (Japanese: 不幸をなかったことにしねえ限り、幸せなんてただの勘違いだろ) | October 17, 2024 |
| 16 | 4 | "You're the Last Person I Want to Let Become God" Transliteration: "Anatatakewa, Zettai ni Kamisama ni Shitaku Arimasen kara" (Japanese: あなただけは、絶対に神様にしたくありませんから) | October 24, 2024 |
| 17 | 5 | "The World Was Already Messed Up" Transliteration: "Sekai wa Tokkuni, Okashi Kattante Suyo" (Japanese: 世界はとっくに、おかしかったんですよ) | October 31, 2024 |
| 18 | 6 | "So Don't Cry, It'll Be Okay" Transliteration: "Dakara Nakanaide, Daijōbu Dakara" (Japanese: だから泣かないで、大丈夫だから) | November 7, 2024 |
| 19 | 7 | "If You Want to Save the World, Just Tap That Smartphone" Transliteration: "Sekai o Sukuitai Nara, Sono Sumaho o Taffusurewaii" (Japanese: 世界を救いたいなら、そのスマホをタップすればいい) | November 14, 2024 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Colbert, Isaiah (July 3, 2023). "Yoko Taro's New Death Game Anime Sounds Typically Wild". Kotaku. Archived from the original on July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Cayanan, Joanna (September 7, 2023). "KamiErabi GOD.App Anime's Trailer Reveals Cast, More Staff, Theme Songs, October 4 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (November 1, 2023). "KamiErabi GOD.App Anime Casts Aoi Yūki, Chiaki Kobayashi". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (September 18, 2024). "KamiErabi GOD.app Season 2's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, October 2 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ ヨコオタロウ×じん×大久保篤×瀬下寛之、オリジナルTVアニメ「カミエラビ」10月放送. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (March 22, 2023). "Fuji TV Reveals New Upcoming Anime Metallic Rouge, Undead Murder Farce and More". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 21, 2023). "MBC Anime: KamiErabi GOD.app Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael (December 20, 2023). "KamiErabi GOD.app Anime's Video Teases 'Game Re:Start' in 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (March 11, 2024). "KamiErabi GOD.app Anime Gets 2nd Season in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Anime "Kamierabi" Koshiki Saito" アニメ『カミエラビ』公式サイト [Story | TV Anime "Kamierabi" Official Site]. kamierabi.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Watch KamiErabi GOD.app - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Anime "Kamierabi" Koshiki Saito" アニメ『カミエラビ』公式サイト [TV Anime "Kamierabi" Official Site]. kamierabi.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 2, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- KamiErabi God.app (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia