Furu Anime Panikku

This is yet another one of those random manga series that I picked up a couple of months ago. I knew absolutely nothing about it back then, and the only factor which I took into consideration when I decided to start on the series was the title. The Future Diary sounds like it contains a sensational supernatural plot about predicting the future.

It turned out that the plot was had a portion of cross-mix between bits of Battle Royale and Death Note. Why so?

There are 12 contestants in a game of survival organised by a god named Deus Ex Machina. I think his name is blandly common, and common names are retarded, but that’s not the point here. Anyway, all 12 of these contestants are each given a diary with varying capabilities to predict the future. The main plot revolves around how the 12 go about eliminating each other by destroying the other diaries or killing the diary owner. The last one left standing will take the dying Deus’ position as a god.

That explains the Battle Royale portion. What about the Death Note part?

There certainly isn’t any way for the chosen 12 to kill each other just by writing names and remembering faces into notebooks. What’s similar is how they have to search through the fog and identify who the other diary users are. This is very much like how Light and L tried to uncover their respective opponents’ identity through various mind games. However, Death Note puts Mirai Nikki to shame in this aspect as there aren’t actually any mind games used in Mirai Nikki. At least none that appears to be. Instead, the diary is heavily relied on.

One recurring theme is trust and betrayal. The plot has quite a number of sudden twists in a mere 30 chapters, with characters appearing the most trustworthy unexpectedly backstabbing their allies. This adds to the thrill and drama of the story, which is the reason why I enjoy it.

For Yandere lovers, you guys are in luck as there’s pink haired loli-looking one who’s deeply attracted to the main character. Look out for The Second, Gasai Yuno and her arsenal of weapons.

In short, this series should be enjoyed by those who have a thing for thrillers, action and a tinge of violence. The crazy loli character’s just a side dish to the mind-stimulating main course. With the number of chapters out as of present, it shouldn’t be too exhaustive to start on it. I suggest that you begin the feast now.