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I'm Standing on a Million Lives

2020 – 2021Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A bleak, intriguing animated series about fantasy and society.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S2E1 "I Know, Let's Go to Jiffon" 7.8

Episodes

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Story

Ninth grader Yotsuya Yuusuke is practical, friendless, and not active in any clubs. Then one day, he and two female classmates are suddenly sent to another world where they must work together to battle for their lives. Yotsuya is a lone wolf and has always lived his life according to his wants, but how will that work out now that he’s supposed to be a hero?!

Feels like

  • Deconstructive Isekai
  • Meta-Narrative Horror
  • Existential Dread
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Social Satire
  • Gaming Mechanics as Reality
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Philosophical Debate
  • Unsettling Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 100 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kumiko Habara, Naoyoshi Kusaka, Kyohei Oyabu
Written by
Takawo Yoshioka, Takayo Ikami, Sawako Hirabayashi
Produced by
Terushige Yoshie, Tomoyuki Ohwada, Yuuki Mukai
Music by
Ken Ito

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 2020 · September 25, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2020
Last aired
September 25, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
110 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream I'm Standing on a Million Lives?"

Questions about I'm Standing on a Million Lives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I'm Standing on a Million Lives?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, I'm Standing on a Million Lives streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 109 other countries.

Is I'm Standing on a Million Lives worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is I'm Standing on a Million Lives okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, suicide themes, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch I'm Standing on a Million Lives?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2021.

Can I half-watch I'm Standing on a Million Lives?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching I'm Standing on a Million Lives?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is I'm Standing on a Million Lives in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.