100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru

Yuusuke Yotsuya has always disliked Tokyo, but he especially hates the people who live in it. He would rather thrive in a virtual world than try to get along with those around him. At the end of one school day, he sees the popular athlete Iu Shindou talking to Kusue Hakozaki, who spends less time in school due to illness. But when he looks away from the two and back again, they have seemingly disappeared.

Mere moments later, Yotsuya enters a state of free-fall, and the world begins to change around him. Dropping into a large pool of water, the first thing he sees when he comes to his senses is an assortment of enormous monsters. He soon finds out that he has been brought into a game world by Shindou and Hakozaki and that he must complete a quest within 14 days.

There is one thing that separates this world from the real world: anyone who dies will be brought back to life in 30 seconds as long as one party member is alive. Tasked with numerous quests that increase in difficulty over time, Yotsuya, Shindou, and Hakozaki attempt to discover the mystery behind the perplexing game world.

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Yotsuya, Yuusuke Main

Uemura, Yuuto Japanese

Shindou, Iu Main

Hoshina, Risa Japanese

Hakozaki, Kusue Main

Waki, Azumi Japanese

Tokitate, Yuka Main

Koichi, Makoto Japanese

Kahabell Supporting

Saitou, Chiwa Japanese

Game Master Supporting

Wakamoto, Norio Japanese

Fatina Supporting

Sakamoto, Maaya Japanese

Torii, Keita Supporting

Toyonaga, Toshiyuki Japanese

Village Head Supporting

Saitou, Shirou Japanese

Demon Lord Lucifer Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Oowada, Tomoyuki Producer

Matsuda, Akio Producer

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Yoshie, Terushige Producer

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Mar 27, 2025

Kriss_Narukami

Recommended

At first, it seems like your typical generic isekai anime, but as the story progresses, it gradually takes a darker turn, reaching its peak in episode 12. It’s strange how, all of a sudden, the tone of the series becomes much more serious and somber—it feels a bit unnatural to me.

However, one thing I have to highlight is that this anime, at least in its first season (I’m currently watching the second), is clearly made with a lot of love from the animators and the production team as a whole. The music, at times, is incredibly emotional and well done. I’m not sure how faithful ... it is to the manga, but I can say that it was at least made with "passion," so to speak. It’s something that, at least to me, is noticeable.

So yes, I definitely recommend this anime. It’s far better than the average generic isekai, though it’s hard to compare it to masterpieces like Re:Zero, Mushoku Tensei, or even Konosuba. Still, it’s definitely worth your time if you decide to give it a chance.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Mar 5, 2025

Siluetta

Mixed Feelings

So, 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru (I’m Standing on a Million Lives) is an isekai anime that aired in 2020, produced by Maho Film. It takes the usual "transported to another world" concept but gives it a bit of a twist—our main guy, Yusuke Yotsuya, isn’t exactly a heroic, kind-hearted protagonist. Instead, he’s super logical, kinda detached, and sees everything as just a "game."
At first glance, this might seem like a generic isekai, but it does have some interesting elements. That said, does it do enough to stand out? Well, let’s get into it.

Okay, let’s be honest—the animation isn’t amazing, but ... it gets the job done. Maho Film is a smaller studio, so while the character designs are fine, some action scenes feel stiff or awkward. There are moments where the art style looks great, but other times it feels a little basic. It’s not bad enough to ruin the experience, but don’t expect Demon Slayer-level animation here.

The soundtrack is decent but not super memorable. The OP, “Anti world” by Kanako Takatsuki, is actually really catchy and fits the anime’s darker, edgy tone. The ED is nice, but nothing that really sticks with you.

Voice acting-wise, the Japanese cast does a solid job. Yusuke’s voice actor (Yuto Uemura) nails his cold, analytical personality, and the other characters fit well. The dub is okay, but some of the delivery feels a bit awkward at times.

I actually enjoyed this anime more than I expected. While it has some flaws—uneven pacing, inconsistent animation, and a protagonist who takes a while to grow on you—it also has unique elements that make it stand out. The darker tone, strategic fights, and Yusuke’s development kept me invested. It’s not the best isekai out there, but it’s definitely more than just another generic fantasy anime.

Would I recommend it? If you like isekai but want something that tries to be different, then yes! Just go in knowing that the first season is more of a setup for things to come.

It’s not a must-watch, but it has enough good stuff to be enjoyable. If you can handle slow character growth and don’t mind some clunky pacing, it’s a fun ride.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 6, 2024

Larion233

Not Recommended

An exceptionally boring anime with essentially zero power progression from start to end. They start out exceptionally weak, and finish being still very weak. From start to end there is maybe like one semi-decent fight. 90% of this show is about teenage girls and their inane highschool troubles (at least 30% of the show is memory flashbacks, no joke). And maybe if the male MC had been decent he could have salvaged something from those useless sidekicks... but no, he is actually the one that's most unlikeable. I am convinced MC is an actual sociopath, even until the last episode of season one he acts ... as if no one else matters to him, and in fact declares this outright towards the very end of the last episode. He is pretty much an asshole constantly for zero reason.

It's not just him though, the girls can be pretty treacherous and unlikeable as well, especially otaku girl who is on MC's level of scummery. I think the writers tried to make the characters look complex, but they just came across as pieces of shit to me.

I'll add that this anime had the very worst season finale I've ever seen. I had to double check it was actually the last episode because it had absolutely zero draw or climax to make you want to watch the next season (just an edgy sociopathic rant from MC which cemented my dislike of him). The overall feeling I got from this show was that it was made for edgy kids and/or young girls, and even that target audience probably wouldn't like it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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