# Where to Watch The Future Diary

**The Future Diary turns advance knowledge into a liability as often as an advantage. Crunchyroll carries the complete TV series. Released in 2011, the finished anime has 26 episodes at 23 minutes each, so viewers can follow its central contest from its setup through its conclusion. The experience is tense and violent, with a knowingly heightened tone. Every diary reveals a different slice of the future, which makes confrontations feel like contests over missing information rather than simple fights. The supernatural rules provide structure, while unstable alliances keep upsetting careful plans. The Future Diary works best for viewers who enjoy survival stories under psychological pressure, especially when relationships are charged with distrust. Its horror can be graphic, and its characters often make emotionally extreme choices. That volatility is a defining part of the show rather than a detour from the mystery.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/the-future-diary)

Crunchyroll carries the full 26-episode run of The Future Diary. Episodes have a runtime of 23 minutes.

## Synopsis

Yukiteru Amano records his days on his phone and talks to Deus Ex Machina, a presence he assumes exists only in his imagination. When Deus reveals that he is real, Yukiteru's diary begins reporting events before they happen. Eleven other people possess diaries with their own kinds of foresight, and all twelve are placed in a deadly competition. The survivor will take Deus's place as god of time. Yukiteru soon depends on his classmate Yuno Gasai, whose remarkable commitment to protecting him is also a reason to fear her. Because no diary offers a complete picture, each prediction can conceal the detail that ruins a plan. The Future Diary follows Yukiteru as he studies his opponents and survives their traps while deciding how much trust he can place in his most capable ally.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 26
- **Premiered:** 2011
- **Studio:** Asread.
- **Score:** 6.9

## Watch Order

Start with The Future Diary, also released as Mirai Nikki (TV). Its 26 episodes establish the diary holders and their competition, then carry the main story forward from the beginning.

- Mirai Nikki (TV): Ura Mirai Nikki (side\_story)
- Mirai Nikki: Redial (sequel)

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch The Future Diary legally?

Crunchyroll carries The Future Diary. Its listing includes the complete TV run, so the story can be watched in one place.

### How many episodes are in The Future Diary?

The Future Diary has 26 episodes. Each one runs for 23 minutes.

### What is The Future Diary about?

The Future Diary follows twelve people whose diaries reveal different views of the future. They must compete to inherit Deus Ex Machina's place as god of time, while Yukiteru relies on the fiercely devoted Yuno to stay alive.

### Has The Future Diary finished airing?

Yes, The Future Diary is finished. The 2011 TV series tells its main story across 26 episodes.

### Where should I begin The Future Diary?

Begin with episode one of The Future Diary. The opening introduces Yukiteru and establishes what the diaries can do before setting the deadly competition in motion.