‘The Promised Neverland’ Episode 1 Air Date, Spoilers: Show Crushes Hope Right Away? Reveals Children as Food?

The hype for the premiere of “The Promised Neverland” Episode 1 is growing thanks to the popularity of the manga and the amazing trailers that have been released, so far. The first episode of this new anime promises to be a spectacular one, full of horror and twisted revelations. Fans will be thrown headfirst into the reality of the show right away and without any life vest.

Potential viewers of the upcoming anime should make no mistake as to what it is and “The Promised Neverland” Episode 1 will go a long way towards hammering the point home. This is not a kid-friendly story where the children of an orphanage are cared for by a kind mother figure out of the goodness of her heart. This is a visceral show about survival with the weak going up against overwhelming odds.

What viewers will want to look out for most in “The Promised Neverland” Episode 1 is how the main characters of the show are animated upon discovering the truth about the world. The trailer clip below showcases the horror that they feel quite clearly after seeing one of their friends dead. This proves how committed the animators are in helping viewers realize the full terror of what they are up against.

“The Promised Neverland” Episode 1 will also be the beginning of the three main characters of the show fighting back against the fate set for them. It is here that the viewers will be treated to an amazing display of resourcefulness, determination, and intelligence on the part of the kids. Nobody wants to be food for demons, after all.

As for when anime fans will be able to devour “The Promised Neverland” Episode 1, it is set to drop on Jan. 9. That is a date worth remembering for those who love quality anime and amazing storytelling through a visual medium.