Akatsuki Iride
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 7, 2019 – September 22, 2019
- Season
- Summer 2019
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- SILVER LINK.
- Director
- Shin Oonuma
- Original creator
- Osora
- Music
- Junichi Satou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- The Ones Within [Now Streaming], nakageno
- Score across sites
- 6.79/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast91%Video Games82%Virtual World76%LGBTQ+ Themes68%Death Game63%Yandere58%Tsundere44%Gambling43%
TVFINISHED2019 SUMMER6.6 / 10 AniList score
The Ones Within
ナカノヒトゲノム【実況中】• Naka no Hito Genome [Jikkyouchuu]
Synopsis
Iride Akatsuki is a popular game footage uploader. He wakes up one day to find that he's been kidnapped and taken to a strange place, along with a number of other uploaders who specialize in different genres of games. A mysterious alpaca-headed host gathers them after the initial stage, to explain how the game will proceed. Will the group of gamers clear the game and make it back to their real lives? (Source: Kirei Cake)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Ones Within?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, comedy and drama, especially stories with ensemble cast, video games, virtual world.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 34% of 15.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #71 highest-rated anime of 2019.
11.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osora
- Director
- Shin Oonuma
- Series composition
- Kento Shimoyama
- Character design
- Mizuki Takahashi
- Music
- Junichi Satou
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The Ones Within OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“not GAME” · eps 1-9
Endings (2)
- ED1“Boku wo Mitsukete” by fhána · eps 1-4, 6-9, 11-12
- ED2“Where you are” by fhána · eps 10
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Ones Within FAQ
How many episodes does The Ones Within have?
The Ones Within has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Ones Within?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Ones Within finished?
Yes. The Ones Within has finished airing — the final episode aired September 22, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of The Ones Within?
No sequel is listed for The Ones Within as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Ones Within based on a manga?
Yes. The Ones Within adapts the manga by Osora.
Who animated The Ones Within?
The Ones Within was animated by SILVER LINK. and directed by Shin Oonuma.
Who sings the opening of The Ones Within?
The opening, "not GAME", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch The Ones Within?
The Ones Within is listed on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.