Chronus Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Chronus.
Chronus Ending Explained: Makoto Nakazono is a high school student with a small dark secret. Directed by Naoyuki Onda, this 2014 fantasy anime stars Natsuki Hanae (Makoto Nakazono (voice)), alongside Daisuke Ono as Akira Seno (voice), Yoshihisa Hosokawa as Kenji Izumi (voice), Yuuki Matsumoto as Ichiko Shimura (voice). With a 6.6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Chronus?
Makoto Nakazono is a high school student with a small dark secret. Since he was little, he has had the mysterious power to see "black entities" that steal souls. One day, he is suddenly interrogated by one of the "black entities," Akira Seno: "Will you get in our way?" But Makoto replies with an air of resignation, "There's nothing I can do anyway, so I won't." At that moment, Makoto didn't notice the threatening shadow approaching his childhood friend Hazuki...
Naoyuki Onda's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Natsuki Hanae (Makoto Nakazono (voice))'s journey. Since he was little, he has had the mysterious power to see "black entities" that steal souls.
How Does Natsuki Hanae (Makoto Nakazono (voice))'s Story End?
- Natsuki Hanae: Natsuki Hanae's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Daisuke Ono (Akira Seno (voice)): Daisuke Ono's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Yoshihisa Hosokawa (Kenji Izumi (voice)): Yoshihisa Hosokawa's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Chronus Mean?
Chronus's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Natsuki Hanae may feel rushed. Naoyuki Onda's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.