History Manga / ThePromisedNeverland

** Id: Emma
** Ego: Norman
** Superego: Ray

* IKnowYouKnowIKnow: When Sister Krone confronts Emma's group in the woods, her inner thoughts reveal that [[spoiler:she has no intention of honoring her promise to spare the children if she gets to oust Isabella]]. Just from watching Norman, she figures out that he's likely realized this. She's right, but what takes this to the next level is that Norman not only knows she [[spoiler:doesn't intend to keep her promise, he knows that Knone's likely already figured out that he knows]].

* IKnowYouKnowIKnow: [[spoiler:When Sister Krone confronts Emma's group in the woods, her inner thoughts reveal that she has no intention of honoring her promise to spare the children if she gets to oust Isabella. Just from watching Norman, she figures out that he's likely realized this. She's right, but what takes this to the next level is that Norman not only knows she doesn't intend to keep her promise, he knows that Knone's likely already figured out that he knows.]]

* OnlyOneName: Justified in this case. All the caracters are orphans, so they don't have a family name.

* OnlyOneName: Justified in this case, as all the caracters are orphans.

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Life is peaceful for Emma, Norman and Ray, three children of a special orphanage directed by Isabella, a sweet woman they all call "Mom". In this house surrounded by a large playground and a forest, children of all origins are raised with love and care, the only constraints being the regular tests of knowledge that establish a ranking by score, and the forbidding to go near the main gate or beyond the forest. Every child is eventually sent away to a foster family, sooner or later, but always before their thirteenth birthday.

Being 12 and the top-ranked children of the orphanage, our protagonists know they will be the next to leave after the little Conny. But while they thought they would see her off, they witness something they shouldn't have and discover with horror what kind of "foster family" the children are sent to... Now that they know the truth, they will have to find a way to escape from the house and save its children [[ToServeMan before they turn into the next dish on the menu.]] But their once-beloved Mom doesn't intend to make their mission any easier. A battle of wits soon engages.

* ShellGame: [[spoiler:Norman sets up one of these to root out Isabella's spy; he tells Gilda one location of the ropes, and Don another. Only he, Ray, and Emma know about the ones under Norman's bed--''and those are the only ones that go missing.'' Given that neither Norman nor Emma can be the spies, that immediately proves that Ray ''is''.]]

* RedHerringMole: [[spoiler:Gilda gets a lot of shots looking suspicious and upset in the background and is seen talking to Krone, but is really just concerned for Emma. Right after she's cleared, the trick with the ropes seems to implicate Don... But that's another red herring for the real traitor, Ray.]]

* TheHeart: Emma is the emotional element of the trio, notably demanding that they help ''all'' the children escape, not just themselves. Norman and Ray, while not completely insensitive, appear more coldly rational.

* MoralityPet: Norman thinks that the best plan is to abandon the younger kids and save themselves, but is determined to help them for Emma's sake.

* PrimAndProperBun: Isabella holds her hair this way with a net, giving her a traditional, slightly strict motherly vibe.

* TheStarscream: Sister Krone was brought in to assist Isabella and help her keep an eye on the elder children until they are due to be "delivered". Krone, however, has higher ambitions than just simply obeying and is only looking for a chance to take Isabella's place.

* StepfordSmiler: Isabella is certainly very good at pretending she's a king and loving mother. Once we learn what she's really doing, her smiles becomes quite a bit more scary.
* TheUnpronounceable: The name of the "god" the demons worship is written in an alien, unreadable script.
* TheWatson: Emma plays this role ([[Creator/EmmaWatson no pun intended]]), usually being the one to ask questions and have things explained to her.

Started in August 2016, ''Yakusoku no Neverland'' (''The Promised Neverland'') is a Magazine/ShonenJump series written by Shirai Kaiu and Demizu Posuka, mixing an OntologicalMystery with an intellectual battle and a tinge of horror.

* TheUnpronounceable: The name of the "god" the demons worship is written in an alien, unreadeable script.

* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: The true nature of the orphanage as a farm is revealed in the very first chapter when Emma and Norman come across [[spoiler:the corpse of Conny]].

Started in August 2016, ''Yakusoku no Neverland'' (''The Promised Neverland'') is a Shônen Jump series written by Shirai Kaiu and Demizu Posuka, mixing an OntologicalMystery with an intellectual battle and a tinge of horror.

* ChildProdigy: Emma, Norman and Ray are all exceptionally gifted and intelligent. Emma is a bit behind but is noted for her great learning ability.
** Every kid in the orphanage may also count, considering how they solve [[http://mangafox.me/manga/yakusoku_no_neverland/c001/13.html numerous test questions everyday that are quite advanced for their age]].

* PeopleFarms: [[spoiler:The purpose of the orphanage and others like it is to raise children who will be tasty to the demons or otherwise make suitable sacrifices.]]

* ToServeMan: The orphanage is literally a [[spoiler: farm where tasty humans are raised to be eaten]]. The main question raised up is: why would the demons give education to [[spoiler:their cattle]]?

* TheWatson: Emma plays this role ([[Creator/EmmaWatson no pun intended]]), ususally being the one to ask questions and have things explained to her.

* PeopleFarms: The purpose of the orphanage and others like it is to raise children who will be tasty to the demons or otherwise make suitable sacrifices.

* ToServeMan: The orphanage is literally a farm where tasty humans are raised to be eaten. The main question raised up is: why would the demons give education to their cattle?

* TheStarscream: Sister Krone was brought in to assist Isabella and help her keep an eye on the elder children until they are due to be "delivered". Krone, however, has higher ambitions than just kindly obeying and is only looking for a chance to take Isabella's place.

Being 12 and the top-ranked children of the orphanage, our protagonists know they will be the next to leave after the little Conny. But while they thought they would see her off, they witness something they shouldn't have and discover with horror what kind of "foster family" the children are sent to... Now that they know the truth, they will have to find a way to escape from the house and save its children [[ToServeMan before they turn into the next dish on the menu.]] But their once-beloved Mummy doesn't intend to make their mission any easier. A battle of wits soon engages.

Life is peaceful for Emma, Norman and Ray, three children of a special orphanage directed by Isabella, a sweet woman they all call "Mom". In this house surrounded by a large playground and a forest, children of all origins are raised with love and care, the only constraints being the regular tests of knowledge that establish a ranking by score, and the forbidding to go near the main gate or beyond the forest. Every child is eventually sent away to a foster family, sooner or later, but always before their thirteenth birthday. Being 12 and the top-ranked children of the orphanage, our protagonists know they will be the next to leave after the little Conny. But while they thought they would see her off, they witness something they shouldn't have and discover with horror what kind of "foster family" the children are sent to... Now that they know the truth, they will have to find a way to escape from the house and save its children [[ToServeMan before they turn into the next dish on the menu.]] But their once-beloved Mummy doesn't intend to make their mission any easier. A battle of wits soon engages.

Life is peaceful for Emma, Norman and Ray, three children of a special orphanage directed by Isabella, a sweet woman they all call "Mummy". In this house surrounded by a large playground and a forest, children of all origins are raised with love and care, the only constraints being the regular tests of knowledge that establish a ranking by score, and the forbidding to go near the main gate or beyond the forest. Every child is eventually sent away to a foster family, sooner or later, but always before their thirteenth birthday. Being 12 and the top-ranked children of the orphanage, our protagonists know they will be the next to leave after the little Conny. But while they thought they would see her off, they witness something they shouldn't have and discover with horror what kind of "foster family" the children are sent to... Now that they know the truth, they will have to find a way to escape from the house and save its children [[ToServeMan before they turn into the next dish on the menu.]] But their once-beloved Mummy doesn't intend to make their mission any easier. A battle of wits soon engages.

Life is peaceful for Emma, Norman and Ray, three children of a special orphanage directed by Isabella, a sweet woman they all call "Mummy". In this house surrounded by a large playground and a forest, children of all origins are raised with love and care, the only constraints being the regular tests of knowledge that establish a ranking by score, and the forbidding to go near the main gate or beyond the forest. Every child is eventually sent away to a foster family, sooner or later, but always before their thirteenth birthday. Being 12 and the top-ranked children of the orphanage, our protagonists know they will be the next to leave after the little Connie. But while they thought they would see her off, they witness something they shouldn't have and discover with horror what kind of "foster family" the children are sent to... Now that they know the truth, they will have to find a way to escape from the house and save its children [[ToServeMan before they turn into the next dish on the menu.]] But their once-beloved Mummy doesn't intend to make their mission any easier. A battle of wits soon engages.

* StealthMentor: If the kids' plan to save everyone is to succeed, as many of the other children possible need to be trained to make the attempt. However, between Isabella's suspicions and the fact they can't tell anyone about her since they aren't certain to be believed, the protagonists have to be careful how to go about it. They engage the other kids in high level games of tag and hide and seek, which teaches the kids ways to run and hide without telling them ''why'' they're learning them.