The stale coffee was the only witness as I stared at the news: Among Us, the indie game that ate the pandemic, was getting an animated series. My brain stalled. Then the cast list dropped—Elijah Wood? Ashley Johnson? It felt like Christmas morning…until December rolled around with nothing under the tree.
But hold on, fellow animation fans. Before that Hollywood juggernaut (maybe) hits our screens, Crunchyroll snuck in with something…similar. Gnosia isn’t *exactly* Among Us. But it *is* anime Among Us—and honestly, it kind of slaps.
Same Game, Different Skin
Ever seen a group of friends turn on each other over a board game? Gnosia, animated by Domerica, captures that same delicious paranoia, but with a distinctly anime twist. It’s based on a visual novel where a spaceship crew tries to sniff out the Gnosia among them—spacefaring imposters with a taste for human extinction.
Think of “Gnosia” as the anime equivalent of “sus.” Accusations fly faster than photon torpedoes, but instead of an airlock, the unlucky suspect gets a cryogenic nap. Fail to find the Gnosia, and humanity becomes space dust. No pressure.
The series follows Yuuri, our amnesiac audience surrogate, trapped in a time loop. Each episode restarts the game, shuffling character roles. It’s a clever way to mirror the endless replayability of Among Us, giving us another chance to scream at the screen for the characters to vote out the right one.
Ultimately, Gnosia is a fun way to kill some time. The rotating roles keep things fresh, even if the character archetypes are straight out of central casting for anime.
I confess a soft spot for the English dub; the voice actors are clearly having a blast leaning into the Among Us vibe. Expect screams, stabs in the back, and those “trust me, bro” reassurances that somehow sound even more sinister in space.
Is Gnosia based on a real story?
Remember playing detective as a kid? Gnosia lets you dust off those skills. Each episode presents a fresh mystery; you can play along with Yuuri, piecing together clues to expose the Gnosia. The character designs are sharp, and the plot includes a generic alien and a dolphin in a scooter. The series even throws in some Danganronpa-style red herrings to keep you guessing.
Gnosia dropped in fall 2025, meaning there are plenty of episodes for a proper binge. Subbed, dubbed—no judgment here. Though let’s be real, you’re probably watching both.
How does Gnosia compare to Among Us?
Consider Gnosia a remix of the Among Us formula. Instead of cartoon bean-shaped astronauts, you get anime characters with backstories, relationships, and shifting alliances. The core gameplay loop remains: suspicion, deduction, and the constant threat of betrayal. It is like a stage play where the actors change parts between scenes.
What makes Gnosia worth watching?
For me, it’s the show’s audacity. Gnosia isn’t trying to be high art. It’s embracing the chaotic fun of Among Us, but through the lens of anime tropes. It knows what it is, and it does it well. The plot also brings in concepts of time loops to add something new.
Instead of waiting for the Among Us show with Ashley Johnson and Elijah Wood to maybe someday materialize (or not), get cozy with Gnosia. It might just scratch that itch for sci-fi betrayal…with more sparkles. Will this anime adaptation keep you on the edge of your seat, or is it just another case of style over substance?