The Chasing World: The Origin(2013)

The Chasing World: The Origin is a dystopian series set in a near future where people with the surname Sato are hunted down in a deadly game of tag. Once caught, they face execution. The premise explores a nightmarish world where an entire family name marks someone for death, transforming an ordinary identifier into a death sentence. As the targets flee and hunters close in, the series examines survival, identity, and the arbitrary cruelty of a system that has turned human beings into prey. Tension builds as Satos navigate a society that has turned against them, forced to hide or fight back against relentless pursuers. The show blends high-stakes thriller elements with social commentary on persecution and collective guilt.