ReLIFE

Synopsis

Arata Kaizaki (27) quit the job he landed after graduation in only three months. His life did not go well after that. Now his parents are threatening to stop sending money, and want him to come back to the country. He has no friend or girlfriend to share his troubles with...as he hits rock bottom a strange man named Ryou Yoake appears. He invites Arata to join a societal rehabilitation program for NEETs called ReLife. This program uses a mysterious drug to make him look younger, and sends him back to high school for a year...

About

ReLIFE premiered on July 2, 2016. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 13 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11. and concluded its run on September 24, 2016.

Why viewers enjoy ReLIFE

ReLIFE targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

ReLIFE was animated by TMS Entertainment, and broadcast on Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11.

Critical reception

ReLIFE holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 212 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout ReLIFE include: secret organization, friendship, high school, bullying, romance, slice of life, tragedy, coming of age. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.