ReLIFE 2016
What is ReLIFE?
ReLife is a Japanese television series that follows the story of a young man who has struggled to find his place in society. The protagonist, Arata Kaizaki, is twenty-seven years old and has recently quit his job after only three months of employment.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 2, 2016
- Last aired
- Sep 24, 2016
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
ReLife is a Japanese television series that follows the story of a young man who has struggled to find his place in society. The protagonist, Arata Kaizaki, is twenty-seven years old and has recently quit his job after only three months of employment. His life has fallen into disarray, with his parents threatening to cut off financial support and demanding he return to his hometown. Facing these challenges alone, Arata encounters a mysterious man named Ryou Yoake who presents him with an unusual opportunity. Yoake invites Arata to participate in a rehabilitation program designed for NEETs, individuals who are not in education, employment, or training. This program involves taking a mysterious drug that reverses his physical appearance, making him look like a high school student again. Through this transformation, Arata is given the chance to experience his final year of high school once more, offering him an opportunity to rebuild his social connections and personal confidence.
Should you watch it?
“A struggling twenty-seven-year-old is offered a mysterious chance to restart his life as a high schooler.”
- unique premise
- relatable protagonist
- emotional growth
- premise requires suspension of disbelief
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused stories about personal growth and second chances.
The series deals with themes of unemployment, societal pressure, and personal failure.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Arata Kaizaki (27), Unemployed Jul 2, 2016
- E2 Communication Skills: Zero Jul 9, 2016
- E3 You're Old Now Jul 16, 2016
- E4 Fall Jul 23, 2016
- E5 Overlap Jul 30, 2016
- E6 This Isn't the First Time Aug 6, 2016
- E7 Test Subject 001 → 002 Aug 13, 2016
- E8 Rift Aug 20, 2016
- E9 Revenge Aug 27, 2016
- E10 Everyone's Selfish Desires Sep 3, 2016
- E11 A Trip to the Past Sep 10, 2016
- E12 Double Panic Sep 17, 2016
- E13 Confession Sep 24, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the ReLife program?
It is a societal rehabilitation program designed for NEETs.
How does Arata become younger?
He takes a mysterious drug provided by Ryou Yoake.
How long does the program last?
The program sends the participant back to high school for one year.
Who is Ryou Yoake?
He is the man who approaches Arata with the offer to join the ReLife program.
What is Arata's background?
He is a twenty-seven-year-old who quit his job three months after graduation and has struggled since.