---
title: "ReLIFE"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/relife-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66941
imdb_id: "tt5857720"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 214
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# ReLIFE (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/relife-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling twenty-seven-year-old is offered a mysterious chance to restart his life as a high schooler."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- relatable protagonist
- emotional growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- premise requires suspension of disbelief
- slow pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with themes of unemployment, societal pressure, and personal failure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, reflective, character-driven, nostalgic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (31%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (69%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kensho Ono** as *Arata Kaizaki (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Chizuru Hishiro (voice)*
- **Ryohei Kimura** as *Ryou Yoake (voice)*
- **Haruka Tomatsu** as *Rena Kariu (voice)*
- **Reina Ueda** as *An Onoya (voice)*
- **Yuma Uchida** as *Kazuomi Ooga (voice)*
- **Miyuki Sawashiro** as *Kokoro Amatsu (voice)*
- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Nobunaga Asaji (voice)*
- **Himika Akaneya** as *Honoka Tamarai (voice)*
- **Noriaki Sugiyama** as *Akira Inukai (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the ReLife program?
It is a societal rehabilitation program designed for NEETs.

### Q: How does Arata become younger?
He takes a mysterious drug provided by Ryou Yoake.

### Q: How long does the program last?
The program sends the participant back to high school for one year.

### Q: Who is Ryou Yoake?
He is the man who approaches Arata with the offer to join the ReLife program.

### Q: What is Arata's background?
He is a twenty-seven-year-old who quit his job three months after graduation and has struggled since.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*