Rewrite 2016
What is Rewrite?
Rewrite is a 2016 television series set in the green city of Kazamatsuri, a location established on the principle of maintaining a harmonious balance between civilization and the environment. The narrative follows the protagonist, Tennoji Kotaro, as the city prepares for its annual Harvest Festa, an event characterized as a large-scale school festival occurring at the turn of the year.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 2, 2016
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 2017
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Rewrite is a 2016 television series set in the green city of Kazamatsuri, a location established on the principle of maintaining a harmonious balance between civilization and the environment. The narrative follows the protagonist, Tennoji Kotaro, as the city prepares for its annual Harvest Festa, an event characterized as a large-scale school festival occurring at the turn of the year. Seeking material for his articles, Kotaro decides to investigate the town, which is widely known for rumors regarding unidentified creature sightings and various other occult phenomena. As Kotaro begins his research into these local mysteries, he simultaneously experiences a series of strange personal occurrences. The series explores these events within the backdrop of the city's unique societal structure and the impending commotion of the festival. By focusing on the intersection of the city's environmental ideal and the supernatural rumors surrounding it, the show depicts the unfolding experiences of its main character as he navigates the unusual atmosphere of Kazamatsuri during this busy seasonal period.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student investigates mysterious occult rumors in his environmentally harmonious city.”
- engaging occult premise
- vibrant city setting
- frequent unexplained phenomena
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural mysteries centered on high school life.
The series contains themes of occult activity and supernatural occurrences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The World or Myself? Jul 2, 2016
- E2 Where Youth Begins Jul 9, 2016
- E3 Welcome, Paranormal Phenomena Jul 16, 2016
- E4 Until We Return to Those Days Jul 23, 2016
- E5 Asahi Haruka Jul 30, 2016
- E6 Occult Club Activity Log Aug 6, 2016
- E7 A Place Lost Aug 13, 2016
- E8 My Name Is Kagari-chan Aug 20, 2016
- E9 Fate Begins to Turn Aug 27, 2016
- E10 Simply, As Friends Sep 3, 2016
- E11 Countdown Sep 10, 2016
- E12 The Song of Destruction Sep 17, 2016
- E13 The Promise I Made with You Sep 24, 2016
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 Three Cups of Coffee Jan 14, 2017
- E2 Honeymoon Over a Silent Ocean Jan 21, 2017
- E3 The Truth Nobody Knows Jan 28, 2017
- E4 Earth-Saving Hunter Feb 4, 2017
- E5 Superhuman Qualities Feb 11, 2017
- E6 The Forest of Tragedy Feb 18, 2017
- E7 Moving On From a Standstill Feb 25, 2017
- E8 Reunion Mar 4, 2017
- E9 Battle Behind the Scenes Mar 11, 2017
- E10 Follower of the Lodestar Mar 18, 2017
- E11 A Promise Fulfilled with You Mar 25, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in Green City Kazamatsuri, a city focused on the balance between civilization and nature.
Who is the main character?
The series follows Tennoji Kotaro.
What is the inciting event?
Tennoji Kotaro begins researching occult rumors for articles during the annual Harvest Festa.
What kind of rumors exist in the city?
The town is filled with reports of unidentified creature sightings and various occult events.
Does the protagonist experience anything unusual?
Yes, strange things begin happening to Kotaro himself as he investigates.