---
title: "Rewrite"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rewrite-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66101
imdb_id: "tt5683292"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Rewrite (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school student investigates mysterious occult rumors in his environmentally harmonious city."

### Why Watch
- engaging occult premise
- vibrant city setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- frequent unexplained phenomena
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of occult activity and supernatural occurrences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, mysterious, urban, academic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

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

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (17%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (79%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 1 (4%)
- **Binge Efficiency**: Skipping filler saves **0.8 hours** (45 minutes).

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chiwa Saito** as *Kotori Kanbe (voice)*
- **Eri Kitamura** as *Akane Senri (voice)*
- **Junichi Yanagita** as *Haruhiko Yoshino (voice)*
- **Saya Shinomiya** as *Chihaya Ootori (voice)*
- **Risa Asaki** as *Lucia Konohana (voice)*
- **Keiko Suzuki** as *Shizuru Nakatsu (voice)*
- **Masakazu Morita** as *Kotarou Tennouji (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Kagari (voice)*
- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Sakuya Ootori (voice)*
- **Hikaru Isshiki** as *Touka Nishikujou (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The series follows Tennoji Kotaro.

### Q: What is the inciting event?
Tennoji Kotaro begins researching occult rumors for articles during the annual Harvest Festa.

### Q: What kind of rumors exist in the city?
The town is filled with reports of unidentified creature sightings and various occult events.

### Q: Does the protagonist experience anything unusual?
Yes, strange things begin happening to Kotaro himself as he investigates.

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