ReLIFE

Synopsis

When the responsibilities of being an adult and the ugly side of corporate bullying betrays one's childhood dreams, many would wish to return to their innocent childhood to relive their life and make the right decisions. Dumbfounded by the offer presented to him, 27-year-old Arata Kaizaki hopes to turn his life around through a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Returning home from his part-time job, Arata is persuaded by Ryou Yoake, an employee of ReLife Research Institute, into participating in an experiment which will help him overcome his difficulties and re-enter corporate life. As part of the ReLife experiment, Arata's physique is reverted to that of a 17-year-old, and all he must do is relive his high school life for one year. Waiting for him at the end of the experiment is a job offer that he has been struggling to get ever since he left his first company. With few other options, he decides to go along with this plan. However, with adult-like tendencies and many years since his last formal education, Arata steps into an unexpectedly challenging territory—a normal day of high school. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: Includes 16 extra chapters

About

ReLIFE is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2013, spanning 238 chapters, collected across 15 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2018).

Why readers enjoy ReLIFE

ReLIFE appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Drama, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

ReLIFE is written by Sou Yayoi, with art by Sou Yayoi.

Reception

ReLIFE holds an average score of 8.5 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 4,117 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout ReLIFE include: Age Regression, School, Full Color, Rehabilitation, Ensemble Cast, Kuudere, Coming of Age, Male Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.