Kaizaki Arata is a guy down on his luck. After facing serious trouble in his job, he quits and becomes sort of a recluse. One night he meets Yoake, a mysterious character that offers him a lifetime opportunity; an one year contract where he gets to be a high school student again with everything paid and the chance of having getting a full time job if everything goes well at the end. Looks shady but Kaizaki is so drunk and desperate he accepts. Good thing Yoake was actually speaking the truth there.
And thus begin a series of nice character studies that are both interesting and fun to watch. Little by little Kaizaki goes around helping everyone around him. He finds himself in a odd, advantageous position, being 10 years older than everyone. He tries very hard to keep balance between lecturing people and just being friends with them. Fortunately he uses his insight and experience with great sensitivity and care.
It's all the more interesting when we know, and Kaizaki knows, his ReLIFE is only for a year. This rather fleeting moment in his life both makes him feel dejected and the necessity to appreciate and use the little time he has the best way possible. ReLIFE has a very interesting mix of teenage problems and more mature concerns about life in general.
A very wholesome watch. Engaging plot, interesting characters and a nice positive, soothing atmosphere. I'll make sure to read the manga soon.
