Review of ReLIFE
A Christian's Anime Review ReLIFE Discernment Topics Violence: \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ Some mild slapstick occurs occasionally. Some people sustain sports related injuries. Nothing is graphic. Language:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/Mild language throughout.
Several cases of moderate language. Nothing too offensive.
Spiritual Content:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
None that I could discern.
Fanservice/Sexual Content/Nudity:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
While the premise may seem like the perfect set-up for some creepy-weirdness, the show remains remarkably tame. No overt fanservice was present and only brief, very minor things could be quantified as fanservice.
The main character does, however, frequently remind himself that the situation he is in, that of hanging out with high-schoolers (girls included), could be potentially illegal in some situations. He is also jokingly reminded by his handlers to not "jump" girls that visit his apartment.
Some characters joke about getting a girlfriend. One adult character briefly begins describing an illicit situation before getting cut off.
One song has some suggestive lyrics.
Misc. Suggestive Content:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
The whole premise begins with the main character receiving and consuming a pill given to him by a stranger... needless to say, this is not the best example. In general, I suppose, the main character isn't supposed to be a good example for the first part of this show. Does that bother someone? Well sheesh, then why don't you just go watch a show about perfect people who never do anything wrong... oh wait... that would be boring.
Also, literal stalking is a job some characters hold. Complete with elaborate layers of deceit, counterfeit, and corporate support.
Detached Assessment
Story:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
8/10
The story remained entertaining throughout and managed to sell it's comedy and drama well. Situations were generally believable aside from the wonky initial premise.
I feel like the story could have done with a slightly more drawn out conclusion, but it was still good.
Characters:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
9/10
All of the characters were very well done in my opinion. Some were exceptionally well done to the point were you could almost cringe with how real they seemed. Sometimes the motivations people have in real life aren't pretty, just messy and visceral.
Art:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
8/10
The show was based of a web comic, so the art style is somewhat simplistic. Not bad by any means though. It does a good job and never feels too much or too little... except when the crowds get partially (???) replaced by silhouettes in the last episodes.
The show often cuts into a comedic chibi art-style during certain jokes and stuff. However, it is these parts that end up being more stylized than you'd expect and it's great.
Sound:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
9/10
The OP is good.
There is a different ED for EVERY SINGLE episode. I'm not even kidding. Some of these EDs are absolutely amazing, others are very unique and definitely noteworthy, some are just good.
OST fits and doesn't cause any problems.
Enjoyment:\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
8/10
The pacing kept the hijinks and drama rolling at equal paces. I could easily sit down and watch six of the episodes at a time.
Not once was I bored with the way things were going, it was all quite well done.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a good high-school comedy/drama with some light romance and almost no fanservice, this is the show for you.
I can't really think of a reason why someone shouldn't watch this show, it's very good with almost no drawbacks for what it is.