Review of ReLIFE

Story: 8/10 The story of the anime is a pretty typical, high school slice of life anime with a little bit of romance. Note that this anime doesn't focus on romance or comedy so don't expect much out of those categories. (However, the manga has more romance and the comedic elements are quite funny). The story fits its slice of life category because it puts a heavy emphasis on the hardship of finding a job as a college graduate and how not everyone can easily settle down immediately after graduation. It's an interesting story because of how it portrays a more mature adult viewpoint at youthand its laid back attitude. The story in the anime wasn't anything extraordinary but it kept me interested and wanting more.

Art: 8/10
The art is more modernized, nothing too exotic and amazing but the animations as well as visuals did not disappoint. It portrayed the characters more realistically (no crazy hairstyle or over-sized body proportions). The scenery and background set the mood for the anime.

Sound: 8/10
This isn't a music anime, so the music is not expected to be extraordinary. However, its piano pieces set the mood for multiple scenes and they did not overuse soundtracks. Overall, a nice hearing experience.

Character: 9/10
In the anime, the characters did not have as much character development as normal anime (the reason for this being its not complete, read the manga for more). Characters were relatable and most had a unique personality. Many might complain about how other characters beside the male lead did not have character developments but that's because the anime revolves around him and his journey back to society. (Also the other characters gets their own background stories in the manga, so read that for more).

Enjoyment: 10/10
Okay the anime did the job of what most anime are supposed to do, advertising. It drew me closer to the source, the manga, and kept me wanting more and more. It kept me interested after episode even after the ending. Read the manga if you want the plot to extend out more and go more in-depth about each character (both main and side). Those looking for more romance, the manga goes deeper into that.

Overall: 10/10
I would definitely watch this again, just to recall moments I might have missed or forgot. The anime left a good impression and pushed me to read the manga. With a decent story and characters, its concept (which is nothing new) brought me different viewpoints about youth as well as job hunting, which can be a struggle for many. Honestly, if you're not satisfied with a normal anime about life, don't watch this. Don't expect it to be super dramatic or romantic because that's not its purpose. It simply tells a story that some can relate to.