Review of ReLIFE

Ah, ReLIFE, where do I start? I'm not much of a binge watcher, but every once in a while there's a show I just can't help but watch it all in a really short time. ReLIFE was one of those shows. -an experience I'd recommend to anybody. So here's a quick review, just my overall thoughts mashed together in one place: Story: Failed adult takes pill that turns him back to highschooler. When you see that premise, you probably think it sounds interesting but could possibly go wrong/boring. And let me tell you, it does not. The story is great, the pace is great and the twists, while(at least in my case) pretty easy to predict, are still really impactful and strong, most of the time giving you a completely different look on the characters you thought you knew. The anime ranges from very funny and lighthearted to dealing with serious problems like suicide, NEETs and various everyday struggles.

Art/Animation:
While the art isn't anything to write home about, it does have its charm. Same thing with the animation. They certainly do surprise you with for example a realistic looking sunset or far-away shot at the city. The characters, while looking fairly generic in the design department, look pretty good and the transitions from regular to chibi comedy characters don't feel forced. Also, different stylistic animation choices really give a refreshing feeling to the anime despite it looking a bit outdated.

Music:
The music is, in my opinion, the most memorable part of the show. The OP is catchy (PENGUIN RESEARCH, didn't hear those guys since DRRR!! x2 Ketsu and they still sound awesome), the OST pretty memorable for a slice of life, but the real treat are the EDs, which are mostly late '90s and early 2000s rock songs which will give you that warm feeling of nostalgia. Those songs, combined with the slightly outdated feel of the animation, will possibly make you feel nostalgia for this show a lot sooner than for other "new" anime.

Characters:
The characters are fun. While they do fill tropes, they still feel unique and relatable. Can't get too deep into characters without stepping into spoiler territory, so trust me when I say they're enjoyable.

Enjoyment:
The story is good, the characters are fun, the music is fantastic, it's funny, the running gags don't get old and the show is really addicting.

End note:
If you're in the mood for a fun slice of life with a twist, go for it. I cannot tell you enough how much fun I had watching this and I recommend it to everybody.

I personally wanted to watch this show back when it aired, but I kinda forgot about it so I got it in an anime roulette a year later and I'm so glad I did. Can't wait for season 2 coming in about half a year.
I'm actually starting high school tomorrow and I can see ReLIFE being a very important show to me because it certainly encouraged me to make the most of my time there, because at the end of the day there is no ReLIFE in the RealLIFE....or is there?