Bokutachi no Remake

Bokutachi no Remake: A Brilliant Beginning, a Disconcerting Ending Bokutachi no Remake (also known as "Remake Our Life!") is a work that appeals to a universal fantasy: that of having a second chance. The story introduces us to Kyouya Hashiba, a 28-year-old game developer whose company goes bankrupt. Full of regret, he laments not having studied art. He wakes up one morning to find himself ten years in the past, at age 18, as a student at a prestigious art university. With this unexpected second chance, Kyouya sets out to "remake" his life and achieve his dream. The series' greatest strength lies in its universal premise and its characters. The idea of going back in time to mend past mistakes is incredibly appealing, and the anime explores it with a maturity that feels fresh. Kyouya's group of friends is the heart of the story; the dynamic between them, their creative collaborations, and their conflicts over finding their own artistic voice are genuine and captivating. The show is a love letter to the creative process, showing both the joy and the frustration of bringing an idea to life. However, the anime has a fatal flaw in its second half. The narrative introduces a plot twist that feels abrupt, poorly executed, and undermines all of the characters' progress. This twist not only confuses the viewer but also halts Kyouya's development and leaves the central conflict of his "remake" unresolved. The ending feels disconnected and frustrating, as if the series had completely lost its way. Verdict and Rating Bokutachi no Remake is a bittersweet anime. It starts with a fantastic premise, lovable characters, and an exploration of creativity that is some of the best seen in the genre. The first half is almost a masterpiece. However, in the second half, the potential is squandered by a writing decision that completely derails the story. It is a perfect example of a work that, despite its brilliant beginnings, fails miserably in its conclusion. I give it a 6.5/10. Recommendation Yes, but with a very strong warning. I recommend watching the first half of the show, as it is a very enjoyable creative drama, but you must be prepared for a confusing and unsatisfying ending that does not do justice to the excellent beginning. Manage your expectations. Spanish Bokutachi no Remake: Un comienzo brillante, un final desconcertante Bokutachi no Remake (también conocida como "Remake Our Life!") es una obra que apela a una fantasía universal: la de tener una segunda oportunidad. La historia nos presenta a Kyouya Hashiba, un desarrollador de videojuegos de 28 años cuya empresa quiebra. Lleno de arrepentimiento, se lamenta de no haber estudiado arte. Despierta una mañana para encontrarse diez años en el pasado, a sus 18 años, como estudiante en una prestigiosa universidad de artes. Con esta inesperada segunda oportunidad, Kyouya se propone "rehacer" su vida y alcanzar su sueño. La mayor fortaleza de la serie radica en su premisa universal y sus personajes. La idea de volver en el tiempo para enmendar errores es increíblemente atractiva, y el anime la explora con una madurez que se siente fresca. El grupo de amigos de Kyouya es el corazón de la historia; la dinámica entre ellos, sus colaboraciones creativas y sus conflictos sobre la búsqueda de su propia voz artística son genuinos y cautivadores. El show es una carta de amor al proceso creativo, mostrando tanto la alegría como la frustración de dar vida a una idea. Sin embargo, el anime tiene un defecto fatal en su segunda mitad. La narrativa introduce un giro en la trama que se siente abrupto, mal ejecutado y que socava todo el progreso de los personajes. Este giro no solo confunde al espectador, sino que también detiene el desarrollo de Kyouya y deja sin resolver el conflicto central de su "reinicio". El final se siente desconectado y frustrante, como si la serie hubiera perdido completamente su rumbo. Veredicto y Calificación Bokutachi no Remake es un anime agridulce. Comienza con una premisa fantástica, personajes entrañables y una exploración de la creatividad que es de lo mejor que se ha visto en el género. La primera mitad es casi una obra maestra. Sin embargo, en la segunda mitad, el potencial se desperdicia con una decisión de guion que descarrila por completo la historia. Es un ejemplo perfecto de una obra que, a pesar de sus brillantes inicios, fracasa estrepitosamente en su desenlace. Le doy un 6/10. ¿La recomiendo? Sí, pero con una advertencia muy fuerte. Te recomiendo ver la primera mitad del show, ya que es un drama creativo muy disfrutable, pero debes estar preparado para un final confuso e insatisfactorio que no hace justicia al excelente comienzo. Mide tus expectativas.

This is really one of my favorite anime shows of all times, because I look at the protagonist and feel something like "this is I", and I think many of the people over 25-30 or so will feel the same. This is the story of Kyouya Hashiba, a 28 year old game developer, or so he wants to be, but the company where he worked, if it can even be called a company, had just gone bankrupt and he finds himself without a job. He thinks about the most popular artists of the time - Akishima Shino, one of the best animators of all times, N@NA, a singer whose shows always sell out, Kawagoe Kyouichi, a very successful writer and novelist. Together they are known as the "platinum generation" - and they're all Kyouya's age! Looking back at his decision he regrets the biggest mistake of his life - back when he was 18, just fresh out of high school, he was accepted into a prestigious university of arts, but ultimately decided to go to general studies for a more "stable" job. He wonders whether he could have been part of the platinum generation if he had went to that university, so when one day he wakes up and finds himself thrown back in time ten years ago, just before he made that fateful decision, he is determined not to repeat that same mistake. This anime is about a person who actually gets to do what many of us dream of. To get a second chance to retroactively change our life course, and this is why I and probably many of you would personally relate. There is one warning though, which is the reason I'm not giving it a perfect 10 - like many shows, this is based on a light novel, and the anime does not adapt the source material all the way to the end. This is more or less the norm rather the exception in anime, however in this case, the light novel was never translated into English (at least as of the time of writing this). If you finish watching this and want to know how the story continues you'll have to either read it in Japanese or rely on fan translations (quality varies).

I guess I can say that this is okay, not stellar, but it does engage and the story isn't bad. I have mixed feelings about whether somebody will like it better or not, but I can leave it at a 7 and be confident that that's probably mostly right. Something that bothers me and it's just a me thing is the voice actor for the dub on the protagonist. There's just something about him that I can't get past. It's probably partially tied to when he voiced Kyo in Fruits Basket, a show that I really don't like. It's district, smooth and soft, which fits a lot of Slice of Life shows, so I push through because there's a lot of stuff he's in that I really don't mind. This show has a basic premise and is handled fairly well. The story is mostly consistent and the characters fit together really well. I looked forward to each episode, so I don't understand why I feel like there's something that brought the show down for me. I haven't really felt wedged into a decision like I do here. Overall, the composition and performance is good, so I can't truly say anything bad and be true to how I feel about it. I just wish I felt better in the end because I don't have flaws that should bring it down.

Remake Our Life shines in certain aspects, yet is packaged in mediocrity. Starting with the positives: The main cast of characters each have there own relatable character dilemma. Now, how these dilemmas are overcome vary in realism and intrigue, yet each main character has a challenge in front of or within themselves that will put you in their corner. Another highlight has to be character development. Specifically this animes use of different timelines to show other aspects of the cast. Unfortunately I can't say much on this point without spoiling the show. Onto the negatives: Remake Our Life will grab you with interest then shove harem troupes down your throat. Plenty of time I feel the tone of this show is ruined by its wanting to play out typical high school romance scenes. Fortunately a plot twist in the second half sends the show to a sprint till its finish and leaves no room for the kind of scenes I'm complaining about. A quick negative to end the review is the animation. The art will never disgust you but the studio never attempts anything challenging or impactful. I don't think you'll find a single piece of sakuga in Remake Our Life. - 6/10

SPOILER-FREE! It’s perhaps one for the biggest clichés in all of drama – what if I had down this instead of that? What if I had taken path B rather than path A? Part of the reason why we find this such a compelling device for storytelling is because our own lives are fueled by the numerous decisions we make, both in and outside our control. So, when a narrative presents its characters with the opportunity to go back in time and take a new approach, or try to fix something, it plays upon that nagging question that has lingered in our minds every once in a while when we’ve reflected on something. After all, we cannot rewind the clock in reality, so fiction affords us the chance to see the possibility exercised for dramatic purposes. "Remake Our Life!" was the summer 2021 anime season’s newest take on the do-over story. Considering that it relies on the old cliché I spoke of, it already has a lot that it needs to accomplish. The time travel needs to feel justified, and the ensuing drama that happens from the resulting changes needs to come across the same way. But the overall setting and premise caught my attention more than anything else; especially as someone who teaches in the arts, I wanted to see what the series could potentially bring as far as working in the arts was concerned. Hashiba Kyouya is a former salaryman turned video game development worker who thoroughly hates his job, regretful of his decision not to attend an arts college like the so-called Platinum Generation creators he looks up to. He one evening chances upon a woman who also works in game development, Kawasegawa Eiko, and lands himself a new job. Despite getting off to a good start, their project is cancelled and he once again enters a melancholy. He awakens shortly thereafter ten years in the past, taking the opportunity to attend arts college instead of what he did before. While taking his life in this new direction, he becomes classmates and sharehouse mates with Shino Aki, Kogure Nanako, and Rokuonji Tsurayuki, the three Platinum Generation artists he adored. Kawasegawa herself is also a student at the school during this period of time. The artists face an uncertain future, but Kyouya comes armed with the foreknowledge of what each of them is capable of. While Kyouya may be the main focus of the narrative, the other three members of the house, as well as the group of four as a whole, need to function together well in order to carry the story. Kyouya is unfortunately the most uninteresting of the main characters, in part because there aren’t any particularly-noteworthy aspects to his character, be it through quirks or some other element that gives his personality some kind of spice. As the de facto leader of the four during the college years, he ironically is the one who has least amount of fleshing out. To an extent, this is slightly understandable; since his entire perspective zeroes in on idolizing the Platinum Generation-to-be members, he stands as a kind of everyman in their wake. There’s nothing noteworthy about him, but he’s not intended to be the noteworthy focus of the narrative. That said, the fact that he comes from the future, in essence, IS his trait, but as a quality that makes him stand out on his own, it does not contribute much in the way of endearing himself to us. But where Kyouya’s characterization falters, the other three manage to develop more effectively. Working on an artistic project is a form of sharing, but as a result, having your work be cut down or told that it’s not good enough because of various constraints can be absolutely brutal to handle. "Remake Our Life!" shows each of the main characters having their artistic pursuits getting questioned, flat-out rejected, or their moods demoralized, and does so in ways that are believably practical; the entire premise is set up on Kyouya’s ambitions to work in game development getting crushed, and the other three Platinum Generation characters all have moments in the show where they find themselves up against the wall. Whether that wall be their own hang-ups, mistakes, or whatever needs the project they’re working on calls for, it makes for good drama. Seeing them pick themselves back up after getting knocked down is cathartic. And when their endeavors do get completed, there is a satisfaction that comes with it. One such event includes an overt nod to one of the most-famous musical sequences in all of anime, which feels appropriate given that the past segments of the show take place in the mid-2000s. Kyouya’s knowledge of the future that he brings with him, both who the Platinum Generation members will eventually become and his own expertise in his area, also contributes a fascinating aspect to the group’s dynamic. Since he is working with years of organizational experience, he intuitively is able to think on his feet and evaluate the numerous properties that go into artistic endeavors. So, when problems begin to manifest that the other members of the group aren’t prepared for or anticipate, he often acts as the idea house or lifeboat that keeps whatever it was they were working on afloat. It also gives his interactions with the other group members, along with others at the college, a kind of relentlessness that one could find quite admirable. But it is because of that relentlessness that makes the show get a little too close to harem territory, which intrudes itself into the show’s strengths. It’s not necessarily because it’s unreasonable; the romance element develops through the characters working and living together, and Kyouya’s seemingly-boundless belief in them acts as a beacon of light in the Platinum Generation’s crisis moments. Getting attracted to someone who has that kind of faith in you is, naturally, something one could expect. The problem rests in the fact that it begins to come at the price of focusing on the art creation aspect of the story. The drama works most effectively when we ourselves see and hear what it is that made Kyouya look up to the Platinum Generation, being given an “as it happened” glimpse into the fruits of their labor. That’s not to say the series cannot have romance, but that given how short the show is, it oversteps itself. By putting too much stock into romance, and especially among the women, it takes away from those creative opportunities. The show is divided between two paths and struggles to unite them. Those opportunities are only possible thanks to the time jump to the past. While they are one of the primary vehicles for setting up the drama within the show, they’re also part of a weakness with "Remake Our Life!" Because the time jumps themselves span upwards of ten years or more, it means there’s a lot of history of the characters, events, and dialogues that we are not privy to. It is appropriately disorienting for Kyouya as he tries to get his bearings each time it happens, it unfortunately means that certain events that should have transpired on-screen ultimately don’t, not even in flashback. Even though Kyouya is the main character that the drama follows, allowing the audience to see flashbacks through the eyes of the other characters could have helped tremendously. Especially considering that they are seemingly not aware of any time-travel shenanigans that have taken place, possibly having some gaps filled in, even if Kyouya himself would not be privy to witnessing or remembering them, was certainly possible. This problem of not showing particular events is also true for one of the show’s final pushes towards the end; the day of release for a product is not shown. At a moment where Kyouya is at his lowest, he witnesses a video from Nanako that ultimately gives him the inner motivation and fire to try and rectify the overarching problem he’s facing. Although this is framed as a moment where the momentum of the drama turns, we don’t actually get to see or listen to the video in full. It didn’t have to be a full-fledged three-minute masterpiece, b…

"When given the chance to redo your past decisions, a chance to start over what would you do?" I'm sure when faced with such a possibility many people would jump at the opportunity for a do-over. Especially if they are having a tough time in their current station. But would we stop to consider the underlying implications of our decisions should we actually indulge in this once in a lifetime opportunity? Bokutachi no Remake does a really good job at outlining and narrating the story of a 'good-natured' person when given the chance to vie for a different path, the story may not be the most original or thought-provoking but it shares a unique spot within the anime industry as one that emphasises heavily on "Time". Although somewhat similar to that of ReLife, Boku Remake takes a different approach and focuses heavily on the butterfly effect. From a narrative point of view, Bokutachi no Remake may not have the most compelling story but what helps it stand tall amongst many other titles is its emphasis on a very lovable cast. Each character is well-written with their own quirks and issues they need to overcome which is indicative of that of life, we all have our challenges to face and in the face of adversity what do we do? [What this anime does well is, when faced with an obstacle do we face it head-on or find a way around it? Confrontation or Avoidance, are two sides of the same coin, without giving too much away that would probably be the best short description I can think of.] The art consists of many cute characters and surprisingly, watching an anime including "anime characters" within their own world is pretty cool, and they are all aesthetically pleasing which is always a good thing. The music utilised throughout the series suited the theme of the anime really well. From critical moments, emotional scenes or even just emphasising the situation the sound team really did a fantastic job in setting the mood for the series, having all the components work hand in hand to create a lasting impression is not easy. The musical arrangement was done really well as it complements the progression of the story and the characters which is a very challenging task. Needless to say, I absolutely adored Bokutachi No Remake I'm just a little bummed out that there isn't a season 2, probably a good time to pick up the light novel given how the anime ended. But what really shone brightest to me for this particular title is how great each character was written. It is not a stretch to say that, having 0 unlikeable characters in an anime that focuses heavily on character development and the interactions of said characters is a near-impossible feat. Yet Boku Remake has achieved it, which absolutely blows my mind because through the 12 episodes I was trying to find things that I could nitpick and complain about but from my perspective, there were no major flaws. Although the anime is a little slow, there were 0 wasted episodes as the story progresses logically and fluidly, although I felt like there were moments where the emotional scenes could've been more intensified I have to say that the voice actors did a pretty stellar job from comedic scenes to emotional ones not only were they complementary to the mood and music but it felt very natural. I don't always try to factor in realism within animes but whenever they are applicable they add that extra bonus and value to make the work of art that much more enjoyable. Sure the narrative could've been more interesting, the drama could've been more intense or heck even the romance could've taken a notch higher but overall. The depth that Bokutach no Remake brings for its audience is something that will cause many to pause and reflect upon. That alone is worthy of a score of 9.

Oh this anime was a pretty good one in my opinion, however, at times it was a bit exaggerated, but still ahh so many questions leave us in this series and so I don't understand them anymore and my head only hurts when I'm thinking about them! Story, Characters, Animation, Soundtrack: Story: The story is not a new one, that is, we saw a story with time travel, but here we have something more and different from the evenings we have seen so far with time travelers and this is a more complex and more complex face to face. interesting than without the others, especially because we see how everyone in their group evolves, this fascinated me the most because I want to become a brilliant artist in the future. How this series plays with your mind is absolutely brilliant and amazed me. Characters: Her characters well and not too amazed me so much apart from Kyouya, he was my favorite character because he thought of everyone around him and sacrificed himself to help everyone, then Shinoaki because he likes to draw and I would like to become a professional illustrator like her. Animation: Animation and I have nothing to say about it, it's great brother, brilliant. This style is so colorful, more vivid, that's how I adore it, at least I adore it. But this style is not exactly the style I want, but brother, what can I say, many other animations, not quite similar to this. Soundtrack: The soundtrack was great, my ears were so excited, and to listen to this series and not have how good I feel, especially the opening. Ahh! Personal Opinion: My opinion is that you can learn or a lot of things from this brilliant series and what you decide to face in life, without later regretting that you chose it. Short opinion and note: good 9/10

Bokutachi no Remake was a really fun anime from start to finish, from episode 1 I already loved the setting and all of the characters and that definitely didn't let up throughout. I liked the take on the time travel genre a lot as well, it was constantly focused on and didn't just feel like a cheap plot device. The story was pretty reality-bound aside from the time travel, I liked all of the routes the characters took and how Kyouya was mostly present for all of them and I think the school setting was actually really cool and interesting despite it being literally just a school. Speaking of the characters I absolutely loved all of them, the girls were all perfect and I loved the main 2 guys as well, everyone's interactions were great. The dialogue was pretty good and it felt like they all just genuinely got along and understood each other even during the conflicts. Kyouya's main conflict with himself throughout was pretty interesting and I think it's a really interesting problem to focus on. Overall I think this show was great, it did pretty much all I wanted it to do (at least all that would fit in 12 episodes) and I had a lot of fun watching!

So, I went into this series when it started airing not knowing what I should really expect. Yes it has a synopsis that outlines the general plot, but you don't *really* get a feel of what the show will be from it. I'm happy to say I started watching, because my lord what a fantastic series. Right from the start you get introduced to multiple people that have a lot of regrets about their lives, and one of them actually gets to redo part of it. While this may sound incredibly generic and kind of boring for a plot these days, the execution is what brings it to life. The "Initial" Kyouya Hashiba and Eiko Kawasegawa we meet are already very endearing because of the hardships they face in their current lives. When Kyouya gets sent back into the past, we get to meet the people he would look up to in his "Initial" life, but instead of them already being at their peak, they are struggling with their own lives and have their own challenges and obstacles to overcome, just like Kyouya has. This makes it very easy to want to keep watching, because you want to see how these characters are going to develop, and *if* they're gonna grow into the people Kyouya looks up so much or not. This, along with the great art and AMAZING voice acting from the INCREDIBLE cast (Koga Aoi, Nao Touyama and Rie Takahashi, just to name a few) makes it already difficult to stop watching, but the inclusion of some very well-timed cliffhangers, actually decent to good drama and sprinkles of mystery makes Remake Our Lives a must-watch. This series definitely deserves a Season 2.

I've got this anime recommended by my friend, and I kinda liked the whole anime from the start, but lemme explain why I don't like it anymore. Story - 4/10 - A boy who is not okay with his present life and he is gonna be transferred in his past and he chose a different path. The first 8 episodes, I guess, are very good and I was looking forward to the whole meaning behind it and how they will deal with it. But... out of sudden, they have changed the pace and the whole meaning behind it as well. And I was confused about why did it happen and why did they make it like that. I thought this anime has some back story and deep meaning but after all, it was only a rom-com slice of life without any bigger meaning even the anime seems many episodes like it might have something like that. I guess it is a common rom-com but from the start, it seems like something more and that left me disappointed. Art - 7/10 - Art was fine. It is not the best art but it serves its purpose for a rom-com. Sound - 4/10 - I guess there's not even any music for this anime or at least I didn't notice the whole time and I'm a person who is looking for things like this. Character - 5/10 - The characters are kinda flat and you don't know much about them at all. Only our main character has some "development" but from the start, it is a hero who can solve everything and he is super smart and kind boi. Enjoyment - 5/10 - I was enjoying this anime from the start and I would have said 8/10, but with the last episodes, my rating went drastically down. I wasn't really happy with how did the story end and how it was developed at the end.

Honestly, this was probably the most entertaining anime this season, as well one of best this season. It was a refreshing time travel anime. The story is good. It has a nice pacing and an interesting plot. It started very strong, introducing a well-beloved introduction to the story. The middle part is also quite exciting with the ongoing plot threads and the introduction of the problem that the protagonist brings to the table. Though the ending was quite anticlimactic. Ending on a cliffhanger is pretty much a kick to the balls. Other than that, there's nothing for me to complain about. The characters are great. They are a strong main cast with interesting quirks and personality. The side characters... well, not so much. The focus of the anime is clearly only the pov of the protagonist. We're basically on his shoes, which is why we don't get much flesh-out scenes on other characters. And there's also the problem of this essentially being Act 1 for the entire story, so it leaves out a lot of character development for certain characters, hence why I'm not too crazy with my rating yet. The animation is alright. It's pretty limited with a lot of cuts and limited animation. But the composition of each scenes are great, wonderful even. It definitely elevates itself with how the framing works in certain scenes. The art is also not too bad with little to no off-models for the characters. Great stuff. The music is alright. The ost is okay, and the opening and ending is catchy enough. Overall, it's a really great anime. One of the better ones not only in this season but also for this year. Totally recommended.

After watching the whole thing weekly, I'm not sure if I remember everything but I'll try to make a good review anyways. Even if this is my first time making a review on this site. Story: In one sentence: It is only the prologue. Just like the title, the MC isn't changing just his life he is changing everyone else's lives. Whether it be in a good or a bad way. Some say it was bad that their trials were skipped, however this anime only has twelve episodes and just like what the opening song says “This is only the beginning, this season is the time for having fun”(If I remember it correctly). Art: It was average, but it becomes better depending on the situation. Sound: I approve of everything except Shino Aki's VA. Characters: While it is indeed bad that the mc never fails, it's a kind of failure in its own way. Every other character felt forced at times, well everyone except Kawasegawa and Shino Aki. Enjoyment: It's very inspiring for teens, while bittersweet for the middle-aged.

tl;dr: An anime about trying to become a creator with a surprisingly overpowered protagonist and surprisingly more depth than expected. Bokurema is about the protagonist, Hashiba Kyouya, waking up and discovering he’s been sent ten years into the past, right when he was choosing which college to go to. This was a major turning point in his life, where he had to choose between becoming a generic salaryman, or choosing the riskier option and pursuing a career as a creator. He originally chose the safer option, but came to deeply regret it. Thus when given the option to retry, he of course chooses to go to an arts college. Furthermore, it turns out the share house that he begins living at is full of creators that he admired in the future. Working with them, he hopes to grow to become an amazing creator as well. This anime has a big emphasis on media creation, primarily from the lens of an otaku. It reminds me a lot of Saekano, which is similarly a light novel series penned by an author famous for their work in visual novels. The story in Bokurema has a lot more variety than Saekano though, in that while in Saekano the focus is entirely on making a visual novel, here it shows the development of a short film, a visual novel, and a gacha game. Still, a lot of it is the same in that the protagonist is the producer and has to manage an artist, writer, and musician, and in the process the viewer gets a look a the various aspects of media creation. Some parts definitely felt kind of wrong through, such as the part where they just swap game engines effortlessly, which was beyond my suspension of disbelief threshold. I will also note that both are full of references to other otaku media, including each having a cover of a song from a classic anime. Another similarity between Bokurema and Saekano and is that it seems that the entire main cast is in love with the protagonist. The rest of the main cast in Bokurema is composed of: Shino Aki, an airheaded artist that very clearly falls in love with Kyouya; Kogure Nanako, a hesitant and easily embarrassed singer that very clearly falls in love with Kyouya; Kawasegawa Eiko, a cool honors student type that turns out later to secretly have fallen in love with Kyouya; and Rokuonji Tsurayuki, a talented writer and a guy that trusts and respects Kyouya so much that his fiancé gets worried that they’re secretly having a homosexual affair (they are not). The dynamic is very different from Saekano though in that most everyone is much more open about how much they love the protagonist, which gives it a very different from most school rom-com harem. If I had to say, I’d say it reminds me of an isekai harem. I think it does a great job at that, though you’ll have to be someone that can enjoy harem genre stories to appreciate it. Another way this anime resembles an isekai is that the protagonist has very strong gary stu energy. Kyouya is able to push through and solve problems effortlessly to an absurd degree. It honestly gives the same sort of vibes you get from overpowered protagonists in isekai at times so if you enjoy that sort of thing you’ll definitely find those moments really satisfying. However, what I was really impressed by was that in the last arc of the anime, it uses Kyouya being so competent to add quite a lot of depth to the narrative. It explores some pretty interesting themes, such as how people can have impact well beyond their intentions or how facing adversity and making mistakes is a core aspect in the development of creativity. It went in directions I really didn’t expect it to go in but I really enjoyed. Thus overall, I felt the final arc was a fantastic arc. However, it leaves a lot unresolved and ends on a cliffhanger so I can’t say I was entirely satisfied, but it’s a partial adaptation of a much larger story so I don’t really hold that against it. The art and animation in this are pretty solid. The character designs are pretty great and varied for the setting. The OP has a pretty good song and the ED song is decent, but what really stood out was that they have great visuals that show off the characters really well. The soundtrack worked well enough but was not particularly memorable.

About the Anime, This show captures the live of a 28 year old man who used to be somewhat talented at Creation and arts, however he rejected the art university and goes for a more stable major in business but regrets it as he tends to lose his job / company shuts down his projects and he gets a lay off...etc. he sleeps and suddenly he is back in time for some reason and now he still has to choose what will his major be, this time he sets things right and goes for the art school. The Good, Interesting Focus ---- The world of Creation, photography, script writing, directing, producing and much much more. the show goes through a rather interesting process of a group of students creating some sort of a small movie that should handle all these elements with a decent quality. the time travel factor adds in on it as the MC often remembers that he should make the best of his second chance and this encourages him to do more and push harder or motivate everyone around him...etc Entertaining Events / Challenges ---- Through this show There are a lot of challenges that faces the MC, those students around him are not ordinary students as he might have thought, he learns a lot about them and tries to get them to give their best and produce the best possible assignments..etc while also trying to figure out their problems and insecurities. again going back in time lays a huge burden on his back as he doesn't want to ruin some one else's talent / future in the process of fixing his own. it adds a certain depth and challenging nature for the MC that is not very common to see with a decent plot, best thing about this show imo Reasonable Character behavior - Mindset ---- one of very few shows that i almost loved every single character in, often times shows have some sort of cringe characters who does weird things, some genki / athletic type, some nerdy type..etc etc, there are some sort of actions and behavior. characters with those profiles typically follow certain behavior with tons of clichés and cringe events. weird stuff with certain degrees are found in almost every show out there nowadays, but this show amazed me because it has one of the most well written character behavior and mindsets i seen in a while to the point that you might think every single character could be the MC of a show or you might just feel you know some people who are exactly like them, you will feel them real who act and think based on reason without being forced in a way that serves the MC or the plot at all. The bad, Mystery / uncompleted ?? Unfortunately i cannot say what this means or talk more about it without spoiling the show which i don't want to. even starting to put it in words will reveal some stuff that might ruin your experience if you haven't watched it yet, it is not something bad in the show it self nor it ruins the show but when you watch you will get what i mean, i just hope we get more seasons that's all i can say about this for now.

A classic back to the past story about a road not taken. There is nothing new about that in the story unless you dive into the details which makes the story more fun. The art style, character design & development is quite good by current standards (not great). The direction is quite simple for the most part I liked it. Though I definitely would have loved a more complex direction even though that would've pushed the anime slightly deep into thought provoking territory. I had 2 main issues with the anime - one which affected the score, another didn't. I didn't liked the fact as to how certain someone got the powers to transport into past. How that person was able to switch the MC into past & future without direct interaction in some scenes. But the thing that really bothered me was the audio department (more specifically the voice actors). Before saying anything more about the same, I would like to clarify somethings. I watched English dubbed version & didn't even compared it with the original Japanese Audio (English Sub) version. I have no clue nor I'm interested in knowing what source material contains. I don't understand how could the director, VAs & production team proceed with this kind of unnatural sounding characters. Some characters were more unbearable than others. As I said earlier, I don't know what source material have to say about the same. Infact I don't even care if team was brutally honest with the source material in this department or were they mimmicking the Japanese VAs sound profile but it was just unbearable to me. Keeping aside this thing & a more generic storyline, I would still recommend people to watch this anime (especially to those who have high affinity score with me).

The story started strong and then fell flat on its face. I went to find the manga to find the ending as a lot of these 12-episode animes that companies put out nowadays are more like teasers to get you to buy the manga for the rest of the story, which is frustrating in and of itself. The manga gave no relief the story is actually that short and just as unsatisfying. The characters had such potential for a well-rounded time-hop story but this just cuts off to an open ending that leaves the watcher feeling like a waste of time.

For those who are seeking the show with massive potential to be your number 1... This show is great, however due to the fact that they left off on a cliff hanger and opened more questions than gave answers, needs a second season. This could be the show for you regardless though. Has a good plot, nice twists good looking artwork. It has everything that you could ask for. Give it a shot if you haven't seen a show that has a "re-do" plot. This show is similar to Re:Life, if you haven't seen that one then it is a definite watch. This show is doing exactly what that show did in terms of emotion. Very enjoyable nonetheless!

Do you have regret in the past? Like choosing the easier way out than pursue your dream. Assessing yourself not capable to compete to the genius in their field. If so than Kyouya and this series will talk louder to you. "Don't give up and take easy way out!" In this series we will see why the genius can success in life. (if Kyouya not destroying their life) We need recognize everyone have their own talent, but what will happened if talent cannot grow in the right environment. The genius will success if they can overcome the challenge. They will fail and try again until they success. But if talent meet a short cut (cheat code) like Kyouya their perseverance come loose. They who should stand up strong become depend to certain formula of success that Kyouya know because his experience. 'Things' that you should love become hassle if you don't invest your time like Aki. In the end the genius struggle too, but they also need to fail and enjoy the right process. The Remake Our Life series bring a fresh air to time travel anime. It is not something big like Steins Gate or Tokyo Revenger, but we as viewer can learn lesson from the case that being presented. If you want something in your life just try it. I know we are not someone special with abundant of talent. But the talented person too need to put their time and effort to make a success. Just work harder, find your weapon and try to compete. You will never know maybe if you put you soul in the line maybe you will be the one that will become successful. In conclusion this series is worth your time to watch. It is a good series with realistic approach to solving real life problem. But keep in mind we normal human don't have ability to change our past. What we can do is make the right choice at present and try make a better future. Use this series to inspire you.

I am too lazy to write a lengthy review, so I'll just keep it simple. The thing with this anime is that it taught us a very important life lesson: to live a life without any regrets. Of course, achieving that is arduous and certainly, not everyone is lucky enough to have a life like that since youth. For those unlucky enough, living a life with regrets of youthful days, this anime surely hits home hard. The story revolves around a guy who regretted his life due to a choice he made in the past. Somewhat somehow he got time traveled into the past, 10 years ago, where he can fix his mistakes hoping he could redo his life and live a life without regrets. But, this anime actually surprised me near the end, since I thought this going to be another mainstream cliche good for nothing anime. It turned out there's a twist to this anime. It's a very simple thing. Although our guy is given a 2nd chance in life, he learned something very important in life that would cost him a lot later down the road. It is that not everything can go that smoothly as one might think, despite having a 10 years experience advantage. The moral of the story, which I like the most, is that sometimes in life you just gotta do something that you want to do (by heart) despite it is not necessarily what you think or is good (by brain). This would be shown throughout the series, but it appears that no spoilers are preferred by the guidelines. The MC learned it the hard way, and finally found the key to living a life without regrets. And this applies not only to creators or artists. But it is applied to everyone. I particularly like profound ideas in anime, especially the ones that explore multiple possibilities and deal with regret. And for people who are feeling down in their not so youthful days, or are still in their youthful days but want to live a life without regrets, I think this anime is a good watch for you. This would of course especially appeal to the younger audience.

I never thought i'd see an anime that could actually change my life for the better, but through it's sheer premise, and the well thought out execution of it, remake our life managed to get me to think about things that i've never thought about before, and actually decide to change the way that I had been living my life for a long time. The main moral the story tells is to always decide to follow your heart and your passion, whenever you are presented with the choice. And even though it sounds like such an obvious point, many people, including myself, actually tend to forget about the reason why that happens to be so important, often just as we would have needed to hear it the most. Maybe a person is doubting themselves and their abilities, or maybe they are just having pressure from the outside to be choosing a certain path, whatever the reason might be, the story in this anime will try to prove it otherwise. I can only highly recommend the show to anyone, who might be experiencing some doubts at a crossroads in their lives. Thank you for reading my review, and I hope that it was at least a little interesting. And also- not to forget, sorry Eiko and Aki, but Nanako has won best girl for me.. better luck next time hopefully in the second season. That is all.