The Cel Block: Anime Reviews & Analysis for the Gen-X Fan

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ReLIFE: A Mixed Bag of Time Travel and Teenage Tropes

ReLIFE follows Kaizaki Arata, a 27-year-old given the chance to relive high school through a mysterious experiment. With its mix of adult introspection and teenage antics, the anime explores regret, growth, and second chances. Despite a clever premise and touching moments, uneven pacing, flat humor, and underdeveloped subplots keep it from reaching its full emotional potential.

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