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About Rewrite

Meet Rewrite, a drama, mystery and romance anime by 8-bit (2016). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Rewrite is set in the fictional city Kazamatsuri, where treeplanting and afforestation have caused the metropolis to become overgrown with trees and flowers in much the same way that other cities are filled by buildings. However, while most of the city appears to be rural, there are many traditional metropolis elements as well.

From there, while set in a modern setting, the metropolis also gives off an odd sense of nostalgia. Tennouji Kotarou lives here. He's a high school student who has the ability to rewrite his own body; he can become stronger and faster at any time he chooses.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Chiwa Saitou as Kotori Kanbe and Eri Kitamura as Akane Senri. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with 8-bit, which means the visual identity of Rewrite follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Chiwa Saitou as Kotori Kanbe, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.