Audience reviews
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EnshourT_
When I first heard about Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, I honestly thought it was just going to be a fun and wholesome anime. You know, something relaxing where an old couple gets turned young again and we just watch them have funny adventures and yeah, the anime does have those cute and funny moments, but I was not expecting it to make me cry.
This anime is way more than just “old people become young again.” It’s about love, memories, family, and the feeling of watching time pass by. The funny thing is I actually couldn’t finish it because I kept crying, every time I tried to continue watching, the anime would do something that completely destroyed me emotionally. (ITS NOT A SAD ANIME.)
- STORY: THEIR RELATIONSHIP MAKES THIS WORK
The story follows Shouzou and Ine, an elderly cou…
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One of the best simple romance slice of life anime's that really show the love for family and marriage, art style is nothing crazy but good enough for this short watch
The comedy might not hit for some western viewers since its about a old couple and many of the jokes are about old Japanese traditions but there are still enough light hearted comedy moments to not hinder the show.
The supernatural aspect of de-aging was not super complicated which works well to focus on the main story while still adding a interesting plot device and not just forgetting it after episode 1. :)
Read at the sourceOmelettea
This anime is basically an epitome of what true love looks like. The story might be fictional, but the emotions are raw and real. And true love does exist in this real world we love in.
I find this anime cruel for teasing us with such a lovely promise of a wishful thinking. To experience love and grow old with someone, as such, would be a blessing.. a privilege.
I experience the warmth of love that comes from family and close friends. The older I get, the less I have hope on finding love like This. But I guess that's fine.. I'm already full of love for life.
This anime will make you think about the choices in life, about what could have been, what should have been. About the things we wish we could change, about the inevitable things that comes our way. Some things can't be helped. Some…
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So this is actually my very first time writing an anime review, and honestly I feel lucky that it’s for Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again. This anime is not your usual action-packed or high-drama series, it’s something softer, warmer, and surprisingly refreshing. From the very first episode, I could already tell this was going to be special.
What makes it stand out is how simple yet powerful it feels. It doesn’t rely on big twists or complicated storytelling; instead, it thrives on sincerity. Every scene radiates this wholesome energy that makes you feel lighter, like taking a deep breath after a long day. It’s the kind of show where you don’t just watch, you feel it.
The characters are the heart of this anime. They’re written with so much care that their emotions, relationships, and…
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Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeguru - A Gentle Reflection on Time, Love, and Life’s Fleeting Beauty
Jiisan Baasan Wakakagaeru is a rare anime that doesn’t depend on youthful drama, action, or over-the-top comedy. Instead, it offers a story so simple and pure that by its final episode, even the most stoic adult might find themselves wiping away a tear.
The anime follows an elderly couple, Jii-san and Baa-san, who mysteriously regain their youthful appearances. But rather than diving into clichéd fantasies about reliving a wild youth, the series uses this magical premise to gently explore the enduring love shared between two people who have grown old together. Through peaceful countryside settings, everyday interactions, and tender dialogue, the series becomes a quiet reflection on time, memory, and…
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Different, but kind of boring!
I was surprised by the idea of this anime at first, it was really surprising because I don't remember having seen any anime that focuses on this idea of rejuvenation (especially if it's a slice of life). Anyway, the initial idea was good, the first two episodes are really good, the humor in these episodes is amazing, I confess I watched it laughing, the problem was that after the first two episodes it started to get very repetitive, it seemed like it was always the same thing, but not in a sarcastic tone like in Gintama or Saiki Kusuo. The animation, soundtrack and sound effects are very simple, the basics, it doesn't stink or smell.
I conclude that it's an anime that isn't very fun to watch straight through because it will be quite boring, but if you watch o…
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Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again is one of those episodic shows that are best enjoyed slowly, one episode every few days, rather than binged all at once.
That being said, the anime centers around the everyday moments and memories of an elderly couple living in rural Japan. Through a touch of magic, they regain their youthful bodies for a limited time and get a second chance to experience the things they were once denied in their youth. The story is deeply rooted in themes of family and love.
The focus clearly lies on the comedic and heartwarming aspects. You shouldn’t expect a deeply intricate plot—if you do, you might end up disappointed. I personally felt a little let down at first by the lack of an overarching narrative, but as I continued watching, I realized that the light comedy…
Read at the sourceMidniteAndBeyond
You'll never guess what this show is about! I really love that this show didn't do the old trope of "Oh no, something magical happened! Gotta keep it a secret so that we can maintain normalcy and blend into society!" Nah, instead grandma and grandpa are like "Heck ya! This is awesome! Let's go party!" It's a blend of them making up for what they weren't able to do during their youth, while also just going about their daily business but with more energy than they had before. It was so incredibly cute and wholesome with a lot of beautiful emotional bits that stem from the other family members and their reactions to the situation the grandparents are in. It's SUPER short, but it honestly got everything done that it needed to and ended it when the time was right, which I always appreciate. Ple…
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Jiisan baasan wakagaeru is pretty much self explanatory from the title as to what it has to offer, it's the story of a old couple who turn young and the story proceeds from there covering how they spend their remaining life and how it leads to intresting developments.
Though the narration uses a very unnatural plot device mixed in with lack of realism and low level animation, which may not to be everyone's liking, the true charm of the show lies elsewhere.
The show really highlights the differences between generations, how time changes a person's perspective of their life, like how to a parent their child will always be their precious child no matter much they've grown, how to live a happy life and similar nuances.
Highly recommend to watch the show if you're looking for a slice of life…
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This show is a little hard to review in some ways but, yeah, this one deserves all the praise it's been given, maybe more even. For those who don't wanna read a whole long review and are good with a general idea or overview, you'll certainly like it if you enjoy more slow paced, comedy, slice of life, or relaxing type anime, e,g Aharen-san wa Hakarenai type of show. Now then onto the review.
What is this? And also what isn't it? Grandma and Grandpa turn young again, or Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru, is a show that seems on the surface to be a simple old couple living out their lives turned young again. And while that's certainly true this show offers quite a bit more than just that. The main thing you'll probably find most commonly is moments of comedy, and while it certainly can be hit or mis…
Read at the sourceKazz_z
Well written. This show really shows that a LOT of things could happen when you are basically given a second chance at life. Its a heart warming story and a comedic one at that.
Everyday being a new turn of events one right after another, where we get to learn more and more about the characters backstory which is quite intriguing because they each have their own predicaments and they just need a "spark" to help them solve their own troubles.
It just goes to show that people regardless of their age will need help eventually even though, people tend to believe a stigma that once you get older the only person that could help yourself is you. But in reality there might be more people that wouldn't mind helping you at all. All these subtle points are depicted well in its animations!!
It ha…
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This anime taught me a lot. If we are going straight plot story line, this anime isn’t for everyone. Typically people want an anime with consecutive story. But this anime feels like a 4 panel manga in a way which some episodes that continue.
I think the theme of this was how old age doesn’t affect love. Sure there wasn’t any kissing scenes but it shows that even if they are old, young, how they look, they still love each other from the beginning even without as much physical contact.
The ending scene was honestly good and I was happy it ended. I was sad but happy. The hourglass scenario kinda made sense to me and shows how much we have to appreciate the time we have with other people.
The relationships grow even though they were fast paced clips. Again, it’s light hearted romance and pe…
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This series needs more attention. It's simply beautiful, and has one of the best endings I have seen in over 50 years. In an industry that regularly fudges endings horribly, this one was about perfect for me; a very welcome change of pace.
The series itself is a fantasy/slice of life, that is laid back and focuses mainly on the mundane aspects of being a family. The unclean isekai/shonen/mecha masses need not apply here. The writing was sweet situational comedy, not so much gag driven, although there are some good gag sequences. The character designs were very believable for me. All four generations of this family, and their friends, are loveable and treated with respect by the writers.
Let's address the elephant in the room, though. I've seen lots of comments insinuating incest once gr…
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Recently there is a beautiful trend of animes exploring the intricacies of relationships...but not in the superficial and usual way of your romcoms.
These shows actually portray people getting together, the sacrificies that must be done in order to generate a healthy and lenghty relationship and all the obstacles of raising a family through the years.
This is a show about this...and how even though time takes a toll on our mortal bodies...when the feelings are true enough...love survives everything.
Above all it's a show that reminds us that we need to care for those around us and value them while they are still around.
Definitely a cute one to invite your relatives to watch!
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I loved the story, it was simple and straightforward, an old couple suddenly become young again, and the surprise that comes along with it (quite lower than it would be in reality). There's the lovely joke of them still acting like an old couple despite being young again, and all the simple yet romantic shared moments between them that can only be achieved after a lifetime together.
I loved this anime, but it's not for those who dislike slow paced, simple stories with a simple argument.
Now, to answer the questions it offers when saying my review needs more information:
Is the story unique?
Yes and no. Yes because I have never before seen a romance/slice of life with this argument, but at the same time no because it doesn't have any kind of ground-breaking artwork or a completely unex…
Read at the sourceKickle
It starts off delivering precisely what I expected to see in terms of simple presentation and comedy. The joke of 'old people becoming young again but still acting like old people' can only carry for so long and the cheap-looking visuals (especially in the opening and ending animations) alongside the heavily-recycled facial reaction I got sick of seeing didn't help, either. Nitpicky stuff, for sure, but I likely would have stopped watching after the first week of it's airing had there been anything better to do with my time on the Sundays that followed. Good thing I'm a, uh, boring person, I guess? Aside from the bland humor and the weird need to periodically remind viewers of just how attractive grandma and grandpa have become in their returned youth, there's a few other recurring themes…
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TLDR: Pleasantly moving.
The whole story is right in the title. If you jump in expecting much more, your expectations will be dashed. It does explorer the mystical aspects but is far from the main story. The focus is of course the elderly couple and their newfound energy but more importantly, good looks. Strangely it doesn't change their personality as various scenarios play out with their children, grandchildren, neighbours, appearance and memories. There wasn't much to explore and so the creators did the right thing. Keeping the series 11 episodes long and wrapping up things just as a repetitive vibe was kicking in was the best course of action. Although you are left wanting more of this wholesomeness. The series somber ending leaves you with a sense of melancholy. This is not the show…
Read at the sourceChuy_diazz
Even today I still hear people say that anime are just cartoons for children. With the end of Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru I reaffirm that anime is only a medium to tell stories of all kinds, in this case it was a quite emotional one.
The stories of the grandparents who rejuvenate at first seem like they would put the grandparents in all kinds of scenarios to tell a joke. Although due to the sketch format some segments were like that, throughout the 11 chapters they also talked about serious, sad, romantic and family things. The grandparents only needed 5 minutes on screen to let us know, without ever mentioning it, that they love each other and have great chemistry. Without exaggeration, we may be facing one of the best, if not the best, couple of the season.
The anime uses an hourglass to e…
Read at the sourceMarlsMarsBars
This anime revolves around two grandparents, Shouzou and Ine Saitou, as they turn young again. Before this show aired, I read the synopsis for this series and was immediately intrigued because the possibilities that you could do with a story like this is seemingly endless, and on top of that, the concept of giving grandparents the opportunity to do new things that they never could’ve done when they were younger is very wholesome by itself. When this show actually started airing, I was immediately sold on the cute and comedic dynamics that this show presents due to both Shouzou and Ine turning young again. On top of the whimsical nature of everyone else’s reactions to two grandparents being basically young supermodels, the main couple finally gets to experience new things that they never co…
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Obasan, ojisan !!!
Jiisan Baasan wakagaeru is an anime about a couple of japanese elderly that one day turn 20 years old again.
Before everything, i must warn, if you don´t like the anime ... try other time, when you get older. It is really difficult to understand some parts of the anime if you are less than 30 years old. You really must be a older person to understand a lot of things ...
History wise you already know the end of the anime in the first eps ... and the end really don´t matter. What really matter is how sometimes love comes in different forms and sizes, and oh boy, love is the main part of this anime. How to love, how to start a love and how love gets thru the years. It´s a real lesson of life.
Now about the anime :
History 10 - it´s pretty simple, but really warm his…
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