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Why She Can't R.I.P.

2020·Show
6Episodes in1Season
70
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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy, everyday modern life, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A bittersweet romantic comedy of two "outsiders"

A young man from Myanmar who loves Japanese comics gets an opportunity to study them in Japan. He gets surprised at expensive house rent in Japan but finally finds an apartment with very cheap rent. However, it turns out that a female ghost lives in his room. He cannot give up the cheap rent and determines to share the room with the ghost. This is a story of his life in Japan surrounded by the ghost and other unique characters having various issues.
Supernatural Slice-of-LifeQuirky Romantic ComedyFound Family DynamicsGhost Roommate StoryCulture Shock ComedyHeartwarming & WholesomeCharacter-Driven HumourEveryday AbsurdityOptimistic Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Shinzo Nitta, Yusuke Horiuchi
Composed by:
Shu Oh

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Why She Can't R.I.P. legally?

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Is Why She Can't R.I.P. worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Why She Can't R.I.P. have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 29 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Why She Can't R.I.P. air?

It started in 2020 and is still in production.

What language is Why She Can't R.I.P. in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Why She Can't R.I.P.?

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