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Life

2007Show1 season11 episodes

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

Adapted from Keiko Suenobu's manga "LIFE," this drama delves into the dark side of high school life. The story focuses mainly on bullying, but the manga also touches on subjects such as self-mutilation, suicide, and rape.

Good for

  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masaki Tanimura, Yusuke Kato
Written by
Rika Nezu
Produced by
Toshiyuki Nakano
Music by
Shogo Kaida

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 30, 2007 · September 15, 2007 · Ended

First aired
June 30, 2007
Last aired
September 15, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Unusual Euphemism, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Badass in a Nice Suit +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Life?"

Questions about Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Life worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch Life?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Will I feel good after watching Life?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Life in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Life use?

Unusual EuphemismSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeBadass in a Nice SuitMs. FanserviceTwo Scenes, One DialogueImprovised WeaponLaser-Guided KarmaToo Dumb to Run Psychology ExperimentsDeath GlareFor Science!Are You Pondering What I'm Pondering?Myth Arcand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including Unusual Euphemism, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, and Badass in a Nice Suit.