As one grows older, only then do they realize the benefits of youth. It’s all there in the title, but unlike other transformation stories where the protagonist reincarnates into a different, younger persona, Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again is much more mundane as they turn into their younger selves, but still keep to their calm, small town suburban lifestyle. It’s less exuberant than other stories– there’s no mystery to solve, no conspiracy to uncover– but it’s just so funny to see everyone around them react to the youth they attained, like make them enter their district’s sports team. But as the show progresses, and they continue their day-to-day lives, the show reveals itself as the celebration of the simple, small town life that once wasn’t a guarantee due to the war, the good life that many forgo for the city.
Shouzou and Ine Saitou have been happily married for as long as they can remember. Even in their old age with wrinkles and cracking limbs, the strength of this love is evident in their precious bond. And then, one day, they wake up to find they are young again! Despite their newfound youthful and attractive bodies, Shouzou and Ine remain the same as ever.
Shouzou and Ine Saitou still remain happily married after decades together. After finding and eating a golden apple, they wake up to find that they are young again.
It’s really charming to see the grandparents stick to their day-to-day life, but let’s be real. If you and the love of your life suddenly became younger, maybe the first thing to do is to do all the things health prevented you to do. Like, actually go on said honeymoon instead of listening to your grandchildren acting all weird around your youth?
Mino is kinda weird for making her grandpa pose like a boy band member, though.
