Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru

Ine and Shouzou are two pensioners well into their eighties, and one night they wake up in their twenties. The premise is a playful twist on the body-swap comedy, and it asks what it means to be young again.The strongest element is the warmth. The mismatch between their minds and their new bodies makes for gentle humour, and the way they rediscover each other is affectionate and charming. The rural setting adds a quiet, lived-in feel.The weakness is structure. Across its long run, the episodes can feel uneven, and some gags repeat the same reaction. The story sometimes lingers on the everyday when it could push the characters further.If you enjoy warm comedies about older characters with a romantic streak, it is a heartfelt pick. It is kind, funny and easy to love. Expect quiet laughs, tender moments and a couple who discover that it is never too late to feel young.