Life Back Then Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Life Back Then?

Kyohei Nagashima (Masaki Okada) has shut away the world. During his high school days he was the target of bullying and experienced horrifying moments. Now as a young adult Kyohei takes a new job. He works for a company that specializes in cleaning out the homes of recently deceased individuals. With his new job Kyohei meets co-worker Yuki (Nana Eikura). Yuki has also experienced a traumatizing event as a teen and has also shut herself away from the world. These two young people form a bond as they go through the homes of the recently departed people. They gradually open up to each other and in the process to the world. Yet, their fragile psyches may or may not be ready for such changes ...

Takahisa Zeze's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Masaki Okada (Nagashima Kyohei)'s journey. During his high school days he was the target of bullying and experienced horrifying moments.

How Does Masaki Okada (Nagashima Kyohei)'s Story End?

• Masaki Okada: Masaki Okada's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Nana Eikura (Kubota Yuki): Nana Eikura's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Tori Matsuzaka (Shintaro Matsui): Tori Matsuzaka's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Life Back Then Mean?

The ending of Life Back Then brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Masaki Okada's story may not satisfy all audiences.