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The "Gaki ni Modotte" trope usually involves a protagonist—often a dissatisfied or failed adult—who is mysteriously transported back into their younger body. Unlike standard isekai (where characters go to another world), this sub-genre focuses on within the same world.

This genre taps into the universal fantasy of "regressing" or time-traveling back to one's childhood with the knowledge and maturity of an adult to "fix" past mistakes or live a more fulfilling life. The Core Concept: "Starting Over" as a Child gaki ni midotte

GetBackers, also known as Gaki ni Modotte in Japan, is a manga series written and illustrated by Yuya Aoki and Rando Ayamine. The series was adapted into an anime in 2002. The "Gaki ni Modotte" trope usually involves a