The appeal of the otherworldly izakaya: A thorough review of "Nobu" in the ancient city of Aiteiria

The appeal and reviews of Another World Izakaya - Izakaya Nobu in the ancient city of Aiteiria

Overview

"Isekai Izakaya: Izakaya Nobu in the Ancient Capital of Aiteiria" is an anime based on the original novel by Natsuya Semikawa. It was distributed on Bandai Channel and Hulu from April 13 to September 14, 2018. It consists of 24 episodes, each 10 minutes long, but with a dense story. The animation was produced by Sunrise and directed by Katsumi Ono.

story

One day, the front entrance of the izakaya "Nobu" located on a deserted street in Kyoto suddenly opens up to another world. The head chef, Yazawa Nobuyuki, and the waitress, Chika Shinobu, decide to open a restaurant in the ancient city of Aiteiria, a town in this other world. Visited by a variety of people, including guards, craftsmen, merchants, and nobles, "Nobu" becomes a place that warms people's hearts even in the other world.

The original story and its background

The original story began serialization on the novel submission website "Let's Become a Novelist" in October 2012, and was published as a book by Takarajimasha in September 2014. A paperback edition with revised and expanded chapters was published in August 2016. It also won the 2nd Elysium Light Novel Contest (Naroucon Grand Prize).

Cast and crew

The main cast includes Tomokazu Sugita as Nobuyuki Yazawa, Suzuko Mimori as Shinobu Chie, Misaki Kuno as Eva, Atsushi Abe as Hans, and Shota Morikubo as Nikolaus. The cast is also impressive, with character design by Ten, director Katsumi Ono, series composition by Shin Yoshida, character design by Mariko Ito, sub-character design by Maiko Murase, food design and food animation director Kumi Ishii, art director Jiro Kono, color design by Eri Suzuki, special effects by Kumiko Taniguchi, director of photography Toshiyuki Sadamatsu, editor Mutsumi Takemiya, sound director Miwa Iwanami, and music by Mito of Clammbon.

Main Characters

Nobuyuki Yazawa is the head chef of "Nobu" and a master chef with a background as a former chef. Shinobu Sen'e is the poster girl of "Nobu" and has a bright, cheerful and polite personality. Eva is a dishwasher at "Nobu" and is an honest and kind-hearted girl who is like a mascot for "Nobu". Hans is a guard of the ancient capital who became fascinated by "Toriaezunama" and became a regular at "Nobu". Nikolaus is Hans' colleague, a good-natured young man who is responsible for bringing Hans to "Nobu".

Related Titles

"Another World Izakaya: Izakaya Nobu in the Ancient City of Aiteiria" is based on a novel and anime, but it also has a manga version. These works depict a unique worldview that combines fantasy from another world with the warmth of everyday life.

Theme songs and music

The theme song is "Prosit!" by Clammbon, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Mito. This song is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the anime.

Appeal of the work

The greatest appeal of "Another World Izakaya - Izakaya Nobu in the Ancient City of Aiteiria" is how it exquisitely blends the fantasy element of another world with the everyday warmth of an izakaya. The time that the inhabitants of the other world spend at "Nobu" gives viewers a glimpse into their daily lives, providing a sense of security and healing to the viewer. In addition, the food is depicted in a very realistic and delicious way, making it a visual treat as well.

Character Appeal

Nobuyuki Yazawa's passion for cooking and Shinobu Senke's cheerfulness and politeness are elements that make viewers like them. Eva's purity and the friendship between Hans and Nikolaus also enrich the story. Each character's personality and background are carefully drawn, making it easy for viewers to empathize with them.

Animation and performance

Sunrise's animation is characterized by beautiful visuals with attention to detail. The depiction of the food in particular is extremely realistic and visually enjoyable. Director Katsumi Ono's direction also exquisitely expresses the atmosphere of another world and the warmth of an izakaya. Shin Yoshida's series composition also skillfully constructs the story of each episode, ensuring that viewers will not get bored.

Music and Sound

The music by Mito of Clammbon is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the anime. The theme song "Prosit!" is a perfect fit for the setting of an izakaya in another world and captures the hearts of viewers. In addition, the sound effects and background music by sound director Miwa Iwanami also deepen the worldview of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Another World Izakaya: Izakaya Nobu in the Ancient City of Aiteiria" is a work with a unique worldview that combines fantasy from another world with the warmth of everyday life. The charm of each character, beautiful animation, realistic depiction of food, and high quality music and sound provide viewers with a sense of healing and comfort. This is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like stories set in another world or who like cooking. In addition, the story is short but dense, so even busy people can enjoy it easily.

Related information and recommendations

There are original novels and manga versions of "Isekai Izakaya: Izakaya Nobu in the Ancient City of Aiteiria" that are related to the original work. These works also have fascinating stories that depict the fantasy of another world and the warmth of everyday life. I also recommend "Isekai Shokudou" and "Restaurant to Another World" as works that also combine another world with everyday life. These works also have heartwarming stories set in restaurants and cafeterias visited by residents of another world.

Conclusion

"Another World Izakaya - Izakaya Nobu in the Ancient City of Aiteiria" is a fascinating work that exquisitely blends otherworldly fantasy with the warmth of everyday life. The individuality and background of each character, the beautiful animation, the realistic depiction of the food, and the high quality of the music and sound provide viewers with a sense of healing and comfort. This is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like otherworldly things and food, and it has a short but dense story that even busy people can enjoy easily. Please try spending some time at the otherworldly Izakaya "Nobu".