The appeal and reviews of "The Eighth Son? That Can't Be True!": New possibilities for fantasy set in another world

The appeal and evaluation of "The Eighth Son? That Can't Be True!"

The Eighth Son? Are You Kidding Me?! is a TV anime series based on a YA light novel that aired on TOKYO MX and BS11 from April 2 to June 18, 2020. It consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was animated by Shinei Animation and SynergySP. It is directed by Tatsuo Miura, who vividly depicts the world of the work.

Story Summary

The protagonist, Schrein von Weisauer, was a modern-day Japanese office worker, but one day he is suddenly reincarnated in another world as the eighth son of an aristocrat. As he embarks on his new life, he faces various challenges together with his family and friends, and this is the story of how he grows as a person. As a story about reincarnation in another world, the appeal is in the episodes where Schrein uses his knowledge and experience to solve problems, and deepens his ties with his family.

Character Introduction

Schrein von Weisauer <br> The protagonist. A modern-day Japanese office worker reincarnated as the eighth son of an aristocrat in another world. He uses his knowledge and experience to work hard for his family and the people of his domain.

Elvira von Weisauer <br> Schrein's mother. She cares for her family and watches over Schrein's growth with kindness.

Alfred von Weisauer <br> Schrein's father. As a feudal lord, he protects his territory and recognizes Schrein's achievements.

Wendreat von Weisauer <br> Schrein's older brother. He is in charge of managing the territory and works with Schrein to develop it.

Lutz von Weisauer <br> Schrein's older brother. He is active in the military and supports Schrein.

Bruno von Weisauer <br> Schrein's older brother. He showed talent in business and expanded the business together with Schrein.

Eric von Weisauer <br> Schrein's older brother. He was active in the agricultural sector and worked with Schrein to reform agriculture.

Karl von Weisauer <br> Schrein's older brother. He showed great talent in education and worked with Schrein to reform education.

Heinrich von Weisauer <br> Schrein's older brother. He was active in the medical field and worked with Schrein to reform the medical system.

Anime Rating

"The Eighth Son? That Can't Be True!" has a very unique perspective as an alternate world reincarnation story. The setting in which the protagonist is reborn as the eighth son of an aristocrat sets it apart from other alternate world reincarnation stories. In addition, there are many episodes that depict the bonds between family members, making it a work that gives viewers a warm feeling.

In terms of animation production, the collaboration between Shinei Animation and SynergySP has earned praise for the beautiful backgrounds and character movements. In particular, the scenes in which Shurein struggles to develop his territory and the scenes in which he interacts with his family are deeply moving. Director Tatsuo Miura's direction is also superb, enhancing the story's development.

Comparison with the original

The original light novel is characterized by its detailed worldview and character portrayal in YA. The anime faithfully reproduces that worldview while adding even more appeal to the visual expression. In particular, the problem-solving scenes that utilize Shrein's knowledge and experience bring out the charm of the original to the fullest.

However, in order to tell the story within the limited time of 12 episodes, some episodes from the original work are omitted. However, it still manages to fully convey the charm of the original work, and has been highly praised by fans of the original work.

Viewers' reactions

Viewers' reactions have been very positive, with episodes depicting Shurein's growth and her bond with her family being particularly popular. The series has also been praised for offering a new perspective on reincarnation in another world. On social media, there are many voices praising Shurein's accomplishments and scenes of her interacting with her family.

The anime has also been highly praised for its production, with beautiful backgrounds and character movements that impress viewers. In particular, the scenes in which Shurein struggles to develop his territory and the scenes in which he interacts with his family leave a strong impression on viewers.

Recommended points

"The Eighth Son? That Can't Be True!" has a very unique perspective as a reincarnation in another world, and the episodes that depict the ties with family are fascinating. In particular, the scenes where Shrein uses his knowledge and experience to solve problems and the scenes where he interacts with his family are very moving. The anime production has also been highly praised, with the beautiful backgrounds and character movements leaving a strong impression on viewers.

This work is especially recommended for those who like stories about reincarnation in another world and works that depict family ties. It is also recommended for those who are interested in the production side of anime. You will be impressed by the beautiful backgrounds and character movements while enjoying the episodes that depict Shurein's growth and her family ties.

Related Titles

The following works are related to "The Eighth Son? That Can't Be True!" and are about reincarnation in another world or family ties.

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"
The story is about the protagonist being reincarnated as a slime in another world and building a kingdom with his companions. It has something in common with the episode of the development of Shurein's territory.

"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"
The story is about the protagonist being reincarnated into another world and growing up with his family. It has something in common with the episode about the bond between Shurein and his family.

"Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-"
The story is about the protagonist being reincarnated into another world and facing difficulties. There are similarities with the scenes in which Shrein uses his knowledge and experience to solve problems.

summary

"The Eighth Son? That Can't Be True!" has a very unique perspective as a story about reincarnation in another world, and the episodes depicting the bond with family are fascinating. The scenes where Shurein uses his knowledge and experience to solve problems, and the scenes where he interacts with his family are moving to the viewer. The anime production has also been highly praised, with the beautiful backgrounds and character movements leaving a strong impression on viewers. This work is especially recommended for those who like stories about reincarnation in another world and works that depict family bonds. It is also recommended for those who are interested in the production side of anime. While enjoying the episodes that depict Shurein's growth and his bond with his family, you will be moved by the beautiful backgrounds and character movements.