Isekai Ojisan: A unique anime that depicts the gap between life in another world and modern society

The appeal and reviews of "Isekai Ojisan": The full story of a new, alternative world comedy

"Isekai Ojisan" is a TV anime series that aired from July 6, 2022 to March 8, 2023, and is based on a manga by Almost Dead. This work attracted attention as a new type of comedy set in another world, depicting the daily life of an uncle who returned from another world and his nephew Takafumi. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as detailed information.

Story and setting

The story begins in the fall of 2017, when an uncle wakes up after being hit by a truck at the age of 17 and being in a coma for 17 years. When his nephew Takafumi visits him in the hospital, the uncle speaks incomprehensible words and claims to have returned from another world called "Gran Bahamar." At first, Takafumi is confused by his uncle's words and actions, but when he sees him use magic, he decides to turn that power into money and they begin sharing a room.

This setting emphasizes the comedic element by skillfully utilizing the gap between the other world and the real world. The uncle's adventures in the other world and his passionate love for Sega add color to the story and entertain the audience. Also, the uncle's actions and words seen from Takafumi's point of view sometimes make you laugh and sometimes evoke sympathy.

Characters and cast

Each character in "Uncle from Another World" is unique, and the cast is also impressive. The role of the uncle is played by Takehito Koyasu, and Takafumi is played by Jun Fukuyama. The performances of the voice actors, including Haruka Tomatsu as the elf who is the uncle's adventure companion in the other world, Aoi Yuki as Mabel, and Aki Toyosaki as Alicia, bring out the charm of the characters.

In particular, the character of the uncle has a unique presence that combines his experience in another world with his love for Sega. Takehito Koyasu's experience and skills as a voice actor make the character of the uncle realistic. Takafumi's character also skillfully expresses a realistic perspective and a longing for fantasy, and Jun Fukuyama's acting expresses that gap well.

Production and staff

"Isekai Ojisan" was animated by Atelier Pontdarc and directed by Shigeki Kawai. Series composition and scriptwriting was done by Kenta Ihara, character design and general animation direction was by Kazuhiro Ota, music was composed by Kenichiro Suehiro, and music production was handled by KADOKAWA.

Thanks to the efforts of the production staff, the visuals are an exquisite blend of fantasy elements from another world and comedy elements from the real world. In particular, the depiction of the other world, Gran Bahamar, supports the development of the story with its visual appeal. The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, playing a role in evoking the emotions of the viewer.

Broadcast and Streaming

"Isekai Ojisan" was broadcast on TV stations such as AT-X and TOKYO MX. The broadcast period was from July 6, 2022 to March 8, 2023, with a total of 13 episodes. Due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the broadcast of some episodes was postponed, but all episodes were ultimately broadcast as scheduled.

The series was also available on many online streaming services, including Netflix, ABEMA, and d Anime Store, and was distributed with the viewer's convenience in mind. In particular, distribution on major platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video contributed greatly to raising awareness of the series.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "story" is sung by Maejima Mayu, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by R.O.N. The ending theme "Ichibanboshi Sonority" is sung by Iguchi Yuka, with lyrics by PA-NON, composition by Watanabe Sho, and arrangement by Shimizu Teppei. Insert songs include "Star Light Zone," "DREAMS DREAMS: Mabel Ver." and "Unbreakable Magic," sung by Aoi Yuki, who plays Mabel, and Iguchi Yuka.

These songs not only enhance the atmosphere of the story, but also enhance the charm of the work with memorable melodies and lyrics. In particular, the opening theme "story" is impressive with its lyrics and melody that symbolize the gap between the other world and the real world.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Isekai Ojisan" was highly praised as a new type of work that skillfully combines elements of comedy with a different world. Viewers sympathized with the character of the uncle and his love for Sega, and many commented that they enjoyed the story of Takafumi's adventure in another world from his perspective. The performances of the all-star cast and the attention to detail of the production staff's visuals and music were also highly praised.

However, some viewers were dissatisfied with the delay in broadcasting due to the impact of COVID-19. Nevertheless, all episodes were eventually broadcast, meeting viewers' expectations.

Recommendations and related works

For viewers who enjoyed "Isekai Ojisan," we also recommend the following related works:

• "Isekai Quartet": A comedic alternate world story, where you can enjoy the characters' personalities and the gaps between them.
• KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!: A story that combines adventure in another world with comedy elements, depicting character growth and friendship.
• "Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World": A work depicting the hardships and growth in a different world, it is appealing for its deep storyline and portrayal of the characters' psychology.

These works also have elements of other worlds and comedy, so they are definitely worth watching for fans of "Isekai Ojisan."

Conclusion

"Uncle from Another World" is a new type of comedy set in another world, depicting the daily life of an uncle who has returned from another world and his nephew Takafumi. It is full of many charms, including the uncle's character and love for SEGA, the adventures of another world from Takafumi's point of view, the acting of the stellar cast, and the production staff's attention to visuals and music. It has received high praise from viewers, and you can enjoy related works, so be sure to check it out.