Drama Review: Uncle From Another World

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Rating

★★★★

Duration

TBD Hrs TBD Mins

Drama digest

After an encounter with a truck, Takafumj Takaoka’s uncle, Yousuke “Ojisan” Shibazaki, lies in a coma for 17 years. When he regained consciousness, Ojisan began to ramble in a foreign tongue. He revealed that he had been hauled to a magical world called Gran Bahamal. Takafumi rejects his uncle’s claim as stupidity until an incantation makes a cup of water hover in the air. The duo created a YouTube channel to showcase Ojisan’s magical abilities. Now, Takafumj has the obligation to notify Ojisan with everything that has occurred during his absence. Encompassing getting him up to stimulate with the internet. New technology and the outcome of the 90s console war – the result of which was incredibly distressing for a hardcore SEGA fan. They grew their YouTube channel and tackled online comments and troops with Ojisan’s wisdom and his experiences from the other world. This journey of an uncle and nephew duo was conventional.

The feel-good part

It doubles as a straightforward isekai, providing a compelling story about overseeing a fun, non-mundane life with a community of trusted friends. The anime has exciting world-building. The storyline is a big selling point of the anime.

The disappointing factor

The animation, at times, was not fitting to the story. The voice dubbing was annoying at specific points. Otherwise, it was an excellent anime.

In-depth analysis

Konosuba is an ensemble-based sitcom in an isekai universe. The anime’s mood is built around a gang of amusing jerks suffering farcical. Isekai Ojisan is a fish-out-of-water cringe comedy set in Japan. The humor in the anime is built around a stereotype that some up from coma reacting to the modern otaku culture. It also pointed out that isekai tropes exist. You will get a frail-looking at middle-aged man that is somewhat ugly. The lack of romance along his life has made him insensitive to everything. Takafumi also lacks romance yet has a sensitive side question a long his uncle’s journey. The storyline was unique and have got a lot of reverse isekai for years. But it isn’t easy to find reverse isekai nowadays.

Star power

The character design was decent. The overall animation was a bit off. The atmosphere and the animation were dark, but it was made enjoyable. The female leads were good and had impressive personalities. Despite the annoying-ish demeanour, the characters were lovely. One of the MCs was too pushy and loud.

Overall opinion

It is a hidden gem and a highly recommendable anime. It is one of the best anime to watch.