The summer 2022 anime season is well underway, and like almost every season for the past decade, there are several isekai titles among the list. Two of these isekai shows that have received the most buzz are My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World and Uncle from Another World (the latter also popularly known by its Japanese title, Isekai Ojisan.
Both My Isekai Life and Uncle From Another World have already been released, and fans of isekai or fantasy anime in general may be wondering which might offer the better viewing experience, as despite sharing some of the obvious commonalities of the genre, these shows are quite different from each other in terms of story and tone. Here's how each series is shaping up so far and what audiences can expect in the future.
Stars: Takehito Koyasu, Jun Fukuyama, Haruka Tomatsu
Sano Yuji is a Japanese corporate worker whose existence is centered around his work. However, when he reboots his PC after it shows him a message about being summoned to another world, he inadvertently accepts that summons and is transported to a fantasy realm filled with warriors, bandits, and all sorts of creatures, from slimes to even dragons. Now, Yuji must wake up from this crazy "dream" and return home to his precious paperwork, though the mysterious cult known as the Blue Moon presents an intriguing mystery, and as a monster tamer and sage, Yuji is well equipped to uncover it. more as he saves many innocent bystanders along the way.
In many ways, My Isekai Life is a classic sword and sorcery isekai show with a proven action/adventure focus, and none of the characters really break the mold of what came before in the isekai genre. In fact, one of the main criticisms could be that the series looks and feels quite generic in many aspects; Yuji is another overpowered hero who can save damsels in distress and entire towns thanks to his magical abilities, all while he seems to have a somewhat limited emotional range.
Another potential problem for audiences is that while the premise sounds like it could be a comedy, this opportunity is more or less wasted as My Isekai Life presents its story in a completely straightforward manner. There could be a lot of humor to be drawn from a character transported to another world who would rather return to their overflowing inbox than rescue young maidens or befriend slimes, however My Isekai Life misses out on this potential by being a title with very little on the way to a more cheerful fare.
However, one big draw that helps balance the seriousness of the series, at least to some degree, is the slimes themselves. These are not depicted as monstrous entities, nor simply masses of slime with no distinguishing features or personalities to speak of. Instead, they are portrayed as enthusiastic and lovable little supporting characters, each with a quirky look or manner, such as one sporting an eye patch and another with an impressive mustache. They even have their own names and are voiced by separate voice actors. For many, the slimes may end up being the highlight of the entire show.
After 17 years of being in a coma, Takaoka Takafumi's uncle (known only to the viewer as "Ojisan") has awakened in a whole new world, one where SEGA tragically no longer makes video game consoles and it is possible to earn life. by getting views on YouTube home videos. However, while in a coma, he was actually transported to another world, where he killed monsters and rescued beautiful young women. However, in that isekai world, Takafumi's uncle was seen as ugly as a scary monster, and he made several bad decisions there, including abandoning a beautiful elf whose tsundere tendencies only confused and annoyed him.
In stark contrast to My Isekai Life, Uncle From Another World is a blatant comedy whose content frequently reaches parody levels, largely thanks to satirical commentary on anime and video games. Ojisan and Takafumi also quickly realize that they can take advantage of Uncle's magical powers and items, which are still accessible and make real life much more convenient. From becoming internet stars to not having to pay for shipping, the pair find numerous ways to apply certain aspects of the isekai world to modern Japan.
Uncle From Another World may have more in common with reverse isekai stories like The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (also about to air for a second season) than more traditional isekai narratives like Sword Art Online, Re:Zero, or indeed My Isekai Life. His sense of humor will probably appeal more to those who find anime to have reached a point of oversaturation.
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