Isekai Ojisan (Uncle from Another World)
Anime Name: Uncle from Another World (異世界おじさん)
Synonyms: Isekai Uncle, Ojisan in Another World
Studios: AtelierPontdarc
Steaming: Netflix
Manga name: Uncle From Another World
Mangaka: Hotondoshindeiru
Genre: Isekai, Slice of Life, Comedy, Fantasy
Uncle from Another World (異世界おじさん) is based on a novel of the same name by ‘Hotondoshindeiru’ and adapted into a anime by AtelierPontdarc.
Story
In modern day Japan, Takafumi Takaoka picks up his uncle who recently awakened from a 17-year coma after being hit by a truck. Uncle shows the ability to use magic spells, and explains that he was actually sent to another world. Takafumi lets his uncle move in with him, and they, joined by Takafumi's childhood friend Sumika Fujimiya, spend the days helping uncle adjust to modern society while also watching his memories of the other world.
Characters
Uncle (おじさん, Ojisan) / Yōsuke Shibazaki (嶋㟢 陽介, Shibazaki Yōsuke)Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu A middle-aged man who woke up from coma after 17 years, but actually went to another world during that time. Due to his appearance, he was mistaken for an orc and treated extremely poorly by the inhabitants of the other world, to the point where he had to continuously wipe his own memories to maintain his sanity. He still retained his magic ability and uses them without minding his surroundings. He is oblivious of any romantic approach from the girls he encountered during his journey, but instantly realized Sumika's feelings towards Takafumi. Due to his long absence, he tends to be confused of modern-day technology and culture. Yōsuke is 34 years old when woke up from coma; his appearance barely changes despite barely being 18 the first time he transferred to another world.A SEGA console diehard fan, the company's discontinuation on manufacturing consoles shocked him hard that he also erased that memory.
Takafumi Takaoka (高丘 敬文, Takaoka Takafumi)Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama Yōsuke's nephew who took him into his apartment after realizing he could make money off his uncle's magic ability, mainly through Youtube ad revenue. He is genuinely interested in Yōsuke's adventure in the other world, especially about the girls he encountered through his journey, but his uncle's aromantic personality sometimes turn him off. Ironically, he himself is also oblivious of Sumika's feelings for him. His parents divorced from the stress of dealing with his uncle's medical status.
Sumika Fujimiya (藤宮 澄夏, Fujimiya Sumika)Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu Takafumi's childhood friend whom he reunited after being separated for a long time. She has a crush on Takafumi (of which he is oblivious to). After finding out about Yōsuke's magic ability the moment she came into Takafumi's apartment, she starts spending her days at Takafumi's apartment and together, they spend their days watching replays of Yōsuke's adventures in the other world.
Tsundere Elf (ツンデレエルフ, Tsundere Erufu) / Suzailgiererzegalnelvzegilreagranzelga Elga (スザイルギラーゼガルネルブゼギルレアグランゼルガ＝エルガ, Suzairugirāzegarunerubuzegirureaguranzeruga Eruga)Voiced by: Haruka Tomatsu An elf whom Yōsuke rescued in the other world. She has a crush on him, but since the term 'tsundere' only got popular 4 years after Yōsuke went into coma, he doesn't understand Elga's tsundere tendencies and thinks she is harassing him instead.
Mabel Laybelle (メイベル＝レイベール, Meiberu Reiberu)Voiced by: Aoi Yūki[2]A blue-haired, reclusive woman who is the holder of an ice sword, a mythical weapon capable of defeating a dragon. However, Yōsuke defeats the dragon without using the sword, causing Mabel to question her purpose, of which Yōsuke encourages her to continue embracing her inner desires, causing her to turn into a NEET.
Alicia Edelsia (アリシア＝イーデルシア, Arishia Īderushia)Voiced by: Aki Toyosaki
Edger (エドガー, Edogā)Voiced by: Kenichi Suzumura
Raiga (ライガ)Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Sawae (沢江)Voiced by: Hisako Kanemoto
World
The main story takes place in the real world of Japan but since Ojisan came from an isekai fantasy world he brought all the fantasy elements along with him.
Art & Animation
The art is generic and normal and all the action animation and fantasy elements are done very well.
Synopsis
Seventeen years ago, Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, but now he's back like a man risen from his grave. Soon, Takafumi discovers two bizarre things: His uncle treasures video games above all else, and, while comatose, he was actually transported to another world as some heroic guardian! Now, not only does Takafumi have to room with an uncle who is literally magical, he also has to catch the guy up on two decades of history—smartphones, high-speed internet, modern anime tropes...and the traumatic outcome of the '90s console war!
- Source: Yen Press
Conclusion
Overall it is a great watch, has good humour and is an easy watch. It is amusing to see the characters listen to each others perspective and conclusions to certain things.
4.5 / 5
★★★★☆
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