I’m truly impressed. This stands out as one of the best isekai I’ve ever watched, hands down. It’s right up there with Uncle from Another World.
What sets this apart is the production quality. The visuals are stunning, they look remarkably similar to Heavenly Delusion. I even checked if they shared the same studio. Though they don’t, they do share high-quality visuals. The characters are all visually striking, the fight scenes are impressive, and surprisingly, there are no CGI monstrosities, which surprised me. They’re usually quite common in these shows. And, for heaven’s sake, this is an isekai we’re talking about here. How did an isekai achieve such high production quality?
Now, let’s talk about the story. This is where the show truly shines. It avoids falling into the usual tropes and clichés with its characters. Yes, the main protagonist is a bit dense, but not to the extent of other isekai protagonists. In the end, he does get the girl, making it a win-win on all fronts. The minor plot points are also well-written. This show accomplished what I wished Hell’s Paradise would do: introduce the characters by showcasing their daily lives, allowing us to explore who they are, and then finally bringing all the characters together to see how each one reacts in their own ways. No near-death life story bullshit.
This isn’t to say that it doesn’t feel like an isekai. It does. The story has all of the usual isekai elements in it, like heroes, demon lords yada yada—it doesn’t transcend isekaidom. But what it does do is push forward the line of the existing formula using great writing and superb production values.
This show finally did the orbital canon well. By literally nuking the enemy with a freaking asteroid. That was extremely satisfying to watch. I love unhinged displays of carnage like that. Its absurd and fun.
I’ve been finishing far too many shows in one sitting lately. This one too…