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| I know what you're thinking: this show has been done before, and yes: combine MAPPA's TonDemo Isekai with the 30-year-old adventuring party show, and you'll get novelist Hifumi Asakura's series featuring a 40-year-old Isekai-ed salaryman selling and making money for ends meet. For the 38-year-old Kenichi Hamada, being in another world means a learning curve to buy and purchase items from the Shangri-La online store to store in his item box, and the buy-and-sell tactic becomes his method of survival until he is being found by a travelling merchant and a songstress, on the way to the town of Dahlia. Though he pays with pure pepper and gets back change that's an amount bigger than he initially thought, trying to establish the world's pneumatics with the help of innkeeper Azalea may not be a breeze, but Kenichi's learning is at least capable. The items from Kenichi's world are new to most people, and trying to be a merchant first and foremost reaps good rewards for selling clothespins. Even with a guy looking for a sword that comes with expensive costs, and then with beastfolk that got him scared for a moment, business is as per usual. Soon, Kenichi's clothespins are going around like rumors as his standard of living goes up, and the world at large, slowly dressing out in sequence. Asaka's back for a hard rock OP? Not sure that I like it though... Decent start, like with most Isekai, but the potential is yet to be seen. Feels like the premiere here is speed-running things though... |
KANLen09Mar 2, 2025 3:56 AM
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| Isekai anime has come this far. Reincarnation event was explained in a minute without words. |
| I overall enjoyed this first episode, but to be honest I'm torn on whether I should like the show on principal. Firstly, this show is a rip-off of multiple tropes from previous isekais; the two biggest being that he's a middle-aged man and the second taking straight from Campfire Cooking in Another World with his online shopping ability. This seems a little bit lazy in attempting to add a twist to the show, even by trash-isekai standards. Secondly, a small thing that I just found weird was they imply he gets laid by the first girl he talks to. There wasn't really any reason to add it and I'm not sure whether to chalk it up to "this world is more laid back on those things" or "the author wanted to add sex". Also right before it happens he even says "Don't bother with an old guy like me. I'm old enough to be your father." Which made it all the more weird in my eyes. Overall the show feels like it might be a laid back slice of life with some good vibes. However, the BIG question is whether or not this trash-isekai can actually progress the story in any meaningful way. That's the biggest hurdle these types of shows have to overcome to make it high on my lists. |
| Squadillah! We're off! |
| It's nice that they skipped all the isekai explanation but the first few minutes were still very dull. Things got interesting later though. So basically shop stuff from og world and sell here for a profit. It's basically how importing/exporting works. Now the real mystery is how Azalea rewarded him, I wonder. It's always a nice change of pace from the usual teen romance tropes in isekai harem animes. Not a bad first episode for me personally, I mean I generally enjoy most isekai unless they are downright garbage or bland. OP song's pretty nice too. |
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| This trope is being used more often. Still enjoyable so far though. |
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| The ''problem'' with this anime is if the protagonist keeps mentioning he's 40 years old and saying women are young enough to be his daughters, it’s just awkward, man!! Just go for it without bringing it up (problem solved) and it’d be easier to ignore LOL. But it seems like there’s going to be a controversial "pedo" part, but what can you do, right? Japanese people like that stuff LOL. |
| The first episode was excellent, comparing with the first chapter of the manga, you can certainly complain that somehow everything is too fast, but to me it looks quite normal, and added details, such as the female bard, which shows that the inventory is not exclusive, and there are as well in other people goes adaptation only in plus. About the sex scene can be said that censored, but in the manga just prelude, in the form of doubts of the hero just lasted longer, and naked scene was not, or rather was, but a black shadow, so consider and was not. The manga is finished, they'll probably adapt the whole thing considering how small the chapters are. |
| Wow! The first episode left a good impression. The quality might not be top-notch, and the story isn’t groundbreaking, but this show has a unique charm. Both the MC and the inn girl exude a likable personality that makes me curious about their everyday lives. Plus, the old woman by whose stall the MC sets up shop adds a quaint touch to the setting. I have a feeling this show will be enjoyable, and I’m eagerly anticipating the upcoming episodes. |
| It was funny how they fast forwarded with the intro, they know you can only retell the same origin story only so many times but this one was rather different, MC was retired isntead of dead right? having MC get laid was also a big surprise, those are rare in the genre. |
| @IhnalakoKaina Glad to hear it might get better. The "on principal" part was entirely revolving around the gimmicks of the show like he's middle-aged and has an online grocery. But I'll still be watching it as trash-isekais are a guilty pleasure of mine. I'm super glad to hear about the tavern girl not being a repeated thing. I was praying this wouldn't end up being a repeat of something like Re:Monster lmao. |
| Squadillah! We're off! |
| MC looks so similar to Salaryman Big Four's MC is giving me whiplash. |
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| I got tricked into watching a painfully boring show by the "ecchi" tag again, and there weren't even any ecchi scenes in the episode |
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I got tricked into watching a painfully boring show by the "ecchi" tag again, and there weren't even any ecchi scenes in the episode
| @Inexplicable They was a s3x and bed scene but somehow they dint adapt it lol. |
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| This is wrongly labeled, Ecchi is non-existent. |
| I didn't like the first minute just zooming through the getting isekai'd part. Fortunately, the rest of the episode was as good as I was hoping for: pretty interesting, with lots of colorful characters and fun interactions. Also loved the OP at the end. While the plot isn't completely original (see 'campfire cooking in another world'), it seems to be a really solid version of it, and I like what I'm seeing so far :) |
MeguSae38Jan 9, 2025 10:59 AM
| it was not bad but not for me i have to stop watching everything |
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| Myarey looks as adorably cute as she does in the Manga, I'm really looking forward to Nyamena making her appearance, she is so much fun. Its a shame that the manga ended very early and from the look of it theres characters in the op that are near the end. |
| Worth picking this one up or no? I’m cutting down on the seasonal fantasy slop this season. Just can’t review everything anymore too stressful lol |
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| Just like the manga 👍 |
| Loved the way they mater o' fact blitzed through the isekai and world introduction stuff. I know those candies that they showed. I typically get a bag of them for a candy bowl at Christmas time. Candy and a sketch for winning a girl! Good to know, but to bad I can't draw for f!ck. From the ED it looks like he will collect quite the crew and harem. I had not intention of watching this up until seeing a little excerpt on youtube an hour ago. |
| Lord Cruelty V "But my Dreams they're not as empty, as my conscience seems to be" |
| i expected more ecchi than this. Rip me. I was hit by whiplash at the minute of seeing his whole backstory. Pretty whatever, we will see if the characters can hold it up or if some comedy will keep me around. |
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| Incredibly bland and boring. MC has zero emotions. Why make every part of the cat girls actual furry but keep the faces human? Might as well go all out at that point Even the OP is incredibly sloppy looking. EZ skip |
| This is exactly the kind of trash I could have stopped watching 5 minutes in, but I'll finish the whole season anyway. |
| If you reply back to me and I never respond, I lost interest and don't care. Sorry about that. |
| Did mc and Azalea have seggs? Great premise, bad start because there's no summoning and isekai intro. He just died and suddenly he can use his item box. Good thing it got better in the latter part of the episode. |
| 'I am the world's most selfish man.' (俺のわがまま世界１だ) — Ten'ouji Haru |
| I enjoyed the 1st episode. Kenichi seems to have gotten used to this world fairly quickly and realized how he can make a decent living. Looks like he is going to bring a lot of interesting things into this world after watching the video at the end. |
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| Haven't seen such random casual sex that was swept aside as quickly as it came like this in a long time, what a stretch from the author lol |
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@Inexplicable They was a s3x and bed scene but somehow they dint adapt it lol.
| @ZzLow96 Wait, what? Please share some spoilers |
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| azalea sure repaid him way more than what those candies & drawing cost, but she doesn't seem to have heart eyes over him so to her it was just a transaction of sorts lol i wonder how he'll come across that little girl & get her to party up with him. |
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| This skipped over all the usually isekai beginning moments, to get straight to the selling things from his online store. So the anime has a quick but relaxed flow, which is interesting. |
ejleonJan 9, 2025 11:34 PM
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating. |
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I overall enjoyed this first episode, but to be honest I'm torn on whether I should like the show on principal.
Firstly, this show is a rip-off of multiple tropes from previous isekais; the two biggest being that he's a middle-aged man and the second taking straight from Campfire Cooking in Another World with his online shopping ability. This seems a little bit lazy in attempting to add a twist to the show, even by trash-isekai standards.
Secondly, a small thing that I just found weird was they imply he gets laid by the first girl he talks to. There wasn't really any reason to add it and I'm not sure whether to chalk it up to "this world is more laid back on those things" or "the author wanted to add sex". Also right before it happens he even says "Don't bother with an old guy like me. I'm old enough to be your father." Which made it all the more weird in my eyes.
Overall the show feels like it might be a laid back slice of life with some good vibes. However, the BIG question is whether or not this trash-isekai can actually progress the story in any meaningful way. That's the biggest hurdle these types of shows have to overcome to make it high on my lists.
Firstly, this show is a rip-off of multiple tropes from previous isekais; the two biggest being that he's a middle-aged man and the second taking straight from Campfire Cooking in Another World with his online shopping ability. This seems a little bit lazy in attempting to add a twist to the show, even by trash-isekai standards.
Secondly, a small thing that I just found weird was they imply he gets laid by the first girl he talks to. There wasn't really any reason to add it and I'm not sure whether to chalk it up to "this world is more laid back on those things" or "the author wanted to add sex". Also right before it happens he even says "Don't bother with an old guy like me. I'm old enough to be your father." Which made it all the more weird in my eyes.
Overall the show feels like it might be a laid back slice of life with some good vibes. However, the BIG question is whether or not this trash-isekai can actually progress the story in any meaningful way. That's the biggest hurdle these types of shows have to overcome to make it high on my lists.
| @FallNatsukashii I can understand what you mean, however... First point, all media is influenced by media that came before them, so having a 'surface level similarity' to anime that debuted before, shouldn't stop you from liking this one, especially if they use it in a different capacity than that other show. As you said, it is how they present the main story that really matters. If they present a good main story that is written well, then the "online store" is not a big deal to have. If they don't, then you know that using the "online store" was just a gimmick to tap into the similar familiar anime ideas. Second point, yeah, it was kinda presented weirdly, with the whole "I'm old enough to be your father" line, but she didn't seem too young, as to be inappropriate, and she obviously didn't care about how old he was (I am not against old + young adult relationships). Also, she was maneuvering to gain a merchant friend, who might be successful and make money, which could benefit her own situation, so she is being very friendly and kinda pushing herself on him, for her goal of influencing him. She was especially excited after eating what she said is a thing the nobles would take from her, the candy in that nice box, and also seeing his artistic skills. I do appreciate that they didn't show anything, it wasn't necessary, just implying it was enough for the adults to know, but this would go right over the kids' heads. |
ejleonJan 9, 2025 11:36 PM
| Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating. |
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