We have a complicated topic to discuss in the ' Isekai ' genre! Did you see that tweet that exploded on X's timeline (twitter) this week on social media? An anime suddenly released an opinion about how the animes Sousou no Frieren ( Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) and Dungeon Meshi ( Delicious in Dungeon ) opened his eyes to how fed up he is with ' Isekai '.
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For newcomers unfamiliar with the genre, 'Isekai' is a genre of light novels, manga, and anime in which someone is transported to a different world and must navigate it, like a fantasy universe or a parallel dimension. It's a genre where we explore the new world alongside the protagonist.
However, the controversial statement sparked a veritable war in the post's comments, with some agreeing and others disagreeing. Critics argued that it's time for a change, that the market is saturated with 'Isekai' on all sides. But there were those who defended the genre tooth and nail to this day, saying that an anime's quality can't be judged by genre alone.
It's true that recently there's been an explosion of 'Isekai' series and adaptations practically every season. But are they overdoing it? Many people are starting to question the originality and quality of these productions.
Check out the batch of comments:
- But of course, everyone has their own taste, right? Even with the criticism, there are some people who really enjoy Isekai and will continue watching. The important thing is that the world of anime is diverse and there will always be room for all kinds of stories. So, Isekai will still have a lot to offer, and many people will continue to immerse themselves in these alternative worlds!
- Isekai isn't bad. I usually enjoy reading them if I'm in the mood for a story full of power and fantasy. The problem is how saturated they are, and most of them are just more of the same, which ends up being tiresome.
- The isekai really went downhill when everyone was like, "I was a loser in the real world, but then I died and was reborn in this generic fantasy world with a cool skill, and now I'm just wandering around aimlessly while all the girls fall in love with me for no reason."
- Actually, but you don't hate isekai, you just hate that part where you find yourself in the place of a boring protagonist that all the girls love.
- I understand the appeal of writers who want to make isekai. It's an easy way to cram all the world-building you want into the viewer/reader without forcing it too much, since the protagonist doesn't know anything either. But it ends up feeling like everything revolves around them.
- I think you've only seen generic isekai so far. "Re:ZERO is one of the best of all time."
- What you hate is poorly made isekai, which unfortunately accounts for over 90% of the genre these days. Done right, isekai can be sensational.
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