We have a complicated subject 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 out of nowhere 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 who aren't familiar, 'Isekai' is that genre of light novels, manga and anime in which someone is transported to a different world and has to make their way there, like a fantasy universe or a parallel dimension. It's that scheme in which we explore the new world together with the protagonist.
However, the controversial statement triggered a real war in the publication's comments, with some people agreeing and others disagreeing on the topic. Critics argued that it's time for a change, that the market is saturated on all sides of 'Isekai'. But there were those who defended the genre tooth and nail to this day, saying that the quality of an anime cannot be judged solely by its genre.
It is true that in recent times there has been an explosion of 'Isekai' series and adaptations practically every season. But are we overdoing the dose? 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 people who really enjoy Isekai and will continue to follow it. The important thing is that the world of anime is diverse and there will always be room for all types of stories. So, Isekai will still have a lot to offer and many people will continue to play in these alternative worlds out there!
- The isekai isn't bad. I generally enjoy reading it 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 tiring.
- The isekai really fell apart when everyone turned around: “I was a failure in the real world, but then I died and was reborn in this generic fantasy world with a cool skill, now I'm here walking 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 dull protagonist that all the girls love.
- I understand the appeal of writers who want to do isekai. It's an easy way to cram all the world-building stuff you want into the viewer/reader, without forcing too much, since the protagonist doesn't know anything either. But it ends up feeling like everything revolves around him.
- I think you've only gotten generic isekais to date. “Re:ZERO is one of the best of all time”.
- What you hate is poorly made isekai, which unfortunately comprises more than 90% of the genre nowadays. Done right, isekai can be amazing.
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