Isekai Quartet

In the realm of anime, the isekai genre has taken the stage, captivating audiences with its tales of ordinary individuals transported to fantastical worlds. Amidst this popularity, Isekai Quartet emerges, a hilarious parody that brings together four iconic isekai protagonists and their companions for a crossover adventure filled with witty humor, self-aware references, and a unique chibi art style.

A Melting Pot of Isekai Heroes

Isekai Quartet's premise is as simple as it is ingenious: Subaru Natsuki (Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World), Kazuma Satou (KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!), Tanya Degurechaff (The Saga of Tanya the Evil), and Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord) are ... mysteriously transported to a new world, forced to adapt to their new surroundings while navigating the quirky personalities and abilities of their fellow isekai heroes.

Parody Done Right

Isekai Quartet excels in its parody, seamlessly blending the distinct elements and characters from each of the source material into a cohesive and humorous experience. The anime's strength lies in its ability to poke fun at the isekai genre's tropes, exaggerated personalities, and ridiculous plot points, all while maintaining a level of respect for the original works.

Self-Aware Humor and Unique Quirks

The anime's humor is sharp, witty, and often meta, frequently breaking the fourth wall to acknowledge its own parodic nature. The characters' interactions are a constant source of amusement, as their contrasting personalities and abilities clash in hilarious ways. Subaru's self-deprecating humor, Kazuma's bluntness, Tanya's ruthlessness, and Ainz's overconfidence provide a rich comedic tapestry.

Familiarity with the Originals

While Isekai Quartet can be enjoyed on its own, familiarity with the original anime series significantly enhances the viewing experience. The anime is packed with references, jokes, and callbacks that will only land if you've seen the source material. This familiarity allows the anime to go deeper into its parody, making the humor more nuanced and satisfying.

The Originals Remain True to Themselves

Despite the parodic nature of Isekai Quartet, the characters retain their core personalities and abilities from their original series. Subaru's emotional outbursts, Kazuma's perversions, Tanya's military efficiency, and Ainz's overwhelming power are all present, albeit presented in a comedic light. This balance ensures that the anime remains true to the spirit of the original works while simultaneously delivering its own brand of humor.

Story: 6/10
Visual: 6/10
Detailed: 7/10
Characters: 10/10
Emotions: 7/10
Smoothness: 5/10
OP/ED: 4/10
Audio: 5/10
Originals: 9/10
Intense: 5/10
Uniqueness: 8/10
Fun/Laughter: 8/10
NSFW: 1/10
Boring/Idling: 1/10

Recommendation: A Must-Watch for Isekai Fans

Isekai Quartet is a must-watch for fans of isekai anime, offering a refreshing and hilarious take on the genre. Its clever parody, self-aware humor, and unique blend of characters make it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. While familiarity with the original anime enhances the viewing experience, the anime remains accessible to newcomers, providing a lighthearted introduction to the world of isekai. So, grab your favorite isekai snack and prepare to laugh out loud as Subaru, Kazuma, Tanya, and Ainz embark on their comical adventures in a world beyond their imaginations.

This was a fun watch. You probably won't like it if you haven't seen at least 2 out of re: zero, konosuba, Overlord or youjo senki. The characters mesh pretty well together and the comedy isn't bad. The episodes are short so if you get tired of watching subaru get fucking murdered in re: zero, you can always come here for comedy relief. I haven't seen overlord or youjo senki but ainz and tanya seemed pretty interesting regardless. It was fun to see the cross-series interactions, like subaru and kazuma, what a insane duo that we never knew we needed. Episodes are only 10 minutes ... long though. Solid watch and good fun if you meet the criteria to enjoy it. You don't have the connection with the characters if you haven't seen the shows necessary though and there are references which require previous understanding to truly enjoy but it's still watchable without it I guess. 7/10

Are you a fan of isekai? Maybe you like Re:Zero, or Tanya the Evil? Perhaps you remembered how funny Konosuba could be, and thought a comedy show with some of the same characters could be funny?

If so, stay far away. This show is bad.

I won't say that it doesn't have any redeeming qualities. The cast of Konosuba is still amusing to watch, albeit much less so than in their own show. And if you're a fan of Re:Zero, there are a few scenes sprinkled here and there that you might like. The vocalists for each respective show give comparable performances to their original ... series, which is quite solid for the most part. There were even three or four jokes that actually utilized comparisons between the four different series that had some degree of comedic value!

But personally, a handful of decent scenes(most of which were done MUCH better in their respective anime) are not enough to justify two hours of staring at low budget chibi characters being move-tooled across the screen with the occasional magic circle in the background.

As for the isekais chosen, I have absolutely no idea why anyone thought it would be a good idea to include Tanya in this. Overlord was also a terrible choice because half of its characters are obnoxious and the other half are bland, but at least its setting is similar enough to Konosuba and Re:Zero that I can understand it's inclusion.

I want to make my thoughts clear, so I'll repeat myself: the ONLY thing this show really has going for it is that it happened to involve characters from shows that are actually good, and one of those shows happened to be a great comedy. That is the sole reason my rating for this series is a 4, as opposed to a 2.

The main takeaway I got from the first season was a question: what were they thinking?