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Magicmist said: That beast summoning ritual was full of surprises. The dolls of Kenzaburo and Grace were pretty cool. But that real world twist was even cooler! I'm glad he has such a supportive wife and daughter to assist him! Yeah, I never could have predicted that the beast summoning ritual would lead to real-life implications of the MC being isekai’d. Turns out he’s actually in a deep sleep, and his daughter and his wife can follow his adventures on TV, which is very interesting. Damn, I knew this show was a 10/10—and it just keeps getting better by the minute. |
| Yeah I had a feeling early on that Kenzaburou’s family would be involved in some way, looks like it’s like Lieselotte where the folks playing the game are influencing it, I liked it a lot there and I think it’ll be great here too, of course Hinako and her mom Mitsuko haven’t done anything until the beast summoning but I think this is probably just the start, it was really surprising to see a mini Grace and Kenzaburou pop up at first tho lol. Also man Kenzaburou has such a wholesome otaku family, and the references were out the wazoo, I didn’t catch them all but of course I couldn’t miss the Jojo one, it kinda caught me off guard so it actually made me laugh lol. And Hinako and Mitsuko took the news very well surprisingly, I thought it was about to get real but it took one explanation and everyone was onboard to beat the game lol, I guess we don’t need to waste time on the acceptance of the situation so I appreciate it, it’s also good to keep the show lighthearted too, like I love that Kenzaburou isn’t actually dead but in a coma in the real world, that almost never happens in these Isekai shows lol, this makes me hope he can get back to his family by he end. But now Grace has a sick fire and water dragon, I’m interested in seeing how the beasts play into the story. |
| this moment, I was like what in the holy belzibub, then they explain it! freaking weirdly amazing anime  |
TheMageDalamarJan 30, 8:40 PM
| This is giving me hardcore Tsunlise vibes and I LOVED that anime. I expected the plot twist and I think they gave some hints but man am I happy they did it on episode 4 already. This anime just keeps getting better and better. Also, is it just me or the dragon was animated quite nicely? I expected it to be CGI |
| lol, there is a DBZ reference after the ending credits |
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| I love how this episode combined the fantasy world of theirs with the real world.. reaching into a TV is so convoluted. 5/5 episode for me |
| One of the weirdest episodes I seen, but it was entertaining. |
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| I actually enjoyed the "Dad" being stuck "in another world", not "in a game." lol Then, they just had to add that concept in this series... which I greatly liked back then, but it somehow doesn't fit in this narrative. Anyway, I enjoyed most of what Kenzaburou is doing in that world than what his family thinks he is doing in that game. |
| It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it, is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service. |
| Nice to see that Kenzaburo isn't seriously injured or worse. I thought he died and reincarnated in the game world. Crazy episode, having otaku parents sure seems fun. |
| WOW, WHAT WAS THAT TWIST? LOL I was NOT expecting that! Tbh, rly creative and original, i dunno... 8/10, would help my dad on the game again. |
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| A very surprising development. So Kenjaburou-san is not dead after all. At first I assumed he was dreaming the game world, but this is not the case either. His mind/soul was isekai'd to the game world while his body is slumbering in Japan. And his family can partly influence the progress of the game. That's quite an original plot. I completely cracked up when mini Grace and mini Kenjaburou emerged from that egg. Would they have remained like this if his daughter had not intervened? |
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@patkarunungan
What you have missed:
Crest of the Royal Family (the series is listed as "ongoing" despite the mangaka is 90 years old...)
Mashin Hero Wataru (also one of the early popular SD mecha series)
NG Knight Ramune & 40 (another mecha series)
Rayearth (which has a new anime planned)
Aura Battler Dunbine (that's very old school, also mecha series)
Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (I actually don't quite remember this one, maybe I should look up for it)
What you have missed:
Crest of the Royal Family (the series is listed as "ongoing" despite the mangaka is 90 years old...)
Mashin Hero Wataru (also one of the early popular SD mecha series)
NG Knight Ramune & 40 (another mecha series)
Rayearth (which has a new anime planned)
Aura Battler Dunbine (that's very old school, also mecha series)
Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (I actually don't quite remember this one, maybe I should look up for it)
| @Kunitsukami Thanks for the additional input. I know Rayearth and it's great. I just did not rewind to that part but the rest I don't know, and your post is so informative. I kind of wish they also included Escaflowne in the references. |
patkarununganJan 31, 8:50 AM
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@W3TFT Juuni Kokuki isn’t that(checks)…… Sh!t, I’m getting old.
| @sdedalus83 Welcome to the future... *sighs* |
ow + nw = 90-2000s |
| This show is SO interesting man. We finally get to see what's happening on the other side in real life with his family, and I guess apparently his daughter is playing the game in real life while he's experiencing it? It sounds like a simple concept but damn is it still interesting. I can't wait to see more of him as grace and now with the added element of his daughter helping him throughout the story by playing through it. |
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| I could not have predicted any of the revelations this episode. The foreshadowing of the OP suddenly comes into full view. Maybe I haven't seen enough isekai and this isn't all that novel a concept, but damn color me surprised. I'm way in. |
-Trippwire-Jan 31, 11:24 PM
| I'm with Hinako on not rerolling when the intention of the game is to give you a random partner. I recall this being a thing with Princess Connect ReDive, since the game gave you one random 3* character near the start, and some players would recreate accounts until they got one of the stronger characters. Disaster averted with that summoning, with the two dolls being replaced with a dragon. O.O Tokusatsu hero? I'm surprised Hinako didn't draw the line to isekai protagonist. Aside, they're taking his being in a coma rather well. About the controller... that looks like a ps4 controller, and there's no "A" button on those. At least Hinako appears to press circle to confirm, which is what it would usually be. "100% purebred geek"... Makes me wonder how common those are in real life, and how parents turn out growing up with otaku works from the 80s or 90s, vs stuff from the 2010's. |
| Shocking amount of heart for an otome isekai. Funny how the more comedic premises often manage better plots and serious moments for these played out genres. Definitely wonder about that lend a hand interaction scene. What's the point of it? Could be we have a narrator/god entity in the mix too like you see with the standard shounen isekais. Generally that wouldn't be a good thing, but this show has gotten top marks for execution so far, so I'd tentatively trust it with that additional twist. |
| When I was planning to watch this anime, I was intrigued by its ridiculous premise, which it executes well, but the recent developments are so refreshing and innovative for this genre. |
| After four episodes, this is a rare case of a well thought out anime. Comedy in moderation, the logic of the world and the story is there. And it's isekai... It is interesting to watch. Plot twists are original and unoriginal at the same time. That is interesting. I thought it would be another run-of-the-mill, and this is one of the best anime this season. |
Reply to YuushaNi
What I'm wondering on the most now is that if he comes back to the real world, would that mean the real Grace would come back to that world? And if so, would she still be "bad" or a changed person? (Maybe she's viewing her life through his lenses?)
| @YuushaNi YuushaNi said: Maybe one day Grace (Kenzaburou) will have another fall, and Kenzaburou will wake up in the hospital, while Grace will wake up in her body. She'll have the memories of treating Anna and all the other characters nicely for however long Kenzaburou inhabited her body, but she may not identify those memories as her own. Then Kenzaburou and his family will only be able to watch through the TV what Grace does with the reputation Kenzaburou has set her up with.What I'm wondering on the most now is that if he comes back to the real world, would that mean the real Grace would come back to that world? And if so, would she still be "bad" or a changed person? (Maybe she's viewing her life through his lenses?) Not sure how a scene where Kenzaburou and Grace get to actually meet would turn out. There's that pair of shots in the OP with Kenzaburou and Grace seemingly in the same environment though. |
TakataFeb 2, 5:29 AM
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@Skuvan
Then try watching Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san. They have the same concept of the real world impacting the game world.
Then try watching Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san. They have the same concept of the real world impacting the game world.
| @orchestralslices I tried but i didn't like that at all. I understand that both characters' dialogues were impacting the game, but it was done in such a weird way, honestly. Like in this anime, it looked cool. But in there, whatever they say just happens. It's weird watching 2 main characters in the real world control the other 2 main characters in the game, making one not quite sure who actually are the main characters. I don't know, i just didn't like that one at all. |
| Wow this was ana mazing episode, this anime continues to impress me. It was cool to see Mom and daughter back in the real world and good to find out that Dad is in a coma. But the really interesting thing is that we saw them interact with the game world. This is going to be really cool to see if/how Dad puts it all together and realize his family knows he's in the game. I would think that he would almost have to make it back to them alive right? Although it would hit hard in the feels if he didn't in the end. Is it next week yet??? |
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| Otaku family together strong |
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| I was expecting the old man to still be alive, just unconscious and dreaming about the game he got into because of his daughter. But what they actually did was even better. His consciousness got transferred into the game, and now he’s trapped there until he finishes it. The series knows how ridiculous it is, but it balances not taking itself too seriously while still trying to make sense. I also liked how the daughter didn’t even have to convince her mom about what’s happening—she’s an otaku herself. And those references from old shows were great! Looks like we’re getting a Dragon Ball Z reference next episode too. |
| That was AMAZING episode. We go back to the real world and his family gets to lend a hand and interact with this story. That was very original. I'm shooketh. There's also a good of detail in alk thr expositional worldbuilding. 5/5 episode. |
| Okay, I'm invested now. Maybe this concept has been done before, but adding real-world people into the mix is such a fun idea. Also, dramatic yodeling. |
| Okay. I, for sure, wasn't expecting that kind of development in the second half. Gotta love the uniqueness of the story. Also, I'm so glad Kenzaburou isn't dead. I was worried about seeing his wife and daughter all sad and stuff so I gotta say I absolutely love this twist with them immediately understanding the situation he's in. |
| I wasn't expecting the twist about him still being alive in the real world with his consciousness trapped in the game. |
Always the same… Every age, every generation. Human beings are infinitely more cruel and selfish than any demon in hell ~Dantalion (Makai Ouji) |
| Interesting choice to have the family in the real world interact with the game world. Its like elements of Isekai Ojisan and Endo and Kobayashi together. Not a huge fan though if from here on the real world stuff gets a lot of screen time. Still want to focus on the fantasy side. |
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