No Longer Allowed in Another World* is a painful example of how not to write an isekai. The story starts with an interesting twist—Sensei, a writer on the brink of double suicide, is hit by a truck and sent to another world. Instead of embracing the adventurer’s life, he searches for his lost lover, Sacchan. This premise, which could have offered a profound exploration of grief and purpose, is squandered on shallow character arcs and tonal inconsistencies that leave the narrative feeling hollow.
The characters are as lifeless as the monsters they fight. Sensei’s brooding cynicism quickly grows tedious, as his refusal to engage
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Jan 9, 2025 Not Recommended Informative  Creative 
This one started off pretty strong with a solid female lead and an interesting premise, but it quickly fell into way too many clichés. Honestly, it just didn’t work for me. Jill's character felt all over the place—like, she couldn’t decide what kind of person she wanted to be. The prince was just as weird and didn’t add much to the story either.
The world-building was weak, which made it hard to get invested in the setting or the stakes. And don’t even get me started on the timeline—it felt so off and hard to follow at times. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this ... 
Jan 5, 2025 Mixed Feelings Informative Well-written 
Alright, so Good Bye, Dragon Life—this one had some real potential but kinda left me feeling meh. The concept? Awesome. I mean, a crazy OP dragon reborn as a regular guy in a quiet village? That’s a solid setup. But the anime doesn’t really do much with it. Like, Dolan’s supposed to be this insanely powerful dude, but most of the time, it’s just him chilling, farming, or dealing with random stuff, and you’re left wondering, "Where’s all the dragon-level badassery?"
The animation? It’s okay—nothing groundbreaking. Celina, the lamia, is definitely one of the highlights. She’s well-designed, and her awkward charm makes her kinda ... |
