Uncle from Another World
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on March 08, 2023 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 13 Episodes
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 06, 2022 | ||
| E2 | Jul 13, 2022 | ||
| E3 | Jul 20, 2022 | ||
| E4 | Jul 27, 2022 | ||
| E5 | Aug 17, 2022 | ||
| E6 | Aug 24, 2022 | ||
| E7 | Aug 31, 2022 | ||
| E8 | Nov 24, 2022 | ||
| E9 | Dec 01, 2022 | ||
| E10 | Dec 08, 2022 | ||
| E11 | Dec 15, 2022 | ||
| E12 | Dec 22, 2022 | ||
| E13 | Mar 08, 2023 |
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Why Watch:
Discover how a failed hero and a Sega Saturn obsession redefined the modern isekai genre.Series Analysis:
Uncle from Another World arrived as a sharp subversion of the saturated isekai genre. By focusing on Yousuke Shibazaki’s return to Japan after seventeen years in a fantasy realm, the series replaced standard power fantasies with cynical realism and 1990s Sega nostalgia. Its legacy lies in how it deconstructed the trope of the hero into a socially awkward adult struggling with modern technology. The show’s unique visual style, blending gritty fantasy flashbacks with mundane apartment living, offered a refreshing contrast to its peers. Despite production hurdles, it maintained a cult following that values its biting wit and tragicomic timing. This series proved that the most interesting part of a magical journey is the awkward transition home. Set a reminder now to track any potential news regarding future revivals.Tone: Analytical and nostalgic with a focus on genre deconstruction. Last Updated: July 2025
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Trailer:
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Network:
AT-X -
Seasons:
1 -
Years:
2022 - 2023 -
Genre:
Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Anime -
Country:
Japan -
Language:
Japanese -
Rating:
TV-MA