
Uncle from Another World
Taste attributes: animationcomedysci-fi & fantasyadventurefantasyfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemanding
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and very fast: an expansive animated series, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like pace over patience.
Taste details
Pace: very fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score
Quality rating
7.6 /10
TMDB · 87 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Season
Season 1
· 2022 · 13 episodesEpisodes (13)
1I'm Finally Back From the Fantasy World of Granbahamal After 17 Long Years!6 Jul 2022
Takafumi’s uncle wakes up from a 17-year coma, claiming he was in another dimension, and he tries to prove it by showing off his magical powers.
2"Guardian Heroes" Shoulda Been Number One!13 Jul 2022
Takafumi surprises his uncle with an early birthday present. As the new year begins, Takafumi bumps into a childhood friend.
3I'm Your Un—...Aunt, Dear20 Jul 2022
While Takafumi and his uncle strategize on how to increase their YouTube subscriber count, Fujimiya is worried about the well-being of her crush.
4You Helped Me Through Tough Times27 Jul 2022
Fujimiya tries to catch Takafumi’s attention. Takafumi’s uncle shares a seemingly romantic memory he experienced during his time in the other dimension.
5That Reminds Me, I Almost Got Assassinated Once17 Aug 2022
Takafumi’s uncle has a flashback to the time he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt — and his story keeps getting grimmer.
6So They Threw Me Into the Basement of a Freak Show...24 Aug 2022
Even Takafumi’s uncle has memories he’d rather forget. But he also remembers a rare heroic moment he experienced in the other dimension.
7As You Can See, Sega Games Are Very Helpful in Life!31 Aug 2022
Takafumi’s uncle recalls the time he almost made friends in the other dimension. Meanwhile, Fujimiya heads to her college campus to meet someone.
8I Got Through It by Transforming Into the Most Powerful Being I Know24 Nov 2022
Takafumi’s uncle continues his story about his search to find the Shining Crusader, revealing a thoughtful side to him — almost like a real hero.
9The Ice Spirit Demands a Price for Its Cooler Magic1 Dec 2022
Stuck in an apartment without air conditioning in record breaking heat, Takafumi’s uncle negotiates with the Ice Spirits for help.
10Civility Only Comes After You're Seen as a Person8 Dec 2022
Worried that Fujimiya is hanging out with the wrong crowd, her friend from college comes to visit her at Takafumi’s apartment.
11N-no, I Wasn't Looking at Anything Dirty...15 Dec 2022
Unable to wield his powers, Takafumi’s uncle finds himself helpless against magic-sealing birds. Later, he has a heart to heart with Alicia.
12Names Are Important, That's What (He/She) Said22 Dec 2022
Takafumi’s uncle reminisces about the time he was tasked with hunting down a mysterious singing demon. Meanwhile, he longs to find his way home.
13It's Thanks to All of You8 Mar 2023
Up against the legendary venom dragon, Takafumi’s uncle and his cohorts feel hopeless — until Elf comes up with an ingenious plan. Let the battle begin!
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Pace: Fast, where this profile leans slow
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Synopsis
After being in a coma for 17 years, Takafumi's middle-aged uncle suddenly wakes up speaking an unrecognizable language and wielding magical powers.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 2022
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- Atelier Pontdarc
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