A Galaxy Next Door
A Galaxy Next Door
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A Galaxy Next Door

7.2
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy
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Overview

After his father’s death, Ichiro is left to care for his siblings alone. They’re barely scraping by with only a small inheritance and his job as a manga artist, which isn’t going so great. That is until a talented and beautiful assistant is hired! Her name is Shiori, and she’s a gift from above—literally. While working late one night, her true identity is revealed and they’re instantly engaged!?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for A Galaxy Next Door is sharply divided, with reviewers offering contrasting takes on whether the romantic comedy delivers cozy comfort or a flat, uninspired adaptation.

Favorable reviews celebrate the series as a relaxing and exceptionally wholesome slice-of-life romance. Outlets praising the show highlight the endearing chemistry between the main characters and the charming ensemble of supporting figures, recommending it to viewers seeking a calm and warm viewing experience.

Conversely, harsher critics felt the anime lacked energy and heart, arguing that the animated adaptation stripped away what made the original manga engaging. Other reviewers noted that the series failed to leave a strong impression, struggling to stand out among a competitive slate of rival romantic comedies.

“the wholesome-mest of wholesome romcom series”

“This adaptation took a manga that I loved and turned it barren and lifeless”

“You feel for them, and their chemistry is wonderful”

“It isn't much of anything, really”

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Why fans love it

This 2023 animation blends the grind of a struggling manga artist with the surreal arrival of an extraterrestrial assistant. Ichiro balances the financial pressure of supporting his younger siblings with the creative strain of his dying career, until Shiori arrives to tilt his reality. The show grounds its supernatural premise in the mundanity of office life and household chores.

The series leans into the awkwardness of an instant engagement brought on by a celestial contract. Taku Yashiro voices the overwhelmed protagonist, capturing the frustration of a man trying to maintain order while his life turns into a science fiction scenario. It functions as a steady slice of life that prioritizes personality and domestic rhythm over grand planetary stakes. The comedy emerges from the contrast between Shiori’s otherworldly background and the modest, exhausted environment of a deadline-driven studio.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 41
Regulars 5
Longest run 8 eps
Taku Yashiro
Taku Yashiro
as Ichiro Kuga (voice)
Yuu Wakui
Yuu Wakui
as Shiori Goshiki (voice)
Rina Endou
Rina Endou
as Machi Kuga (voice)
Maria Naganawa
Maria Naganawa
as Fumio Kuga (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Rie Takahashi
as Chihiro Ibusuki (voice)
8 episodes
Tomokazu Sugita
Tomokazu Sugita
as Masahiro Morikuni (voice)
5 episodes
Yoko Hikasa
Yoko Hikasa
as Momoka Morikuni (voice)
4 episodes
Hiroko Kiso
Hiroko Kiso
as Miyako Goshiki (voice)
7 episodes
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Shinji Nagano as Ken Goshiki (voice) 7 episodes Satomi Kobayashi as Aya Goshiki (voice) 2 episodes Jun Fukuyama as Yudai Sano (voice) 3 episodes Eriko Matsui as Momiji Makado (voice) 3 episodes Miharu Hanai as Keigo Komaki (voice) 2 episodes Matsuri Mizuguchi as Islander (voice) 2 episodes Mariko Honda as Machi's Classmate (voice) 1 episode Chihiro Kamijo as Employee (voice) 1 episode Tomohiro Omachi as Man (voice) 1 episode Rie Kugimiya as "Master of the Lion's Fist" Protagonist (voice) 1 episode Yuji Kameyama as Islander (voice) 3 episodes Katsuyuki Konishi as "Master of the Lion's Fist" Master (voice) 1 episode Lee Keito as "Prom" Protagonist (voice) 1 episode Rin Sato as "Prom" Male High School Student (voice) 1 episode Satomi Akesaka as Honami (voice) 2 episodes Naoto Kobayashi as Zoo Caretaker (voice) 1 episode Fu Hirohara as Boy (voice) 1 episode Satomi Kobashi as Boy (voice) 1 episode Akiha Matsui as Girl (voice) 1 episode Masayuki Sato as Male Customer (voice) 1 episode Saya Hitomi as Female Customer (voice) 1 episode Misato Murai as Ichiro Kuga (Childhood) (voice) 2 episodes Yuichi Nakamura as Radio Personality (voice) 1 episode Yuuki Hoshi as Shopkeeper (voice) 1 episode Motoi Koyanagi as Islander (voice) 1 episode Makoto Takahashi as Islander (voice) 1 episode Keisuke Tokumori as Islander (voice) 1 episode Michitake Kikuchi as Islander (voice) 1 episode Daisuke Nezu as Ichiro's Father (voice) 1 episode Kouki Osuzu as Male Student (voice) 1 episode Yuuki Sanpei as Awazu (voice) 1 episode Ikumi Hasegawa as Yuina (voice) 1 episode Honoka Inoue as Sakura (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

work supernatural romcom romance slice of life alien based on manga seinen anime mangaka manga artist
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Details

First Aired
April 09, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
38