Handyman Saitou in Another World
Handyman Saitou in Another World
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Handyman Saitou in Another World

7.1
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

Handyman Saito has never been anyone special. All his life, he’s had average grades, ordinary athletic skill, a commonplace job… But his unremarkable path takes a turn when he wakes up in another world. Here, warriors, wizards, and elves accompany him on quests delving deep into dungeons, and Saito realizes for the first time what it’s like to be needed. After all, who other than the handyman could be trusted to open locked treasure chests or repair his allies’ equipment? Beginning with a simple “thank you,” this is the story of an ordinary person’s fulfilling life.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 73 /100

Handyman Saitou in Another World offers a distinctive spin on the fantasy isekai genre, earning praise for highlighting a protagonist whose ordinary real-world skills—such as picking locks and repairing mechanical equipment—make him indispensable to an adventuring party. Rather than relying on overpowered magic, the series finds charm in practical, everyday problem-solving in a magical setting.

Critics note that the show begins with an unusual structure, utilizing rapid, time-skipped vignettes reminiscent of short-form comedy anime like Way of the Househusband. However, reviewers highlight that the overarching story begins to gain momentum around its third episode, weaving its seemingly unrelated comedic sketches and side characters into a cohesive, goal-driven narrative.

While some reviewers suggest the overarching plot could be slightly more compelling, the show's blend of character-focused comedy and fantasy adventure ultimately creates an engaging watching experience.

“...it isn’t until the 3rd episode when the story starts to pick up with some sort of clear goal that slowly brings other unrelated characters together...”

“He is proficient in picking locks and fixing machinery because of his pre-reincarnation expertise and manual dexterity.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US • UK • CA
Why fans love it

Handyman Saitou in Another World pivots away from the typical grand destiny of portal fantasy protagonists. Instead of gaining godlike powers or leading a massive army, the main character proves his value through the mundane skills of lock picking and equipment repair. He succeeds not by dominating the battlefield, but by becoming an indispensable support for a party of specialized warriors and wizards.

The series finds its humor and rhythm by grounded, practical task management in a chaotic environment filled with magic. Fairouz Ai anchors the cast while the narrative focuses on how professional reliability creates genuine camaraderie. The result is a fantasy adventure that treats essential, often overlooked labor as the true foundation for a fulfilling life in a sprawling new world.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 38
Regulars 10
Longest run 5 eps
Ryohei Kimura
Ryohei Kimura
as Saitou (voice)
Fairouz Ai
Fairouz Ai
as Raelza (voice)
Nao Toyama
Nao Toyama
as Lafanpan (voice)
Cho
Cho
as Morlock (voice)
Ayaka Ohashi
Ayaka Ohashi
as Mevena (voice)
Kouichi Souma
Kouichi Souma
as Gibunguru (voice)
Yumiri Hanamori
Yumiri Hanamori
as Lilyza (voice)
Hinata Tadokoro
Hinata Tadokoro
as Gibble (voice)
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Ruriko Aoki as Franlil (voice) Azusa Tadokoro as Ninia (voice) Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kainz (voice) Yu Serizawa as Lychee (voice) Chikara Honda as Monpui (voice) Jun Kasama as Kisurugi (voice) Shiori Izawa as Primus (voice) Chiwa Saito as Ravera (voice) Mika Kanda as Woman (voice) 1 episode Takayuki Miyamoto as Adventurer (voice) 2 episodes Yuya Murakami as President (voice) 2 episodes Shigeru Chiba as Demon Lord (voice) 5 episodes Katsuji Mori as King (voice) 4 episodes Reo Tatsumori as Minister (voice) 5 episodes Tadashi Makino as Hydra (voice) 1 episode Ryousuke Morita as Power Wizard (voice) 2 episodes Akihiro Tajima as Tarlephon (voice) 4 episodes Tatsuya Tojo as Abeles (voice) 4 episodes Kensuke Shimizu as Donbine (voice) 3 episodes Mariya Ise as Magician Manipulating Time (voice) 2 episodes Aoi Koga as Morlock's Daughter (voice) 2 episodes Emiko Takeuchi as Morlock's Wife (voice) 1 episode Chado Horii as Innkeeper (voice) 3 episodes Satoshi Hino as Demon Dog (voice) 3 episodes Mikoi Sasaki as White Wolf (voice) 2 episodes Hitomi Sasaki as Child Wolf (voice) 3 episodes Takumi Yamazaki as Lord (voice) 3 episodes Taketora as Right-Hand Devil (voice) 2 episodes Yoko Soumi as Queen of Hell (voice) 1 episode Miyako Chida as Old Woman (voice) 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Art Direction
Asuka Kashimura
Opening/Ending Animation
Weng Ching-hsiang
Sound Effects
Michiyo Saito
Animation Director
Riku Takizawa Hiromi Suzuki Mariko Aoki Bragari Potter Zhou Hao Shiori Kudo Emi Kouno
Director
Koji Nagatomi Satoshi Saga Tsutomu Yabuki Yusaku Saotome
Storyboard Artist
Koji Nagatomi Tsutomu Yabuki Toshiyuki Kubooka Yoriyasu Kogawa Tetsuya Endo
Special Effects
Yoshitaka Murakami
Director of Photography
Nobuyuki Murakami
Other
Akinori Shiba
Assistant Art Director
Moe Kumamoto
Supervising Art Director
Masaru Sato
Sound Director
Yuichi Imaizumi
Creature Design
Yoshihiro Nagamori
Editor
Keisuke Yanagi
Series Director
Toshiyuki Kubooka
Original Music Composer
Tomotaka Osumi
Sound Mixer
Yoshio Obara
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

magic romance based on manga fantasy world anime isekai adventure summons
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 08, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
63