Parallel World Pharmacy
Parallel World Pharmacy
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Parallel World Pharmacy

7.0
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

When pharmacologist Kanji Yakutani dies, he probably wasn’t thinking he’d be reincarnated as a boy apprentice in a medieval world. The distinguished medical researcher finds himself now surrounded by quack medicines swindling the common good. With his past experience and a new set of supernatural powers, he’ll go from cutting-edge medical technology to now reforming healthcare for all!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 73 /100

Critics generally regard Parallel World Pharmacy as a pleasant and wholesome addition to the heavily saturated isekai genre. While it follows familiar fantasy tropes, reviewers appreciate its educational tone, compassionate character interactions, and focus on altruistic healthcare reform. Many highlighted that the series manages to stand out by avoiding common genre pitfalls such as gratuitous fanservice or arrogant protagonists.

However, reception is tempered by criticism regarding its pacing and overall originality. Some writers noted that the narrative can occasionally feel tedious or repetitive, offering only a slight variation on standard reincarnation formulas.

Ultimately, the show is viewed as a lighthearted and delightful watch. While it may not revolutionize the genre, critics consider it a reliable recommendation for fans looking for a gentler, well-intentioned fantasy anime.

“shows how the isekai genre still has potential to tap even within the fantasy-world trope”

“a nice slight variation on the usual isekai formula”

“definitely a decent show that is at least a delight to watch”

“a simple, somewhat tedious story of a human being who wants to help his fellows”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
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UK • US • CA
Why fans love it

Parallel World Pharmacy sidesteps the typical combat-focused power fantasy of the isekai genre in favor of applying modern clinical rigor to a superstitious medieval setting. The protagonist uses the memory of his past life as a pharmacology researcher to dismantle medical monopolies and introduce scientific efficacy to a world of rampant fraud. Aki Toyosaki anchors a narrative that treats the creation of simple modern medicine as a transformative, often heroic act.

The appeal lies in the friction between archaic tradition and empirical logic. By prioritizing the mundane labor of public health over traditional questing, the show reframes the concept of a cheat ability as a tool for systemic reform. It approaches fantasy management with a focused, methodical pace, turning the act of manufacturing supplies and correcting misinformation into the central conflict of the story.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 50
Regulars 12
Longest run 8 eps
Aki Toyosaki
Aki Toyosaki
as Falma de Médicis (voice)
Reina Ueda
Reina Ueda
as Eléonore Bonnefoi (voice)
Kaede Hondo
Kaede Hondo
as Charlotte (voice)
Shizuka Itoh
Shizuka Itoh
as Élisabeth II (voice)
Kenji Nomura
Kenji Nomura
as Bruno de Médicis (voice)
Maria Naganawa
Maria Naganawa
as Blanche de Médicis (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
Sayumi Suzushiro
as Matsumoto (voice)
1 episode
Kenya Hatsumura
Kenya Hatsumura
as Employee (voice)
1 episode
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Takeru Yagi as Relatives B (voice) 1 episode Yuki Tamai as Alfred (voice) 1 episode Rie Hikisaka as Louis (voice) 1 episode Kazuya Nakai as Camus (voice) 3 episodes Show Hayami as Claude (voice) 3 episodes Aoi Ichikawa as Noa (voice) 2 episodes Yasuhiro Mamiya as Beron (voice) 2 episodes Genta Nakamura as Aristocrat A (voice) 1 episode Aya Endo as Béatrice de Médicis (voice) 4 episodes Saeko Akiho as Madeleine (voice) 2 episodes Kaori Ishihara as Chloe (voice) 1 episode Hikaru Ikuta as Maid A (voice) 1 episode Kanata Tanaka as Old Lady (voice) 1 episode Nobuo Tobita as Cédric Luneau (voice) 7 episodes Kenji Akabane as Adam (voice) 2 episodes Natsuki Hanae as Kanji Yakutani (voice) 2 episodes Misaki Watada as Chiyu Yakutani (voice) 3 episodes Hiroshi Tsuchida as Salomon (voice) 4 episodes Michitake Kikuchi as Simon (voice) 4 episodes Takuma Suzuki as Jean (voice) 4 episodes Sayaka Tsuzuki as Lady 2 (voice) 4 episodes Yu Wakabayashi as Minister of State (voice) 7 episodes Satsuki Kokubu as Apprentice 2 (voice) 5 episodes Misaki Yuuki as Customer B (voice) 4 episodes Hinako Takahashi as Tailor (voice) 1 episode Misa Ishii as Carpenter Wife (voice) 1 episode Yohei Azakami as Pierre (voice) 4 episodes Genki Muro as Apprentice 1 (voice) 8 episodes Saima Nakano as Marie (voice) 2 episodes Mai Narumi as Lady 3 (voice) 2 episodes Chiko Mizumori as Female Customer (voice) 1 episode Wataru Tsuyuzaki as Inquisitor 2 (voice) 6 episodes Nanako Mori as Leoni (voice) 1 episode Takuya Eguchi as Palle de Médicis (voice) 1 episode Naoya Nosaka as Veteran (voice) 2 episodes Yuuki Sanpei as Minister of Home Affairs (voice) 1 episode Katsunori Okai as Ship Doctor (voice) 1 episode Hiromichi Tezuka as Inquisitor D (voice) 2 episodes Kiyoko Miyazawa as Casper (voice) 1 episode Ryo Sugisaki as Priest B (voice) 3 episodes Kento Shiraishi as Holy Knight (voice) 1 episode Tetsuro Noda as Commander (voice) 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Lead Animator
Kota Moroishi Tsurugi Kato
Executive Producer
Asuka Yamazaki Akira Kubota Kazunari Okuma Sou Yurugi Makoto Kohara Sho Tanaka
Producer
Masashi Hirayama Kouji Sawahata Toshinori Fujiwara Nao Matsumura Hajime Maruyama
Director of Photography
Yasuyuki Itou
Online Editor
Ayato Yasuda Takayuki Miyai
Character Designer
Mayuko Matsumoto
Original Music Composer
Satoshi Hono Tatsuya Kato
Editor
Toshihiko Kojima
Series Director
Keizo Kusakawa
Art Direction
Tomoyasu Hosoi
Theme Song Performance
Kaori Ishihara Little Black Dress
Foley Artist
Nagisa Asakura
Sound Director
Yayoi Tateishi
Writer
Jackson Oh
Key Animation
Tsurugi Kato
Color Designer
Yuki Hayashi
Sound Mixer
Erika Fukushima
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

medicine magic reincarnation anime isekai based on novel or book based on light novel
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 10, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
93