Summoned to Another World for a Second Time
Summoned to Another World for a Second Time
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Summoned to Another World for a Second Time

6.2
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

There was once a man who was summoned to another world, and saved it. Of course, he became too popular there, and turned into an isekai-normie. However, that man fell into a "trap" and was forcibly returned to his original world. Moreover, he had to start over as a baby! This is the story of the way-too-fantastic ex-hero who lived as a gloomy high-schooler, as he gets summoned once again to that same other world in a very unexpected development!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 32 /100

Critical reception for Summoned to Another World for a Second Time is largely negative, with reviewers panning the anime for squandering its premise in favor of generic genre conventions. Critics express disappointment that despite a slightly intriguing setup, the show quickly devolves into predictable, tired isekai tropes rather than doing anything fresh.

Technical aspects of the series also drew sharp criticism. Outlets point out that the animation quality is below average, the fight scenes feel dull, and the musical score is completely unremarkable. Reviewers add that the awkward writing and self-serious tone further drag down the viewing experience.

While a minority of casual audience members found enjoyment in the fantasy, harem, and romance elements, the overarching consensus remains that the series fails to deliver a compelling narrative, leaving most critics feeling burned by its wasted potential.

“a series with even just one iota of potential has opted to completely waste it in favor of doing the same old crap that every other one of these shows is doing.”

“neither the animation nor the music is a masterpiece, the fights are pretty dull, and the writing is awkward”

“This show is offensively bad and made even worse by how serious it takes itself at the same time”

“I was hooked by the unique premise and couldn't get enough of the fantasy, harem, and romance elements”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Summoned to Another World for a Second Time leans into the specific absurdity of the isekai genre by forcing a retired hero back into the fray. Shunichi Toki voices a protagonist who has already cleared the levels, saved the kingdom, and exhausted the tropes, only to be dragged from a mundane high school life back into the magic and demons he thought he had left behind.

The series plays with the fatigue of a hero who knows exactly how his adventure is supposed to go. By pairing reincarnation mechanics with a heavy dose of comedy, action, and harem dynamics, the narrative pivots between the exhaustion of a second act and the unpredictable hazards of a messy fantasy war. It offers a recognizable structure for fans of the source material while emphasizing the frustration of a character who lacks the patience for a repeat performance.

Production Board

Crew

Editor
Ayako Tan
Sound Director
Hozumi Goda
Series Composition
Yukihito
Original Music Composer
manzo
Producer
Yusuke Onuki
Animation Director
Natsuyo Suzuki YUKI
Series Director
Motoki Nakanishi
Art Direction
Hiroshi Gouroku
Director of Photography
Tetsuya Nishimura
Character Designer
Mikako Kunii
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

magic reincarnation harem romance demon ecchi summons anime isekai based on light novel
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 09, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
52