Uncle from Another World
Uncle from Another World
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Uncle from Another World

7.5
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

After being in a coma for 17 years, Takafumi's middle-aged uncle suddenly wakes up speaking an unrecognizable language and wielding magical powers.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Uncle from Another World received positive reactions from critics, who praised its clever satire of the popular isekai fantasy genre. Reviewers highlighted the show's framed narrative structure, noting that while it refuses to take itself too seriously, it remains competent enough to effectively balance its comedy and overarching storyline.

Critics also praised the series' strong visual humor, character designs, and physical comedy. Highlights according to reviewers include the exaggerated facial expressions, comedic misunderstandings, and the humorous contrast of using powerful magical abilities for mundane everyday tasks.

“framed narrative that pokes fun at the isekai genre”

“visual gags, misunderstandings, and mundane uses of fantastical powers left me in stitches”

“The hyperbole regarding Uncle’s ugliness is also excellently depicted”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
UK • US • CA
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UK • CA • US
Why fans love it

Uncle from Another World operates on a cynical inversion of standard fantasy tropes. While many stories focus on the hero’s grand arrival in a new realm, this series examines the inconvenient aftermath. The narrative centers on a man attempting to navigate modern life with powers and memories that have no place in a quiet apartment. It transforms the typical isekai setup into a vehicle for dry humor and social displacement.

The comedy relies heavily on the disconnect between the protagonist and his nephew. Takehito Koyasu voices the uncle, portraying a character whose long isolation has left him with unusual priorities and a total lack of social awareness. The show balances its absurdity with genuine frustration, turning the act of waking from a coma into an ongoing slapstick ordeal. It treats magical phenomena as mundane inconveniences, favoring character interactions over grand displays of action.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 59
Regulars 17
Longest run 4 eps
Takehito Koyasu
Takehito Koyasu
as Uncle (voice)
Jun Fukuyama
Jun Fukuyama
as Takafumi (voice)
Mikako Komatsu
Mikako Komatsu
as Fujimiya (voice)
Haruka Tomatsu
Haruka Tomatsu
as Elf (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Aoi Yuuki
as Mabel (voice)
Aki Toyosaki
Aki Toyosaki
as Alicia (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura
Kenichi Suzumura
as Edgar (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Nobuhiko Okamoto
as Raiga (voice)
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Hisako Kanemoto as Sawae (voice) Yuka Nukui as Nurse (voice) 1 episode Emiko Takeuchi as Older sister (voice) 1 episode Misato Matsuoka as Younger brother (voice) 1 episode Akira Kuwabara as Old woman (voice) 1 episode Ryo Sugisaki as Village mayor (voice) 2 episodes Katsunori Okai as Deliveryman (voice) 2 episodes Yuki Ishikari as Citizen (voice) 1 episode Taro Kiuchi as Citizen (voice) 1 episode Kouichi Souma as Minotaur (voice) 2 episodes Junichi Yanagita as Villager (voice) 3 episodes You Taichi as Takafumi (Young) (voice) 3 episodes Mutsumi Tamura as Kacchan (voice) 1 episode Risae Matsuda as Student (voice) 1 episode Yuki Arai as Citizen (voice) 2 episodes Mayu Minami as Student (voice) 1 episode Yukiko Motoyoshi as App voice (voice) 1 episode Kenji Nomura as Shopkeeper (voice) 1 episode Wataru Takagi as Chiaki (voice) 2 episodes Asuna Tomari as Moriyan (voice) 1 episode Arisa Sekine as Student (voice) 1 episode Masashi Nogawa as Citizen (voice) 2 episodes Hiroki Maeda as Citizen (voice) 2 episodes Ken Mizukoshi as Goblin (voice) 1 episode Masayuki Sato as Mercenary (voice) 2 episodes Ryo Yawata as Villager (voice) 1 episode Yuuki Hoshi as Villager (voice) 1 episode Seira Ryu as God (voice) 1 episode Shota Yamamoto as Doldor (voice) 4 episodes Soshiro Hori as Townspeople (voice) 2 episodes Tessyo Genda as Mr. Tabuchi (voice) 1 episode Tomoaki Maeno as Markfeld (voice) 1 episode Yuna Yoshino as Townspeople (voice) 2 episodes Yumi Uchiyama as Grayler (voice) 1 episode Nobuo Tobita as Zernegan (voice) 1 episode Aimi Tanaka as Edgar (Young) (voice) 1 episode Mariko Higashiuchi as Raiga (Young) (voice) 1 episode Masaki Nakanishi as Royal Army Captain (voice) 2 episodes Yuuta Fujisaki as Royal Army Soldier (voice) 1 episode Haruka Shiraishi as Lenia (voice) 3 episodes Tomoaki Maedo as Royal Army Soldier (voice) 1 episode Hayato Kimura as Royal Army Soldier (voice) 1 episode Ryuichi Hirose as Royal Army Soldier (voice) 1 episode Shoya Ishige as Royal Army Soldier (voice) 1 episode Kohsuke Toriumi as Regfalgen (voice) 1 episode Daichi Hayashi as Mercenary (voice) 1 episode Reigo Yamaguchi as Townspeople (voice) 1 episode Atsushi Imaruoka as Grant (voice) 2 episodes Harumi Sakurai as Minea (voice) 2 episodes Keisuke Hamaoka as Monster (voice) 1 episode Yoshihito Sasaki as Monster (voice) 1 episode
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

magic affectation slapstick comedy parody based on manga waking from coma anime other world isekai otaku loving
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Details

First Aired
July 06, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
154