“Anime genre ‘Native Isekal’ kesukaan kalian apa?” tanya seorang pengguna Facebook bernama Hafizh Derian di grup Cartoonpost III. Dalam postingan tersebut, ia menyebut anime Sousou no Frieren (2023) dan Goblin Slayer (2018) sebagai native isekai. Alasannya? Karena kedua anime tersebut menceritakan karakter utama (main character/MC) yang tidak datang dari dunia lain. Postingan tersebut memantik diskusi…
If you were given a task to define the word ‘isekai’, you’ll probably answer two things. From a weeb perspective, a genre of anime that takes place in another world and the MC is reincarnated or transported there. From a linguistic point of view, ‘isekai’ is translated literally as ‘different world’. So technically any anime…
Isekai, the new trend and genre in anime and manga. Since few years ago we have seen that this genre is getting more popular and become a strong staple within anime industry. But actually, before we realize it, even before the term of isekai is defined, the concept of a teenager who was thrown into…
Fans of the beloved isekai series, “That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime,” are currently reveling in a whirlwind of activity with the ongoing “Tensura 10th Project.” This commemorative project, which kicked off in February 2023, marks the 10th anniversary of the franchise with a range of exciting releases. Among these are the three-episode…
As a child growing up in the 90s, I was introduced to a world of digital monsters and adventure through a captivating anime series called Digimon. Little did I know then that this Japanese franchise would go on to become a global phenomenon, captivating the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. 25 years of adventure…
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