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Is Uncle from Another World Worth Reading?
Yes, Uncle from Another World or Isekai Ojisan (as it is known in the original Japanese) is definitely worth checking out! It stands out among other titles in the same genre not only because it’s a reverse isekai but also because it’s very funny and self-conscious about isekai anime tropes. While some isekai tropes are not escaped, the anime and manga get points for not focusing on the journey of a young hero who gets reincarnated into another world. Instead, Uncle from Another World follows a former isekai hero who wakes up from a coma after 17 years (which he claims he spent in a magical world). He then tries to reintegrate into society with help from his much more tech-savvy nephew. The concept alone is enough to get many people hyped – and the gaming references definitely help too!
How Many Volumes Does Uncle from Another World Have?
Uncle from Another World is based on an ongoing manga that’s written and illustrated by Hotondoshindeiru. It currently has a total of eight volumes, with more to come. This amounts to 43 chapters (if you count only those that have been collected in tankobon volumes). As such, it is quite easy to start reading the manga from the start, unlike other, more popular titles. Therefore, newcomers don’t have hundreds of chapters to catch up to. As for the anime adaptation, it went on hiatus for some time after it first aired as part of the Summer 2022 schedule, with the remaining few episodes set to air in December. Episode 8 was the first new episode to air in November 2022 after a while. YOU MIGHT LIKE: The Best Isekai Anime With an OP Main Character
Where to Start Reading Uncle from Another World After the Anime
When Uncle from Another World Episode 7 was the latest to be released, fans on Reddit recommended starting the manga at Chapter 18 or 19. If you count the total of 13 episodes, we expect the anime adaptation to take us up to around Chapter 30. But with only a little over 43 episodes so far, manga fans recommend starting at Chapter 1 of the manga to enjoy the full experience. Since the Uncle from Another World manga is so short, many readers find that there is no warrant for skipping chapters. This is because one could be done reading in a few weeks at most, and see some of the jokes and scenes that didn’t make it into the anime. Want the latest on all things anime? Make sure you follow us on Twitter! READ NEXT: What Are Yousuke’s Powers in Uncle from Another World?
