In Another World with My Smartphone

Touya Mochizuki is an ordinary fifteen year old boy... until he is accidentally killed by God! He can't have his old life back but as compensation God brings him back to life in a fantasy world with boosted magical powers. He is allowed one wish and chooses to take his smart phone with him. Once in this new world he meets Elze and Linze Silhoueska, two sisters who teach him about the use of magic... they are surprised that he can use all seven types of elemental magic as well as 'null magic' once he has observed somebody else using the spell. With his amazing powers he is quickly helping many people and befriending people in high places... he is also acquiring a harem of female friends who all seem to be attracted to him.

This could easily be just another 'ordinary person in a fantasy world' series with in overpowered protagonist but thankfully it manages to be better than that. It doesn't try to dodge genre stereotypes; instead it revels in them. The characters are likeable and it is fun watching Touya learning about this new world, gaining new skills and defeating various threats. Towards the end of the series the fan service increases somewhat with the near obligatory beach episode. The animation and character designs are pretty good with the sort of look one would expect from the genre. The series ends in a way that hints at more to come; if there is eventually a second season I'd definitely watch it. Overall I wouldn't say this is a must see but would definitely recommend it to fans of the genre.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

And that's about it. It was poorly directed, poor acting and poor art quality.

Okay... gonna get this out the way, this is objectively a very mid anime but this is not a case of mistaken identity. It is not trying to be anything more than it is with the very low stakes considering the themes explored and un-compelling but very likeable characters. I couldn't stop smiling as I binged both seasons and whilst there are other animes that handle wholesome vibes with a more compelling story, this was just something harmless and sometimes it's nice have something to switch off to. However, I am by no means discouraging good art, this is still a very average series but if you want some fluffy background noise, then this might just be for you.

Although this anime is only 12 episodes, it does deliver something unique. The titular item takes a backseat most of the time being used for AoE (Area Of Effect) spells like "Shining Javelin" or as a map. & though the anime's pacing is awful, jumping from one plot point to the next (Arrival, Adventurer Registration, Forest Battle#1 etc), I found it enjoyable, however there needs to be more filler episodes, but that doesn't mean make you seasons 30+ episodes long like "Dragon Ball" or "Naruto". That being said, if "Production Reed" (or any production company for that matter like "White Fox") chooses to continue this series, they need to slow down a bit & build the world a little more. In that regard, I look forward to future seasons.

In Another World With My Smartphone starts with a quirky premise : a boy dies and is reincarnated into a fantasy world, taking his smartphone along for the ride. While the idea offers room for clever twists, the series mostly plays it safe, delivering a light-hearted adventure with likable characters and a straightforward tone.

The show's greatest strength lies in its simplicity: it's easy to watch, occasionally funny, and provides some cozy world-building. However, this simplicity is also its downfall. Conflicts resolve too easily, stakes rarely feel high, and the protagonist's overpowered abilities remove much of the tension.

Fans of casual isekai stories might enjoy it as a relaxing watch, but those looking for depth or originality will likely find it lacking.

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POSITIVE : Likable main cast and easygoing tone / Simple, cozy world-building / Decent mix of light humor and fantasy elements

NEGATIVE : Predictable plot with low stakes / Overpowered protagonist removes tension / Lacks originality compared to other isekai

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