by It is recommended for the “Dragon Quest” generation, tired adults, and military fans!
The world is entering the big summer vacation. Many people take their time off during the long holidays that their companies decide. Especially in 2024, the heat is intense, and it’s a hassle to go outside… In such a case, why not binge-watch anime at home? However, especially for people of the Showa generation, it may take time to decide what to watch from the vast number of works. Here are three genres of anime that are easy to watch, both unfamiliar genres and long series that you must be motivated to watch.
For example, the anime of the same title, based on the light novel “Maoyu Maou Yuusha” (by Mamare Touno), was born on an anonymous bulletin board. It depicts a “hero” who rises to defeat the “Demon King,” his boss. Many people overlap with the “Dragon Quest” series, a genre that is easy for the Famicom generation to enter.
However, it is not a traditional adventure story. In the first episode, the most vital human protagonist, Hero (CV: Fukuyama Jun), and the female Demon King (CV: Koshimizu Ami ) make a contract and work together to bring peace to the world. Although it is not a traditional RPG, it is characterized by many easy-to-watch elements, such as the charming words and actions of the glamorous Demon King and the comedic exchanges between the characters, and it is not just serious.
In addition, the circumstances and negotiations surrounding the war between countries are also described in detail, and some fans call it “work for adults.” Viewers who have watched “Maoyu Maou Yuusha” have given many positive reviews, such as “It’s not a power-based story that is common these days, but the development of the story that tries to change the world through negotiations and other means is exciting” and “It has a familiar world view and is well-crafted as a domestic affairs fantasy.” However, due to the deep storyline of “Maoyu Maou Yuusha,” there are some points such as “It’s not something you can start watching casually” and “I’m tired and want to clear my mind.” Speaking of anime, you can watch without thinking; I recommend the TV anime “Brother Uramichi,” which shows the dark side of the gymnastics instructor.
The main character of this work is “Uramichi Omoteta (voiced by Kamiya Hiroshi),” also known as “Brother Uramichi,” who is a gymnastics instructor for the educational program “Mama to Together” in the work. While Brother Uramichi spreads smiles to the children during the recording of the program, he becomes unstable mentally due to alcohol, cigarettes, sleeping pills, etc., and speaks negative words.
For example, when he calls out to the children, “You’re full of energy today,” Brother Uramichi’s dark side speaks like a typical tired adult, saying, “You’re the one who’s tired, difficult and doesn’t want to do anything,” and “Oh, you’re the only one.”
The film, which shows the unusual side of the gymnastics man, has received comments such as “I can only empathize with him” and “It’s funny how the children around Uramichi-san are so understanding.” Watching it when you’re physically and mentally exhausted after spending busy days in modern society will heal you.
