No Longer Allowed to Enter Another World gives the isekai genre an interesting twist. Instead of a hyper-competent protagonist, we follow a suicidal writer known only as Sensei, whose nihilism drives both the humor and sadness of the story.
Premise and Availability
Plot: Sensei and his girlfriend, Sachan, attempt double suicide, but are hit by a truck and summoned to another world. Summoned as heroes by the elf priestess Annette, their slavish refusal to embrace heroism sets the tone for the entire series.
Release: This anime aired from July 9 to September 24, 2024, with 12 episodes.
Where to Watch: You can stream it on Crunchyroll.
Characters
Sensei
An extremely cynical and existentialist writer who has no interest in being a hero. His dry outlook further strengthens the show's humor and existentialist commentary.
Annette
The elf priestess who summons Sensei. She is devoted, honest, and is fascinated by Sensei's nerdy charm, often falling for his oddball antics.
Tama
A catgirl with a fiery personality. She is vivacious, impulsive, and often clashes with Annette, yet cares for Sensei.
Fairy Queen Oberis
Appearing among the Fairy Queen's trials in episode 12, Oberis gives Sensei the choice to prove himself worthy of moving on, resulting in a ray of hope in the form of the reluctant aid of the fairy Whistle and the fairy Solulu.
Dazai
Sensei is the reincarnation of real-life author Osamu Dazai, who brings a hyper-literary influence to the story. His gloomy philosophy echoes the tragic romanticism of Dazai's works.
Valdelia
A dragon-rider who hates otherworldly beings. She attacks Sensei's crew, and when he survives crucifixion, she discovers Sensei's unique resilience, a moment that changes her perspective.
Yuriko
Though she hasn't been given much importance in what we've seen so far, Yuriko may appear in later chapters or episodes, perhaps in Season 2, if she gets the green light.
Episodes and highlights
The 12-episode first season dives into several darkly comedic journeys:
Episode 1: Suicide pact failed; Sensei called; Meeting Annette and Tama. He seeks Sachan instead of heroism.
Episode 2: They meet royalty, make questionable romantic proposals, and dramatically foil a demon.
Episode 3: Introduces Valdelia and Yasha, delving further into world politics and Sensei's reluctant heroism.
Episode 4: Unveils a gambling town run by people from another world; Nagasaki-style satire ensues.
Episodes 5 and 6: Sensei's group faces deception and a tragic past; Tama's backstory adds emotional weight to the comedic chaos.
Fans on Reddit have adopted this unique tone:
"This is no cheesy isekai. Once we find out the MC's power, she reveals her true potential."
"Isekai Shikkaku is the biggest surprise of this season, and you should watch it."
Season 2 speculation
So far, only one season has aired. The manga continues beyond the anime, providing plenty of material for a potential second season. Main threads, like Sacchan's fate, deeper character arcs, and the fairy folk that includes Oberis and Solulu, are set to be carried forward.
Final Thoughts
What starts as a darkly humorous parody of isekai tropes takes on something poignantly strange and ridiculous. With emotionally complex characters like Annette, Tama, Valdelia, and an ever-indifferent protagonist, "No Longer Aloud in Another World" presents a new take on what a "hero's journey" can and shouldn't be.
Long live the reluctant hero, and expect a Season 2 soon.
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