Lonely life in one other world premieres in October, however what units it aside from different isekai collection? We spoke to the collection’ director Akio Kazumi And Pony Hole producer Takanori Matsuoka in regards to the collection’ distinctive attraction, misconceptions about what a ‘loner life’ is and why Shuichiro Umeda was good for the function of the lonely Haruka.
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Your earlier work consists of CG-centric anime collection. What was the transition like from CG to 2D, and have been there any abilities you realized working in CG that you just really feel helped with 2D animation?
Andabout KAZUMI: I didn’t consciously deal with particular variations. The important issue is that the primary aim stays the identical, whether or not the medium is hand-drawn, CG or live-action: learn how to make the content material fulfilling for the viewers. The instruments used for visible expression are merely completely different strategies to attain that aim.
There are various isekai anime collection per season. What do you suppose units Lonely life in one other world half?
KAZUMI: We have now targeted on the idea of ‘being a loner’ in a singular means. ‘Being a loner’ doesn’t imply being disconnected from actuality, however moderately experiencing moments of loneliness even whereas being a part of society. It displays the concept everybody has moments once they wish to be alone.
The principle character, Haruka-kun, solves issues by way of his personal ingenuity moderately than counting on a gaggle. That is associated to the idea of The Analects of Confucius“和而不同” (concord with out uniformity), which emphasizes the significance of sustaining individuality whereas being a part of a group. Haruka-kun embodies this precept.
We paid quite a lot of consideration to dialogue and scene composition to specific this theme, which maybe units the work aside from different works within the style.
Takanori MATSUOKA: To start with, it’s extremely entertaining, simple to learn and has partaking characters!
Personally, all of the classmates are abruptly transported to a different world and initially reside collectively harmoniously. Nevertheless, as time passes, their relationships change into strained, they begin working in separate teams, and varied incidents happen. This dynamic feels fairly lifelike. Moreover, not like many different isekai collection, there isn’t any clear last boss corresponding to a demon king that you must defeat instantly. This lack of an outlined finish aim provides a singular twist to the story.
Within the first trailer, we see what seems to be a homicide thriller after Haruka’s class leads to one other world. Ought to the viewers anticipate a thriller facet to the collection? What sort of adventures will Haruka have?
KAZUMI: Thriller is actually a component of the collection, however it’s not the one focus. Haruka-kun tackles issues alone, and whereas his classmates come to depend on him, he by no means totally joins their group. Regardless of his intentions, he continues to assist others and turns into concerned in more and more essential adventures within the different world. The collection will characteristic a mixture of thriller and broader fantasy adventures as Haruka-kun navigates this new world.
MATSUOKA: It is positively one thing to look ahead to! Whereas there’s a thriller factor, Haruka’s need for a relaxed, solitary life within the different world will lead him into varied conditions. Along with the thriller, you possibly can anticipate interactions along with his classmates, thrilling battles, and a wide range of adventures. There’s way more to take pleasure in than simply the thriller facet!
How concerned have been individuals through the manufacturing course of? Shoji Goji-san?
KAZUMI: We acquired recommendation from Shoji Goji-san through the editorial staff of the unique work.
MATSUOKA: Shoji Goji-san was concerned in reviewing every little thing that was supervised from the unique work, together with the script, characters, drawings, and casting.
When it got here time to forged the function of Haruka, what sort of voice kind have been you on the lookout for throughout auditions?
KAZUMI: We have been on the lookout for somebody who may successfully categorical each a enjoyable, full of life tone and a cool, collected angle. Umeda-san suits the invoice completely.
MATSUOKA: I felt that an excessively good-looking or clean voice wouldn’t be fairly proper for the function. For the reason that collection has each battle scenes and quite a lot of comedic moments, we wished somebody who may categorical that vary successfully and deal with each severe and humorous conditions.
In the event you have been dwelling a ‘lonely life’, what hobbies or actions would you do?
KAZUMI: Since I’m fairly a “loner” myself and do not have a household, I’d in all probability spend quite a lot of time watching motion pictures within the cinema. It’s a interest that you are able to do alone. If I had further time, I’d in all probability go on a motorcycle tour and discover castles everywhere in the nation. I’d additionally like to go to well-known circuits world wide to observe F1 and MotoGP races.
MATSUOKA: I’ve no downside with the “loner life” in any respect. I can go into any retailer by myself with none issues! As for actions, like Haruka, I want to strive solo tenting. I want to spend time fastidiously getting ready elements and spices to cook dinner one thing or simply chill out whereas watching a campfire.
Lonely life in one other world will premiere in October and might be streamed on CONCEALED as it’s broadcast in Japan. Anime expo held its North American premiere on July 5. The primary episode will even be proven on Anime Matsuri in Houston, Texas on August 9 at 2:30pm CDT.
