Audience reviews
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Yunalessca
I’m honestly shocked how much I enjoyed this. It didn’t have the weird isekai trope where the MC was a looser in his past life and now he can become someone cool and powerful in this world. The main character was a millionaire and when he got isekaied decided he was gonna be a millionaire again lol like bro already had it all
That’s not the only trope it broke, there’s technically no harem. Yes there are technically 3 girls (ones a child, ones a femboy teenager and the other is an adult fully clothed women) but there is no weird “omg I love this guy and want to marry him” trope. There was admiration and found family aspect between him and the 3 girls.
The child people mentioned was only sexualized in her adult form once and that was it. The rest of the time she’s sleeping, beating someo…
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This was a different angle.
After rising to the top and achieving NEET-dom thanks to some smart investments followed by setting up passive income our hero is Isekaied. Broke and in debt he must now work overtime for da man like the "little people" he used to look down on. Dungeon grunt edition.
The different angle here is that our hero was never a salaryman nor did he have any interest in being one. He was always a hustler, borderline con man and the "don't work hard, just exploit others!" kind of guy.
It's an odd take to have the "hero" of the story use the same exact tactics of exploiting staff and unpaid overtime as big corp does... which is the villain in this anime so... brave choice.
A few things.
1. The show is aware that he is in the wrong and will call him out / punish him…
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I would love to say that this does contain spoilers, but sadly, you can't spoil a story without a plot. YES, I know that it wasn't COMPLETLY plotless. That's the only reason that I gave this anime a three instead of a one. Now let's start breaking it down.
The main character. I have many complains about him. Fisrtly, he literally USED people to get it his way. He's manipulative, self-centered and god damn selfish. I still doubt that he really even CAN feel empathy towards someone. I don't want to be rude, but he seems like a jerk. Like the type of person no one would like having around them. Secondly, kinda thirdly if you count the selfishness as a point itself, he is extremly smart, but never puts it to good use. Fourth off, I can lietrally not STAND how he didn't give a damn about anyth…
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The Dungeon of Black Company is such a refreshing addition to the isekai genre. It brings a unique twist that really sets it apart from other shows in the same category. The animation style is vibrant and really helps to bring the fantasy world to life. It's quirky and visually stimulating, making each episode a treat to watch.
What I love most about the show is the protagonist, Kinji. He's not your typical isekai hero, which I found so intriguing. Instead of being overwhelmingly powerful or a complete pushover, Kinji is morally complex and it's so refreshing to see that. He may not be physically strong, but his determination and ideals really make him stand out. His ability to motivate and manipulate those around him creates such a unique dynamic within the series. It's central to the st…
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You know, I held off on watching this for a long time. I've seen similar stuff, and I didn't like it, so I supposed it'd happen the same with this one. And indeed, I was correct. At first, I thought the show was taking the route of "extremely smart but not OP MC uses his brain to overcome the obstacles" - the kind of show where the MC has to find new ways and strategies to fend off the challenge of his new world.
Instead, what I found was a boring show where stuff *kind of just happens* all the time, often with no decent introduction, either - there's no linear plot development or progression, and while that might be a good thing if done correctly, here it just makes no sense.
It's kind of sad when an Isekai tries to do something different, but, instead of 'deconstructing' or subverting…
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I really enjoyed it at the start. It was different from anything I've seen. But my interest gradually dropped. It took me a month to finish 12 eps. And even the last 3 eps I barely managed to finish.
It started so good. With the whole isekai. Character establishment. The working environment in other world. Magic. Beasts etc. But then time travel...boom. You lost me. The gag just got too much for me.
The concept and idea was very interesting and unique. The whole plot would be better off without gag. Humor yes. But not gag.
Overall somewhat enjoyable. If you don't mind gag then you should definitely give it a try!
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tl;dr: A comedy anime about corporate exploitation in a fantasy world with a great protagonist that pendulums between lame and awesome.
In the modern era, most everyone is running the rat race of life. Working long hours at jobs they don’t particular like in order to pay for things that at best make them happy short term. However, Ninomiya Kinji was determined to escape such a life at all costs. And he did, taking crazy risks but quickly becoming rich enough to do whatever he wants as an Uber NEET. But then he got isekai’d to a fantasy world. And unfortunately the fantasy world is very similar to ours, especially in terms of how it’s full of corporations exploiting their workers. However, just as he did in his previous life, Ninomiya is determined to become an Uber NEET in this one as wel…
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Anime that subverts the usual tropes of the genre. Instead of being a hero or a chosen one, the protagonist Ninomiya Kinji is a corporate slave who has to work in a dangerous dungeon for a greedy company. He is not overpowered, but rather clever and resourceful, and he tries to find ways to escape his miserable situation.
Great comedy that satirizes the harsh realities of capitalism and exploitation. It also has some fantasy elements, such as monsters, magic, and different races. The characters are quirky and funny, especially Ninomiya’s companions Rimu, Wanibe, and Ranga. The animation is decent, but not outstanding. The music is catchy and fits the tone of the show.
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Full motivation loaded. This anime delivers us the success we desire, even if we don't have one ! It is basically a fool's dream, turned out pretty miserable at first but mishap lags behind. Each moment of the animation is filled up with new idea as soon as the fall of past plans. Fairly sum of business artistry in isekai world. Largely it is expected, Isekai stories are full of harems and hero based story, where the main character is about develop through out the events; that concept doesn't apply to this one. The main character Kinji Ninomiya is solid to his core as a character; doesn't change his philosophy and true to his motivation. The more episode you watch, the more you likely to enjoy.
From a long time anime watcher perspective, animation style and quality is decent and it is the…
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Before I started this anime, I thought it was gonna be just another show to watch and get over with. When I started watching it, I liked the different approach to the isekai genre. I thought that was just it. The first few episodes didn't catch my attention that much, but I kept watching.
The anime delivered some good surprises mid way. That's where I felt the anime really kick off. At first, it was the story of a man vs an entire greedy conglomerate, and the outlook looked simple at first. However, the author of the manga really knows how to spice up the story, and the producers did a phenomenal job in adapting it.
With each new episode, I grew to love this show even more. At first, I was deciding between giving it a 7/10 or 8/10, but by the time I finished the last episode, I gave it a…
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“Another isekai? argh Skipped!” I can almost hear some of you thinking that, stop, this isn”t like the others. Here’s why.
Devious, crafty and charismatic; funny, introspective and somewhat relatable. Kinji Ninomiya is the star of this show. Think Kazuma but with a more mature mentality - he’s not just a copy paste though, don’t be mistaken.
The wide cast of characters were fun and lively, (They’ve got nearly all the types of waifus you want: mature, young but actually old, not even a girl...) but there isn’t a disgusting focus on it - it’s just there to be appreciated.
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There are many tonal shifts throughout the anime but it never fails to maintain he freshness, quality and most importantly, sense. Meikyuu black company changed from exploitation of workers to time travel, and…
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Recommendation: It's very hit or miss. It flips between being funny and being boring, so whether you like it or not will depend on your level of tolerance for that kind of inconsistency.
Story: Meikyuu Black Company is a story about a rich asshole by the name of Ninomiya getting zapped into a fantasy world, where he immediately goes deep into debt in their society of predatory ultra-capitalism and is forced to work as something like an indentured servant. This sounds like the setup for an excellent satire of Japanese work culture and capitalism more broadly, but it never quite gets there. As a story, it seems unfocused and unsure of what it's trying to be. Ninomiya himself is the biggest issue here, as the show seems unsure of whether he's good or bad, and if his actions are worthy of pra…
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Ah, capitalism. The main driving force that keeps the world’s engine running as society drives itself into the ground for the sake of making a quick buck at the cost of both its workers who make pitiful wages and the environment who suffers long-term damage as a result of our glorious industrial and globalization age. Too much? Well if this show wasn’t something of a meta-commentary itself, I wouldn’t be making an existential crisis opening paragraph now would I?
Story:
Kinji Ninomiya is a self-made man who at the ripe age of 25 has managed to create a small real estate empire powerful enough to be self-sustaining and give him the dream that many people who work want to achieve: to not have to work. But because this is an isekai series, a random hole opens up in the ground and he’s unfor…
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Do you think the concept of isekai isn't inherently bad but the cheap, mass produced, cardboard cut-out formula it became ruins it entirely? Well allow me to present something different™.
Dungeon of Black Company is isekai done right. We follow Ninomiya Kinji, a shut-in NEET (wait, wait, don't click off) who got everything he could ever want and used the rules of our world to his advantage to become filthy rich. I don't need to do anything anymore kind of rich.
Now let's take someone who got everything, and take it all from him, transporting him in a fantasy world at the beginning of the industrial era.
This concept isn't too far-fetched and yet stays fresh enough to get you interested. After all, the same old medieval fantasy world can only last so long before it gets stale.
In this w…
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This has got the be my pick for the hidden gem of Summer Season 2021. A truly unique and entertaining anime going against almost all of the Isekai genre's Stereotypes. While the show did have a slightly mediocre first few episodes it really picked up it's pace shortly after and became the series i was looking forward to the most each week.
First things first, my only real criticism for the show: The production feels really cheap. And while I am not sure whether this was intended or not by the studio, I won't sit here and pretend that it adds some sort of charm to the show. It doesn't!
The art and animation makes you think you are watching something from around 2007. It is another one of those animes where you can't tell if it has more than 2 soundtracks besides OP and ED (which are reall…
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If I were to evaluate this anime in few words then it would be "an anime with a lot of ups and downs".
I think that encapsulates my thoughts perfectly.
The story is decent. It's an isekai which parodies the current state of black companies in Japan. And I think that it works quite well as a show. Although there's a lot of ridiculous and unnecessary plot twists and threads being introduced, it doesn't really break the audience immersion unless they think about it.
The characters have their own charm which makes up for the lack of development. Even though most of the cast are one-dimensional characters, they aren't uninteresting by any means. That doesn't mean they are good characters though as they are incredibly forgettable.
The animation is acceptable. It does have a lot of jarring mov…
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Basically a seinen isekai. Work exploitation themes are probably not going to make laugh a typical 13 years old audience, but for those who can relate there's plenty to enjoy in this show.
Instead of a loser bland MC that gets a harem just by breathing, here you get a character with questionable work ethics trying to rise in a capitalist savage world.
You can almost tell the author has seen some serious stuff as you most likely can't write such on-point satire without having experienced it closely yourself.
Animation itself is nice, the characters have funny personalities and the voice actors did an awesome job, Wanibe in particular was great.
Both the opening and ending sonds are absolute bangers. The ending lyrics fit almost perfectly the story. Honorable mention to the special endin…
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The isekai genre is pretty much unanimously notorious -- notorious for mass-producing wholly lifeless shows that are barred from any semblance of creativity whatsoever. A large part of the anime community is openly critical of the genre for this reason, but despite its notoriety, the popularity of isekai is still as high as ever. More than half a dozen isekai shows are shoved down our throat nearly every season, and the ongoing summer is not an exception. Meikyuu Black Company isn't very different from your typical isekai anime in this regard, but surprisingly, it is one of the few ones out there that barely suffer because of that.
When people think of a comedy isekai, parodies like KonoSuba usually come to mind because of their overblown popularity over the recent years. Surprisingly tho…
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Kamina is the protagonist. If that isn't enough to get you to watch this then I don't know what is. After god knows how many Isekai shows with a spineless doormat loser, or a nice guy self-insert genius messiah who brings such great innovations like basic technology and irrigation to Isekailand, it is just so utterly refreshing to see someone this charismatic take the helm of an Isekai.
And it's not just that it's an Isekai. Meikyuu Black Company deviates so much from the standard formula, setting, and even style that to call it a typical Isekai would be a great disservice. The show is a comedy, but it cycles through a gamut of different genres including corporate hell, business management, corporate training, post-apocalypse, that one TTGL dream sequence episode, and even a typical Iseka…
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YELP, an Isekai about the pangs of working at a Black Company!? Come save me Work Jesus, for the glory of capitalism!
We've seen shows present this topic before, most particularly and recently with Akane Shimizu's Hataraku Saibou BLACK a.k.a Cells at Work: Code Black, and it's what it is: the etymology of the term "black company" where it's typical practice to hire a large number of employees, exploit them to work large amounts of overtime without overtime pay with poor conditions, verbal abuse and "power harassment" (bullying) by their superiors, threatening them with disrepute if they chose to quit. And you can take all that and consummate into this series: Youhei Yasumura's Dungeon Black Company, which explains how to get your way through a Black Company and rise up the ranks. And the…
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