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Uncle from Another World

2022 – 2023Show1 season13 episodesTV-MA

AnimationComedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–93%

An awe-inspiring, uplifting animated series about fantasy and games, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or tears.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E3 "I'm Your Un-...Aunt, Dear" 7.6

Episodes

7.4

Story

After being in a coma for 17 years, Takafumi's middle-aged uncle suddenly wakes up speaking an unrecognizable language and wielding magical powers.

Feels like

  • Isekai Satire
  • Wholesome Fantasy Comedy
  • Deconstruction of Tropes
  • High-Functioning Protagonist
  • Gaming Mechanics in Fantasy
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Relatable Adult Perspective
  • Visually Stunning Magic
  • Subversive Storytelling
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

24 of 59 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shigeki Kawai, Kazuomi Koga, Shintaro Itoga
Written by
Kenta Ihara
Produced by
Jotaro Ishigami, Akihiro Sotokawa, Sojiro Arimizu
Music by
Kenichiro Suehiro

Everyone

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Facts

July 6, 2022 · March 8, 2023 · Ended

First aired
July 6, 2022
Last aired
March 8, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Uncle from Another World?"

Questions about Uncle from Another World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Uncle from Another World?

Netflix

In the United States, Uncle from Another World streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Uncle from Another World worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch Uncle from Another World?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2023.

Will Uncle from Another World make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Uncle from Another World?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Uncle from Another World in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.