During the "Iserebe" TV Anime Live Stream Special, "I Obtained Cheat Abilities in Another World, And Became Unrivaled in the Real World Too ~Leveling Up Changed My Life~", Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, who plays the main character Tenjo Yuya, explained, "It's not just a story about another world or reincarnation, there's no reincarnation." That's right, there is another world, but there is no reincarnation, and today I would like to take a look at the worldview of "Iserebe".
The first key point is the "door."
The protagonist, Yuya Tenjo, was treated cruelly by his family and those around him. After the death of his only ally, his grandfather, he was in despair. His fate changed when he accidentally discovered a hidden room in his grandfather's house. In addition to his grandfather's collection, the room contained a "door." It was this "door" that would change Yuya's fate forever.
Door to Another World
The door led to another world, and the place in question was the home of a sage from that world. The sage had already passed away, and when Yuya opened the door and entered the house, he became the new owner of the house. Everything in the house that the sage had left behind became Yuya's property.
Titles and Skills Yuya Acquired
Yuya gained several titles by opening the door, including "Master of the Door," "Master of the House," "Otherworlder," and "First Visitor to Another World." He also gained the skills of "Appraisal," "Patience," "Item Box," and "Language Comprehension." These skills seem to be acquired with each specific movement, and Yuya gained "Spearmanship" simply by swinging a spear.
My First Level Up
Suddenly, a loud roar was heard, and Yuya stepped outside to find a gigantic monster. Upon appraising, she discovered it to be a Level 300 Bloody Ogre. However, due to the Sage's Barrier, it was unable to enter the compound and was rampaging. At first, Yuya was frightened, but her curiosity over the spear she was carrying, "Zetsuso" (a unique spear that always hits and returns when thrown and can pierce anything, depending on the contractor), couldn't be contained. She threw it, instantly obliterating the Bloody Ogre, and Yuya's level rose to 100 in one fell swoop. This level-up was the trigger that changed Yuya's fate.
Two Worlds Connected by a Door
Previous isekai works have often featured protagonists reincarnated or transported to another world. However, there have also been works in which the protagonist can travel between the two worlds, such as "I Gained Cheat Abilities in Another World, and Now I'm Unrivaled in the Real World." In a sense, "Restaurant to Another World" is one such example, as is "I'll Save 80,000 Gold Coins in Another World for Retirement," which aired as a winter anime. However, "I Gained Cheat Abilities in Another World, and Now I'm Unrivaled in the Real World" has a different appeal than these works.
A Story that Unfolds in Two Worlds
The greatest feature of "I Gained Cheat Abilities in Another World, and Now I'm Unrivaled in the Real World" is the story that unfolds in both the original world and the other world. Different stories unfold in the real world and the other world within a single timeline. Yuya levels up, makes friends in both worlds, and grows as a person. Let's take a look at the two completely different worlds in which Yuya lives.
The Real World Where Yuya Lived
For Yuya, the real world was a world of nothing but despair. He had been abused by his own family and those around him, but, as his grandfather had said, he was a kind boy who would lend a hand to those in need. This character of Yuya's was the key to forging a new path in the real world. Furthermore, by raising his level to 100 in the other world, Yuya's appearance and physique also improved, further changing his fate.
The Girl Yuya Saved
One day before Yuya leveled up, he rescued a woman being harassed by a group of men. He was beaten up, but the police arrived and the woman was safe. That woman turned out to be the heroine of the current world, "Kaori Hojo." She tracked down Yuya, who had become a super handsome man after leveling up, and invited him to attend Ousei Academy, the elite school she attended. Yuya ultimately decided to attend Ousei Academy, and asked Kaori how she knew he'd changed so much. Kaori replied, "Your eyes are still as honest and kind as ever." And so began Yuya's new life.
Another Heroine in the Real World
One day, Yuya, who had leveled up and completely changed her appearance and physique, went shopping and was scouted for a magazine model shoot. The male model was late, so the photographer was looking for a replacement when he spotted Yuya and called out to her. The model she was with was "Mido Miu," another heroine in the real world. This shoot led to Yuya going viral on Twitter and garnering attention from those around her.
A Life Changed 180 Degrees
Yuya's life changes dramatically as she levels up, her physique and appearance change, and she can now use the skills and powers she acquired in the other world in the real world. However, her kind nature remains unchanged, and she gains new friends and her relationships change dramatically. Tune in to see how she navigates this 180-degree turn from her life of despair.
A Life in Another World: Fumbling Through the Dark
Yuya accidentally finds a "door to another world" and begins living in another world. She begins by exploring the area around the Sage's House. By becoming the owner of the Sage's House, Yuya was given what might be called cheat-like tools and skills, and his exploration of this completely unfamiliar other world was fulfilling. His time in the other world, completely free of bullying from the real world, was a joyous one.
Where is the Sage's House?
In fact, the location of the Sage's House was located in a special-grade dangerous zone known as the "Great Demon Realm." It was home to a variety of monsters, some powerful enough to destroy an entire country on their own. Because of this location, it's said that only sages or demon kings live in the "Great Demon Realm." However, Yuya, a human in the real world, had no idea. Using the weapons and skills given to her by the sage, she defeats monsters, leveling up and acquiring new skills.
A New Family
As she leveled up and explored deeper into the forest, Yuya came across a wounded, puppy-like monster. The puppy was openly hostile, but after Yuya gently spoke to it and healed its wounds, its hostility disappeared and it became attached to her. When Yuya asked, "Would you like to come with me?", the puppy jumped on her heels. At that moment, she learned the taming skill and tamed the puppy. Upon appraisal, the puppy was discovered to be a Black Fenrir offspring with stats even higher than Yuya's. Yuya named the puppy "Knight" and decided to live with him as a new member of her family.
A New Encounter in Another World
One day while exploring the Great Demon Realm, Yuya's Presence Sense sensed a strange reaction. Curious about the presence, Yuya went to investigate and found a woman being attacked by a goblin general. Yuya managed to save her just in time, but the woman was unconscious. Her companions soon arrived looking for her, and Yuya used her assimilation skill to escape.
Heroine in Another World
The woman was the first princess of the Kingdom of Arceria, Lexia von Arceria. Her life was threatened during a factional dispute within the royal family, and she fled to the Great Demon Realm, where she was rescued by Yuya. She is the heroine of the other world, and I believe her fate will revolve around her. There are likely many stories surrounding Yuya in the other world, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.
A Summary of the World of "Iserebe"
The title, "Leveling Up Changed My Life," begins with Yuya opening a door, and he begins to live a new life in two worlds. I hope everyone will watch the story of Yuya's growth as he begins to despair about his life. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, the voice of Yuya, also spoke passionately, saying, "Please follow along for the entire season." Please do so. Thank you for reading to the end.
