It's not your typical isekai.
In 2023, the anime series Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill began airing – isekai by Mappa Studio. The project is based on the manga of the same name by Eguchi Ren.
An unconventional story about the adventures of Tsuyoshi Mukouda is ready to offer the viewer a refuge from all adversities.
1. An Unusual Premise
The everyday life of a man named Tsuyoshi Mukouda consisted of commuting to work in a Tokyo office and doing ordinary household chores. But one day, he was miraculously transported to a parallel world.
Mukouda accidentally caught a spell: the inhabitants of the kingdom of Reijseger need help – only a group of heroes scattered across different dimensions can help with the impending attack of the Demon King.
While the rest of the summoned heroes were honored to become truly powerful warriors, Mukouda was given the most unusual superpower – access to an online supermarket. He can buy food directly from real Japan.
2. Valuable Cooking Tips
The special feature of the adaptation is the successful use of popular genres on YouTube and television. The story of moving to another world is spiced with the concept of mukbang and cooking videos.
Most of the plot is taken up by the fascinating process of cooking. While cooking, Mukouda gives good culinary advice and comments on each of his actions.
The creators approached the aestheticization of food with all responsibility: the animated steaks, sandwiches and fruits look very appetizing.
3. Unconventional Main Character
Unlike the other summoned heroes, Mukouda did not seek fame from the start. Mukouda is not characterized by bravery and courage, he is more calculating in everyday life and wise with his resources.
There is no crazy heroism in him, which seems very natural. Thanks to the nature of the main character, the whole story becomes more lively and believable – why should a mature person change his attitudes in another world?
4. Calming Genre of Everyday Life
Unlike typical stories about moving to other worlds, the series is not based on dangerous and exciting adventures, but on the image of everyday life.
This isekai offers viewers the idea of everyday heroism as opposed to extreme feats. Comedy and light narration without any special events create an escapist effect rather than a thrilling one.
There is no evil or fear, there are no dangers as such, but there is peace and harmony. And all problems are solvable.