Isekai Shikkaku

"Isekai Shikkaku" is a kind of parody of Isekai anime. The main character, who often contemplates suicide, is transported to another world. There, he continues his journey with the same dark intentions, seeking to find a girl he likes and die together.

Despite this seemingly generic premise, the anime offers more depth. Currently, only four episodes are out, so it might not seem very detailed, but by the end of the 12 episodes, you'll find it quite interesting. Trust me, there are unique twists that I can't reveal without spoiling the story.

The main character does redeem himself a bit as the story progresses. He has ... some special powers, adding to the uniqueness of the premise.

The animation quality is good, even better than "Tower of God" Season 2. If you prefer a main character who is carefree and has a dark sense of humor, you might enjoy this anime.

Overall, it's a good watch if you give it a try.

Isekai Shikkaku got overshadowed this season, but make no mistake, this is the BEST fantasy show of Summer 2024 by far. It came out of seemingly nowhere and delivered an extremely refreshing take on the isekai genre with mature writing and themes, focus on characters rather than your usual defeat the demon lord or revenge plot and a unique MC for once who doesn’t rely on overpowered abilities to win his battles. The emphasis on helping people move past their trauma and return to their original world was such an interesting narrative decision that made for quite a few emotional moments that I cried for. ... This might seem like seasonal isekai #520000 but it’s so much more and I had a great time watching.

So Isekai Shikkaku has a couple things going for it that make it really good. The first of which being the characters. The party dynamic is among the best I’ve ever seen in the medium. Dazai, Tama, Annette and Near form a genuine family as the show goes on and it doesn’t rely on the girls falling in love with Dazai or fanservice like you see in other fantasy shows. Instead, the unlikely bunch come together after Dazai helps each of them and establishes an almost teacher-student relationship with them. It’s such a cool and wholesome dynamic and I enjoyed seeing how much they all look up to him and how close they got on their travels. The other thing is Dazai himself. You know normally in these isekai shows we get an otaku loser who gets summoned to another world and gets a harem of hot girls around him, fights bad guys, levels up like it’s a video game etc., but isekai Shikkaku is the first isekai I’ve seen that has an actual historical figure as the main character. Yes, that’s right, THAT Dazai is the MC here and they incorporate a lot of his real life personality traits, particularly his desire to commit suicide. It’s played up as a gag a lot, but actually has some very big plot relevance and he’s able to connect with other characters they encounter as a result. Other isekai MCs are out here looking for glory as an adventurer and Dazai just wants to find his lover that he was isekai’d with and commit suicide together.

The other thing that really made this a fun ride was the emphasis on establishing character relationships to stop bad guys rather than just overpowering them with strength. So Dazai does have some broken abilities, but he’s not a fighter. He’s a writer and the author actually did an amazing job of incorporating that into the story. Having Dazai write stories about the characters he’s dealing with and then let them finish it by sending them home, it’s a cool mechanic and speaks to the emotional intelligence of the author here. It almost has a precure vibe if that makes sense with how Dazai deals with villains here. He doesn’t break their bodies or beat them up, but instead breaks through to their hearts , understands where they went wrong and then gives them another chance at life by going back to earth with the lessons they’ve learnt. I know it sounds a little cheesy on paper, but in practice it’s so good and a lot of the characters have gone through some genuinely tough circumstances that when you see, you can’t help but cry over. It’s kind of easy to brush it off as being evil, but if you had all the power in the world after being abused or neglected in your previous life, a lot of people would be in the same position if you put them in this story.

So the story is great and I cried a few times, but the show also just looks gorgeous. I love the character designs and art style and it might not be the best animation but it’s good enough. Direction wise, there’s a couple episodes that were so well done and self contained they almost felt like films. Episode 1 and 11 come to mind.

This is just a really good watch man and a breath of fresh air. I loved the characters, the interesting plot mechanics, Dazai constantly trying to off himself, the casket pulling, you name it. Simply put it’s a great anime and I highly recommend it.

Isekai Shikkaku gets 9 caskets out of 10.

I'll keep this one short and sweet. In the turbid pool of formulaic soulless garbage that we call the isekai genre, Isekai Shikkaku stands out as an above average, entertaining, well made isekai that has its own interesting gimmick. The protagonist, Sensei, is a powerless, grumpy, suicidal nihilist who doesn't give a single fuck most of the time and never takes part in fighting directly, this single detail on its own sets it apart from most other isekais. Despite being powerless, he does command respect and is viewed as a threat solely due to his bizarre outlook on life, concerningly low self preservation instincts, and ... maturity shown in the most dire of situations. The show explores some pretty heavy themes, but it doesn't take itself seriously, which for better or for worse, just results in the show having its own brand of 'comedy'. The side characters are given some development, but stay one dimensional for the most part, the standard shit you have seen everywhere else. It's just a pretty solid isekai that felt like a breathe of fresh air. It deviates from the norm in a really interesting way, and I enjoyed it.

TLDR: Isekai Shikkaku is a show carried by a unique and refreshing MC, but commits the same sins many other subpar isekais do. Don't expect too much from it and I'm sure you will enjoy it for what its worth.

This anime is not for those who are new to the isekai genre.🚨

The story follows a depressed author with suicidal tendencies who gets reincarnated into another world, where similar otherworlders hit by Truck-kun 🚛 try to live the lives they dreamed of.

Our author sensei, along with his ragtag party, unwittingly fixes that world and its people, which forms the basic synopsis.

At times, the anime has vibes reminiscent of "Mushoku Tensei", while at other moments, it feels more like "Konosuba".😲

Pros:
1. Solid storyline
... 2. Each character has depth and background
3. A parody of the isekai genre

Cons:
1. The anime can be too serious
2. Slow pacing

For those who crave a deep plot and love the isekai genre, this is a must-watch. It offers a refreshing take on the genre.👍🏻

This anime is a bit tricky to evaluate. It offers moments of genuine intrigue, but the overall package feels uneven, weighed down by some shallow elements that limit its potential. At its core, the premise plays with the familiar “what if Isekai tropes, but the main character is… different?” The protagonist, Sensei, a clear nod to Osamu Dazai, is thrust into the standard Isekai setup, summoned to another world and tasked with defeating the demon king. But unlike the typical hero, Sensei rejects the call to adventure, preferring instead to search for his lover Sacchan and chronicle the tragedies of those around him. This twist ... on the standard Isekai formula sets the stage for what could have been an insightful subversion of the genre. Yet, despite this interesting premise, the series never fully capitalizes on its potential.

While the idea of an anti hero refusing to save the world may seem fresh at first, it quickly becomes apparent that it isn’t as novel as the show seems to think. Sensei’s refusal to follow the heroic path has been done in other Isekai stories, and this anime doesn’t explore it in a way that feels particularly new or groundbreaking. It’s not a bad setup by any means, but the execution struggles to maintain momentum, particularly when the main character’s melancholic tendencies are played more as a recurring trope rather than something deeply meaningful.

That being said, there are glimpses of depth in Sensei’s character. His role as a writer who is fascinated by human suffering and tragedy adds layers beyond the typical “suicidal and nihilistic” persona. His desire to document the emotions and experiences of those he encounters hints at an underlying complexity that could have been explored more thoroughly. Unfortunately, the show’s shallow supporting cast often undermines these moments. Sensei’s journey largely revolves around fighting other Isekai adventurers, those who, after defeating the demon king, seek to seize power for themselves. These antagonists are cartoonish and one dimensional, making it difficult to feel invested in their conflicts or the world they inhabit.

Humor occasionally surfaces in the absurd interactions between Sensei and the world around him, but it’s not enough to save the show from its cast. The story only begins to show signs of life past the halfway mark, and even then, some of its attempts to introduce “gray morality” feel a bit clumsy and stilted. However, there are moments of genuine improvement towards the season's end, particularly with the final two Isekai adventurers the group confronts. These characters have more fleshed out backstories and motivations, adding some much needed texture to the narrative. Sensei’s unique ability to “record” their stories and offer them redemption by sending them back to their pre death lives on Earth provides a satisfying payoff. It’s in these moments that the show’s potential truly shines, exploring how people are changed by their experiences in this fantasy world, contemplating their regrets, and what it means to face their own mortality. This concept of redemption and reflection is where Isekai Shikkaku comes closest to realizing its thematic ambitions.

Ultimately, Isekai Shikkaku is a series that lives and dies by its characters and their stories. The uneven quality of the cast makes it hard to stay engaged initially, but there are interesting ideas buried beneath the surface. While the first half of the show is weighed down by shallow conflicts and repetitive character tropes, the latter half offers glimpses of the deeper narrative that could emerge in future seasons. If it can continue to develop its characters and lean into its darker, more introspective moments in the future, it may yet grow into something special.

first time write a review for this anime. all I have to see is a good one. there are many mid or shit isekai but this is is actually good. the mc is not overpower is people calling him sensei make sense since he actually help some of the realising stuff about them and people around them.
this show combines the comedic part with the serious part very well.


Characters: they are nice made but there is still fan service like most anime in the last years.
Score: 7/10
MC: this man just want to die :)))) ... let him do that. jokes aside the name senseis really suitable for him. he has no over power power, he does not fight. you can see that is is not playing around and think like an normal man who was lived seen both the bad and good in people. Score 9/10

since I am just at episode 8 I can say much about the story but until now I enjoyed.

Overall is more than just an isekai with fan service. and my score will still remain 9 even after the anime is will finish

I feel like I don't know enough about Japanese culture to properly enjoy this anime.

So, in the first half of the 20th century, a suicidal author (based on real-life figure Osamu Dazai) gets isekai'ed just as he and his lover are about to commit double suicide. In this other world he is told that he's one of dozens of Earthlings summoned there supposedly to save that world from the demon lord. He is not interested in that whatsoever, only wanting to find his lover here in this new world so they can finish their double suicide pact together. And so with the first two ... members of his harem, an goddess and a cat-girl, he climbs into a coffin to get dragged around this new life in a new world to find the love of his life... so they can both end theirs together.

It's dark humor, and I'm there for it, but it's just not landing for me. Watching this anime makes me feel like an American at a Robbie Williams concert: my impression is that it's not terrible, but I don't understand the appeal. There seems to be a common trend in the Japanese parodies/satires that I've seen: stepping on the punchline (this is when you immediately point out what is supposed to be funny about what just happened, which in turn makes it not funny), and that happens all over the place here. We get set up, then punchline, and then just as I'm about to laugh another character stomps all over the punchline, leaving me not laughing at the joke. I've seen this often enough in Japanese parodies (it happens all over the place in Nozaki-kun) that I think it's part of the joke, but to my Western sensibilities, it doesn't translate.

However, this series is doing some fun things in the whole isekai parody sub-sub-genre. The idea that most people from Earth would be absolute jerks with their cheat powers isn't new, but it's an interesting way to play with the genre. I love that our protagonist is a true anti-hero; not that faux-macho, unchivalrous hero who gets called an "anti-hero" because they're a jerk, but a true anti-hero in the literary sense: a protagonist who is actively avoiding the plot; one who (in a literal sense here) is dragged from plot point to plot point with little to no agency in what happens.

I think I'll stick with this one for a few more episodes to see where it goes. I really enjoyed "Love After World Domination" from this writer-artist team, but I worry that the humor in this one feels too culturally specific to me.

For such a straightforward anime with a weak main character, it's surprisingly good. It doesn't dive deep or get too complex, but it brings something totally fresh to the isekai table that you just don't see often.

It takes a bold step away from the typical isekai formula; where there are no overpowered characters here, no intricate magic systems, and no kingdoms to save. Instead, what "Isekai Shikkaku" offers is a unique slice of life perspective that just feels earnest.

What's most interesting about this anime is its ability to hold the audience's attention without relying on common tropes, but simple fresh humor. The protagonist isn't ... here to save the world or uncover hidden powers, but to navigate the peculiarities of life in another dimension, as a man whose only wish is to die, preferably with a lady.

Visually, the anime doesn't aim for flashy animation but opts for a more onsistent aesthetic that matches the tone of the story.

I can't believe I'm saying this, given how critical I've been of anime lately, but I'd actually give this one an 8/10.
What really caught my interest was how the story manages its protagonist, I always find myself questioning what he's going to do next.
He simply stands out through his personality and self-awareness, which he unintentionally uses to help out other characters and humorously defeat enemies that come into the story.

I will say right away, the starting of this anime isn't easy to get into the story, it starts getting more interesting the longer you watch which is why I fully understand the non-recommended people who've only watched 3 episodes then given up.

I'm not even going to write a full in-depth review, all I will say is, apart from the humour, there are actually emotional moments in the later episodes and psychological moments in this series that make you think. Are they somewhat cliche, yes, I won't even try to deny that. But it is a fun take on isekai that I haven't seen before ... and let me tell you I've seen a lot of isekai slop. Anyways, that's my opinion on the anime and it's worth a watch if you've got the time, mostly wanted to post this for people seeing the non-recommended reviews.

To those not watching because of the 'making fun of suicide' please stop posting comments and move on if it's too sensitive of a topic for you. We're not children who don't understand how serious suicide is in reality.

Maaaan what a banger of a show. If you're like me, you would have been both intrigued by the premise but also turned off because the concept of a suicidal main character in an isekai doesn't seem like much of a fun experience....and you and I would both be VERY wrong. The comedy hits every time, the animation is smooth and very appealing for the eyes, and the story is so damn good for an isekai it's actually insane. The backstories of the other worlders, the dialogue with Sensei and the others, the character development for the main character's crew, it all fits in so ... well with everything.

For a season of anime that I thought would be boring, there have seriously been a lot of unexpected hits rather than misses, and here's to hoping this trend continues.

(They better make a season 2 for this...)

It's almost unfortunate how mediocre the first few episodes are, the later half of the season gets some pretty great writing.

No Longer Allowed in Another World is about a suicidal protagonist based on a real life author, who gets transported to another world in a double-suicide, transporting both him and his partner to this world.

The first few episodes are about as "Isekai" as they get, I only stayed around because a protagonist who tries to kill himself several times an episode is an interesting concept, an enemy will die from poisoning by biting the protagonist because the protagonist overdoses on sedatives, he'll always unintentionally find ... a way to kill his enemies, before getting his real power at least.

The first few episodes make this feel like just any other Isekai with a funny concept, and the suicide novelty can really wear off on some people, you get tentacles and a catgirl in the first episode alone, so I can see why people just dropped it.

But I promise you, please continue watching, if you can find it in you, this is a Steins Gate / Madoka situation, and there is a reason this is being so highly praised this season.

Around episodes 4 to 5, the protagonist gains his power, and this is what the anime really is about, Other-Worlders.

The world building in this anime is actually pretty good, and the concept of the demon lord being killed so early on, and Other-Worlders who have succumbed to their own desires and using their "Isekai Powers" for evil is interesting.

However, the main novelty of this anime comes from the title itself, "No Longer Allowed in Another World" as the protagonist's main power is to send these other fucked up Isekai protagonists back to their own worlds by writing their stories.

This is where the phenomenal writing really shows itself, within one to two episodes, they really manage to wrap you into these other protagonists' stories and bring out a lot of emotions, if it's a disabled man who befriends a boy, who he can't defend when he's getting bullied, a girl who takes care of her terminally ill sister, having to skip high-school and her childhood life, all while being physically abused by her father, or if it's someone who was raised rich and so emotionless without problems that he just kills one of his maids to feel anything.

I'm not doing justice to how interesting these other protagonists' stories are. the anime translates that into the powers they get in this new world.

It is the job of the main protagonist, this depressed author who eats sedatives like they're Tictacs, to write the stories of these Other-Worlders and send them back to their world if they are causing too much trouble for this world, and the protagonist who is called "Sensei" unlike a lot of other Isekai protagonists, isn't focused on being a hero. His main goal is to commit double suicide with his partner. he sleeps in a coffin his party drags around while they're traveling, the main thing he takes an interest in, is other people's life stories, judging if they are worth making a novel into. Sensei isn't a bad person though, he'll often give advice and support to those around him, he's surprisingly sympathetic.

Sensei is more than just a comedic character, although a lot of the comedy comes from the dark humor of a suicidal protagonist, he genuinely offers some interesting thoughts and dialogue and becomes one of my favorite Isekai protagonists.

Some of these episodes, especially Eight and Eleven, have made me really glad this was one of the few anime I've chosen for my seasonals.

I wish I could speak further on how great this anime is, but I don't want to spoil it. if you give it a chance, you'll most likely find value in it, and at the very least, you'll resonate with the stories and emotions.

Isekai parody stories, much like isekai reincarnation stories themselves, are very hit-or-miss with me. I’m a fan of Isekai Ojisan, for example, but Konosuba didn’t really appeal to me at all despite its mainstream popularity. Isekai Shikkaku is another such isekai parody manga series adaptation from AtelierPontdarc, the studio best known for adapting Isekai Ojisan. However, despite coming from the same studio, the same director, and having a somewhat similar brand of humor, I feel that Isekai Shikkaku has some fatal flaws that prevent it from hitting the same way as Ojisan.

This series follows the adventures of real-life writer Osamu Dazai (whose work I’ve unfortunately ... never gotten around to reading although I hope to someday) whose suicide attempt is interrupted by a runaway truck. Like all those who are flattened by this legendary truck, our Senpai is transported to another world; the twist is that he is having absolutely none of this world’s high fantasy shenanigans and just wishes everyone would let him kill himself in peace. Despite Senpai’s determination to die and for reasons I don’t fully understand, he just seems to be immune to death in this world.

Forced to continue living, Senpai travels around the world searching for his lover “Sacchan”, so that they may commit suicide together, with some fantasy world friends he meets along the way. Together they end up in conflict not with a dark lord and the forces of evil, but with other isekai’d would-be-protagonists who are using their special abilities to terrorize this world’s NPC denizens. As it turns out, Senpai is the ideal foe for these power-tripping tyrants as he uses his writer’s insight to deconstruct and lay bare all those unlucky enough to cross his path.

I took to this series' premise right away and I felt that Senpai was a really fun protagonist in a very Addams Family sort of way, although I have my doubts over how reminiscent he is of the real-life Dazai. The first half-or-so of the series was one that I looked forward to watching on air but soon enough I found myself completely bored and having to rewatch episodes I fell asleep watching. Like Isekai Ojisan, this is a series that enjoys making fun of JRPG/Light Novel tropes but unlike Isekai Ojisan it forgets to give you a reason to fall back in love with the genre it's parodying and this ends up becoming the series’ fatal flaw.

Let’s compare, for example, how this series and how Isekai Ojisan deal with female characters and fan-service as both Ojisan and Shikkaku parody the trope of fantasy world characters being unrealistically beautiful. In Ojisan this becomes a major plot point of the story as it leads to Ojisan being hunted down and persecuted as a supposed orc; in Shikkaku it mainly leads to female characters having huge boobs and revealing clothes. Despite this limited focus, Shikkaku doesn’t actually contain much in the way of fan-service giving the impression that the author is merely making fun of the sexualization found in Japanese fantasy without contributing to it. Meanwhile, Isekai Ojisan fully embraces fan-service and fills its story with beautiful girls in pervy situations. In other words, true to its title, Shikkaku (to be unfit for) is merely “making fun” of isekais rather than embracing the genre and too often the result is a mean-spirited story with boring characters in boring situations (although I did enjoy the first few episodes).

I don't recommend this and i don't see how anyone else would enjoy it tbh. I really tried, but suicide is not a funny topic, and I didn't find anything fun or comedic about this anime. I thought it would be fun since they're making fun of the Isekai genre and truck-kun, but no. The overly sexualized girls don't help much either. What a waste! especially since the main dude is hot and the story actually had potential.

I dropped bungo stray dogs for the exact same reason. I donno why authors think that a character constantly trying to die is supposed to be funny?

First of all it is different and it is good, so basically it satisfies 2 most important aspects for any work of art.
It might not be for everyone, but the basic theme can be understood from short summary/intro to this anime. If you are bored MC's that are more or less identical or isekai story lines that does not bring anything new to the table - this might interested you. Though this might be a bit niche due to MC's character, but you should be able to tell from description or first episode if it is for you or not.
One more thing - dominant genre ... is comedy.

A non-thorough review on No Longer Allowed

I gave this anime a chance because I didn't have much to watch this season (Fall 2024 is stacked though), but I would say I enjoyed it. The writing was not particularly elaborate or impressive, but Sensei, the MC, has a comically depressed and suicidal nature which I find to be a nice breath of fresh air. As an author (more like a journalist), he does occasionally find motivation to study people who seem interesting, or to call people out for bullsh*t.

To be very blunt, there is not much to praise the anime for, and I'm sure many ... people might find Sensei more annoying than comedic. I did like the opening and ending songs, and I personally like Sensei's design a lot too.

If you just want to take a break from other anime and you seem interested in the main character, it wouldn't hurt to watch this 12-episoder. The writing is a bit awkward sometimes, and the characters often feel one dimensional. A few of the episodes might stand out as decent, but for the most part the show is mediocre. 8.2/10, I would watch a second season but I won't be surprised if it doesn't happen

Review for a specific episode (Episode 8)

Episode 8 of the anime really stands out more than the other story our protagonist encountered in his journey. One of many episodes on any anime I've watched that really showcase a great storytelling technique with the exposition of the episode itself.

The story on Episode 8 was executed really good. Introduced the issue at the town of Torineko along with a new character(s): Yamada and Esche, that happens to be at the center of the premise.
Perfectly shown the story of what heroes meant and the 2 sides of the coin.
Really enforces what Dazai said regarding being righteous ... and being evil. It also shows reality of what people are when it comes to moral and ethical standards and how a collective outlook can be at times become a danger if not properly communicated.
The end caught me off guard a bit though this kind of ending was something I have encountered before.
Because of this episode, my overall expectation with this anime really rose. Great work.

Your Typical Isekai is a weak MC from a normal world, gains powers, and becomes an OP hero in a fantasy world.

Isekai Shikkaku takes a rather unique route.

This dude wants to die. A very melodramatic writer who wants to kill himself in the real world ends up in this fantasy world where he still craves death. But your cliche troupe of women followers want him to live!

I would say this anime is a nice change of pace from your typical animes; it has funny moments and some dragging points. Beyond the main preface, the other fun part is that this is a world ... in which it is normal to summon people from other worlds, but they all seem to suck at being good.

I would spoil it for you, but if you want something a bit different but nothing that is going to blow your mind, this is a fun anime to watch

This is basically the Isekai / Fantasy version of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei.
A depressed writer almost achieves his dream of committing double suicide with his lover Sacchan, when they're both hit by a truck and sent to another world. Sensei is welcomed as a hero who would save the world from the dark lord - but he is extremely weak without any cheat powers, and furthermore, he has no intention of saving anyone. His only goal is to find Sacchan, who, presumably ended up somewhere else, and finish up their original suicide plan, though he wouldn't mind it even if he dies before finding her.
Furthermore, it ... seems that the dark lord had already been slain by other otherworlders, those with real cheat powers, which then become as tyrant as the dark lord himself, if not more so.
Surprisingly, it seems that Sensei is the world's big hope against the rogue otherworlders. He's joined by the elf who welcomed him to the world, as well as a beastwoman whom he accidentally ended up saving from a monster while attempting to get killed by said monster.
Sensei can potentially save the world - but that might prove to be difficult, seeing that he has no motive to do so and just wants to die.

Isekai Shikkaku has a very bold plot with an anti-hero to top it off. First of all, I would like to tell you that this was inspired in the story "Ningen Shikkaku" by Dazai Osamu - this author committed a double suicide after writting this story. If you don't know the reference, then the anime seems very weird in the beginning... But if you know, then it will seem extra awesome! You can watch Ningen Shikkaku animated on the anime "Aoi Bungaku".

Now, our main character "Sensei" is a classic character from japanese literature, he's the post-war depressive bohemian author that is thrown into an isekai ... and given the mission to save the world! BUT it seems he's lacking any skill besides his poison immunity and the fact that he himself is poisonous (but only if someone tries to take a piece of him). He has no intent of being a hero, saving the world, or even staying alive. And yet, we have character development! The plot twist is that he actually has a skill that fits him perfectly and gives objetive to him and to the plot of this anime, making it awesome. Each episode we meet a new character, a plot gets solved, and the pacing is really fine!

This anime had such a bold main character that it could easily end up as a bad anime, but the author was really good at guiding the story properly! It's not extraordinary, but in general it's a good anime.

Plot: 8/10 - It's original and well developed.
Characters: 10/10 - Lots of characters that have their stories told properly.
Animation: 6/10 - Not a strong point for this anime, but the art style makes up for it!
Overall: 8/10 - a good watch!

I saw that anime on 11-12/03/25; honestly, it is one of the strangest Isekai that I have ever known. The MC, constantly searching for suicide, finds himself in the battle between demons and evil forces, without having any overpowered magic or legendary weapon. The whole journey is exciting to witness him battle against these threats with sheer will and strategy.

In this anime, you will find many small/adventure stories that the MC with his friends will solve and build the story line for Season 1; at the end of the season, it gives a hook for Season 2 but not in a very normal way - ... you know, apt for such a strange, yet intriguing story.

I would give a 7 out of 10 to it - strange, yet, just the thing for a one-time watch by really dark and bizarre Isekai lovers.