Shin18

With the amount of anime increasing every year, there's bound to have ones that are overlooked or unrecognized, for instance, Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement. Appearing in the low-middle side from Winter 2023 shows and being perceived as "one of those generic isekai" we get in each season, what some people may not know is how the concept's distinctive from most out there. From the beginning, we get to learn that Mitsuha Yamano, our main character, has the ability to transport between worlds at will and at any given time. And from this information she obtained, she plans on saving 80,000gold (which is equivalent to 2 billion yen) for her retirement where she'll preserve 40,000 gold in each world in case Mitsuha loses the capacity to go back and forth. Now while i wouldn't call the story amazing or anything close, it certainly manages to keep me entertained in every episode. Seeing the different methods she comes up with and the various items of her world she brings to the other world to sell's a pleasant sight. With the mix of fantasy, slice of life, comedy, adventure and even action at times, it brings a nice amount of variety to the table. As for the characters, the only notable character in this entire series' Mitsuha. Where the enjoyment largely depends whether or not you like her. In my case, i do a lot. Even though she appears to be a cute little child, she's actually shown to be an intelligent, calm and a rational person. She's also good at acting and can even be cunning at times. I appreciate how Mitsuha isn't some one dimensional character or how she isn't those kind of self-insert protagonists we see very often within this theme. On the contrary, the rest of the cast have nothing to write home about. Some people may call them to be unremarkable and bland and while i wouldn't necessarily disagree with that, it doesn't take out the overall entertainment we get from this anime. As long as you like Mitsiha's antics, you will most definitely enjoy it. I admit however, that the animation and music are pretty average, which can be considered barely passable. The former being plain and unexceptional which doesn't make it stand out from any other series, whereas the latter are pretty forgettable and underwhelming. There were no soundtracks that wants to make me jam at the music which is a bit unfortunate. Overall, while this anime's not necessarily outstanding, it certainly is far from being horrible. Its' fresh concept is a nice change of pace we see from the numberous isekai anime in recent years. If you simply want an fun, cozy and joyful anime, then i'd recommend this anime.

Aragane

"Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu" is an anime adaptation of a light novel series by FUNA. The story follows a young woman named Yamano Mitsuha, who is transported to a fantasy world through an accident that made her fall from a cliff. She soon discovers she has a way to go between this world and her original world. Hence starts her misadventures of collecting and saving as much gold as possible for her comfy retirement. The premise of this series explores Mitsuha's journey as she navigates through this new world and makes friends (business partners) along the way. While itmay seem straightforward, the simplicity provides a unique twist to the popular isekai genre. As this series is not really made to be taken seriously, it presents an interesting concept of financial management and planning in a slapstick comedy format. Which is not often explored in other shows. The story is filled with various comedic moments, such as when Mitsuha tries to pursue her desire to live up to her dear late brother's love of everything related to otaku culture while struggling with her own greed for saving gold for her retirement. Personally, I find the similarities with the GATE anime fascinating. Both shows feature a modern-day protagonist being transported to a fantasy world with access to modern technology and knowledge. In both cases, the protagonist uses their knowledge and skills that impact the world they find themselves in. The shows also explore the political and societal differences between the two worlds, highlighting the struggles of adapting to an unfamiliar and new environment. However, while GATE is more action-oriented and focuses on military and political conflict, "Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu" is more of a Mitsuha's slice-of-life story with a focus on economic and financial management. Despite these differences, fans of GATE may find similarities in the concept to be worth a watch. The show's strength is it balances serious themes with comedic and light-hearted moments. The series tackles the topic of negotiation and networking, which is an important life skill. At the same time, the show is not afraid to have fun and inject humor into the story. This balance makes the show enjoyable to watch while still providing valuable lessons. The animation is admirable as it fulfills the comedic timing needed for the visual gags, with bright and colorful visuals that capture the whimsical nature of this fantasy world. The voice acting is also impressive, with each actor bringing their characters to life with passion and emotion. Special mention, of course, goes to our protagonist, as she manages to exceptionally represent Mitsuha with her voice acting. While the show may not be for everyone, it has a promising start with a strong ending for this season. The story is engaging, and the characters are likable. The series does a significant satirical play on financial management. Overall, "Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu" is a worthwhile watch for fans of the isekai genre.