The isekai anime Uncle from Another World is based on a manga by Hotondoshindeiru and has a total of eight volumes released. So, is the Uncle from Another World manga finished or ongoing? How about its anime adaptation?
The fantasy anime was animated by AtelierPontdarc. The adaptation was announced on June 2021 and made its premiere on July 2022.
Japanese viewers can watch the anime on ATX, while those who do not have access to the said channel can stream the show on Netflix.
The anime experienced some delays in releasing episodes due to COVID, which is why the broadcast will restart on October 6 with Episode 1.
Is Uncle from Another World Finished or Ongoing?
Uncle from Another World is ongoing as of writing. The eighth volume was released on August 20, 2022, with no hints of ending anytime soon.
Only Volumes 1 to 5 have been released in English while the sixth volume will get an English version by February 2023.
As for the anime, it has been confirmed that the series will have a total of 13 episodes. With the new broadcast schedule, it seems that the original release dates for each episode will be pushed back.
It has also been confirmed that Uncle from Another World will get three DVDs, considering its number of episodes.
What Is Uncle from Another World About?
Uncle from Another World is an isekai anime that follows the story of Takafumi and his uncle, who woke up from a 17-year coma.
Takafumi realized that his uncle had gained magical powers, which he could use to earn money through YouTube.
The two of them, along with Takafumi’s childhood friend, Sumika Fujimiya, go through their everyday lives as Uncle tries his best to adjust to the modern world.
The anime is filled with comedic scenes as Uncle struggles to go back to being normal and Takafumi tries to make the most out of his uncle’s powers to earn money.
There are also other entertaining characters introduced along the way, such as the girls Uncle met during his time in the other world.
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