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TIL that Isekai genre actually has some hidden gems
I used to think all Isekai was just the same OP hero in another world with a harem and no real stakes. But after my buddy forced me to watch Ascendance of a Bookworm last month I had to eat my words. That show is all about a woman who just wants to read books and uses her knowledge of stuff like papermaking and washing to get ahead. It was so grounded and felt real even with the magic parts. I binged all 3 seasons in like a week and now I'm checking out stuff like The Faraway Paladin too. Anyone else find an Isekai that surprised them after writing the whole genre off?
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abby_robinson584h ago
wait wait papermaking? like she actually figured out how to make paper in another world???
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sarahpatel4h ago
Boiling bark in a bucket worked for me, messy but it held ink great.
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