Quality Assurance in Another World

Japanese manga series
Quality Assurance in Another World
Cover of the first volume
この世界は不完全すぎる
(Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru)
Manga
Written byMasamichi Sato
Published byKodansha
English publisher
  • NA: Kodansha USA
MagazineComic Days
DemographicSeinen
Original runMay 30, 2020 – present
Volumes11
Anime television series
Directed byKei Umabiki
Written byShogo Yasukawa
Music by
  • Yuta Kasai
  • Seima Iwahashi
  • Daisuke Horikawa
Studio
  • 100Studio
  • Studio Palette
Licensed byCrunchyroll
  • EA/SEA: Medialink
Original networkJNN (MBS, TBS, BS-TBS), AT-X
Original run July 6, 2024 – present
Episodes2
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Quality Assurance in Another World (Japanese: この世界は不完全すぎる, Hepburn: Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru, lit. "This World is Too Defective") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masamichi Sato. It began serialization on Kodansha's Comic Days website in May 2020. As of April 2024, the series' individual chapters have been collected into eleven volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by 100Studio and Studio Palette premiered in July 2024.

Plot

Clayborne Island, a landscape fragmented into five small, contentious nations, is perpetually marred by conflict. Amidst this turbulent setting lies the Kingdom of Bayle, the smallest and most tranquil of these nations. On the outskirts of Bayle, in a modest village, resides a young girl named Nikola. Her life, characterized by the simplicity of daily chores, takes a dramatic turn when she encounters a giant dragon while collecting firewood. As the village braces for an attack, a mysterious man named Haga intervenes, identifying himself as a member of the "King’s Seeker," an enigmatic investigative squad.

Nikola, who has long found solace in the uneventful rhythm of her peaceful existence, is suddenly gripped by a desire for adventure. Compelled by Haga's presence and the allure of the unknown, she resolves to venture beyond the familiar confines of her village. Thus begins Nikola's quest to uncover the deeper truths of her world, embarking on a journey that promises to transform her understanding of the reality that lies beyond her sheltered life.

Characters

Haga (ハガ)
Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa[1] (Japanese); Blake McNamara[2] (English)
Nikola (ニコラ, Nikora)
Voiced by: Hinaki Yano[1] (Japanese); Monica Flatley[2] (English)
Amano (アマノ)
Voiced by: Reiji Kawashima[3]
Akira (アキラ)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[3]
Jin (ジン)
Voiced by: Daisuke Ono[4]
Sakai (サカイ)
Voiced by: Kishō Taniyama[4]
Suzuki (スズキ)
Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto[5] (Japanese); Ryan Negron[2] (English)
Namiko (ナミコ)
Voiced by: Natsumi Murakami[5] (Japanese); Macy Anne Johnson[2] (English)
Kuro-chan (クロちゃん)
Voiced by: Kentarō Kumagai[5]
Shachō (社長)
Voiced by: Kentarō Itō[5]
Sumida (スミダ)
Voiced by: Kenichirou Matsuda[5]
Kana (カナ)
Voiced by: Chiemi Tanaka[5]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Masamichi Sato, the series began serialization on Kodansha's Comic Days manga website on May 30, 2020.[6] As of April 2024, the series' individual chapters have been collected into eleven tankōbon volumes.[7]

In May 2021, Kodansha USA announced that they licensed the series for digital English publication.[8] In July 2022, during their panel at Anime Expo, Kodansha USA announced the print release of the series.[9]

Volumes

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 October 9, 2020[10]978-4-06-520873-1June 29, 2021 (digital)[11]
April 4, 2023 (print)		978-1-63-699167-2 (digital)
978-1-64-651777-0 (print)
2 January 8, 2021[12]978-4-06-521992-8July 27, 2021 (digital)[13]
June 6, 2023 (print)		978-1-63-699244-0 (digital)
978-1-64-651778-7 (print)
3 April 8, 2021[14]978-4-06-523041-1August 24, 2021 (digital)[15]
August 8, 2023 (print)		978-1-63-699311-9 (digital)
978-1-64-651779-4 (print)
4 July 8, 2021[16]978-4-06-523956-8November 16, 2021 (digital)[17]
October 31, 2023 (print)		978-1-63-699471-0 (digital)
978-1-64-651780-0 (print)
5 November 10, 2021[18]978-4-06-526012-8May 31, 2022 (digital)[19]
December 19, 2023 (print)		978-1-68-491194-3 (digital)
978-1-64-651781-7 (print)
6 March 9, 2022[20]978-4-06-527333-3October 11, 2022 (digital)[21]
February 20, 2024 (print)		978-1-68-491478-4 (digital)
978-1-64-651782-4 (print)
7 August 29, 2022[22]978-4-06-528311-0March 14, 2023 (digital)[23]
April 2, 2024 (print)		978-1-68-491848-5 (digital)
978-1-64-651877-7 (print)
8 October 28, 2022[24]978-4-06-529377-5June 6, 2023 (digital)[25]
June 4, 2024 (print)		978-1-68-491962-8 (digital)
978-1-64-651947-7 (print)
9 April 12, 2023[26]978-4-06-530845-5September 12, 2023 (digital)[27]
August 13, 2024 (print)		979-8-88-933143-8 (digital)
979-8-88-877062-7 (print)
10 October 11, 2023[28]978-4-06-532212-3March 12, 2024 (digital)[29]979-8-88-933411-8
11 April 10, 2024[7]978-4-06-535125-3——
12 July 10, 2024[30]978-4-06-536214-3——

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 24, 2023. The series is produced by 100Studio and Studio Palette and directed by Kei Umabiki, with series composition by Shogo Yasukawa, character designs by Shigeo Akahori, and music composed by Yuta Kasai, Seima Iwahashi and Daisuke Horikawa of Elements Garden.[31] It was originally scheduled for Spring of 2024,[1] but was later delayed.[32] It premiered on July 6, 2024, on the Animeism programming block on MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS.[a] The opening theme song is "No Complete", performed by Liyuu, while the ending theme song is "Loop", performed by Nacherry (a voice unit composed of Chiemi Tanaka and Natsumi Murakami).[5] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[33] Medialink licensed the series in East and Southeast Asia[b] for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[34]

Episodes

No.Title [35][36]Directed by [35]Written by [35]Storyboarded by [35]Original air date [37][a]
1"Nikola the Servant Girl"
Transliteration: "Shitabataraki no Nikora" (Japanese: 下働きのニコラ)		Kei UmabikiShogo YasukawaKei UmabikiJuly 6, 2024 (2024-07-06)
2"Haga Makato"
Transliteration: "Haga Makoto" (Japanese: 羽賀マコト)		Ippei IchiiShogo YasukawaDaisuke ShimamuraJuly 13, 2024 (2024-07-13)

Reception

Yasushi Kobayashi from Da Vinci offered praise to the story, calling it intense.[38] Masaki Endo from Tsutaya News also offered praise, calling it unique from works in the isekai genre.[39] The reviewer from ITmedia [ja] had similar feelings, calling the story fun.[40]

Notes

  1. ^ a b MBS and TBS listed the series premiere on July 5, 2024, at 26:23, which is effectively July 6 at 2:23 a.m. JST.
  2. ^ Including Afghanistan and excluding Mainland China, North Korea, and Japan

References

  1. ^ a b c Dempsey, Liam (March 24, 2023). "Quality Assurance in Another World TV Anime Announced for Spring 2024". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Dempsey, Liam (July 4, 2024). "Quality Assurance in Another World English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Mateo, Alex (October 9, 2023). "Quality Assurance in Another World Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals 2 Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (April 9, 2024). "Quality Assurance in Another World Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 4, 2024). "Quality Assurance in Another World Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, July 5 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ 世界の隅まで調査せよ！"探求者"の冒険を描く新連載「この世界は不完全すぎる」. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 31, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  7. ^ a b この世界は不完全すぎる（１１） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Mateo, Alex (May 27, 2021). "Kodansha Comics Licenses Ya Boy Kongming!, Police in a Pod, Undead Girl Murder Farce, More Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  9. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 1, 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Kodansha USA Licenses The Yakuza's Bias, Lovely Muco!, Iruma-kun, More Titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  10. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（１） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 1". Kodansha USA. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  12. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（２） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 2". Kodansha USA. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  14. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（３） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 3". Kodansha USA. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  16. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（４） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  17. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 4". Kodansha USA. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  18. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（５） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  19. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 5". Kodansha USA. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  20. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（６） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  21. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 6". Kodansha USA. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  22. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（７） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  23. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 7". Kodansha USA. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  24. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（８） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  25. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 8". Kodansha USA. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  26. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（９） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  27. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 9". Kodansha USA. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  28. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（１０） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  29. ^ "Quality Assurance in Another World, Volume 10". Kodansha USA. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  30. ^ この世界は不完全すぎる（１2） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  31. ^ 「この世界は不完全すぎる」に川島零士と高橋李依、メインキャラのCV聞ける本PVも. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  32. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 10, 2024). "Quality Assurance in Another World TV Anime Delayed to July". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  33. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 9, 2023). "Crunchyroll Announces 7 More Anime for 2024 Including Re:Monster, Vampire Dormitory". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  34. ^ "🌻 Medialink July 2024 New Anime Line-Up 🌻 ⚙️Quality Assurance in Another World is arriving on Ani-One Asia!". Ani-One Asia via YouTube. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  35. ^ a b c d "Sutōrī | Anime "Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru" Kōshiki Saito" STORY｜アニメ『この世界は不完全すぎる』公式サイト [Story | Anime "Quality Assurance in Another World" Official Site]. konofuka.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  36. ^ "Watch Quality Assurance in Another World - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  37. ^ "On'ea | Anime "Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru" Kōshiki Saito" ON AIR｜アニメ『この世界は不完全すぎる』公式サイト [On Air | Anime "Quality Assurance in Another World" Official Site]. konofuka.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  38. ^ Kobayashi, Yasushi (February 14, 2021). 「あれ、この世界って…もしや」壁の先は底なしの空間！ Tポーズの村人…狂気に立ち向かい仕事をし続ける男を描く掟破りのメタ・ファンタジー. Da Vinci (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  39. ^ Endo, Masaki (May 19, 2022). ゲーム世界から出られなくなった主人公は「デバッガー」 ユニークなアイデアが効きまくり――『この世界は不完全すぎる』. Tsutaya News (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  40. ^ 壁に顔をこすりつけ地面に這いつくばるファンタジー世界の男と少女『この世界は不完全すぎる』探求者ハガの奇妙な行動. ITmedia [ja] (in Japanese). October 10, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2022.

External links

  • Official website at Comic Days (in Japanese)
  • Official anime website (in Japanese)
  • Quality Assurance in Another World (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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