Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement (2023)

[老後に備えて異世界で８万枚の金貨を貯めます]

Director: Hiroshi Tamada
Studio: Felix Film
Starring: Rika Nagae, Rika Tachibana, Kaori Maeda
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:
After losing her family in an accident, a girl discovers that she has the ability to teleport between worlds and decides to become a merchant selling modern amenities to secure a comfortable retirement for herself.

Impressions:
This series had an interesting premise and I liked the imaginary conversations between Mitsuha and her otaku brother (voiced by Jun Fukuyama, no less), which had some interesting takes on the conventional morality you find in such stories. However, the typical problems of isekai stories soon rear their ugly heads to sap any potential interest right out of the story. It's all just too daggone easy. There's little real conflict or struggle, so it's hard to get too invested in the plot as it unfolds. We get a few hints of things like culture clashes, business rivalry and political intrigue, but it all gets wrapped up with little effort. Also, those conversations with Mitsuha's brother fade out midway in (only to make a bit of a return at the end), taking away another point of interest. It's a shame, because this could have been something more. At best, it's some mid-level viewing that at least has some good character designs (and Show Hayami voicing the king). I can't give it much of a recommendation, though. Take it or leave it.

Rating:
50/50