7/10
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
22 September 2022
This ecchi anime series is centred on Michio Kaga, a young man who finds himself in a world that is like a fantasy game. For some reason he has skills that others don't possess; something he keeps secret. After some initial solo adventuring he adds Roxanne, a busty dog girl, to his party... she isn't just somebody he met but a slave he purchased. She seems happy with the situation though and is keen to help him in any way he asks. This not only means fighting alongside him in the labyrinth where monsters dwell but also satisfying his sexual requests.

This series is a bit of an odd one; the adventuring is fun to watch with a mild sense of danger and our two protagonists are likeable to watch; this aspect of the show is probably suitable for all ages. On the other hand the sex certainly isn't; it may be heavily censored, at least on the televised version available on Crunchyroll, but there is no doubt what is going on. The fact that Roxanne is a slave just makes it far more morally dubious. These scenes don't take up a huge amount of time in most episodes but will put some people off. If you can get past them it is enjoyable. The title is something of a misnomer as Michio doesn't add to his party until the series is nearly over... the final minutes hint at more additions; whether this is a hint of what is to come in later seasons or just letting us know how things continue in the ongoing manga remains to be seen. Overall I'd say this is fun if you don't mind the sleazier aspects of the series, I imagine anybody tuning in for those scenes will want to wait for an uncensored version.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.
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