Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

> Hello and a happy new month to Hivers and anime lovers. I am @coderaikiri, welcome to my blog. Today I'll be discussing about an interesting anime from most favorite genre - Isekai. So do stick around, I bet you'll love.

Isekai is a genre in the anime verse which centres around the main character being transported to another world to start over usually with some sort of magical boost to help navigate their life in a completely different environment. The thought of living life in some sort of fantasy world is probably why I love it so much as I sometimes dream about what life would be like in a world of magic which this genre seems to provide answers to.

The anime Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy is an anime that focuses on Isekai genre but this time comes with a twist. Authored by Kei Azumi, illustrated by Mitsuaki Matsumoto and aired in 2021, the anime tells the story of Makoto Misumi - an ordinary high school student in Japan who is suddenly teleported to another world as a result of the contract both his parents had with the goddess as they were originally from that world.

The story takes an unusual turn, when the goddess who summoned Makoto banishes him to the wastelands without any blessings or even the ability to communicate with humans because she believes he is too ugly to be a part of her world. The goddess sends him off to the farthest edge of her world characterized by harsh environments and dominated by monsters without even a single blessing. But despite being cast out, Makoto possessed immense magical abilities and incredible archery skills which were given to him by the gods of his own world.

Confused without a single idea on what to do about his current predicament, Makoto roams the wasteland seeking for a way out. Due to his massive magical aura, he is attacked by Shen, a powerful dragon with quite the reputation who deems his presence as a threat. The two engage in combat and even though Makoto had little to no control over his powers, he was able to stand his ground against such a powerful beast. Impressed by this display of strength from Makoto, the dragon takes a liking to him and decides to form a contract of subservience to the protagonist. The contract grants the dragon access to Makoto's memories and she immediately takes an interest in cultural practices of the Japanese especially the samurais even changing her name Tomoe as she gained human form.

This encounter with the dragon makes the beginning of Makoto's adventure and he now has a loyal companion for his journey. Still searching for a place for himself, Makoto sees a highland orc in trouble and opts to help her out. The orc is grateful for his help, discloses her name - Ema to him and also tells him that her village is constantly being attacked by monster and will definitely get destroyed if nothing is done to change it. Despite possessing no affinity for the human language, Makoto is able to speak every other language perfectly including that of the monsters. Makoto and Tomoe accompany Ema to her village and discover it's devastating state. Feeling sorry for them, he decides to protect them from any threat going as far as making their village his new home much to the excitement of the residing villagers.

Life with the orcs is not as easy as it seems as new threats seem to pop up at every turn. The black calamity spider which is known for destroying and eating everything in its path begins to attack the neighboring regions close to the village. Makoto decides to check out with Tomoe by his side, he encounters the creature and the two engage in battle. Makoto manages to subdue and convince it to enter a contract with him promising to satiet it's hunger. The creature agrees and the bond transforms it into a beautiful maiden with the curse of hunger completely gone. She takes the name of Mio and follows her new master back to his home.

Now with two very powerful allies by his side Makoto is powerful enough to protect his village from any form of attach whilst also striking fear into the hearts of Man and Monsters alike. He creates a barrier to shield the village from the outside world using his knowledge from his previous world to help develop it.

What makes this series interesting is the fact that it takes a completely different tone from others within the same genre. Instead of being bailed as a hero in his arrival, he is banished by the very goddess who summons him and feared by his own kind (humans). He finds solace with the monsters creating a community where every creature is accepted and given a home to stay regardless of species.

Nevertheless despite all his shortcomings, Makoto is still able to come out on top getting fame and respect even from humans after saving them from demon attacks.
The anime is quite the watch and I recommend giving it a try, there are no weak episodes in all 2 seasons.
Thank you all
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