Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World (Season One)

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Michio was playing online when he suddenly found himself transported to another world. At first, he thought it was a VR game, but when he couldn’t log out, he realised it was real and he had just killed someone!

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World (Season One)

What did you watch?

I hadn’t heard a great deal about Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World before watching it, but the title sure gave me a good idea of what to expect. Sometimes, a long title is all you need… Anyhow, I’m a big fan of isekai, fantasy, ecchi, and harem so this series instantly managed to tick all the boxes. Then, after seeing the first episode I was pretty much blown away. It was quite unexpected and I’ve got a lot to talk about so let’s just get into it. As usual, there will be spoilers.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 1 Michio struggling with the new world

What happened?

Michio found himself in another world although he thought it was just a game. After all, he had the special starter items he had selected. Then, he witnessed a bandit raid and assumed it was the starter quest so he ran to help, beheading the leader and then slicing his way through many more bandits. When it was over, the village leader thanked Michio and offered him a place to sleep for the night. He also got to keep most of the equipment the fallen bandits had left behind. However, he noticed that one of the items was missing.

After settling into the room, he decided to log off, but couldn’t. That was when he realised it was real and he had killed several people. It was probably best he got that out of the way before he realised as it may help desensitize him. In the morning, the village leader revealed that one of the villagers had stolen the item and tried to replace it. As was the custom, the villager would be sold into slavery for his crimes. Michio was surprised but didn’t want to go against customs. Michio was taken to the nearby city where they sold the villager and the equipment. Then, the trader called Michio back inside as he had an interesting proposal for him!

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 1 Michio meets Roxanne

What did you think?

It’s hard to get away from the fact that this series used slavery as a shortcut to building Michio’s harem. Now, it may well work in the context of this world, but that doesn’t make it any less comfortable. That said, I actually really enjoyed the series. I thought that Machio and Roxanne made a believable couple and showed how much more interesting the series could have been had they developed their relationship differently. It could have grown to allow for a harem situation too without the need for sex slaves. I thought the world was detailed and well thought out. It raised a lot of questions that I want answers to but didn’t receive. Needless to say, I want more.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 12 Roxanne Michio Miria and Sherry in the bath stunned

What was your favourite moment?

It would be really easy to say the scene where they took delivery of their bath. This was without a doubt a great moment and led to more great moments, however, the thing that really stood out to me was when Michio was trying to earn enough money to buy Roxanne, he decided to hunt bandits as it would earn the money quickly and he was up against the clock. He found a bandit hideout and used the thief’s bandana to manufacture a way in. Once inside, he defeated the bandit that tried to kill him and then slipped through the house murdering the other bandit, killing several in their sleep.

I was stunned by just how graphic and violent it was. This was not your usual isekai fantasy where things come easy for the protagonist. Michio had to sink to unbelievable depths to move forward. The thing that still has me thinking is whether the world turned Michio this way or whether he was naturally inclined to go that way once the societal pressures weren’t in place. Would this happen to anyone? You’d like to think not, but it’s surprising how quickly people follow a crowd.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 3 Michio kills bandit

What was your least favourite moment?

I liked Micho and Roxanne as a couple and completely believed that they were great together. She seemed to like him and he adored her. However, because she was a slave and they moved their relationship forward with lightning speed, I can’t help but feel like it casts some doubt over the whole thing. I wish that Roxanne hadn’t been a slave at all, but if she was, I would have wanted Michio to take things slower. He showed later on that he was a good person and treated her like an equal, but the shade was already there. It made it hard to fully buy into their relationship.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 4 Michio looking at Roxannes tail as he washes her back

Who was your favourite character?

The easy answer is Roxanne and that’s what I’m going with. I would have liked to see more of the other girls, but we only saw three of them for a few fleeting moments at the end of episode twelve and briefly in episode two. As much as I loved Roxanne, there was another that caught my eye. She was the tall redhead, Vesta, but alas it was not to be. Anyhow, Roxanne is incredible and I feel like they did her a disservice by not telling us more about her past. She was once in a party but then she became a slave. I feel like there’s a pretty interesting story there. Basically, I needed more.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 5 Roxanne fighting monsters

Who was your least favourite character?

The most notable villain in the series for me was Allen, the slave trader. The way he preyed on Michio’s loneliness was pretty wicked. He seemed to know exactly what to say to him and how to convince Michio to do something that he probably would have never considered back in his world. Allen was absolutely a slippery-tongued devil. That said, he was pretty amazing in the ED, but that’s not a defence!

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 1 Allen is quite devious

Would you like some more?

I would actually love some more and since I doubt there will be any more, I will be looking into the manga. As I said earlier, there are a lot of questions that I hope will get answered if the story continues. There’s more to this world not to mention how Michio got there and if there is anyone else there like him. We saw a flash-forward in episode two that showed Michio as an accomplished explorer with his party. I want to see how he gets to that point and just how far he can take things. Not to mention the history behind the girls and how they became slaves.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 11 Michio cant believe he now has Sherry and Roxanne

What have you learnt?

This series has made me want to see a genuine relationship develop between two or more people in a fantasy world. I loved the way they progressed from having a room at an inn to getting their own house. I loved how they backed each other up in the labyrinths. They were a true partnership and I want that without the slavery aspect. Make me believe in the relationship and show their development as the story moves forward. I liked that it felt real and the sex was a big part of it. I’m tired of protagonists that develop nosebleeds and turn into jittering fools when faced with an attractive woman.

Another strange thing about this series is that Michio does some pretty horrific things, but he somehow remains likeable. I think that’s one of the hardest things about this series. I want to like him, but he bought a slave girl and he murdered bandits in their sleep. It’s almost like his actions don’t quite match his personality. That’s why I’ve decided to finally take on a series that does. I want to see how this series compares to Redo of Healer where you have an unlikeable character who does despicable things. It should be an interesting comparison.

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Episode 7 Roxanne has an idea for Michio

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