“Underpaid handyman Saitou is fired, reincarnated, and joins a fantasy party, gaining recognition while shaping the world's fate.”
Handyman Saitou in Another World
便利屋斎藤さん、異世界に行く
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Synopsis
Underpaid handyman Saitou is fired, reincarnated, and joins a fantasy party, gaining recognition while shaping the world's fate.
Despite being a handyman with a wide range of skills, Saitou is severely undervalued and underpaid. When he complains, his boss fires him, claiming that he is easily replaceable. As if his luck was not bad enough, Saitou soon finds himself about to be run over by a truck on his way home. Surprisingly enough, Saitou does not die; instead, he is transported to another world. There, he meets a party composed of the female knight Raelza, the moonlight fairy Lafanpan, and the mage Morlock, who are all coincidentally looking to recruit a new member with a skill set like Saitou's. Throughout their time together, Saitou uses his expertise to assist his fellow party members and soon comes to receive the recognition he never thought was possible. However, Saitou's presence may just be the catalyst that will connect a diverse cast of people from different places, slowly uncovering the fate that could bring a great change to this world.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 45 sampled reviews
What 45 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.31 · some divergence
2.8 pts
Recommenders 7.8 · others 5.0
↓ 0.58
Running avg · Mar 2023 → Jul 2025
- 10 “This series offers a refreshing take on the isekai genre by focusing on a grounded survival story free from overpowered abilities, excessive fanservice, or harem tropes. The narrative is elevated...”
- 8 “This anime offers a pleasing, storybook-like experience with a unique take on the reincarnation genre, featuring strong character designs and a well-connected narrative that leads to a satisfying...”
- 8 “This show is a genuinely enjoyable and refreshing experience that leaves me feeling satisfied by the end. While some characters can be quite annoying and the series does not reach the level of a...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 Winter 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-21598 catalog
Produced by
- AT-X Producer
- BS NTV Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- GREE Entertainment Producer
Licensed by
- Crunchyroll Licensor