Review of Parallel World Pharmacy
This is one of those anime that you're watching- and all of the sudden it's already episode 6. But of course I'm a bit bias since I've been in the medicine industry for over 10 years. Oh, and I love isekai. The story follows a overly devoted pharmacist name Kanji who dies (from over exhaustion I guess) and is isekai into a 10 year old child name Falma. Using his knowledge and insane OP abilities, Falma is dedicating his new life to improving the world through medicine. So why do I rate it an 8? Well- it is a bit "different" from your typical isekai in that there'sno demon lord to defeat. Instead, Falma fights against diseases. What I really like is the show incorporating real actual medical practices into the show- like using a glass slide of a bacteria sample to determine the disease. Of course as I've stated- since I am in the medicine industry, a lot of the medicine the show mentions is actually correct and used to fight certain disease. So the show definitely did their research. I couldn't help but be excited when they mention a drug that I've worked with before!
How about the characters? Falma as an MC is faily good. He is a dedicated "pharmacist" who is pure at heart and truly wants to help everyone. I like that trait. What I like best is Falma is assertive when he has to be- there is a particular scene where he has to step up to save a patient or else she will die, but in doing so he will reveal his powers to everyone. But he does it anyways because saving lives is more important. Two other characters are also good. His father is stern, yet understanding. I also like that he isn't an idiot- he knows Falma isn't his same son anymore. Then of course I gotta mention my boo, Elen. I'm a sucker for hot girls with glasses, so Elen definitely caught my eyes immediately. She is Falma's "teacher". She is also very capable. The rest of the characters are forgetable, but even then over all it's still a good cast.
Story line? 3/4 of the season is good. You get to see Falma grow. You get to see how he incorporates his worlds medical technology and practices into the new "old" world. I dont' want to spoil anything, but basically the story line is Falma going around helping cure and contain diseases and illnesses. Some will like, some will not like.
Negatives? I would say the main negative is Falma's power. I think they made him too OP. The boy can literally create anything and destroy anything with his two hands. At first the show said he must needs to know the molecular structure of the item to create it- but sometimes he can just create whatever he wants like a friggin microscope. There is no limit on his powers either- like he can create unlimited supply of medicine. So yeah- he's a god. Also.....working with pharmacists, I can tell ya what Falma does and knows is waaayyy beyond their medical capabilities. Falma is diagnosing and treating like he's a medical doctor of 40 years of practice. I kind of wish they just made him a doctor his previous life instead because it would make more sense.
There's no really no true antagonist. The latter half of the show rushes in a bad guy, but there's no development and you don't care for him.
Music is alright. Animation is good. VA is good.
Overrall, if you enjoy isekai but don't want to watch the same old recycle story line- I recommend watching this one. I certainly enjoyed it a lot more than I expected.