Summary
Isekai Metaller, a new manga series from Ryo Kasuga, HERO'S and Comiplex in Japan appeals to metal music fans with unique images and references. The manga pays homage to metal icons like Ozzy Osbourne while still maintaining its imaginative originality. Aleki from Isekai Metaller is passionate about the metal genre, evolving into a level 999 Metalsmith with a love for all things metal.
An isekai fantasy adventure was the last thing heavy metal guitarist Yamada, stage name Aleki, could have expected in the new installment. story,Isekai metallurgist. As the young man neared his thirties, he was faced with an unprecedented opportunity to use his gifts elsewhere without giving up his passion. To quote Megadeth, “Moving forward is simple, what is left behind is difficult.” So when he is transported to a fantasy world where his status as a musician is a novelty.Aleki is ready to rock in Ryo Kasuga's new manga, Isekai Metaller.
Isekai Metaller is a recent publication by HERO'S INC and Comiplex, and although it is only officially available in Japan, public interest in this new manga is growing. Metal is a musical genre that takes many forms to suit many different tastes, and for a genre as versatile as isekai, it's surprisingly suitable. Manga readers looking for a fresh look at metal-inspired isekai and fans of the cult classic video game Brütal Legend will be excited by this unique fantasy series.
A series of incredible metal references await readers of the new series
Isekai Metaller has the metal satire and self-awareness worthy of a manga in the spirit of 2009's Brütal Legend while also injecting its own unique style and references. The series has entertaining puzzles at many points, includes references from Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai and apparently Rob Halford screams. Even Aleki's band logo, “Level 99”, is surprisingly similar to Metallica's logo. For fans looking for an homage to metal as a musical genre, Aleki and Isekai Metaller may be the manga that metal enthusiasts never knew they needed.
The comic begins with Aleki facing public scrutiny and judgment as he approaches his thirties, until a performance by his band Level 99, ready to disband when the members of the band grew old as a hobby. Aleki, not ready to give up, is ready to fly solo in the music industry. However, While performing, he is transported to another dimension that resembles a fantasy JRPG with wizards and wolves..
A fantasy adventure where Aleki forges his own brutal legend
It's easy to draw comparisons to this cult classic, but the isekai story still feels original
Both Isekai Metaller and Brütal Legend embody the aesthetic of a heavy metal musician transported to another world; Brütal Legend can reasonably be considered an honorary isekai. Both also contain plenty of metal references, thanks to the creators' fondness for the genre, while still feeling unabashedly original. Isekai Metaller drops Aleki into a fantasy world where although there are no traditional RPG classes, he holds his destiny as a level 999 Metalsmithcapable of crushing even the strongest monsters.
Isekai is often considered a fantasy subgenre in which the main character is sent to another world, often with fantasy elements. However, older stories, including Western works, are affectionately considered honorary isekai, such as Alice in Wonderland, The Matrix or The Black Knight.
Calling Isekai Metaller a “power metal fantasy” might seem too facile, but Aleki doesn't differentiate his style. He cherishes iconic heavy metal icons as much as the Prince of Darkness himself, refer to “Bark at the Moon” in chapter #1. The series dealt with classic and progressive metal early on. This love letter to all things metal is also heavily promoted by its creator. Ryo Kasuga has released a preliminary English subtitled version of Isekai metallurgist chapter #1 on their official X (formerly Twitter) account. The original Japanese version is also officially available via heros-web.
Source: MangaMogura on X, Ryo Kasuga