Right now you can watch Parallel World Pharmacy in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 90 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Aki Toyosaki — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Crunchyroll — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Parallel World Pharmacy keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Parallel World Pharmacy from the crowd. When pharmacologist Kanji Yakutani dies, he probably wasn’t thinking he’d be reincarnated as a boy apprentice in a medieval world. The distinguished medical researcher finds himself now surrounded by quack medicines swindling the common good. With his past experience and a new set of supernatural powers, he’ll go from cutting-edge medical technology to now reforming healthcare for all! Aki Toyosaki and Reina Ueda lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was aired in 2022. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Parallel World Pharmacy holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Parallel World Pharmacy respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Aki Toyosaki sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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