Okashi na Tensei

I think this might be one of the most underrated shows of the season, by which I mean, it's very enjoyable, although probably not what most people expected when they first read the title and the synopsis. There isn't as much sweet making as you would expect given that the story is about a pattisier whose wish is to create a "Kingdom of Sweets" after he's reincarnated as the soon of a poor noble family, so if that's what you came looking for I understand how this show might seem dissapointing, but if you manage to look past that it's a really enjoyable story with ... decent action and really interesting political negotiations and planning. The characters are fun and the animation is decent, and the few times that we do get to see Pastry cook up some stuff it feels really great.

Came for the sweets, stayed for the political rivalries, manipulation and lighthearted drama.

i don't understand the hate for this show, it is a very cute and enjoyable show with fun characters and a cute world, yeah there isn't much baking but that's the premise of the show! the art style is bright and colorful and fits the theme well, while some characters can be one note the protagonist is a nice change from recent isekai. it's not a masterpiece but it's a fun little anime and sometimes that's enough! not every anime needs to be the best ever, I feel like people these days expect every anime to be amazing and end up shitting on perfectly enjoyable ... shows like this one.

The usual copy-pasta isekai. A genius Patissier (pastry chef) dies and reincarnates as the son of a small rank noble. But, sugar is expensive, so he needs to somehow deal with that and finally start on his journey to become the "Best Patissier In the World"TM.

The setup and plot are generic. MC's father is a noble. has barren lands, which MC (and his father) start to develop. and the rest is just the usual isekai tropes. One of those shows which you can drop without hesitation, because there is nothing good enough to keep your attention.

MC is very similar to other loli MCs from ... "The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far " or "By the grace of gods".

There is almost NO cooking or baking at all in the first 8 episodes. Baking is mostly used for puns or day dreams.

With that said, we need to talk about what makes this anime different.
1. MC and his father have a great dynamic.
2. There is some generic humor. But combined with the goofy attitude of some characters like MC, the show makes sure that the vibe is always pleasant and light.
3. Despite having an OP skill, he doesn't go around displaying his powers to everyone. He talks to his father and decides to stay under the radar to avoid unnecessary attention.
4. The politics have some depth. Other characters have their own motivations and I sort of wish this anime leaned into the political aspect more, as that is the most interesting part of this story.
5. There is also no ecchi, and in a show with lolis, that deserves a lot of praise. Good job author, for not going the creepy way that most loli anime go.

Anyway, it is still generic isekai trash, but slightly better than the usual trash. So, i would recommend most people (whose time is valuable) to avoid this. But if you are going to watch isekai trash anyway, then i suggest picking this up instead of any other isekai.