At first glance, calling real life an isekai (a Japanese genre where someone is transported to another world) sounds like cringey overreach. No truck-kun, no status screens, no cheat skills. But as a mental framework? It works better than expected.
Here’s a short review of the concept “Life is an isekai” — treating it as a metaphorical lens rather than a literal genre claim. life is isekai
If you’re stuck in a rut, try it for two weeks. Journal your “quests,” “stats,” and “daily log.” You might be surprised. But don’t wait for a summoning circle — you’re already in your isekai. The portal was just called “waking up.” At first glance, calling real life an isekai