In a flavorful twist for isekai enthusiasts, Crunchyroll has announced the full English dub lineup and creative team for the second season of Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill, with episodes rolling out starting October 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PT exclusively on the platform.
The series, adapted from Ren Eguchi's light novel series illustrated by tomo, follows the misadventures of an ordinary salaryman thrust into a fantasy world where his unassuming skill turns out to be a portal to modern conveniences—and culinary mastery. Season 2 picks up the pace with Mukoda's growing fame as a wandering chef, drawing in adventurers, nobles, and mythical beasts alike through his innovative dishes that blend everyday ingredients with extraordinary results. Directed by Kurobuchi Kei, who helmed the first season, the new episodes promise to expand on the laid-back exploration of food's power in a high-fantasy setting, complete with enhanced animation from Studio Flad.
At the helm of the production, returning director Kurobuchi Kei guides the narrative with a focus on character-driven humor and mouthwatering visuals. The script adaptation is overseen by Koyanagi Koyoharu, ensuring the dialogue captures the series' signature blend of slice-of-life charm and subtle world-building. Sound direction falls to Ishihara Satoki, who coordinates the audio landscape to emphasize the sizzle of campfires and the chatter of tavern crowds. The English dub, produced by Crunchyroll's in-house team, features a mix of returning favorites and fresh talents, bringing nuanced performances to the ensemble.
The voice cast boasts a robust roster, with several actors reprising their roles to maintain continuity in this comfort-food fantasy. The English dub voice cast features:
Aaron Campbell as Mukoda
Jonah Scott as Fel
Bryn Apprill as Sui
Justin Briner as Dora
Kenny James as Rodolfo
Michelle Rojas as Agni
Morgan Lauré as Kisharle
Macy Anne Johnson as Ninrir
Jad Saxton as Ruka
Crunchyroll’s in-house team produces the English dub, led by a skilled staff and voice cast. The production crew includes:
Voice Director: Jerry Jewell
Producer: Susie Nixon
Adaptation: Macy Anne Johnson
Mixer: Matt Grounds
Engineer: Noah Whitehead
Based on Ren Eguchi's light novel series, illustrated by tomo, Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill began serialization in 2016 on the Shosetsuka ni Naro platform before being published by Overlap with artwork by Masa. The novels, which blend isekai tropes with a culinary twist, have gained a dedicated following for their unique premise and cozy storytelling, spawning a manga adaptation and the first season of the anime in 2023. The story centers on Mukoda, an ordinary salaryman transported to a fantasy world where his seemingly trivial ability—an online grocery service—turns him into a culinary sensation, blending modern cooking with magical effects.
Crunchyroll's description of Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill reads:
When a magical realm looks to summon heroes, they’re sorely disappointed to end up with a mediocre salaryman. Mukoda Tsuyoshi may not be a hero, but this conjuring error has given him a delicious power—Online Grocery. And something about this modern food brings with it unbelievable effects. This easy access paired with his cooking skills will have patrons from across the land coming back for more!
Fans eager to savor the dubbed adventures can stream Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill Season 2 on Crunchyroll starting October 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PT, with new episodes dropping weekly for premium subscribers. The service is available across devices worldwide, including simulcast support for international viewers.
Source: Crunchyroll
