Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God Surprises and Soothes with Its Sweetness

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“Sudden” is definitely an apt description of my response when Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God popped up on my radar while prowling Crunchyroll for my next marathon. Why in the world didn’t anyone tell me about this anime sooner?

Making its anime debut in the cursed year of 2020 and returning for a second season earlier this year, Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God sets out to answer the question “What would the daily lives of the almighty Egyptian gods and goddesses look like if they lived in the present day?” As it turns out, not that much different from yours or mine! Many of the major players in the Egyptian pantheon are present and accounted for: Anubis, Thoth, Medjed, Bastet, Horus, Set, Sata, Ra, Apep. All they truly want is to live their lives the way they see fit, whether it’s working honest jobs, showing off their skills, or just messing with each other. It’s a fun spin on a genre that has gotten beyond stale over the last few years, and it’s all done in a simple yet cute and whimsical art style.

What I think is the biggest selling point of Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God is that while its story lines are predominantly modern, it also respects the original tales and relationships of the gods and goddesses that have captured the imagination of people worldwide. For example, the rivalry between Set and Horus—the former is the god of chaos whose sole mission is to cause as much trouble for the rest of the pantheon as possible, especially his nephew Horus the Younger. Their anime counterparts’ relationship is comparable to that of classic Tom and Jerry, with the seemingly more powerful god’s attempts at messing with the other ending in comic failure. Meanwhile, Anubis and Thoth are portrayed as run-of-the-mill everymen who work nine to five, all while keeping a positive and upbeat outlook on life. It’s a wholesome yet respectful interpretation of the great Egyptian deities and the stories they star in.

Another selling point is the series’ run time: each episode is only five minutes at most, including the intro and outro. So, if you’re in need of a dose of wholesomeness but are short on time, a single episode will do the trick! Although I would love it to stick around for a little while longer, the length means the show never overstays its welcome.

Speaking of the intro and outro, the theme songs are great in their own right. Season 1’s intro is short, sweet, and to the point while season 2’s intro is fun and catchy and tells you everything you need to know about the show.

Both seasons of Oh, Suddenly Egyptian God are available through Crunchyroll Premium.