iskaidoma

IskaiDOMA is a Japanese term that combines "Isekai," a popular genre of light novels, manga, and anime where a protagonist is transported to another world, and "DOMA," which can refer to a large, open room or a hall, often associated with traditional Japanese architecture. While not a formally established genre or sub-genre, "IskaiDOMA" is used informally by fans and creators to describe a specific type of Isekai story. These narratives often feature a protagonist who is not just transported to a fantasy world but finds themselves within a grand, imposing, or architecturally significant structure or domain that becomes their primary setting or a significant part of their new reality. The emphasis is on the scale and atmosphere of this new "DOMA" within the other world. Examples might include a protagonist finding themselves as the ruler of a vast castle, an inhabitant of a sprawling magical city, or even trapped within a colossal dungeon. The term highlights the importance of the environment and its inherent grandeur in shaping the narrative and the protagonist's experiences within the Isekai setting.