Hollywood is known for producing a wide variety of genres, but in Japan, the Isekai genre seems to be the most popular. This might be because Isekai stories are about people who suddenly find themselves in a different world and must figure out how to get back home. They’re also full of action, comedy, and romance, which makes them great entertainment. ..
The term “transported into a different world” is often inspired by MMOs and fantasy worlds. It can be used to describe someone who has been transferred to a new world, or someone who has been transported to another time or place.
- Attack on Titan
- Naruto
- One Piece
- Sword Art Online
- Death Note
40. Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online is a pioneer in the genre of VRMMORPGs. After only a few episodes, it exploded in popularity. ..
Kirito’s reputation as a bland and uninspired protagonist has been well-documented. People seem to prefer to focus on how the game is not particularly exciting or innovative, despite its high ratings.
I still enjoy watching the show. ..
The animation is great, the fights are exciting, the pilot episode was great, and some of the plot lines are intriguing. ..
Gun Gale Online is a popular online shooter that has a large number of spin-offs. It’s a great game to enjoy guilt-free. ..
39. Gate
Gate is a show that follows the lives of people who enter and leave the security gates of a large, high-security compound. The show is full of suspense and mystery as to what happens to these people once they’re inside.
A portal opens that connects the modern world with the fantasy world. All sorts of monsters start entering modern day Japan, making you think that it’s going to go post-apocalyptic quickly. ..
So, you decide to take your gun and go out and shoot anything that moves.
The two sides have been clashing for weeks, but there is no clear victor. A ceasefire must be made in order to end the violence.
There are a lot of ways to say “And that’s easier said than done.” But the truth is, it’s usually harder said than done.
38. Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
This is a story about a young man who has to fight for his life every day, and how he does it.
The story begins when Hajime and his classmates are transported into a fantasy world with the mission of saving the world. They are quickly thrust into a conflict where they must use their skills and knowledge to survive.
Hajime, the protagonist, has a unique transmutation power that allows him to turn into any creature he desires. However, his class quickly screws him over and he’s left in a labyrinth to fight for himself.
He uses his wits to make that niche power of his even more powerful, and to eventually become the strongest in the world. The show falls under guilty pleasure as it might not have the best writing ever, but man is it entertaining.
37. My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
This feels like a metagame of the anime.
Katarina wakes up in a video game she used to play. However, she’s born into the role of the villainess and quickly regains her memory from her past life, meaning that she knows she’s evil and is going to die by the end of the campaign.
She tries to keep the story moving but avoids ever reaching a definitive conclusion in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed.
The concept of the book alone was enough to reel me in. And the cast of lovable characters only furthered my enjoyment. ..
36. In Another World With My Smartphone
This show is a deceptive success.
The protagonist, a young man, is struck by lightning on accident and God offers him a world of his own with any wish he desires.
The MC asks to take his smartphone with him.
The protagonist of the show is quite ballsy and goes about fighting in a harem-like manner. This makes for an entertaining watch.
The show has a very lighthearted and comedic tone, which I appreciate. ..
35. Log Horizon
Log Horizon is an MMORPG that has captured the essence of Isekai in a way no other game has.
In Log Horizon, the protagonists are not overpowered and do not always come out on top. The world of the game functions like an MMORPG, with players fighting for control of the map. ..
In the world of video games, there are many different ways to play. Some people prefer to play as a character that is powerful and can take down everything in sight. Other people prefer to play as someone who can work together and take down the enemy together. There are many different strategies that can be used in order to win in video games. However, playing as a character that is just strong and doesn’t have any strategy is not always the best option. In order to win in video games, you need to use all of your skills and strategies in order to defeat your opponents.
The show is realistic in portraying the world of World of Warcraft, even if you haven’t played it for a decade.
34. The Ambition of Oda Nobuna
However, that is exactly what happened when a group of students from the University of Utah visited the Battle of Gettysburg National Military Park. The students were there to take part in a summer history program, and they were amazed by the beauty of the battlefields. The students said that they had never seen anything so cute and historical all at once. ..
Anime is here to provide a fun and entertaining escape for viewers, no matter what their interests may be. ..
Yoshiharu wakes up in a world where all the warlords are cute girls. He quickly realizes that this timeline of Japanese history has a few key differences, one of which being that all the warlords are now dudes.
In a video game, the protagonist uses their knowledge of history to predict battles and aid best girl Oda Nobuna in her conquest of conquering Japan.
33. The Devil is a Part-Timer!
The Devil is a Part-Timer is a manga and anime series created by Hideaki Anno. It follows the story of Ryo Sakazaki, a part-timer who works as a demon hunter in the underworld. The series began airing on Fuji TV in Japan in October 2009 and ended on December 15, 2009.
This is because in the show, people from the “normal” world are transported into fantastical worlds where evil and Satan are present. However, this time around, literal Satan and his right-hand man, known as The Devil, are also transported to modern day Japan.
The minimum wage is a major issue in the United States. It’s been raised and lowered over the years, but it’s still not high enough to support the workers who need it most. The magic of the minimum wage is basically non-existent, and soon they will have to face their strongest foe yet: capitalism and the minimum wage.
The show is a comedy that delivers on its promise consistently from episode to episode. I highly recommend watching it if you haven’t already.
32. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
Since we’re already talking about demons and devils, it might as well be a show about them.
The protagonist, a man who is the best at a game, is transported into a game where fanservice and harems await.
The show feels oddly fresh because it is new and different.
Secondly, the show is about the battle between the girl and her demon lord. Thirdly, it is a story of love and friendship.
The main point of this article is that there is a linear plot instead of the usual monster of the week format.
The show is honestly really fun, and the MC is interesting enough to never truly drop your interest.
31. Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
In a recent article, I looked at the various ways in which sekai titles can be used to get to the point. While some titles may be more effective than others, all of them can be effective in getting readers interested in what is happening in the story.
The protagonist is extremely powerful, but is very careful. This creates a plot hook because it makes the reader wonder how the protagonist will be able to survive. ..
The humor is very absurd, like the protagonist blowing up an entire village just because he wanted to make sure that he properly killed that level 1 slime, and very unpredictable.
The secondary protagonist of Aqua is a strong and confident woman who has a bubbly personality. Her voice actress is just top tier, and I predict that you will binge the show and leave with no regrets.
30. The Familiar of Zero
The Familiar of Zero introduces a new type of isekai game that players can enjoy by using the power of the dark side. This twist on the traditional isekai game allows players to control a character that has been turned into a zombie.
The MC likes playing video games, check.
The MC is a powerful figure in the story, check.
The show follows the relationship between a girl who just can’t seem to excel in magic and a boy who’s summoned from modern Japan as her familiar. The show follows their interactions and how their relationship affects each other.
An MC can help you develop your skills in the music industry and help you connect with fans.
29. KonoSuba
KonoSuba is a comedy game that I absolutely love.
The plot of this story is pretty standard, with a guy dying, meeting a goddess who offers to resurrect him in a different world, so he ends up trolling the system and taking her along with him.
The characters in this novel are unique and interesting.
The male lead is a complete and utter scoundrel who will do anything to achieve equality, even if it means kicking a woman in the face. The goddess is nothing like a god, and their tank is a dirty pervert who enjoys causing destruction. Their mage is weak and ineffective, and doesn’t have the stomach for battle. ..
The show is hilarious and I really enjoy it.
28. Overlord
The game’s main selling point is its MMORPG word building, which allows players to create and customize their own characters. Ainz, the game’s protagonist, has absolute power over his choices and can do whatever he wants in the game.
Ainz is the only one who can be transported into this world and the other NPCs simply gain life, meaning that he can metagame everything but also that he has no real stakes involved.
He does not set out to conquer the world. He only seeks out other players to gain information and knowledge.
The show’s main character, played by John Goodman, is the backbone of it all. He is an avid gamer and improviser, and people look to him for guidance even though he is just an average guy.
27. Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
Grimgar is a manga and anime series set in a world where humans coexist with creatures known as “Mages.” The story follows the adventures of a young man named Garin who is forced to leave his home and join the military after being falsely accused of treason. After being discharged from the military, Garin is reunited with his old friend, Reyvateil Ymir, who has been living in exile. Together, they travel to Grimgar to investigate the disappearance of Reyvateil’s fellow Mages. ..
The game’s main cast is diverse and includes characters who are relatively inexperienced and lack metagame advantages. This makes them all vulnerable to exploitation, but it also ensures that they’re all interesting and engaging to watch. ..
The show is a great way to see a group of people grow up in an RPG world, struggling constantly but never giving up. ..
The other players abandoned them, leaving them to die. Now it’s up to them to save themselves or face certain death. ..
The show’s pacing might be a little slower than what you would expect from an isekai, but it only helps to further enthrall you into the world.
26. The Rising of the Shield Hero
In The Rising of the Shield Hero, we see a man take an L from life, and then build himself up to power.
Our protagonist, Naofumi, is transported into a different world alongside three other people and each is given a weapon. The weapon they are given is unique to them and they must use it to survive in this new world.
Naofumi gets the short end of the stick when it comes to protection from the monsters.
The king is quickly outcast by the entire kingdom when he makes a mistake.
We watch as he forms a rag-tag team of companions, who may or may not be slaves, and tries to help out the people around him while simultaneously giving the king the middle finger. It truly is a sight to behold.
25. No Game No Life
The community is in uproar after the game disappeared from the App Store. No Game No Life was one of the most popular games on the App Store, and many people are wondering what happened to it.
The siblings are transported to a world where they are the only ones left. They must find a way back home before their world is destroyed.
The siblings are literal geniuses. They have a unique perspective on the world because they’ve never experienced anything else. The other characters have played games for profit their entire life, so they don’t understand what it’s like to be a literal genius. ..
This is a story about a man with an IQ of 300 who has been able to win some of the most hyped, unexpected, chess matches.
24. Restaurant to Another World
This show was terrible.
The show is set up like a restaurant, with the main character, Cook, running the business. He has to keep the restaurant running smoothly and making money to keep it afloat. There are also other characters who play important roles in the business, such as his assistant, Alice, and his cook’s son, Harry.
On Saturdays, the restaurant transforms into a fantasy world where customers can serve dragons their favourite food or drink. ..
The show is pretty funny and the atmosphere is really relaxing. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to others.
23. Drifters
If you’re a fan of history, Hellsing, fantasy, and war, then Drifters is definitely the manga for you. ..
A group of warriors from different time periods are transported to a fantastical world and given the title of “Drifter.” They are tasked with fighting people called the Ends in an all-out war. ..
The cast of the new movie includes people like Toyohisa Shimazu, Nobunaga Oda (making his second appearance on this list) and Yoichi Suketaka Nasu.
If you’re a fan of any of the bands mentioned, there’s no need to worry. ..
22. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
I can’t even begin to explain why this show is so great. ..
The protagonist, a man named Jake, is reincarnated as a slime. He’s not sure what to expect when he wakes up in this new life, but he’s excited to explore it and see what happens.
The player gradually becomes overpowered as they consume a dragon and essentially scales infinitely. They then just build a village and do things village leaders have to do.
The show “The West Wing” is a great show that nails every point so well that you binge the show in a day and remember it fondly ever a year after. The show is about the president of the United States, who goes to peace treaties, protects his citizens, seeks outside investment, and more. The show is so typical that you might not even realize it’s a show until you watch it for the first time.
21. Nobunaga Concerto
Is Nobunaga the Stan Lee of the isekai genre?
The feudal Japan of the 1600s was a time of great pressure for Nobunaga. He was constantly under siege from his enemies, and the people of Japan were growing tired of his rule. So, when he suddenly gets transported to this different time period, he’s not sure what to expect.
The two people switch places and it turns out they have the same idea of what’s best for the world. This is a classic story we’ve heard many times over.
Nobunaga is now the ruler of Japan and must try to keep the country from going to ruin while also trying to survive the ordeal.
20. Ascendance of a Bookworm
Ascension of a Bookworm is a story about a young girl who is forced to leave her home and live in an unknown world. She is able to find comfort in the book she reads, and eventually learns to love life again.
The premise of the story is really unique. It’s about a girl who loved to read so much that she got reincarnated and just continued to love reading. ..
She’s been living in a world of books for a while now, but they’re not always available. She has to find creative ways to get her fix.
The show is a slice of life show, but the execution is on point. You get really invested in the characters and their story.
19. Outbreak Company
Are there any otaku communities in your area? If not, have you tried spreading the Haruhi gospel through social media? ..
Shnishi is a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world. She is interested in fashion, music, and her relationships.
The Otaku Missionary is sent to a fantasy world in order to do his holy deed.
It’s a harem, it’s a parody, and it’s a comedy.
This show is a great introduction to the otaku culture for those just getting into it. It’s strange, but it’s also preaching to the converted.
18. Amatsuki
The protagonist is transported to a world they hate.
Tokidoki is a character who hates learning history and consistently bombs history tests. ..
He enters the museum and is shown a simulator that will allow him to experience what he’s learning.
The idea is neat, but the person quickly gets trapped inside and is more than a peaceful observer, meaning they can die. ..
- Demons are a real and present danger in the world.
- Be aware of where you are and who is around you at all times, as demons can be anywhere.
- Stay alert and be prepared for anything that might happen, as demons are known to strike without warning. ..
He partners up with two samurai and prays that he’ll survive and learn about history.
17. Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
In the game, the protagonist is incredibly powerful and can do anything. However, this power comes at a cost - the protagonist is often outnumbered and outgunned by their enemies. How does the overpowered protagonist survive and prevail in their battles?
In this show, the protagonist is struggling from success, living her entire life alone and isolated.
When an opportunity arises to be reborn into a different world, she begs the heavens to make her completely average. ..
The sky is a complete mess and makes her a daughter of a powerful noble with supreme magic abilities.
She tries to keep her powers a secret in order to live the average life she had always wanted, but that turns out to be a handful.
16. Re:Creators
The Re:Creators team brought their creative juices to life with their unique brand of writing.
As we reported earlier this week, a new group of characters has begun to show up in the real world. These characters are fictional, but their personalities and powers are still intact. This new group of characters is known as the Fantastic Four, and they are quickly becoming a popular choice for movie fans and TV viewers alike.
The protagonist of the show must find a way to stop a top-hat wearing lady from harming others.
The author and the creation are not always in harmony.
15. I’m Standing on a Million Lives
The first is by having a protagonist who is not a human. The second is by having a story that takes place in an alternate world where humans are extinct.
Secondly, the world is full of secrets and hidden items that can only be found by playing the game. This is why it’s so important to be creative and come up with your own ideas for the game.
The first plot line follows the characters as they explore the universe and come into contact with different species. The second plot line follows the characters as they try to solve a mystery that has been plaguing them for years. ..
The show is dumb, but it’s still fun.
14. Knight’s & Magic
The list of anime shows that have aired on TV in Japan in the past year has been dwindling, and one group that has yet to make an appearance is the popular “Anime Expo.”
That’s right, mechs are finally making an appearance in this genre!
This show is pretty standard, aside from the mechs.
The protagonist forms a group with two girls, they all go to a magical high school to learn how to fight bad guys. They fight said bad guys and the end.
The mechs in “Stranger Things” look cool, adding a unique futuristic feel to the show. ..
13. Princess Connect! Re:Dive
Princess Connect is a mobile game that has been adapted from the popular game, “Princess Mononoke.” This game is a great way to spend some time with your friends and family. The gameplay is simple, but the story is engaging. You play as one of three girls who must help the king of the forest, who has been kidnapped by a dragon. The girls must use their magic to defeat the dragon and save the king.
The show is a fantasy adventure where a guy falls from the sky and ends up in a world with no memories. He somehow becomes surrounded by girls and they form a guild to help him remember his past.
The guy is not important because he is not a major player in the story.
The show feels like a cute girls anime where the three female leads carry most of the interest and humor. ..
The team of protagonists in “Kokoro Connect” is diverse, and each character has their own unique personality and skills. ..
12. Problem children are coming from another world, aren’t they?
However, upon watching the first episode you’ll quickly realize that this anime is not about problems children and is instead a heartwarming story about family. ..
The answer to your question is yes, but it depends on the situation.
The teens are excited to go to a new world, but they’re also scared. They don’t know what’s going to happen and they don’t know how to get back home. But the bunny tells them that he will take care of everything and that they can always come back if they need to. The teens are determined to find out what’s going on and whether or not it’s a dream, but they also have a feeling that this is something more than just a dream.
The bunny was accepted by the people. The people were kind and generous, and they made sure that the bunny got what she wanted.
The guild they find themselves fighting under is called “No Name”.
Izayoi has some attitude issues.
11. Spirited Away
Spirited Away is an isekai, and I feel like it deserves to be put on here.
A young girl discovers she has crossed over to the spirit world after falling asleep in her backyard. She soon realizes that she is not alone and must find a way to survive and help her family who are still alive in the physical world. ..
This doesn’t come in the form of fighting or learning magic, but rather understanding the spirits and becoming acquaint with the world.
This movie is a classic anime movie that is full of heart and emotion. If you have never watched it, change that fact as soon as possible.
10. Kekkai Sensen
The manga series Kekkai Sensen by Hideaki Anno follows a group of people who are able to use the power of the Kekkai Sensen to travel to other worlds. The series has been praised for its unique and exciting plotlines.
In the year 3 years after the portal was opened, a city has arisen where humans and monsters have intertwined completely.
The aesthetic of the game was a big draw for me, as we get to see a normal guy drinking coffee next to a bug monster while a hyped-speed monkey bounces around the room. ..
9. Now and Then, Here and There
This show is set in a different era, 1999. It’s a nostalgic look back at the good old days when everything was simple and everyone knew their place.
The art style and how isekai is tackled are both important factors in why people enjoy reading this genre. ..
When Tom found himself in the forest, he never could have imagined what would happen next. After stumbling upon a strange girl being attacked by some unknown creature, Tom quickly came to her rescue. Unfortunately, his actions took him on an unexpected journey that would lead him to a world unlike any he had ever seen before. Now, with the help of the mysterious girl named Alice, Tom must find a way back home before it’s too late. ..
The show throws the main character into a world of war where he has to figure out how to survive.
The protagonist must learn to survive and to fight while also seeking out the girl he still hasn’t given up on.
8. The Vision of Escaflowne
Since we’re already in the 1990s, we might as well mention The Vision of Escaflowne as well.
She helps a man defeat a dragon with her Spidey senses, and somehow ends up teleporting back to his world.
He has a bleak world where the only thing to look forward to is the future.
There is a war going on. The prince is actually a man, and his head is quite valuable. And there are mechs flying around.
This is one of the few shows where a girl gets an IRL experience that is different from what she’s used to.
7. The Boy and the Beast
Ren is a young boy who has had enough of the world. He’s been through a lot of pain and suffering, and he’s just about had it. ..
He meets Kumatetsu, a glorious beast dude who is looking for a disciple so that he can prove his worth as a teacher. They discuss the possibility of becoming one, and after some discussion, Kumatetsu decides to take him on as his student.
Ren and He strike a deal, and then just train and grow together. ..
The show is absolutely breathtaking and I don’t want to give anything away so check it out and see what you think.
6. InuYasha
In isekai, the protagonist usually gets hit by a truck and then reborn.
InuYasha the hero saves the heroine from a well by using his Kagome powers.
That’s according to a study by the University of Utah. The study found that during the early 2000s, creativity was on the rise. The study looked at data from surveys taken in 2002 and 2003, when creativity was considered to be high. The results showed that people were more creative then they have ever been before.
A powerful wish-granting jewel is reborn inside of her body, but it gets accidentally smashed. So she enlists the help of a man-dog-demon to collect the shards and make sure it isn’t used in a world-ending way. ..
5. Mysterious Play
This anime cover is a shoujo, and it looks good too.
Since this show is also a bit older, like mid-90s older, there is no truck or headset. But rather a book.
The girls are in China during the Tang Dynasty, which was a time of great change. They are both from the United States, and they are both trying to figure out what is going on. They meet some interesting people and learn about Chinese culture, but they also have to deal with some challenges.
This is a new world, one that is not the usual China. It’s an ethereal place where time doesn’t exist and ancient civilizations still rule.
The two girls become priests of two opposing factions and have to find their celestial warriors in order to summon Shenron, I mean the god Seiryuu, who will grant any wish of their choosing.
4. The Saga of Tanya the Evil
This anime is about a man who, despite being an atheist, stayed true to his beliefs in the face of God.
After death, the person is confronted by an all-powerful being. But they refuse to acknowledge its existence, so this God reincarnates them as a little girl in a war-torn country.
Tanya, a young woman who had recently been renamed by the religious order she had joined, refused to accept any power that came from God. She became a soldier in order to protect those she loved. ..
Tanya is a powerful magic user who uses her powers to kill people and things in her way. She is a mad woman who is not afraid to use her power for evil reasons.
You would think that because you are all-knowing, you would have thought of something better than what you are doing.
3. Re: Zero
Zero is one of the better-known isekai, and for good reason. It’s a well-made and entertaining series that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. ..
It’s a dark and dangerous world that can be incredibly addicting.
In “The World of Warcraft,” a new MMORPG-style game, player’s life is turned upside down when they are transported into the game. They must try to live their life as normally as possible while trying to find a way back home. ..
The protagonist will respawn after being killed, which is a big difference from the other games.
When he dies, he just gets pulled back to a certain point in time. And boy does he die a lot.
In Log Horizon, the mental trauma and gore are completely maxed out. This is a game where you play as a character who has been through a lot of trauma, and it’s an intense experience.
2. Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
If you’re a fan of trash-themed RPGs, then you’ll love this one. It’s the best of the bunch in my opinion. ..
The show has quickly become a hit in the community, with many people calling it “milfsekai.”
That’s right, it’s your typical isekai formula, only the main duo consists of a boy and his mommy who loves him very much.
If you don’t think about the implications of this show, it can be pretty fun. So there you go. ..
1. Isekai Quartet
The Isekai Quartet is a cartoony little show that is literally made for isekai fans. It follows the adventures of a quartet of characters who are stuck in an alternate world where they have to solve problems to get back to their own world.
The idea of a virtual reality headset that can be used to experience different worlds is something that has been around for a while, but it has never been put into practice quite like this. This new technology could change the way we view the world and allow us to explore different areas without ever leaving our home.
The popular isekai all get together, and not attend a school. They interact with each other through isekaid, which is a type of communication.
We have Overlord, KonoSuba, Tanya the Terrible, Re: Zero, and a later entry from Shield Hero.
The Isekai Quartet is a series of shows that are really cute and really enjoyable.
