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This stack contains non-isekai fantasy anime that you could easily mistake for being an isekai.


Isekai means "different world" and is a Japanese genre of portal fantasy and science fiction. It is a bit hard to define, but generally revolves around a person (or multiple people) who are transported or reincarnated into another world.
Since this definition is fairly broad, you'll find some shows like "Sonny Boy" or "Bakemono no Ko" that are technically isekai, but may not seem like it, as they do not share the most common tropes that you'll see in other isekai anime like “Death March”, “Kenja no Mago”, “Isekai smartphone” or “Mushoku Tensei”. While these shows are not completely identical, they do share a number of tropes, like having a male protagonist enter a medieval fantasy world filled with monsters and magic where they either start with powerful abilities or slowly gain them, similarly to progressing in a fantasy RPG. It is also common for similar isekai shows to include game mechanics like ability stats, skill names, UI screens or even an infinite inventory. Another common trope is for the protagonist to be a chosen or summoned hero who goes on a quest to save the world, ending up with great powers, great riches and a harem of love interests.


This is a list of shows that could be mistaken as isekai since they share a lot of the most common tropes, but missing the element of being transported to another world.


A great example is “Danmachi” where the protagonist already exists in a fantasy world, has a unique and powerful ability and explores a dungeon full of monsters, gaining new stats and skills as though he was the protagonist of a fantasy RPG. Other examples include powerful protagonists being reborn within the same world or shows mostly taking place within a VRMMO.

Feel free to send me a message if I’ve included an actual isekai by mistake, or if you have any suggestions!

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Raw power only.

OP MC DESTROYS ENEMY SCRUBS (EXTRA): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15385
OP MC STRATEGIST BIGBRAIN TACTICIANS THE ENTIRE GALAXY: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/13806

Young-looking boys as MC to self-insert. Male child protagonists. List geared towards male audience. There can be Onee-sans, lolis as possible love interests. Expect some male-oriented fanservices.

This is a stack of Non-Isekai Fantasy Anime with Overpowered Main Characters.

All of the MCs in this stack are OP from the start.

Only the first seasons of each show will be included in this stack.

If you've enjoyed any Anime from this stack, feel free to check out this stack: Isekai Anime with an OP MC

Shousetsuka ni Narou, “Let’s become a novelist!”, is Japan's novel publishing website where anyone can publish and read novels free of charge. These animes are the anime of Shousetsuka ni Narou origin.

Part 1 is here -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5026
Part 2 is here -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5031
Part 3 is here -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5032

this is a list of anime in which is common to picks dropped items from killing monster.

any cat appearance :3

part I: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20806
part II: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/29850
part III: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34839
part V: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36016

sometimes there may be several cats, but i only choose the first appearance or the pic that i think is beautiful more

nekomimi and accessories count, it's fun and there's more variety that way
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Currently Airing anime which has received english dubbed version.

List will get completely wiped out when the season changes.

List will update when there is new one.

Or Tries to Hide their Strength. This is a stack of Anime where the MC Hides/Tries to Hide their Strength from either everybody or most people.

If you've enjoyed any Anime from this stack, feel free to check out this stack: 'Isekai Anime with an OP MC'
or
this stack: 'Fantasy Anime with an OP MC (No Isekai)'

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(A couple tags for searchability, sorry D:):
-OP MC Hides their Strength/ OP MC Hides their Powers / Anime where the MC doesn't show his True Power / Anime where the MC doesn't show his True Strength
-Hides Power / Hide Power / Hides Strength / Hide Strength / Strong MC Pretends to be Weaker