Anyway, I've always loved manga and anime (primarily manga) since way back before I even started middle school.
From trying to make some of my own comics (in the traditional sense) to writing fan fiction about characters, I've always incorporated the style of manga, anime, manhwa, webtoons, cartoons, and comics in my writing trying to make my stories as visual as any manga/animation.
Studio Ghibli has also been a great contributor to my perception and understanding of what creativity freedom and animation can produce. GREAT MASTERPIECES!
Therefore, I'm always searching for those special gems within the manga/anime world, complete with excellent animation (art), a fabulous story (nothing cliche), with realistic characters (or at least believable), and - most importantly - a superb plot (from start to finish).
Thus far I have only stumbled upon a few such as Erased, Your lie in April, Taiyou no Ie, and some others.
I widely accept many genres but am quite particular about quality and pace. If the animation/artwork does not reach a certain level, I just can't watch, it's too distracting. As for pace, there is a charm to any story's tempo, however if a story rushes (to complete some form of deadline or whatever) and its completely obvious it ruins the overall story and stands out.
So, I am looking for liked-minds and those that have found such said gems! If you have and you think I'd like it, PLEASE SHARE and comment below!
Right now I'm reeeeeally into "Tensei" genre or "Reincarnation" or "Re-Life" manga and anime~
These are the few I know of/reading+watching atm:
(This list is NOT in any particular order, also a synopsis will be added later for those who are interested!)
Tensei Shitara Slime data ken
After being killed by a run away thief, the 37 year old protagonist is reincarnated as one of the lowest monster in a new world, a slime. Upon meeting an imprisoned dragon called Storm Dragon Verudora, he is renamed as "Rimuru Tempest" and begins his journey in this new wold soon to gain many minions and create his own monster city.
Hajimari no Niina
Spirit Migration
A spirit who doesn't have any memory of who "he" is wonders beneath a dungeon and learns how to posses beasts. As he tries to figure out his purpose and the meaning to his existence, the protagonists gets more involved with the lives of people in the world.
Re:Monster
Tomokui Kanata has been re-incarnated in the weakest goblin, named Goburou, after having undergone an unfortunate death. However Goburou has retained his previous life's memories, an unusual evolution, as well as becoming strong enough to gain status boosts from eating.
Mushoku Tensei-Isekai ittara honki dasu
World Customizer
Suijin no Hanayome
The story of a girl who slips back in time to a different era. While playing in her family's garden, Asahi gets sucked in by the small pond and when she wakes up she finds herself in a place that seems like Japan from ancient times. A powerful clan takes her in, but the reason for their kindness is that they intend to sacrifice her to the water god, the dragon, to be his bride... Now that she is at the mercy of a god who appears to know no compassion, what will Asahi's fate be?
koushaku reijou no tashinami
"I was reincarnated as a noble young lady, but by the time my memories returned, I was already heading towards the bad ending. I broke off my engagement, and I am currently on the route where I am confined in a church. Where is my bright and colorful future now?"
Shunkan Lyle
This story is about a dog named Lyle who gets killed by protecting his master then is reincarnated as Japanese boy, Kanba Yoichi. Having reacquiring memories from his previous world Yoichi learns that his "master" is in danger. One day he stumbles upon a teller who give him a special coin that once placed under your pillow at night can spirit him away.
Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru - Daisshou - Yashiki no
Konjiki no moji Tsukai
Okamura Hiiro is introverted and loves books. To him, books are his raison d'etre. His story starts with usual gimmick of summoning of heroes. Five people summoned, but one of them is just an outsider dragged in accidentally, that person is Hiiro. The four others are his classmates, but it's not like they are friends. Unlike him, they are riajuus. Hiiro decided not to help the country, his reason? "I don't believe you. I'm not friends with them. It's not my business, and I'm an ordinary person who cares for my own life, so bye," and he sets for his own journey. Little does others know, that this ordinary person, Hiiro, actually hides a power which could change the world!
Sayounara Ryuusei
The strongest and oldest dragon who had lived through eternity allowed himself to be killed by Hero. Just as he prepared for eternal sleep, he realized himself reborn as Dran, a villager in the frontier.
Working the field, hunting forest animal, and having a warm life has filled his heart with joy he never experienced in his whole dragon life.
One day, when he's patroling the forest near his village, he encountered a powerful demon army...
Tsuki ga Michibiki Isekai Douchuu
High school student Misumi Makoto is called into a fantasy world by the god Tsukuyomi, in order to be a hero. However, powerful others in this world aren't as thrilled to have him there, and they kick him to the edge of the world just as Tsukuyomi declares that he must leave Makoto to find his own way. Now it's up to Makoto to find his own way!
Kumo desu ga, nari ka?
A class in Japan is suddenly massacred but the souls of the students are all transported to other worlds. Our story follows one particular student that gets reincarnated into a spider, one of the beasts at the bottom of the food chain. Journey with our heroine as she struggles to survive in the harsh reality of demons and beast in a kill or be killed world.
Isekai Mahou to shoukan shoujo dorei majutsu
Toaru ossan no vrmmo katsudouki
Death march Kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku
Isekai de "Kuro no Iyashi Te" tte yobarete imasu
The New Gate
Shin, the hero in an online game called "The New Gate" that became a death game, clears the game enabling everyone to log out and go home. However, unexpected to Shin, who waits for everyone to log off before he signs off, is swallowed up by light and wakes up 500 years into the future of the game world. Follow Shin as he tries to find his way back home while at the same time trying to understand the world he's now in.
Tate no Yuusha no nariagari
Iwatani Naofumi is summoned to another world to become one of the 4 heroes, namely the Shield Hero. Starting out with poor popularity and labeled as the weakest, Naofumi found himself betrayed on the 3rd day of his adventure. Losing faith and money, all that left is just his shield. Vowing to exact revenge to those who had betrayed him, Naofumi path is...
Overlord
The story begins with Yggdrasil, a popular online game which is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as "the most powerful wizard." The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) begining to feel emotion. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world the game has become.
Kishi Hans no Junan
Sick of the trickery in the royal court, former knight captain Hans now serves at a remote station in the countryside. But his peaceful and idyllic days end when some Japanese people with superhuman abilities suddenly show up.
Ore to Kawazu-san no isekai hourouki
Tarou was an ordinary university student until a strange old magician summoned him to another world, upon learning that his magical power is 8 million, he uses that abnormally powerful magic to revive the old man that caused all this... In the form of a frog. Thus begin the strange adventures of a boy with ridiculous magical power and Kawazu, the former strongest magician, now revived as a frog.
Kono sekai ga game da to, ore dake ga shitteiru
Tsuyokute new saga
After a fierce battle, Magic swordsman Kyle finally killed the Demon Lord after being seriously injured in the battle. Kyle on the verge of death approaches a relic which was in possession of the Demon Lord and it sends him to the past. After recovering from the initial shock, he decides to use this opportunity to avoid making the same mistakes of the past and become stronger.
Moonrise during the day (Manhwa)
I'm also veeeeeeery interested in "Gender Bender" or "Gender Swapping" or what I like to call it, "Sexy Jutsu!"
In most cases this particular type of genre goes astray... as in, it's either that the character doesn't want to "bend" but does or it's a girl who wants to be a guy but once achieved the "bend" she still behaves so girlish that it kinda defeats the point. I've seen many cliches like this and let me tell you IT'S BORING!!!
So I try to avoid that but this genre is handled less with care than others such as the genre above.
Anyway, this list isn't in any particular order but I'll put a (*) by the manga/anime/manhwa that I really enjoyed. So, hope you enjoy!
All Comments (3) Comments
Yes we do :3
love that series too