Isekai and fantasy anime that don't suck
Anime
As we all know, the genre is oversaturated with low effort derivative garbage. I tried to select the best quality shows that rise above the average, or that are enjoyable to watch at the very least.
TV, 2021,
11 eps
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Author:9
A modern classic, enough said. Still ongoing.
TV, 2016,
25 eps
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Author:10
Yet another classic that doesn't need an introduction. Perhaps the greatest isekai of all time.
TV, 2023,
28 eps
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Author:10
This will surely become a classic, currently the highest rated anime on the website - and the show isn't even finished yet.
TV, 2016,
10 eps
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Author:9
A classic comedy-parody of isekai and RPG.
TV, 2006,
13 eps
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Author:8
An oldie that still holds well. A Harry Potter tsundere isekai. Good plot.
TV, 2015,
13 eps
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Author:7
It's pretty good, watch all the seasons.
TV, 2008,
13 eps
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Author:9
Sometimes it's a bit hard to follow and it's very dialogue heavy (the kind of shows I personally prefer), but great characters and very well done show, don't miss it.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
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Author:8
Very fun show despite the stupid premise. Interesting mix of moe and action.
TV, 2018,
12 eps
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Author:8
This is a good one. It's trashed for being an ecchi, but this is seriously one of the best shows in the "I have cheat skills because I beat the game in my past life" genre. Also very good comedy.
TV, 2017,
13 eps
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Author:7
Good adventure fantasy with interesting world building. Unfortunately it also contains gratuitous sadism and violence which spoils for me the enjoyment (and honestly adds little to the story), so I cannot recommend this without reservations. Be warned.
TV, 2019,
14 eps
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Author:8
A book-nerd isekai.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
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Author:8
Silly and funny slice of life isekai.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
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Author:7
Relaxing and harmless show. Pity the second season was a let down.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:6
Pretty generic, but the visuals and music are beautiful so it's worth watching.
TV, 2023,
12 eps
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Author:7
Girls love. It feels very low budget but it's actually a good show, particularly if you are into GL.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Author:7
Yet another magical school setting, but this one is actually good.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
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Author:8
Stalker the girl-love anime. Perhaps not technically an isekai but it's quite enjoyable.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Author:7
This is a tear jerker.
TV, 2000,
167 eps
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This one is quite nostalgic for me. It's a nice historical-setting shoujo though can feel like a little kid's show at places. Also, it's one of the very first isekais.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:6
Pretty generic RPG themed plot but the main premise is quite original.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:7
Another "OP reincarnation into a visual novel" isekai. It's decent.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
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Author:6
Another medical isekai. The premise is pretty confusing but if you like medicine then it's ok I guess.
TV, 2021,
13 eps
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Watch if you like lots of political intrigue. It can feel boring at places.
TV, 2012,
25 eps
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Author:7
People like to shit on this show but it's actually quite good, but just watch the first two seasons and forget all the rest.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
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Author:7
It's a mindless ecchi but entertaining nonetheless.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
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Author:6
Another ecchi Harry Potter knockoff. It's generic but the main girl is so cute that it's worth watching.
TV, 2015,
12 eps
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Author:7
Very graphic ecchi (at least if you watch uncensored) but the plot is surprisingly decent.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
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Author:6
Just a brain dead ecchi, if this is your kind of thing (it's genuinely funny though).