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bygakuendo
May 22 2022, 12:48 AM | Updated Aug 22, 2023 7:41 PM
this is the list of my favorites isekai... feel free to suggest some others isekai if I'm missing out... this list groups animes with most similarities together...

it's been said that watching isekai anime is like going downward spiral into a rabbit hole of darkness and some depravity ecchi stuff... folks, people are being over dramatic because some isekai are lewd doesn't mean theres any decent isekai that don't rely on lewdness or other hentai stuff... I'm here to demythify that... at least argue against that false premise...

on this list you will find family friendly isekai that are healthy and wholesome...
just to update that for now but if take your time you will find what are marked family friendly isekai that will get you straight out of the world depravity... is not given but yeah just want to let people know that is not completely a dark path... those who went to the dark side did by choice... so do you rather not go to the dark side?

for those insisting that isekai genre is whatever because of repeating classical trope is like arguing that romance genre is bs because you for sure will know that the stuff usually is the lovey dovey and kissing or some whatever tragedy and sadness... every genre is known for its quirks is totally normal, do people really have its expectations in the right place?

my short recommendation if you like Mushoku Tensei meanwhile waiting for the second season then watch:

-The 8th son? Are you kidding me?

this anime should a be good pick...It does share many elements it got the good stuff as expected of nicely done isekai with all its tropes... cough cough a harem...

-Wise Man's Grandchild

please people don't scream generic... if you just care about generic part or repeated trope then maybe you don't enjoy isekai anime... but here's some similarities to mushoku tensei.

the protagonist:
-was ran over by a car.
-still have some science knowledge from previous life
-started as a newborn baby
-improves magic with science knowledge
-is very op... as much as Rudeus... Guess Mushoku Tensei this season will be about the magic academy.

- Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions

that time I recommended Goblin Slayer to fill the goblin slaying reference that was lacking in Mushoku Tensei. this is a much more older reference for fantasy isekai anime, pretty good. I'm not sure if this anime is pretty popular or not I just saw it recently and Omg it has very good representation of different roles of a party for a lot of anime in this genre. it has very much the similar mechanic in how magic works. this anime was before goblin slayer, I thought this one has serve as inspiration that's why I found that Goblin Slayer even though wasn't isekai has a lot of good quality in it.

-Goblin slayer

is very bloody is not very advisable if you can't handle gore...this anime helps expand on the goblins topic that was barely covered in Mushoku.

some may wonder why goblin slayer is on the list if the mc isn't reincarnated or teleported to a fantasy world...my answer to this is... to think about it this way, the main difference between an isekai in contrast to a straight forward fantasy, is the Mc origin backstory, so in the end it doesn't even matter whether isekai or non-isekai the fantasy world setting is the same for both... capiche? in simple terms this is being used as reference material...

put it bluntly if we have Rudeus Greyrat and the goblin slayer...the latter have a backstory usually in Japan being hit by truck-kun... this being said the main point is that after watching Eris the goblin slayer FYI the Mushoku Tensei OVA ...I got curious and then... yeah after that you want more goblin slaying action in a longer series...what else?

-Skeleton Knight in Another World

even though this anime is of somebody who suddenly woke up in the game... it seems more of that sub-genre of games world isekai... like the fact this one doesn't have the game interface and pop-up menu that's been seen in these others isekai.

-That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime aka Tensura

I highly recommend it... this anime will share and borrow narrative elements from different isekai I consider it a rich and very elaborate and wholesome anime...

ok... I like this one because it doesn't have a game user interface in which is a good thing ... instead it has the better idea of having an ai voice assistant... the reason behind why I'm recommending skeleton knight and Tensura, I saw it has fast travel and teleportation in which is a big deal of a topic in Mushoku for the future so folks watch more isekai with Teleportation and fast travel really a big deal and is interesting... there's some others anime that has it not mentioned for now maybe later or ahead down below keep an eye peel...

-The Faraway Paladin

some says that this anime did took inspiration in Mushoku Tensei... seems it does it also have its own thing... maybe its cover more on the Paladin sides of things, truly is really well done in that sense I did enjoy the concept of paladin that's not very often seen in the genre, as we know mostly the protagonist usually is a mage... the paladin thing did blew my mind what is the middle ground between an mage and a warrior .... ta-da! a Paladin...

basically these are the recommended watch order just to be a more enriching experience on isekai that got ideas that are more elaborate in different story... people complain that isekai are generic but I think is an evolution so it may happen that some ideas are repeated but we can see that it works better than other I think that Mushoku Tensei was able to wrap a lot of ideas pretty well some others too, so I consider it a masterpiece...

if you are looking for something similar to the Shield hero...a Hero Merchant Mc with a lot of ladies' companions, then I recommend watching:

1-Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody

yeah, as I this one does follow our Shield Hero foots, going around with a lot of ladies in a cart like any proper gentleman... seriously my role model!

2-Black Summoner

another of our fellow Shield Hero friend Bought a slave to fight too... Nice!

some trends and ideas in the isekai animes has been argue that summoner is the strongest form of a mage because they rely on the spirit as a source of power, that's why suddenly summoner concept is becoming more common and more animes are working around on that idea.

summoning abilities is something that the top names isekai use it is a very a powerful spell...

3-Parallel World Pharmacy

this anime shares some similarities between Shield hero and seijo... what they have in common is the healing and crafting potion abilities...

4-The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent

this anime shares similar vibe introduction both were summoned from a ritual to fight some calamity ...and was treated poorly upon arrival ... but Naofumi had it rougher in comparison...

5- Seirei Gensuki

Our protagonist in this anime is pretty Op and also follows Shield Heros footstep to have demi human slave companion with nightmares during night sleeps... does it sound familiar?

6-Meikyuu Black Company

both mc are the boss... does business in a shady way, both have an Op female bodyguard that are always hungry...

7- Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World

in this anime the Mc bought a slave too... the same way Naofumi did, certainly but the main difference is that this anime went much much further than Shield Hero...

8-I'm Standing on a Million Lives

on this anime the mc has similar restriction on weapon that can be equipped by the hero following certain rules...

*LOG HORIZON---*
- Log Horizon is an recommend anime to watch at some point in time because is like the grandfather to some recent isekai anime. if you enjoy anime related to be isekai in a mmorpg game world.

***if you are looking for anime similar to konosuba in the premise of non-handsome Mc
you may watch...
1- isekai ojisan
2- Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-


***Guide to watch for people with busy schedule
Considering time is limited the usual must watch based on people recommendations,
is to start out with Mushoku Tensei, then go for Tensura and lastly Shield Hero...if you were able to chew on these 3... after that it should be easy to look for the next thing to watch... this list center around those 3 primary top tier isekai... you may notice that whats up and below share the most similarities between them...


enjoy...

the pasture is greener in the dark side.... sooo you my puritan friend... is corruption enticing? are you avoiding the so-called dark side, or do you only watch family friendly isekai?

*UPDATE*
- reached the limit of the list... wondering if there's some great isekai anime left out?
and lastly thanks to the people who sent there's suggestion.
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
TV, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
This is the starting point for the list... for those who are looking for a good example on what a well done isekai should be... it got many things right, a true masterpiece...I heard so many comments on Mushoku to be controversial and whatever, but seriously this is very mild compared to others anime that are much more explicit on ecchi subject... at least on that matter, I consider it an exaggeration overblown... it does contains some lewd jokes, but is mild at best, anyways this is not for everyone, it does need some maturity to watch...

I watched this anime during lockdown... the first time I saw it was like amazing, so I re watched it many times... as anything... the magic will wore off over time, but I still rewatch it sometimes, still consider it very good and excellent, a very good starting point if you haven't seen anything yet
Kenja no Mago
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime is pretty good, at first my expectation was low but... I highly Recommended it if you already like watching Mushoku tensei and also are looking into anime related to Op protagonist going into a magical school making friends and showing off his prowess with intention of hiding it a pretending to be a modest or low key. Almost as Rudeus in the future...
Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
this is like a cross of Danmachi with Mushoku Tensei..Arifureta, Konosuba, Black Summoner, serei Gensuki mixed in cocktail of ideas into a new isekai. I will make short if you don't have issues with those anime mentioned above you will enjoy this one...

here you got another Op protagonist... so if you are tired of it... I wont tell what to do but be warned before just in case if you to want to skip because of hatred toward Op protagonist. but hey it uses a lot of well known classical tropes in isekai anime but, with some refreshing ideas, maybe give it a try...

it has many new ideas on how the protagonist other than being run over by some truck... new originality in that for those always complaining why the protagonist had to be ran over by a car... some stabbed to death.

I was surprised that ideas from this anime was ahead of Isekai Yakkyoku.
Isekai Yakkyoku
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
this anime is like an alternative version of Rudeus, we beg the question what if Rudeus before dying was someone pretty smart and handsome and if of top hardworking we mean this guy unlike in Mushoku was a NEET... so yeah what if we make him a better person before dying what would he be like in another world...

no surprise we end up with a Nice Guy a non lewd Anime... instead of horniness at least for now.. let's think about business... and be an upstanding person for society...it also has some reminiscences of full metal alchemist with ascendance of bookworm with myne... quite interesting the author was able to pull off a story taking different elements from my favorites animes...well done...

yeah just wanted to say that this one is also a family friendly isekai for those who hated Mushoku Tensei this is a better version or at least a healthy version for those who doesn't like those more adult themed stories...
Seirei Gensouki
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Life is about ups and downs... Yeah, if you already watched Isekai Cheat Magician and then needed some anime with more substance. Maybe even if this one is a step up, even with added complexity and more stuff, people are still hard to please. A better tada banri with a wider selection of waifu still doesn't cut it? What will?

On a side note If you are here, still deciding what to watch, then I may suggest this anime is like having Akashic Records, Shield Hero, and Cheat Magician put into a blender...and on top of that, a lot of waifus. Would you complain about harem? I complain if it doesn't... agree to disagree xD...

People like to complain about the protagonist being an introvert. This guy looks like Tada Banri in Golden Time. Not the most liked guy in the industry, but still, why do people want a tsundere starring every anime?
Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki
TV, 2023, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
If you complained about Isekai Cheat Magician lacking substance, then I must say that this is an Isekai Cheat Magician with added sauce. In this formula, we have the slave blonde girl similar to Elfina in Black Summoner. Then we also have a tsundere red-haired girl similar to Eris in Mushoku Tensei, but she looks more like Tomo-chan from "Tomo-chan is a Girl". For the white-haired girl, her personality is very similar to Ruka-chan from "Rent-a-Girlfriend", and her looks are like the wolf girl from "Drug Store in Another World". Instead of being the best assassin, the protagonist was the best exorcist in old Japan. This is a big salad of remixed ideas from previous isekai anime. It's been good so far, and the harem never fails. The choice of girls is not very original, but I will let it pass because they are among my favorite girl types: Elfina, Ruka, and Eris XD.
Isekai Cheat Magician
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
The most roasted isekai of recent memory, this supposedly the generic isekai that generic reviewers use as a punching bag for being generic. Even reviewers are guilty of being generic for repeating the same old line. But does this anime really deserve that much hate? It seems there's no way for this anime to escape criticism, even if they put a weakling crybaby as the protagonist, people will still say it's generic. And if they use a delinquent protagonist, do we still get something original? Nowadays, most character types have already been used up. In my book, having a ghost Tada Banri as the protagonist is quite original.

This isekai is the reference that most people call generic. However, besides its apparent similarities, the highlight of this anime is the elaboration on spirit magic and the explanation of the difference between a mage and a sorcerer. If this caught your attention, give it a watch. But don't hold it against me if it doesn't quite live up to the hype of Mushoku Tensei. It may not be amazing, but it's not bad either. So, enjoy it without prejudice.
Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
TV, 2019, 13 eps Me:- Author:-
We have a serious Bell Cranel from Danmachi...the magic gun wielding rabbit foot with anti magic school usagi 35 platoon... then we have epsilon and aqua from konosuba on the poster. this story has some similarities with shield hero on the betrayal narrative. overcoming obstacles and making a harem is your thing then watch this... I haven't yet but when I do... I will add some more comments about it.

need to catch up haven't watch it yet.. but was recommended to me... harem anime hope is good.
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
TV, 2022, 20 eps Me:- Author:9
this anime is a very typical story of an op protagonist pretending to be weak or hiding his amazing power. very good I do like it to the point that I'm also currently reading the manga to the last chapter that I'm aware of at the moment of writing this, just to get ahead of the anime, I'm itching to know what's coming next it can be say almost each time will have a cliffhanger or hooked to keep reading for what's next. you should watch this anime if you already enjoy watching Trapped in a dating sim or maybe if you also happen to like Black summoner, My isekai life, Knight's & Magic, Skeleton knight and also Log Horizon. if you really enjoy those anime mentioned above I certainly believe you will enjoy this one.
Zero no Tsukaima
TV, 2006, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
I had a lot of fun watching this anime. It contains a lot of lewd jokes and something quite interesting. The protagonist, Louis, exhibits a violent nature similar to Eris Greyrat. Therefore, if you dislike lewd jokes, be warned and consider not watching this anime. This girl is akin to the reincarnation of Taiga in an isekai setting.

Despite being a comedy, this anime successfully incorporates elements of a fantasy world. In my humble opinion, this anime was ahead of its time. I was engrossed in the storyline and couldn't look away from the screen until I finished watching it. However, enjoyment may vary depending on personal taste. Personally, I found it rather intriguing. Some individuals find it boring. If you're interested, here are some hints: Have you watched Toradora, Isekai Cheat Magician, Seirei Gensouki, Mushoku Tensei, Slayers, or Nagatoro? If you enjoyed any of those anime, this one might be more to your liking. Lastly, do you appreciate harem anime? If so, welcome aboard, bro!
Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou!
TV, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Have you ever considered having your wives fight alongside you? If so, then watch this one...

Disclaimer: I really enjoy this guilty pleasure. People are heavily criticizing this anime due to the harem aspect. Do people truly believe harems are bad? Are you kidding me?

The low ratings for this anime generally come from individuals who despise harem tropes and other traditional tropes within the genre. I'm not certain if these people should continue watching isekai in their lives. I have yet to determine whether it's the male or female audience that strongly opposes this type of storytelling. Setting aside the criticism from the haters, perhaps I've become corrupted by watching too much isekai. If that's the case, I may need a better moral compass in order to fully enjoy the isekai genre again.
Goblin Slayer
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime is not an isekai, but I made an exception for it as reference material about goblins. This anime is like an essay about goblins, describing how repulsive or dangerous they are in a very convincing manner. I like the depth and richness that help make a fantasy world's fiction more alive. This anime is definitely worth watching. In my opinion, it is excellent reference material because it has set an example for many things that will improve Isekai anime.
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
For those who constantly complain about overpowered protagonists, your prayers have already been answered. This anime will fulfill the void you have in longing to witness genuine and intense struggles in a fantasy world setting. It tells a compelling story of overcoming the loss of comrades in battle.

The anime showcases a breathtaking watercolor art style that is truly delightful to watch.

If you enjoyed anime series such as Goblin Slayer, Shield Hero, Mushoku Tensei, Danmachi, Faraway Paladin, and Log Horizon, then I highly recommend giving this anime a watch.
Saihate no Paladin
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
I consider this anime to be amazing in its own right; it is very well done. It left me with a positive impression, and I highly recommend it. Don't be discouraged by its rating, as it is severely underrated.

This anime offers an emotional journey, encompassing moments of sadness, laughter, and epicness. I dare to proclaim that this anime should be regarded as a masterpiece. Keep in mind that this is just the first season, and I am uncertain about the reasons behind its low rating. Perhaps it is because it lacks lewd content or a harem aspect? People's preferences can be quite puzzling!
Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Some random ranting: People are hard to satisfy. They'll complain if the main character is too powerful. Honestly, I prefer this type of character to those who are excessively weak, as they can be annoying and painful to watch.

I suppose overpowered characters are best suited for shorter, 12-episode anime, while zero-to-hero stories work better for longer anime that allow for more character development. Take this anime as an example and compare it to Re:Zero. Ultimately, each character is tailored to fit the story.

Deep down, isekai is often considered a guilty pleasure. It's quite common to see people trash-talk isekai as if it's all garbage, although some may indeed be subpar. However, it's not fair to generalize all isekai based on those few trashy examples.
Overlord
TV, 2015, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime is an interesting one to watch, spanning multiple seasons. It requires some patience due to its extensive worldbuilding, which includes numerous characters with unique personalities, organizations, factions, and more. While the main character may seem overpowered, the focus revolves around management, as indicated by the title "Overlord." It also features a harem aspect, although the girls are not as cute as the cat girl and the elf girl, but that's not the main point.

Additionally, I recommend checking out "Maou-sama, Retry!" which is a more enjoyable and lighthearted watch right from the start.
Maou-sama, Retry!
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime is a rare mix of isekai, harem, and business themes that come together to create an enjoyable and unique experience. With a great balance of comedy and parody, including some hilarious demon lord jokes, this isekai story is well-executed. The inclusion of the serious dude joke, similar to Cautious Hero, adds to the overall humor of the show. For those who loved this anime, I highly suggest giving The Dungeon of Black Company a watch as well
Meikyuu Black Company
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
ok this anime is interesting I liked the idea on how to have shady business turn into something good...
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
TV, 2016, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
I wonder what people who dislike overpowered main characters think about underwhelming, weak protagonists. If that's your preference, perhaps this anime is more suited for you. Personally, I still prefer watching anime with an overpowered protagonist. Weak crybabies can be incredibly irritating, in my opinion. I fail to comprehend those who complain about the protagonist being "too generic." Well, here's your "non-generic protagonist." People who believe Subaru is a non-generic character are mistaken; he falls into the category of the generic, annoying character, just like Gleipnir's protagonist and references like Kazuya in Rent a Girlfriend. It's a double standard, really.

This anime shares certain similarities with other isekai in terms of themes related to spirit arts and familiars. It is very gory, similar to Goblin Slayer, and not suitable for the faint of heart. Apart from the graphic blood splatters, individuals who are mentally unstable or have psychological issues should avoid watching this anime. This type of anime is intense and can mess with your head due to the madness portrayed, with people screaming in anger and pain.
Outbreak Company
TV, 2013, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
this one has similarities with Gate. this is the story of an otaku selected to be a otaku culture ambassador for this another world. ok is a unique take on isekai maybe an quite interesting plot that you may suspect more less predictable but anyways the story develops as it should. it got comedy on otaku culture and isekai cliche trope. it also have some lewd jokes but is pretty mild. no op characters the mc is very like Subaru from ReZero both are shut-in's. this anime is like the combination of ReZero with Gate.
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
TV, 2019, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
I wont say much for now... one of my favorite isekai...

I think that this one has done the isekai trope right, I saw the manga and I think the adaptation is pretty good, it seems that the story does takes inspiration in our popular culture and maybe it has a lot of things to be criticized by many people, if want to find fault should be easy, but my preliminary judgment of this,I consider it to be well done... it may take me some future rewatch and some more experience to make a more educated judgment, but for now with some rewatch the magic haven't worn off yet, so it should be considered outstanding
Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
If you're a fan of isekai anime like Tensura, Shield Hero, Death March, Demon Lord Retry, Cautious Hero, The Dungeon of Black Company, and So I'm a Spider, So What?, you might enjoy this one. While it's a bit of a parody and borrows ideas from different isekai anime, it's still a fun and light-hearted series to watch.

The protagonist of this show, like Naofumi from Shield Hero, finds himself with a harem of two girls who are his bodyguards. However, unlike Naofumi, our hero is considered ugly, to the point where he's compared to some of the demihuman characters in the series. This leads to some humorous moments throughout the show.

Despite its similarities to other isekai anime, this series manages to keep things fresh by twisting and playing with the genre's tropes. Overall, if you're in the mood for some laughs and enjoy the isekai genre, give this one a watch
Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime shares some similarities with Shield Hero in some aspects. Both protagonists have a game interface similar to Log Horizon, and they both have a ride full of ladies. While some people criticize this trope as generic, it's worth noting that there aren't many other characters besides Naofumi who pull it off successfully.

However, some reviewers have roasted this anime, claiming that it lacks tension and other key elements. From that perspective, it can seem like a slice-of-life series about an introverted nice guy who happens to have a harem and travels around in a horse-pulled cart. While there is action, it might seem lackluster compared to other anime like Kill la Kill or Gurren Lagann from Trigger Studios.

That being said, not all anime are top tier, and it's important to acknowledge that there will always be flaws. Some people roast this anime because they expect the protagonist to be a tsundere or someone like Inuyasha. However, introverted nice guys aren't always the most popular protagonists, at least not among critics. Some people might also want a bad boy protagonist like Ryuen from Classroom of the Elite. If that's the case, then Black Summoner might be a good anime to check out for a middle ground bad boy protagonist.

Most of the negative reviews seem to compare this anime to the best of the best, which can be unfair. In reality, the chad, the best-looking rich guy, usually ends up with a harem, but this anime is meant to be an escape from reality.

If you're a fan of Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World and want to see a better labyrinth and similar monsters, then this anime is worth checking out. It's also a good reference for understanding what features are better done in each anime.
Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This is a story about a dude who was summoned as a demon lord into a game world by a cat girl and a cute elf girl with big jugs. The quality was good, but the story was boring. However, the harem was fine. It is a parody of isekai anime with an overpowered protagonist. I watched it for the good harem and the lewd comedy. In the past, there was an outcry about Mushoku Tensei being ecchi, but those people didn't know any better because they hadn't watched a real lewd isekai yet, I suppose.
Kyuukyoku Shinka shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusoge Dattara
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Okay, so most people don't finish this one, but hear me out: you just need to endure until the end to find out whether or not you like it. Personally, I thought it was good, but opinions on this one are divided. Let me try to figure out who may not like it. If you're unsure whether to watch it or not, I would say give it a pass. However, I consider this anime to be good, despite the criticism it has received. It has its own virtues and set the groundwork for many other anime in the same world setting. I know my criteria on the matter is different, so it differs from the underrating. If you like anime set in virtual game environments, give it a shot.
Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica
TV, 2012, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This isekai is kind a cool considering if you enjoy some anime with nice girls with the op Mc as the alpha man. nice the production quality is pretty good even for today standards. ok this anime is here along with harem in labyrinth for being the well known ecchi in the isekai genre.

if you already saw Gate and outbreak company check this one too.
Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
At last! Finally, a truly lewd ecchi isekai... Why? Because people were crying wolf, claiming that Mushoku Tensei was the lewdest and most controversial isekai in the history of the known world. But now, with this anime proving to be even more scandalous, I can confidently say that I was right. There's always room for more, and in reality, Mushoku is quite mild in comparison.

We have reached the threshold of publicly acceptable ecchiness. As I mentioned before, this one is rated PG-13. If you're too young, it's best to wait a bit. However, if you're old enough, do you want to watch this? This anime is the kind that people often complain about, saying it delves into the dark side or descends into a weird, downward spiral. It's not the pinnacle of ecchiness; there's still potential for even more explicit content, and it can also become very gory. So, the choice is yours. Will you join us on the other side? Wha..ha..ha..ha...

My fellow isekai enthusiast, did you love it or hate it? Or are you still sitting on the fence?
Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?
TV, 2021, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
If you've already seen Full Dive, this anime is almost the same. It's a matter of personal preference whether you like it or hate it, but I recommend being patient while watching. The story unfolds gradually, and it's only at the end that you'll fully understand what it's all about as different perspectives come together.

One intriguing aspect of this anime is its intricate conspiracy and plotting, which is difficult to explain in simple terms. It effectively combines comedy and a serious tone, creating a unique blend.

While this anime shares some similarities with Tensura, it also bears resemblances to isekai Harem and Death March. It delivers an intense viewing experience by drawing inspiration from various sources and striving to present original concepts that differentiate it from others.

Fans of Tensura, Death March, Full Dive, isekai Harem, Fruit of Evolution, Hamefura, and several other anime will discover familiar elements within this series.
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime is known for having the biggest harem in isekai history to date, and the story revolves around a farmer living a life filled with ladies. It's a slice of life anime that offers a unique take on the isekai genre.

If you're a fan of Tensura and its different seasons, you might find this anime to your liking. It follows a similar formula of building a town with different races to create a powerful nation, while also exploring various romantic interests. The protagonist is a seemingly innocent, nice guy with overpowered abilities, which some viewers have complained about. However, personally, I think we should just let the anime flow and enjoy it for what it is.

Overall, if you enjoy slice of life anime with a hint of romance and isekai elements, give this one a try.
Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni.
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
having a smartphone as a device as a innovative idea for an isekai I must say was quite original first time done as many people will come up with more and more ridiculous ideas. this anime was much earlier than Harem in the Labyrinth and is not ecchi or much more light.

you may like this anime if you already like watching anime with harem... as this is type of anime is more for male audience. the formula of this anime is harem + isekai + some original ridiculous idea so this came out.

Isekai smartphone shares some similarities Isekai Nonbiri Nouka... both protag dies from a God mistake and both will wake up in that new world with an exclusive device and get a nice harem.
100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru
TV, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
interesting isekai with challenge mechanics... also kinda original not very common on isekai it has a lot of killing for those who liked goblin slayer amount of killing this should be it...
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
TV, 2018, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
This anime is what came next after Knight and Magic... both Mc shares some resemblance I may confuse them as twins. what can be said about this anime?
well I guess is a Top tier anime. the animation quality is pretty good.

as we can see this anime is what gave slimes its place and ideas to make them very badass. the idea is quite creative. many others anime took that idea and it was good influence in that sense...

with mushoku tensei and goblin slayer I was bias against goblins and my ideas about them was the worst pest ever. but gosh if you watch this anime they are expert in making any monster in general to be cute.

pg 13 anime... my friend get some courage to watch it...this is less lewd than mushoku tensei.. should be safe...how to gauge people sensitivity?
Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
this is the story of a office girl who die from karoshi when in her reincarnation interview she ask the goddess as in any isekai anime to make her a op inmortal cute girl. just to make the story short a slice of life of cute girls doing cute things. light hearted comedy a family friendly story.
Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
another cautious hero? maybe

Tatsuya Shiba... yeah what if Tatsuya got a new life after it ended in the irregular magic school... just restart as a beast tamer and killing it as always. yeah he has a poker face not your extrovert smiling protagonist.

you may like this anime if you already enjoy watching anime such as Tensura, Log Horizon,Shield hero and Classroom of elite, Irregular at magic school.

although some people hate the introvert strategist,so anyways for me was nice watch then if this one is of your liking try to watch log horizon it also has a strategist as protagonist.
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This is a slow paced slice of life... light comedy and people enjoying food even is a fiction of a dude cooking doing his things in another world.

I must admit the idea of a having a weird super power I thought that new ideas for isekai already ran out... but by just giving more use for the floating interface in this type of anime and having a online store... was very original...after this let's see if someone could come up with a more absurd idea? it got a slime as a familiar having a talking slime companion isn't new by now... but yeah is it own take. this formula of having a wolf and a slime and a absurd ability ...this ability is quite original and first time some thought some weird story for a isekai... people in the forum has thought of weird ideas but nothing this ridiculous.

the protagonist isn't a introverted dude as the guy in the anime above just in case for those who was complaining some introverted guy again.

this anime takes inspiration in Tensura, My isekai life, log horizon, Leadale and some others maybe a bit of shield hero ,Beast Tamer and some others that I don't remember by now...
Youjo Senki
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
the mc did die from a transport related accident but hopefully not from truck-kun .

for those complaining why the mc must a be hot dude or a hot girl here goes your another anti-cliche thing this mc gosh isn't similar to a hot girl as I would have preferred. so this anime is for those who hates cliches isekai anime here's how a isekai anime would look like if it got less cliche as possible.

this anime is for those who complain looking for some isekai with fresh ideas much more different from the typical truck kun and a very op crack character.
although it got many ideas from different anime this anime it seems that they kept it as original as possible non harem isekai so enjoy. as we know that isekai of some dude reincarnating into little girls is not new... but into a evil girl is new I guess. xD

it contains high doses of military tactics and fake history based in world war and military topics. once it gets momentum is very engaging to watch.
Log Horizon
TV, 2013, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
I'm impressed with this anime is one of the pioneering anime regarding dive in massive player online isekai anime... after watching this anime I guess maybe people will have more regards for animes inspired in Log Horizon. it came to my mind "My isekai life" that took inspiration of how the floating game interface is interacted. some others anime such as Death March and Tensura also took some inspiration from Log Horizon in many ways... even though is fun to see how this genre has evolved over the years. I highly recommend to watch Log Horizon if you are like to be more cultured in the isekai genre and also until so far this anime is pretty family friendly . even though this title is much earlier to some recent isekai this one has age pretty good as a example even Leadale is a more recent anime . the quality is pretty good.
Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
TV, 2021, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
refreshing to watch something a bit different than just lewd jokes here and there, then If you like fantasy world politics and isekai with clever Mc...

it got harem, as any good isekai should have... besides ok what I like about this anime that it talks about quality of life and problems that exist in the world as conflicts that exist in our world... pretty interesting
Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
This anime shares a lot with 'How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom.' Although different, they are very similar at their core, with just a different approach to playing out the story. This one is quite interesting, as it has integrated many ideas into it. In both stories, the main characters will implement political reforms to save the world they find themselves in.

This anime was designed to be fun and lighthearted to watch. Due to its incorporation of numerous ideas seen in other anime, it may not evoke as much drama and seriousness. As a result, it has received a low rating. However, the quality is good and is superior to that of many current seasonal anime. Why do people become so serious about a comedy?

As this story uses a lot of plot devices and concepts related to religion, freedom, democracy, and republic, in a short amount of time, it proposes these concepts against the oppressive empire as the panacea for a better society. It employs interesting concepts, but it's hard to figure out if what it is proposing should be flawless right out of the box.

If you enjoy this anime, also consider checking out: 'In Another World With My Smartphone,' 'How Not to Summon a Demon Lord,' 'The Dungeon of Black Company,' 'Outbreak Company,' and 'How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom.'

The last episode suggests that the story hasn't ended yet. However, due to the low rating, it's hard to expect a second season. Yet, it's left with the cliffhanger of the conflict with the mighty empire.
Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Jokes aside, the moral of the story is to be cautious. With that said, this anime is a parody of Log Horizon featuring jokes from Konosuba, Fruit of Evolution, and Kill la Kill.

It's like Konosuba and Log Horizon had a baby, with the art style from Log Horizon and the weird jokes from Konosuba and other anime combined into one. For cautious viewers, it's worth noting that there are lewd jokes in this one, hahah...

How Not to Summon a Demon Lord,
Kuro no Shoukanshi
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
the op protagonist harem story... I personally loves this type of stories. this quick summary for those who don't like harem nor op protagonist, and some mild ecchi lewd jokes can skip this anime. well at least if you hate introverts mc... maybe give a try.

this one... did not go overboard on slimes but you see at least got one... summoner/tamer similar concept is blended with others isekais ideas and this come out.... it shares similarities on having a game interface... I guess this one is a blend on shield hero, death march, mushoku, skeleton knight and tensura... is a good attempt
Tensei shitara Ken deshita
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Fran the sword wielding neko mimi personality is like Kana-chan or Aharen-san...but don't be fooled by the protagonist's cuteness, this anime can turn very bloody and gory.

the quality of this anime is pretty good comparing to others anime release in the same season. this anime is like combination of Black Summoner and Leadale.
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen
TV, 2019, 14 eps Me:- Author:8
this anime is pretty good... this is anime is for everyone.. in the sence that it wont have lewd jokes and others stuff... this family friendlyfamily friendly isekai ... ok if you like isekai but don't want the violence nor the lewdness want some healthy anime this is the one to watchok this is anime is like a vegetarian meal... it doesn't rely on lewdness nor too much violence to succeed... who though a vegan could be tasty?
Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
among my favorites in the genre... highly recommended
Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
I have rewatched this anime many times and I never get bored. It is a very interesting anime because when it did not adapt all the material, I wanted to know what happened next. So, I went to read the manga, and when that wasn't enough, I read the light novel to get ahead of the story. My only complaint about this anime is the choice of art for the girls, which wasn't the best. At least if they had kept it similar to the manga, it would have been better. Those big eyes kind of look weird, but overall, if you look past that flaw, the anime is good and I do recommend it.
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
TV, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
comedy isekai ... pretty good

after watching Trapped in a Dating Sim I wanted to watch another otome game type isekai... this is the harem for the girls... sometimes is good to see things from a different perspective.. harem is the best male fantasy but girls too can taste the goodness of harem right? well in real life women most of the time have a harem of males, we see them too often in real life what about in anime too?

comedy on reverse harem... yeah yeah we see harem of males in real life most of the time... watch it in anime is too much of hard reality even in fantasy there's no escape... well laugh it off with this anime... what looks sad in real life now is a comedy...
Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
waooo this is like the reincarnation of chisato...

ok... first impression pretty good... looks very promising recently just newly release anime. nowadays more more stories similar to this one is appearing more often the new trend in isekai of a op little girl...my expectations are high. I believe this one wont dissapoint the production quality is pretty good.
Knight's & Magic
TV, 2017, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
this is a family friendly isekai for those who don't like lewd stuff... watch with confidence...it doesn't even have blood splatter.

what makes this anime amazing in my book. some of my first impression is how they manage to pull off a by combining like Gundam SEED + Escaflowne + Robotech and some others anime in one package.

my only complain for now is that the story was kinda short maybe if they would have learned from Gundam to make it a at least 50+ episodes...but is comprehensible this story was made to be fitted in a 13 episode format. so the story are cut to the chase.

the Mc is a bit like Rimuru tempest because is made from the same studio, because of the white hair it reminds me of the little Rookie in Danmachi. ok the Mc has good attitude is not annoying as other characters he was hit by car and thanks god is not a subaru... xD who got the joke?

I understand what are the haters will be thinking about this anime it would be in two camp those who wants it to be a more adult themed and more elaborated plot with more conspiracy and mysteriousness. the animation and the quality of this anime is top notch. I watched Escaflowne when I was young it was amazing and disturbing at the same time I guess this one is good for starting to enjoy mecha anime without being overly serious... maybe that's why this anime is made for young people who would then buy toys and stuff...

some others complain is from people who expected to it end like a Gurren lagann something more obnoxious... some people expected it to have more tension and something more tragic to happen in the story line... but 13 episodes anime wont cut it... to make it a more obnoxious something with more calories would have taken more episodes at least 24 episodes is my estimation.

then there's the people who would say that this anime needed more fanservice and lewd stuff... is better not at least yeah, you can watch this with others without the awkwardness. is a good trade off I guess... we still have some others anime for that...

the overall feel of this anime is like a gundam anime with isekai features... Highly recommended... is hard to recommend anime that doesnt have lewd stuff these days... well for those who said that want more intense feeling in the battles should watch 86 or some gundam series... 86 is what in recent memory of watching anime that captures that part of mourning the fallen comrades... what you won't get on a kids show... or something very bombastic should try gurren lagann or darling in the franxx depends of what type feeling you are looking for...in the end the message of this anime is about healthy competition and don't stress about if it learns from other you know this anime has the best elements of many anime is kinda ahead of its time.
Tenkuu no Escaflowne
TV, 1996, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
This anime saw it during back then on the early days it was amazing ... almost as the mushoku tensei of the 90s ...it got old but if you want to experience how was the top tier isekai for the early days this one should be it...
Re:Creators
TV, 2017, 22 eps Me:- Author:8
this anime Im still currently watching it but it is very good so...

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