Isekais For Everybody, Part 1
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Isekais are a dime a dozen and like every genre, the are good ones, average ones and downright awful ones. This list is 25 of the ones I've seen, part 1.
Shows marked (W) are wholesome and (R) means reverse.
All shows are available on Crunchyroll and in dub unless stated otherwise.
Shows marked (W) are wholesome and (R) means reverse.
All shows are available on Crunchyroll and in dub unless stated otherwise.
TV, 2019,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Arifureta: From Commonplace To World's Strongest
Hajime Nagumo's high school class is summoned to another world to help save a fantastical world from evil. He's not gifted great powers like his classmates, one of whom tried to get rid of him in a dungeon. Nagumo fights through and becomes the strongest of all of them.
It's a solid show with a good premise and good characters. It's worth a watch (3 seasons, 36 episodes.)
Hajime Nagumo's high school class is summoned to another world to help save a fantastical world from evil. He's not gifted great powers like his classmates, one of whom tried to get rid of him in a dungeon. Nagumo fights through and becomes the strongest of all of them.
It's a solid show with a good premise and good characters. It's worth a watch (3 seasons, 36 episodes.)
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:4
A Galaxy Next Door (R)
After his father dies, Ichiro struggles to raise his 2 younger siblings while run a boarding house and keep his manga career going. A mysterious woman moves in as his assistant.
Not my favorite story by any means, but some people might like it (1 season, 12 episodes.)
After his father dies, Ichiro struggles to raise his 2 younger siblings while run a boarding house and keep his manga career going. A mysterious woman moves in as his assistant.
Not my favorite story by any means, but some people might like it (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring (W)
Takumi is "accidentally" killed by a God and brought to another world. While starting his new life as an adventurer with immense power, he meets twin siblings in the forest and takes them in.
This is cute and sweet, though episodes are lighthearted and don't bring much challenge (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Takumi is "accidentally" killed by a God and brought to another world. While starting his new life as an adventurer with immense power, he meets twin siblings in the forest and takes them in.
This is cute and sweet, though episodes are lighthearted and don't bring much challenge (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
A Salad Bowl Of Eccentrics (R, subtitled)
A princess and her bodyguard jump into a portal to a new world while trying to escape the evil that's tracking them down. Taken in by a private detective, the princess starts a new life.
Most gag shows are below my chosen level of intelligence and bore me to no end, but I was surprised at how much I liked this one (1 season, 12 episodes.)
A princess and her bodyguard jump into a portal to a new world while trying to escape the evil that's tracking them down. Taken in by a private detective, the princess starts a new life.
Most gag shows are below my chosen level of intelligence and bore me to no end, but I was surprised at how much I liked this one (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Am I Actually The Strongest?
Haruto is reincarnated as a prince, but discarded by the royal family. Left in a forest to die, he's taken in by a lower ranking normal, using his overpowered persona to succeed.
The use of his power is a bit different than most isekai shows and he has the best little sister! It's a slow start, but stick with it as it is sometimes entertaining.
Haruto is reincarnated as a prince, but discarded by the royal family. Left in a forest to die, he's taken in by a lower ranking normal, using his overpowered persona to succeed.
The use of his power is a bit different than most isekai shows and he has the best little sister! It's a slow start, but stick with it as it is sometimes entertaining.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
As A Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill To Rise In The World - (subtitled) reincarnated into a noble family, Ars Louvent must use his appraisal skill to build a future for him, his family and retainers.
A well thought-out storyline, strong characters and knowledge of military strategy makes this a strong isekai. Definitely a show worth watching. (2 seasons, 24 episodes.)
A well thought-out storyline, strong characters and knowledge of military strategy makes this a strong isekai. Definitely a show worth watching. (2 seasons, 24 episodes.)
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
By The Grace Of The Gods (W)
Ryoma is reincarnated after dying in a bizarre way in his sleep. Gifted as a tamer with slimes, he's able to start fresh as a child living on his own until found and taken in by a noble family, leaving behind a less than ideal life.
This is an absolute must for any isekai enjoyer and wholesome as all heck! (2 seasons, 24 episodes)
Ryoma is reincarnated after dying in a bizarre way in his sleep. Gifted as a tamer with slimes, he's able to start fresh as a child living on his own until found and taken in by a noble family, leaving behind a less than ideal life.
This is an absolute must for any isekai enjoyer and wholesome as all heck! (2 seasons, 24 episodes)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Chained Soldier
Yuki is accidentally tranported into a known world for violence from monsters called "shougi." He must serve Commander Kyouka and the rest of his squadron of women on the battlefield and at home.
This isn't anything special and the end falls flat, but if you like ecchi, this has you covered (HIDIVE, 1 season, 12 episodes.)
Yuki is accidentally tranported into a known world for violence from monsters called "shougi." He must serve Commander Kyouka and the rest of his squadron of women on the battlefield and at home.
This isn't anything special and the end falls flat, but if you like ecchi, this has you covered (HIDIVE, 1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Chillin' In Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
Banaza is a merchant summoned to the country of Klyrode as a hero candidate, but isn't deemed to possess the power to be one. Being cast out to die, he becomes overpowered, enlisting the help of many comrades and becoming romantically involved with a wolf-demon.
This is a great show with a lot of fun and an OP MC that doesn't exploit his power for personal gain, choosing to stay neutral with all parties involved, though I think it ends a bit flat (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Banaza is a merchant summoned to the country of Klyrode as a hero candidate, but isn't deemed to possess the power to be one. Being cast out to die, he becomes overpowered, enlisting the help of many comrades and becoming romantically involved with a wolf-demon.
This is a great show with a lot of fun and an OP MC that doesn't exploit his power for personal gain, choosing to stay neutral with all parties involved, though I think it ends a bit flat (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Demon Lord, Retry
As his game is set to shutdown, Akira is transported inside it as the Demon Lord Hakuto.
The first season is wildly entertaining, though the second left me feeling a little unfulfilled (2 seasons, 24 episodes.)
As his game is set to shutdown, Akira is transported inside it as the Demon Lord Hakuto.
The first season is wildly entertaining, though the second left me feeling a little unfulfilled (2 seasons, 24 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Demon Lord 2099
Demon Lord Veltol is reborn 500 years after his defeat by the hero Graham. He awakens with the expectation of reclaiming world domination, but is totally caught off guard by how much society has changed.
This isn't an overwhelmingly great show, but it's better than a lot of others. Ian Sinclair is a total boss as Veltol in the dub (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Demon Lord Veltol is reborn 500 years after his defeat by the hero Graham. He awakens with the expectation of reclaiming world domination, but is totally caught off guard by how much society has changed.
This isn't an overwhelmingly great show, but it's better than a lot of others. Ian Sinclair is a total boss as Veltol in the dub (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Sakomoto Takuma is a master at MMORPG games and earns the nickname "Demon Lord" by his fellow players. One day he is summoned to another world as one.
There's no real reason given for why he was summoned, but he does the OP protagonist thing with all of the typical isekai tropes. Things happen, but it doesn't feel like it (2 seasons, 22 episodes.)
There's no real reason given for why he was summoned, but he does the OP protagonist thing with all of the typical isekai tropes. Things happen, but it doesn't feel like it (2 seasons, 22 episodes.)
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Didn't I Say To Make My Abilities Average In My Next Life
Kirihara Musato was exceptional in her high school life on earth, which alienated her from her classmates. When she dies and is reincarnated, she asks the god to make her abilities average in her next life. She didn't realize that meant average of the extreme abilities of others.
I find Kirihara's personality unlikable and didn't enjoy it much (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Kirihara Musato was exceptional in her high school life on earth, which alienated her from her classmates. When she dies and is reincarnated, she asks the god to make her abilities average in her next life. She didn't realize that meant average of the extreme abilities of others.
I find Kirihara's personality unlikable and didn't enjoy it much (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2011,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Dream Eater Merry (R)
Dream Eater Merry is somehow transported from the dream world to Earth and meets teenager Yumeji. Together, they work together to fight dream demons.
Flying under the radar, this is an excellent shows and worth a watch (HIDIVE, 1 season, 12 episodes.)
Dream Eater Merry is somehow transported from the dream world to Earth and meets teenager Yumeji. Together, they work together to fight dream demons.
Flying under the radar, this is an excellent shows and worth a watch (HIDIVE, 1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Farming Life In Another World (W)
Hiraku Machio lives a life cursed by poor social skills and chronic illness. After dying at a young age, God feels he unfairly cursed him to an unfair life and offers to reincarnate him in any way he wants. He's surprised when Hiraku says he wants to try his next life as a farmer.
This is my favorite show of all time and an excellent adaptation of a manga that is pretty terrible (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Hiraku Machio lives a life cursed by poor social skills and chronic illness. After dying at a young age, God feels he unfairly cursed him to an unfair life and offers to reincarnate him in any way he wants. He's surprised when Hiraku says he wants to try his next life as a farmer.
This is my favorite show of all time and an excellent adaptation of a manga that is pretty terrible (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2004,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Girls Bravo
Yukinari is a gynophobe (afraid of women), except for a girl named Mahiru that accidentally transports through a bath.
This ecchi isekai is really pretty bland. I only made it through one season and it was pretty difficult to make it that far (1 season, 24 episodes.)
Yukinari is a gynophobe (afraid of women), except for a girl named Mahiru that accidentally transports through a bath.
This ecchi isekai is really pretty bland. I only made it through one season and it was pretty difficult to make it that far (1 season, 24 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:4
Good Bye, Dragon Life
A powerful dragon is reincarnated as Dolan, a human in a small village. Still possessing his dragon soul and power, he teams up with Celina the lamia and a powerful "super human" to fend off a demon invasion.
This was one of those shows that I watched long enough that I couldn't convince myself to drop it, though I wish I had early on (1 season, 12 episodes.)
A powerful dragon is reincarnated as Dolan, a human in a small village. Still possessing his dragon soul and power, he teams up with Celina the lamia and a powerful "super human" to fend off a demon invasion.
This was one of those shows that I watched long enough that I couldn't convince myself to drop it, though I wish I had early on (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:5
How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom
Kazuya Soma is summoned to save a world from ruin, immediately replacing the king as the new ruler. Using the convenient skill that's perfect for the job, he fights off the ills of the land he was brought to.
This is boring - so, so, so boring (1 season, 26 episodes.)
Kazuya Soma is summoned to save a world from ruin, immediately replacing the king as the new ruler. Using the convenient skill that's perfect for the job, he fights off the ills of the land he was brought to.
This is boring - so, so, so boring (1 season, 26 episodes.)
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
I Shall Survive Using Potions
Kaoru is accidentally killed by a god and reincarnated into a fantasy world, making ridiculous demands from a Goddess.
An extremely unlikable protagonist wastes our time as viewers (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Kaoru is accidentally killed by a god and reincarnated into a fantasy world, making ridiculous demands from a Goddess.
An extremely unlikable protagonist wastes our time as viewers (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
I Was Reincarnated As The 7th Prince, So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
Not having any serious role in the royal family he's reincarnated into, Lloyd immerses himself in learning magic, becoming nearly all-powerful.
I had initially skipped this as I thought the title indicated it could be less than entertaining, but it was better than I expected. Season 2 confirmed with no release date (1 season, 12 episodes.)
Not having any serious role in the royal family he's reincarnated into, Lloyd immerses himself in learning magic, becoming nearly all-powerful.
I had initially skipped this as I thought the title indicated it could be less than entertaining, but it was better than I expected. Season 2 confirmed with no release date (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2024,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:9
I'll Become A Villainess Who Goes Down In History - a young girl is a fan of the villainess in her otome game, hoping to one day be reincarnated into her life. She gets her wish and is determined to be the best villainess she can, though her natural ability to be kind causes some hiccups in that plan.
This is one of my absolute favorite villainess shows and deserves a watch-through by everyone (1 season, 12 episodes.)
This is one of my absolute favorite villainess shows and deserves a watch-through by everyone (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
I'm In Love With The Villainess (yuri)
A burned out office worker spends every non-working minute playing her favorite otome game. When she dies unexpectedly, she is reincarnated as character in the game - Rae Taylor. She makes it her goal to capture the villainess for herself.
I am not a fan of Rae and it makes the show very difficult for me to recommend, though a lot of people think it's great. If you can get by Rae's terrible personality and red flag behavior, it might be worth at least a one-time look (1 season, 12 episodes.)
A burned out office worker spends every non-working minute playing her favorite otome game. When she dies unexpectedly, she is reincarnated as character in the game - Rae Taylor. She makes it her goal to capture the villainess for herself.
I am not a fan of Rae and it makes the show very difficult for me to recommend, though a lot of people think it's great. If you can get by Rae's terrible personality and red flag behavior, it might be worth at least a one-time look (1 season, 12 episodes.)
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level (W)
An overworked office worker dies in front of her terminal at work and is given the opportunity to start a new life - an easy life. Working as a witch for 300 years with no interruptions, her position as a woman that wants to be left alone is compromised when word of her strength gets out.
This is one of the best isekai I've ever watched. Fantastic characters, a charming storyline and situations we haven't really experienced in other shows make this a head above the rest (1 season, 12 episodes, season 2 releases in April 2025!)
An overworked office worker dies in front of her terminal at work and is given the opportunity to start a new life - an easy life. Working as a witch for 300 years with no interruptions, her position as a woman that wants to be left alone is compromised when word of her strength gets out.
This is one of the best isekai I've ever watched. Fantastic characters, a charming storyline and situations we haven't really experienced in other shows make this a head above the rest (1 season, 12 episodes, season 2 releases in April 2025!)
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
In Another World With My Smartphone
God was playing around with lightning bolts, accidentally striking and killing 15-year old Touya. As an apology, God makes him overpowered for his new life while giving him the ability to use his smartphone.
This seems to be a love or hate type of show. I found it enjoyable (2 seasons, 24 episodes.)
God was playing around with lightning bolts, accidentally striking and killing 15-year old Touya. As an apology, God makes him overpowered for his new life while giving him the ability to use his smartphone.
This seems to be a love or hate type of show. I found it enjoyable (2 seasons, 24 episodes.)
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
In The Land Of Leadale (W)
A woman dies after her life support stops during a power outage. Much to her surprise, she's reincarnated into the character she use to play obsessively when she was ill.
This is a fantastic show with some good humor that no one seems to talk about (1 season, 12 episodes.)
A woman dies after her life support stops during a power outage. Much to her surprise, she's reincarnated into the character she use to play obsessively when she was ill.
This is a fantastic show with some good humor that no one seems to talk about (1 season, 12 episodes.)
