Top 15 Best Isekai Anime

Isekai Nonbiri Nouka (Life as a Farmer in Another World) tells the story of Machio Hiraku, who dies from illness at the age of 39 and is given the opportunity to move to another world. Granted wishes by God, he asks for a healthy body, peaceful life, knowledge of the local language, and the chance to become a farmer. This anime is perfect for those seeking a peaceful, simple rural lifestyle.

This long-running anime series is produced by Zero-G, directed by Ryōichi Kuraya, with a script by Touko Machida, character designs by Yoshiko Saitō, and animation and music direction by Yasuharu Takanashi and Johannes Nilsson. The series premiered in January 2023 on AT-X and other networks.

IMDb Rating: 7.2

The setting of Isekai Shoukan wa Nidome desu (Second Summoning to Another World) takes place in the world of "Eclair," which is on the brink of disaster due to a war between Humans, Beastmen, and Demons. A man is summoned to save the world, and he fulfills his mission, saving the world and returning to the Human Kingdom.

However, the King, fearing that the Hero might gain more power than him and threaten his position, sets a trap. The Hero falls into the trap and is subjected to a transformation spell, reborn as a child in the modern era. Sixteen years later, he lives his life under the name Suzaki Setsu, a quiet, bullied bookworm who keeps searching for a way to return to the other world. His search continues relentlessly until one day, he finds himself transported back to the world of Eclair, five years after his first visit. Escaping from the Human Kingdom, he meets again with allies like the Demon King and Beast King, but soon finds himself entangled in dangerous plots. This is the story of a former hero with no motivation left.

The anime was produced by Studio Elle, directed by Nakanishi Motoki, with a script by Yukihito, character designs by Mikako Kunii, and music by Manzo. The series premiered on April 9, 2023.

IMDb Rating: 5.4

The anime Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi (Outlandish Cooking Skills in Another World) follows Mukouda Tsuyoshi, an ordinary man from modern Japan who believes he's ready for an adventure when summoned to a magical world. However, he soon discovers that the magic kingdom summoned him by mistake—he's not one of the three chosen heroes. The only skill Mukouda possesses is a unique ability called "Online Supermarket," which lets him buy modern goods in the fantasy world. Though useless in combat, Mukouda hopes to lead a comfortable life if he plays his cards right. What happens when Mukouda introduces mouthwatering modern dishes into this fantastical world? A series of strange beings are drawn to the food from another world, and that's when his adventure truly begins.

The anime was produced by MAPPA and directed by Kiyoshi Matsuda, with a script by Michiko Yokote, character designs by Nao Ōtsu. It premiered on January 11, 2023, on TV Tokyo and other networks.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

In Isekai de Ikinokoru Tame ni Ayumu Michi (The Unparalleled Saint), a young salaryman from Japan is killed by a gunshot and reincarnated by a goddess in another world as Luciel, a boy blessed with healing magic. Determined to live a long and happy life this time, Luciel works hard to improve himself. As he rises through the ranks of the clergy, Luciel uses his abilities to help those in need, restore the reputation of the church tainted by greed and corruption, make friends, and defeat enemies along the way.

Isekai de Ikinokoru Tame ni Ayumu Michi was produced by Yokohama Animation Lab and Cloud Hearts, directed by Masato Tamagawa, with a script supervised by Keiichirō Ōchi and character designs by Guonian Wang. The series aired on TBS and other networks on July 14, 2023.

IMDb Rating: 6.8

The anime Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo (Creating a Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World) follows a young man who, feeling depressed and searching for the least painful way to end his life, accidentally stumbles upon an MMORPG website. Deciding to play for a moment before carrying out his plan, he selects his skills and equipment but suddenly faints. Upon waking up, he finds himself in the very game world, with the chosen skills and equipment now in his possession. Initially believing it’s still just a game, he begins fighting, only to discover he can't log out and realizes this is the real world, not a game. His journey begins from there.

An anime adaptation of the light novel Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo was announced on December 10, 2020. The series was produced by Passione and directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa, with a script written by Kurasumi Sunayama, character designs by Makoto Uno, and music composed by Tomoki Kikuya. It aired from July 6 to September 21, 2022, on AT-X and other networks.

IMDb Rating: 6.3

The story of Isekai Ojisan (Uncle Returned from Another World) begins 17 years ago when Takafumi's uncle fell into a coma, only to mysteriously return as a man who seems to have come back from the dead. Soon, Takafumi discovers two strange things: his uncle values video games above everything else, and while in a coma, he was actually transported to another world where he served as a heroic protector.

Now, Takafumi must not only share a room with his uncle, who has actual magical powers, but also help him catch up with the overwhelming changes of the past two decades: smartphones, high-speed internet, and modern anime stories. Together, they use magic to enter the world of “GRAN-BAHAMAL,” and their adventure begins.

The anime Isekai Ojisan was produced by Atelier Pontdarc and directed by Shigeki Kawai, with Kenta Ihara writing the script, Kazuhiro Ota handling character design, and Kenichiro Suehiro composing the music. It premiered on July 6, 2022, on AT-X.

IMDb Rating: 7.4

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The story of Gaikotsu Kishi-sama Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu (The Skeleton Knight is Going to Another World) follows a gamer who, after falling asleep, awakens to find himself in a game world. He is trapped in the body of a skeleton, armed with powerful weapons and armor just like his game avatar, but burdened with the terrifying appearance of a skeleton. Calling himself Arc, he must find his place in this unfamiliar world. His hopes for a quiet life are shattered when he meets a beautiful elf warrior, and together, they embark on a journey filled with bloodshed and tears.

The anime Gaikotsu Kishi-sama Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu is produced by Studio Kai and Hornets, directed by Katsumi Ono, with Takeshi Kikuchi supervising the script, Tōru Imanishi designing the characters, and eba and Tsubasa Ito composing the music. It aired from April 7 to June 23, 2022, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, and BS11.

IMDb Rating: 7.0

Mushoku Tensei (Jobless Reincarnation) is a Japanese anime based on the light novel of the same name. The story follows a 34-year-old unemployed man who, after being kicked out of his home following the death of his parents, dies in an accident and is reincarnated in a fantasy world while retaining his memories. Determined to make the most of his second chance at life, he begins a new life as a child named Rudeus Greyrat, hoping to overcome the painful past and, perhaps, find something he couldn’t find in his old world—love.

The anime is directed by Okamoto Manabu and produced by Studio Bind. Initially scheduled for release in 2020, it was delayed to January 2021. The first half aired from January 11 to March 22, 2021, on Tokyo MX, KBS, BS11, and SUN, while the second half aired from October 4 to December 20, 2021. The series has 23 episodes in total.

The first half of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 premiered in October 2023, with the second half scheduled to air from April to June 2024.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Watch here: https://www.netflix.com/vn-en/title/80987039?source=35

The story of Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu (Moon-Led Journey Across Another World) follows Misumi Makoto, an ordinary high school student skilled in archery and passionate about historical films. One day, he suddenly finds himself in a strange world, one that is not even from Earth.

Before he can fully comprehend this bizarre situation, the goddess ruling this world insults his appearance, saying, "You look disgusting," and banishes him to the "ends of the world." Despite this, Makoto doesn’t give up. He disregards the rigid rules and sets out on a journey to uncover human existence in this unfamiliar land. Along the way, he encounters some unexpected companions: a kind-hearted Orc girl who smells like flowers, a sadistic giant spider, and a dragon who is obsessed with historical films. With these odd friends, an exciting adventure awaits Makoto.

This anime was produced by Studio C2C and directed by Shinji Ishihira. It aired from July 7 to September 22, 2021, on Tokyo MX and other channels.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

The story of Isekai saikou no ansatsusha isekai kizoku ni tensei suru (The World's Greatest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat) follows the greatest assassin on Earth, who has lived his life as a mere tool for his master's orders. However, upon being reincarnated into a world of swords and magic, he is given the chance to make a difference. His mission is to eliminate a powerful hero, one who threatens to bring about the end of the world. Known as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the first son of the Towerhades assassin family, Lugh is an unparalleled assassin who is always surrounded by beautiful women. But how will he face a formidable enemy with powerful magic?

This anime is adapted by Silver Link and Studio Palette, directed by Masafumi Tamura, with Katsuhiko Takayama writing and supervising the script, Eri Nagata designing the characters, and Kenichi Kuroda composing the music. The series aired from October 6 to December 22, 2021, on AT-X and other channels.

IMDb Rating: 7.3

Watch here: https://www.netflix.com/vn-en/title/81511191?source=35

Inuyasha (The Dog Demon) is the main character of the anime of the same name. He is depicted as a half-demon dog, the son of the great general Inu no Taisho and the beautiful Izayoi. Inuyasha falls in love with the talented sorceress Kikyo, the guardian of the Shikon Jewel, and Kikyo's reincarnation is Kagome.

Kagome Higurashi's normal life is abruptly disrupted when a demon pulls her into a well, transporting her 500 years into the past. In this era, Kagome quickly learns two things: demons walk among humans, and she has accidentally brought a dangerous object from her world—a marble-like orb known as the Shikon Jewel. This powerful gem grants immense power to any demon who possesses it, making Kagome a target for those who wish to steal it. During a battle with a demon, Kagome inadvertently shatters the jewel, scattering its shards across feudal Japan. Realizing the grave consequences of her actions, she must team up with the half-demon Inuyasha to recover all the pieces before they fall into the wrong hands.

The anime series Inuyasha consists of 193 episodes, split into two parts: Part 1 with 167 episodes and Part 2 with 26 episodes. It was produced by Sunrise Inc. and aired on Yomiuri TV. Part 1 aired from October 16, 2000, to September 13, 2004. Part 2, InuYasha: Kanketsu-Hen (Inuyasha: The Final Act), aired from October 3, 2009, to March 29, 2010.

IMDb Rating: 7.9

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Tensei Kizoku No Isekai Boukenroku: Jichou Wo Shiranai Kamigami No Shito (The Reincarnated Nobleman's Adventures in Another World) tells the story of a young man named Shiinya Kazuya, who dies while saving young girls from an attacker. He is reincarnated as Cain Von Silford, the third son of a noble family, in a world of swords and magic.

Gifted with divine protection on his fifth birthday, Cain's abilities and powers are far beyond ordinary, but he must conceal his true potential to rise through the ranks of society. His isekai adventure begins when a teenager finds himself trapped in a beautiful kingdom, one he did not create, but one he might one day rule.

The anime series Tensei Kizoku No Isekai Boukenroku: Jichou Wo Shiranai Kamigami No Shito is produced by EMT Squared and Magic Bus, directed by Noriyuki Nakamura with Mitsutaka Noshitani as the chief director, Tsutiko Takahashi handling the script, Eri Tokugawa designing the characters, and Michiru composing the music. It premiered on April 3, 2023, on Tokyo MX and BS11.

IMDb Rating: 6.7

Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai wo mo Musou Suru: Level Up wa Jinsei wo Kaeta, also known as 'After Gaining Overpowered Abilities in Another World, I Became Invincible in the Real World: Leveling Up Changed My Life.'

Tenjou Yuuya is a young boy who has been bullied throughout his life. He lives in his beloved grandfather's house, where he attended school. Constantly tormented, he was given a break from school to recover from his wounds. During his long break, while cleaning his grandfather's house, Yuuya stumbles upon a room he had never visited before. Inside, his grandfather kept various treasures collected from his travels around the world. As Yuuya tidies up the room, he discovers a mysterious door standing alone amid the clutter. Driven by curiosity, he opens the door and finds himself facing an incredible sight.

The anime series Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai wo mo Musou Suru: Level Up wa Jinsei wo Kaeta is produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Millepensee, with Shingo Tanabe directing and Itagaki Shin as the script supervisor. It premiered in April 2023 on Tokyo MX and other networks.

IMDb Rating: 6.4

Watch here: https://www.netflix.com/vn-en/title/81681485?source=35

The original novel follows Haruyoshi, a powerful Onmyouji (a practitioner of traditional Japanese esoteric cosmology). Betrayed by his friends and left on the verge of death, Haruyoshi wishes for a better life in his next reincarnation. At that moment, he casts a secret reincarnation spell, which succeeds, and he is reborn into another world. This time, he is born into a family of renowned mages but is deemed incapable of performing magic.

However, Haruyoshi soon discovers that the magic in this world pales in comparison to his previous Onmyou magic. Declaring that he has no need for the world's magic, he begins a carefree life in this new world, commanding Onmyou techniques and having numerous mythical creatures at his command.

On January 29, 2022, an anime adaptation of the novel Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki (The Strongest Onmyouji Reincarnates in Another World) was announced. It was later revealed as a television series produced by Studio Blanc and directed by Ryōsuke Shibuya. The series premiered in January 2023 on AT-X and other networks.

IMDb Rating: 7.0