Summary
- Isekai anime often feature rogues, who are essential for dungeon escapes and trap avoiding.
- Key rogue characters like Geese display versatility and mastery in stealth.
- Unique skills and abilities like mimicry, speed, and stealth characterize successful rogues like Cris and Tuatha De Lugh.
Isekai anime are one of the most popular genres of anime currently, with new series debuting every anime season. Isekai anime transport viewers across time to magical fantasy worlds where ordinary individuals are given a second chance at life and are gifted with magical powers or immense strength to aid them in their adventures. Isekai anime often fall into the party troupe, with each member filling in an archetype needed for adventures.
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There are warriors, mages, and, of course, rogues. Rogues are the stealth users of parties who gather information, steal valuable items, and even kill from the shadows. The rouges are one of the most useful party members in isekai anime and often go unnoticed. Whether it be getting their allies out of a dungeon or avoiding catastrophic traps, rogues are vital. Here are some of the best rogues in Isekai Aime.
1 Geese
Jobless Reincarnation
Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation
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- January 11, 2021
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- Studio Bind
- Japanese Title
- Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
- Based On
- Novel & Light Novel
- Creator
- Rifujin na Magonote
- Number of Episodes
- 39+
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.38 (Season 1, Part 1)
Geese is a very scarce character in Jobless Reincarnation that only appears every once in a while in Jobless Reincarnation. Most recently in the previous season, Geese joined Rudeus and Paul on their journey to rescue his mother, Zenith.
In the series, Geese is an aloof individual who seems to be well-traveled. With a reputation for being a shady individual with his hands in a little bit of everything, he embodies the pure definition of rogue — knowledgeable of dungeons, adept at thievery, and a silent killer when the situation calls for it.
2 Pandoras Actor
Overlord
Overlord
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- 2015 - 2022
- Seasons
- 4
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Based On
- Light Novel
- Creator
- Kugane Maruyama
- Number of Episodes
- 52
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.91 (Season 1)
Pandora Actor is a unique character in Overlord but is one of Lord Ainz Ooal Gown's most loyal allies. As an area keeper of the great tomb of Nazarick, Pandora's role is very different from his comrades. He is permitted certain freedoms and spends most of his time keeping up Ainz's appearances.
Pandora's Actor is a master of disguise, able to mimic an individual down to the most minute detail. Also possessing the ability to mimic special abilities, Pandora's Actor is the perfect rogue in Ainz Ooal Gown's artillery who can accomplish any tasks handed to him.
3 Haruhiro
Grimgar, Ashes And Illusions
Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions
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- 2016 - 2016
- Directors
- Ryosuke Nakamura
- Writers
- Ao Jumonji
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Japanese Title
- Hai to Gensou no Grimgar
- Based On
- Light Novel
- Creator
- Ao Jūmonji
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Prime Video
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.66
Haruhiro is the main character of Grimgar and a quiet and reserved young boy, but he has sharp instincts and fast deductive skills. Of his party, Haruhiro served as the rogue, who was skilled in thievery and used daggers in combat. With his small stature and affinity for stealth, Haruhiro took to the role well, even though his talents left much to be desired.
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Once he became leader of the party, he became focused on his training and leveled up quite quickly, taking the responsibility seriously. Haruhiro is skilled at lockpicking, assassinations, and infiltration, which makes him a very accomplished rogue in the series.
4 Cris
Konosuba: God's Blessing On This Wonderful World!
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
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- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- Studio Deen, Drive
- Japanese Title
- Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
- Based On
- Novel & Light Novel
- Number of Episodes
- 31
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.36 (Season 3)
Cris is the identity that the goddess Eris assumes when venturing down to the fantasy world to walk among mortals. As Cris, she is a talented rogue and thief with a cheery attitude that disarms those in her presence.
In Konosuba, Cris is a highly talented rogue who possesses a number of skills that perfectly fit the traits. She uses several skills, such as Steal and Lurk, displaying a mastery of the abilities and living up to the title of rogue. In the series, she becomes close friends with Kazuma and even teaches him how to use the Steal skill.
5 Akatsuki
Log Horizon
Log Horizon
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- 2013 - 2021
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- Satelight, Studio Deen
- Based On
- Light Novel
- Creator
- Mamare Touno
- Number of Episodes
- 62
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.90 (Season 1)
Akatsuki is a founding member of Log Horizon and one of the pillars of the guild, acting as the staple tracker and loyal partner to Shiroe. Akatsuki is an incredibly intelligent and skilled player in Elder Tale, skilled in swordsmanship, stealth, and tactics.
Akatsuki was initially saved by Shiroe and became extremely loyal, which led her to serve in several raiding parties where she continued to grow in strength and skill. Akatsuki possesses several skills that make her the perfect rogue in Log Horizon, including the ability to hide within shadows, produce clones from darkness, and employ deadly assassination abilities.
6 Felt
Re:Zero
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-
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- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- White Fox
- Japanese Title
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
- Based On
- Light Novel
- Number of Episodes
- 65
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.77 (Season 3)
Felt leaps onto the scene and immediately displays the traits that make up a talented rogue. As one of the significant characters in Re: Zero, Felt is the thief that Emilia is looking for, who whisked away her insignia.
Felt is shown to have incredible acrobatic skills and speed that pair well with her sharpened eye for opportunity. Along with a keen mind, Felt can get away with just about anything. Felt also uses her divine protection to give her an edge in combat, allowing her to move blindingly fast to get in and out of risky situations.
7 Souei
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
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- October 5, 2018
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- 8bit
- Japanese Title
- Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
- Based On
- Light Novel & Manga
- Creator
- Fuse
- Number of Episodes
- 72
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.14 (Season 1)
Souei is one of Rimaru's most trusted allies in That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime. He was originally a party member of Benimaru's group, who all became servants to Rimuru after receiving their names.
Originally an ogre, Souei adopted unique talents suited for rogues, such as speed and stealth, after upgrading to a Kijin. He is in charge of intelligence-gathering and stealth missions, which he excels at with his slew of unique abilities, such as short-range teleportation, swordsman skill, magical attacks, and invisibility.
8 Tuatha De Lugh
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated In Another World As An Aristocrat
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
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- 2021 - 2021-00-00
- Seasons
- 1
Tuatha De Lugh is the main character of The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, playing the role of the betrayed elite assassin who gained a second chance, waking up in a magical fantasy world with a new life. With most of his skills carrying over into his new life, Tuatha is charged with preventing the world's destruction by slaying their famed hero.
Tuatha was initially a brutal killer, but his family had a long line of assassination and stealth techniques, which forged him into the perfect rogue. Tuatha is capable of a multitude of powerful abilities that make him the ideal rogue, and he possesses the attitude and discipline to dominate in any environment.
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