Summary
- Some isekai anime prioritize instant excitement without gradual buildup, engaging viewers from episode one with humor or action.
- Unpredictable elements in anime like My Next Life As A Villainess and Reborn As A Vending Machine provide entertaining chaotic moments.
- Anime such as Black Summoner stand out with protagonists like Kelvin who immediately embrace adventures without a slow start.
Isekai anime has become one of the most exciting genres in anime, transporting characters as well as viewers into fantastical worlds filled with adventure, magic, and chaos. Most isekai anime take their time to build up the fun, ensuring that viewers and the protagonists get a lay of their new world before the fun begins. However, there are some anime that throw caution to the wind and jump right into the fun without fear.
8 Isekai Anime With Great Storytelling
These isekai anime come with great storytelling styles that immerse viewers properly into their storylines.
These anime waste no time and deliver instant excitement from episode one, either through hilarious comedy, over-the-top action, or absurdly overpowered protagonists. From wild misadventures to fast-paced battles and laugh-out-loud humor, these anime ensure that viewers are hooked right away without any slow buildup.
10 My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom!
The Villainess Unintentionally Becomes Everyone’s Favorite Person
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
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- 2020 - 2021
WHERE TO WATCH
- Studio
- Silver Link
- Creator
- Satoru Yamaguchi
- Number of Episodes
- 24
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Katarina quickly realizes she is doomed in every possible ending after reincarnating in an otome game as the villainess. She scrambles to avoid her fate with absurd strategies like farming, self-defense training, and befriending her supposed enemies. Solely focused on her goal, she fails to see the hilarious situation she has created around her, with both males and females developing romantic feelings for her.
What makes this anime fun is the unpredictable moments. From episode one, Katarina’s panic mode, inner monologues, and ridiculous plans make every moment entertaining, and her interference with her fate leads to many chaotic and unpredictable changes.
9 Reborn As A Vending Machine, Now I Wander The Dungeon
A Talking Vending Machine
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon
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- 2023 - 2025-00-00
- Creator
- Hirukuma
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
This anime starts off on a unique note as the protagonist dies and reincarnates as a vending machine, losing the ability to move, talk normally, or fight directly. Luckily for this vending machine with limited speech, a kind and ridiculously strong adventurer girl named Lammis picks him up and carries him around.
8 Weirdest Isekai Anime, Ranked
Isekai stories have their established tropes—reincarnation, magical powers, and found family—but these anime take a very weird approach to the genre.
What makes this anime fun is its unique premise. It takes a different route from the traditional isekai plot most fans are familiar with. The vending machine protagonist delivers a refreshing spin, especially as he comes up with smart ways to overcome his limitations.
8 Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
An Ugly Protagonist
Tsukimichi - Moonlit Fantasy
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- July 7, 2021
- Studio
- C2C (Season 1), J.C.Staff (Season 2)
- Creator
- Kei Azumi
- Number of Episodes
- 37
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Isekai heroes are usually given a warm welcome, but in Moonlit Fantasy, Makoto is instantly made fun of by the goddess before she rejects him and sends him to a land far away from human civilization so that humans can be spared the torture of seeing his ugly face. Luckily for Makoto, despite being stranded, he was given overwhelming powers that made his journey a tad bit easier.
In a land away from humans and filled with monsters, Makoto decides to create a safe haven where all monsters and humans can live peacefully together. In the process of making this happen, he befriends a dragon, a giant spider, and other creatures, leading to wild, over-the-top battles and comedic misunderstandings.
7 Konosuba: God's Blessing On This Wonderful World!
Nonstop Comedy With Kazuma And His Party
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
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- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Studio
- Studio Deen, Drive
- Creator
- Natsume Akatsuki
- Number of Episodes
- 31
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
From the beginning of Konosuba, most viewers could already tell that it was going to be a hilarious and absurd ride with Kazuma. Kazuma dies in the dumbest way possible and gets to bring one thing to a fantasy world. He chooses the goddess in charge of his reincarnation, Aqua, thinking it would be a perfect advantage, but she turns out to be useless, problematic, and troublesome.
Nothing goes right for Kazuma from the beginning, and instead of becoming a hero, Kazuma is stuck with a party of misfits who are all terrible at adventuring. The nonstop comedy makes this anime fun to watch, as every episode is packed with dumb decisions, ridiculous fights, and over-the-top reactions.
6 No Game No Life
Genius Sibling Duo
No Game, No Life
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- 2014 - 2014
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Creator
- Yuu Kamiya
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE, Hulu
Sora and Shiro are not your average siblings, they are unstoppable together. These two siblings are beasts when it comes to gaming, as they show their opponent no mercy. They get into a game of chess with Tet, and he is no match for them as they defeat him. However, it does not end there, as they find themselves transported to Disboard.
6 Best Isekai Anime Like No Game No Life
Fans of the No Game No Life series, which focuses on games and high-stakes moments, will find these shows impressive.
This world would be a bore for any other protagonist, but for Sora and Shiro, it is their dream world because everything is decided by games. This anime is quite captivating and fun as Sora and Shiro waste no time in outsmarting people in this world, and it is no surprise that as quickly as they came, they were able to secure the role of king and queen of Elkia.
5 Uncle From Another World
Isekai Protagonist Comes Back From His Fantasy World
Uncle From Another World
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- 2022 - 2023
- Studio
- Atelier Pontdarc
- Number of Episodes
- 13
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
- Creator(s)
- Hotondoshindeiru
One might wonder what happens to patients in a coma, but with this anime, one scenario out of a million is covered. Takafumi’s uncle wakes up after being in a coma for 17 years, claiming he was living in a fantasy world the whole time.
No surprise that Takafumi thinks he is crazy, but his uncle casually shows off real magic powers that make Takafumi believe him. Back in the real world, he and Takafumi monetize his magic for YouTube content while reminiscing about his ridiculous isekai adventures. The whole premise of this anime is quite interesting because it is completely different from the conventional isekai anime that fans are familiar with.
4 Campfire Cooking In Another World With My Absurd Skill
Chill Protagonist Who Enjoys Cooking
Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill
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- 2023 - 2025-00-00
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Creator
- Ren Eguchi
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
The role of food in life and forging relationships is very important as good food is the foundation of genuine happiness. In this anime, fans get to see how the protagonist uses his cooking skills to tame and befriend powerful monsters in his world. Mukouda is accidentally summoned to a fantasy world along with three other heroes. Unlike them, he has no combat skills, and the only ability he has lets him order modern-day food ingredients.
At first, it seems useless, but when he cooks a meal, the legendary Fenrir, Fel, becomes addicted to his food and forces him into a contract. This anime is particularly fun because of its relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. It involves travel, food, and comedy, with no world-saving, fighting, or action.
3 Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Insanely Overpowered Girl Trying To Maintain A Low Profile
Didn't I Say To Make My Abilities Average In The Next Life?!
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- 2019 - 2019
- Studio
- Project No.9
- Creator
- FUNA
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Some people cannot have it all, and Misato was one of those people. She was brilliant but she lacked friends, making her lonely. When she dies and is given the chance to reincarnate into a fantasy world, she takes it but begs the gods to make her average so that she can live a normal life.
However, her seemingly simple and easy-to-understand request was misinterpreted, and she ended up being stronger than most humans. Now, as Adele, in her new life, she tries to live a normal life despite having absurd strength, magic, and intelligence. What makes this anime fun is that, despite Adele’s attempt to live a normal life, she fails as her powers constantly expose her.
2 Outbreak Company
A Preacher Of Everything Otaku
Outbreak Company
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- 2013 - 2013
WHERE TO WATCH
- Studio
- Feel
- Creator
- Ichirō Sakaki
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE, Hoopla, Spectrum
When characters get isekai’d, they usually have to fight monsters or defeat a demon king. However, this protagonist is sent to a fantasy world to be a missionary, to preach about and promote anime, manga, and otaku culture. This is not a hard job for Shinichi because he is a hardcore otaku.
The fun part of this anime is Shinichi trying to influence the medieval people. At first, they found it difficult to understand him, but soon, knights, elves, and even the empress got addicted to the otaku culture.
1 Black Summoner
A Protagonist Who Is Satisfied With Just Fighting
Black Summoner
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- 2022 - 2022
- Studio
- Satelight
- Creator
- Doufu Mayoi
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
This anime starts with a bang as the protagonist, Kelvin, willingly gives up his memories for power, particularly summoning magic that ends up being the rarest and strongest form of magic in his new world. This makes his new life after reincarnation very easy as he wakes up already strong and ready for adventure.
What makes this anime stand out is Kelvin and his approach to adventure. Kelvin genuinely enjoys adventures and does not see them as a chore or necessity, as he is constantly looking for stronger opponents to fight. Because of this, this anime does not have a slow start, taking viewers into the fun immediately.
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Across the hundreds of different isekai protagonists, there are shockingly few of them who become comfortable with killing right away.