Isekai has something for every anime fan. While the genre is overloaded with titles trying to come out on top, there are plenty of great shows in the mix. From oldies to goldies, these are some of the best isekai anime you can watch.
Inuyasha
Inuyasha is one of the biggest original isekai, though it follows a bit of a different pattern than others in the genre. Kagome, a teenage girl, falls down a well located at her family’s shrine and ends up in ancient Japan. There, she’s discovered to be the reincarnation of a revered priestess, and she goes on a journey with a half-demon named Inuyasha.
Inuyasha includes romance and adventure, and there are even episodes set in modern-day Japan. Kagome travels between time in order to continue her regular life while having her own feudal fairy tale where she shows incredible character growth before the end. Even among anime like Inuyasha, it stands out because of its place in the isekai genre.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
When it comes to standard isekai, The Rising of the Shield Hero is a great example. The main character, Naofumi, gets transported to a new world with a few other young men who are supposed to be heroes. The heroes are given Legendary Weapons, and Naofumi ends up receiving the Legendary Shield.
Naofumi is wrongfully accused of a crime at the beginning and shunned, which leads to him trying to save the world with the help of others he meets along the way. The beginning of the show is stronger than the end, but a lot of the criticism of the anime applies to the majority of isekai in general.
The Devil is a Part-Timer
While most isekai features a protagonist that’s transported to a fantasy world, there are a few that bring the main character to a modern, realistic setting. That’s the case for The Devil is a Part-Timer, a show that features Satan getting to sent to modern-day Tokyo with a few of his generals. In order to survive and look for a way back out of Earth, Satan, now Sadao Maou, works at a fast food restaurant.
The show is funny and includes a bit of romance, and its a breath of fresh air compared to even the best isekai out there.
Restaurant to Another World
If you’re looking for a cozy title to tide you over while getting through your favorite shonen anime, then look no further. Restaurant to Another World is the perfect calming title, letting viewers relax and just watch a restaurant serve customers from other worlds once a week.
There’s no heart-pounding action or high-stakes dilemmas that a lot of isekai has. However, it makes up for that with a relaxing story and delicious food. Plus, it’s anime food — it’s incredibly comforting and delicious looking.