Today we are going to embark on a different journey, where magic, parallel kingdoms and… not easy romances meet. So, in this post, we're going to talk about 10 isekai anime where relationships are anything but smooth and far from perfect.
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Prepare to see a lot of conflict, misunderstandings and, of course, that “it’s not quite what you expect” touch. So, if you enjoy a good isekai with a touch of romantic chaos, stay tuned!
Isekai anime with problematic romances – Top 10
10. Inuyasha
- MyAnimeList: 7,87
- Japanese title : 犬夜叉
- Episodes: 167
- Studio : Sunrise
Inuyasha is one of the most classic isekai, from long before the genre became famous. That doesn't mean she wasn't immune to problematic romances, however. Inuyasha's relationship with Kagome has some huge age difference issues, as although he appears to be 17, he is actually over 200 years old.
09. SEA
- MyAnimeList: 7,24
- Japanese title : メル
- Episodes: 102
- Studio : Synergysp
MAR doesn't do much with romances, but one of the biggest ones is suspect, to say the least. Most of MAR involves Ginta and his allies fighting the invading Chess Army. Ginta's ally Jack had a recurring enemy in Pano, a powerful young woman fighting on behalf of her father. In their second encounter, Jack defeats Pano with a mushroom attack that causes her to hallucinate. After she relents, Pano flirts with Jack because the hallucinations make her see Jack as an attractive man.
08. My Next Life as a Villainess
- MyAnimeList: 7,45
- Japanese title : 乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…
- Episodes: 12
- Studio : Silver Link
My Next Life As A Villainess is mostly a great fun anime. Katarina Claes isn't really smart enough to intentionally manipulate someone, which is why fans love her. That said, his intentions don't have to be a problem for the show to be problematic.
07. Death March to the Parallel World
- MyAnimeList: 6,44
- Japanese title : デスマーチからはじまる異世界狂想曲
- Episodes: 12
- Studio : Silver Link
Anime fans don't discuss Death March to the Parallel World much. In short, a programmer wakes up in the world of a game he helped design like Satou Pendragon, and becomes one of the strongest people there after wiping out a massive army with a cheat spell. From there, Satou starts to… own a bunch of slaves who develop passions for him.
06. The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
- MyAnimeList: – 6,27
- Japanese title : 八男って、それはないでしょう！
- Episodes: 12
- Studio : Synergysp
The 8th Son has a fascinating look at nobility and how it's not always a path to easy times. Although Wendelin is reincarnated as a noble, he is the 8th son of a poor noble family and has no inheritance. In this way, building a life of his own, he makes his older brother Kurt jealous enough to attack him and loses his brother in the ensuing battle. Afterwards, his brother's wife, Amalie, agrees to become his, bringing her into his house of multiple wives as his mistress.
isekai animes with problematic romances – Top 05
05. Zero no Tsukaima
- MyAnimeList: – 7,21
- Japanese title : – ゼロの使い魔
- Episodes: 13
- Studio : JCStaff
On the other hand, this was one of the first isekai series to find great success, going on to receive several seasons. So the story starts with Louise, a noblewoman who is really bad at casting magic. When all the students must summon family members who will be their partners forever, Louise summons Saito, a teenager from Japan. Although Saito is only supposed to be her guardian, eventually a romantic relationship blossoms between him and Louise.
04. Overlord
- MyAnimeList: – 7,91
- Japanese title : – オーバーロード
- Episodes: 13
- Studio : Madhouse
On the face of it, Overlord is the ultimate wish-fulfillment isekai. Ainz Ooal Gown chooses to remain inside his favorite MMO as it closes, and discovers that the world continues to exist. In this new world, Ainz wields enough power to alter Albedo's personality, leaving the succubus madly in love with him.
isekai animes with problematic romances – Top 03
03. Conception
- MyAnimeList: – 4,58
- Japanese title : – コンセプション
- Episodes: 12
- Studio : Gonzo
Thus, in Conception, Itsuki Yuge is teleported from high school to the world of Granvania. There, he is informed that the world is slowly descending into impurities that are disturbing the Stars. Therefore, to protect the planet, Itsuki must meet with the Star Maidens and produce children with them who are capable of purging all “Impurities”.
02. The Rising Of The Shield Hero
- MyAnimeList: – 7,94
- Japanese title : – 盾の勇者の成り上がり
- Episodes: 25
- Studio : Citrus
In short, the main plot begins with a false accusation of assault, which seemed rude to many fans. Things didn't improve later, when the protagonist Naofumi bought a slave to fight for him, as all her skills were defensive. But even though Raphtalia was a child at first, she quickly grew up as she gained levels into a young adult who had the appearance of being Naofumi's age. After reaching this age, she quickly developed romantic feelings for Naofumi.
01. Mushoku Tensei
- MyAnimeList: – 8,36
- Japanese title : – 無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～
- Episodes: 11
- Studio : Bind
Ultimately, Mushoku Tensei has some of the best writing of any isekai universe, slowly developing Rudeus's life from that of a baby to that of a grown man. However, where he often stumbles is how he handles romantic relationships.
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