Today we're embarking on a different journey, where magic, parallel kingdoms, and... not-so-easy romances collide. So, in this post, we'll talk about 10 isekai anime where relationships are anything but smooth and far from perfect.
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Get ready for plenty of conflict, misunderstandings, and, of course, that "not quite what you expected" vibe. So, if you enjoy a good isekai with a touch of romantic chaos, stay tuned!
Isekai Anime with Troubled 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, dating back to long before the genre became popular. That doesn't mean it wasn't immune to problematic romances, however. Inuyasha's relationship with Kagome has some major age gap issues, as although he appears to be 17, he's actually over 200 years old.
09. MAR
- MyAnimeList: 7,24
- Japanese title : メル
- Episodes: 102
- Studio : Synergysp
MAR doesn't do much with romance, but one of the biggest is suspicious, to say the least. Most of MAR involves Ginta and her allies fighting the invading Chess Army. Ginta's ally, Jack, had a recurring enemy in Pano, a powerful young woman fighting on her father's behalf. 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 primarily a great, entertaining anime. Katarina Claes isn't really smart enough to intentionally manipulate anyone, and that's why fans love her. That said, her 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 as Satou Pendragon and becomes one of the strongest people there after wiping out a massive army with a cheat spell. From there, Satou goes on to... possess a band of slaves who develop crushes on 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 offers a fascinating insight into nobility and how it isn't always a path to easy times. Although Wendelin is reincarnated as a nobleman, he is the 8th son of a poor noble family and has no inheritance. Thus, 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. Later, his brother's wife, Amalie, agrees to become his, bringing her into his multi-wife household as his mistress.
isekai anime with problematic romances – Top 5
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 achieve great success, going on to receive several seasons. The story begins with Louise, a noblewoman who is truly terrible at conjuring magic. When all the students must summon familiars who will be their lifelong partners, Louise summons Saito, a teenager from Japan. Although Saito is supposed to be her guardian, a romantic relationship eventually blossoms between him and Louise.
04. Overlord
- MyAnimeList: – 7,91
- Japanese title : – オーバーロード
- Episodes: 13
- Studio : Madhouse
At first glance, Overlord is the ultimate wish-fulfillment isekai. Ainz Ooal Gown chooses to remain inside his favorite MMO while it closes, only to discover that the world still exists. In this new world, Ainz wields enough power to alter Albedo's personality, leaving the succubus madly in love with him.
isekai anime 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 falling into impurities that are disturbing the Stars. Thus, to protect the planet, Itsuki must meet with the Star Maidens and produce children with them who are capable of purging all the "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 assault accusation, which struck many fans as rude. Things didn't improve later, when the protagonist Naofumi bought a slave to fight for him, as all her abilities were defensive. But even though Raphtalia was a child at first, she quickly grew as she leveled up to a young adult who looked about 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 a baby to a grown man. However, where it often stumbles is its handling of romantic relationships.
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