Recently, members of a Reddit engaged in a debate about which are the three best isekai anime of all time , according to each user's opinion. This genre, which has gained enormous popularity in the last decade, continues to be a topic of passionate discussion among anime fans.
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The isekai genre is characterized by stories in which the protagonist is transported, reborn, or trapped in a parallel or alternate world. This world is often fantastical in nature, with elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and unique power systems. Isekai anime allows viewers to explore imaginative worlds through the eyes of a character who often must adapt to new rules and challenges to survive and thrive.
In recent years, the genre's popularity has skyrocketed, leading to an overproduction of isekai stories. This explosion of content has significantly impacted the narrative quality of many of these works. But with so many isekai anime flooding the market, fans have noticed a decline in the originality and depth of the stories. Many of these anime resort to clichés and repetitive formulas, leading to genre fatigue among some viewers.
Despite these issues, the Reddit debate demonstrates that the isekai genre still has a passionate following who find gems among the multitude of titles available. Forum participants shared their opinions and discussed what makes an isekai anime memorable and worthy of a top-three spot.
The choices of the 3 isekai animes were:
- My TOP 3 would be RE:Zero (for the incredible character development and the protagonist with a powerful power, but that doesn't make him invincible), Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (for Rudeus' growth as a character and his world building), and The Eminence in Shadow (for the comedy that easily surpasses KonoSuba!).
- For me it would be Isekai Ojisan , Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill , and Re , in that order.
- Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken for its perfect balance between seriousness and comedy, Log Horizon because I really appreciate its depth in MMO techniques, and KonoSuba! for its high comedy.
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Re and KonoSuba!, without a doubt.
- Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, the most realistic isekai I know. Re, the isekai with the best story. Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, the most fun isekai out there.
- Ascendance of a Bookworm, Overlord, KonoSuba!, in that order.
- Twelve Kingdoms, The Vision of Escaflowne, Inuyasha, these are my choices.
- Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun, KonoSuba! and Fantasy Bishoujo, all very original.
- Digimon Adventure, The Vision of Escaflowne and Haibane Renmei.
- KonoSuba!, Sword Art Online, and Re, are the most relevant.
- In summary The Vision of Escaflowne, Magic Knight Rayearth, and Fushigi Yugi.
Ultimately, these were the three isekai anime chosen by the vast majority of fans. Also, comment below with your list.
