Recently, members of a Reddit got involved 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 over the last decade, remains a topic of passionate discussion among anime fans.
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The isekai genre is characterized by stories where the protagonist is transported, reborn or trapped in a parallel or alternative world. This world is often fantastic in nature, with elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and unique power systems. Isekai anime allow 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 soared, leading to an overproduction of isekai stories. This explosion of content has had a significant impact on the narrative quality of many of these works. But with so many isekai anime flooding the market, fans have noticed a drop 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.
Although despite these problems, the debate on Reddit demonstrates that the isekai genre still has a passionate following who find gems among the multitude of available titles. Forum participants shared their opinions and argued about what makes an isekai anime memorable and worthy of being in the top three.
The choices for 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 which does not make him invincible), Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (for Rudeus's growth as a character and his world-building), and The Eminence in Shadow (for 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 the 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 there is.
- 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.
Finally, these were the three isekai anime chosen by the vast majority of fans. Furthermore, comment below on your list.
