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Hikaru from Magic Knight Rayearth, Hitomi from The Vision of Escaflowne and Taichi from Digimon Adventure
10 Best Isekai Anime From the 1990s, Ranked

Isekai anime existed long before Sword Art Online, but the '90s is an especially great decade, touting classics like Monster Rancher.

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The Best Isekai Anime on Streaming

From Hulu to Crunchyroll, each streaming service has plenty of great Isekai anime titles on offer, but which ones are the best?

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Tanya Von Degurechaff, Naofumi Iwatani and Renya Kunugi
10 Most Problematic Isekai Anime Main Characters

Isekai anime can be incredibly polarizing, and their problematic and often controversial heroes are almost always the main reason why.

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Irregular at Magic High School, Reincarnated as a Slime, and Spice and Wolf reboot
Japanese Streaming Services Rank Their Most-Watched Anime for Spring 2024

Data from the popular Japanese streaming services Abema Video and Niconico Douga reveals the most popular Spring 2024 anime based on view count.

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Images from The Cat Returns, Spirited Away and The Boy and The Heron
10 Best Isekai Movies of All Time

From timeless classics like Spirited Away to modern masterpieces like The Boy and the Heron, these are the best isekai movies to watch right now.

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Crestia Bell from The Devil is a Part-Timer, Katarina Claes from My Next Life as a Villainess and Kagura from Inuyasha
10 Best Female Isekai Anime Villains, Ranked

Female villains can be just as evil as male villains especially in the isekai genre, and some of these characters are more conniving than others.

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Sword Art Online and Isekai Anime
10 Things Sword Art Online Does Better Than Other Isekai Anime

Sword Art Online's epic world is full of vast lore, epic fight scenes, and an amazing score that make Kirito's journey better than other isekai anime.

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Konosuba
How the Konosuba Prequel Fits Into the Main Series' Story

KonoSuba is finally entering the third season of its anime adaptation, leaving some fans wondering where the spinoff show about Megumin fits in.

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10 Best Anime Like Persona 3 Reload

Persona fans worldwide celebrated Persona 3 Reload's much-anticipated release, but those looking for more content like P3R should watch these anime.

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The Saints Magic Power is Omnipotent, I'm the Villainess and My Next Life As a Villainess
10 Isekai Anime With the Best Animation Since 2020, Ranked

Committing to an anime series with questionable animation quality can be annoying but luckily there have been some isekai anime with great animation.

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Akihito Kayaba, Ainz Ooal Gown and Naraku
10 Most Overpowered Isekai Anime Villains, Ranked

Isekai anime continue to grow in popularity, and the list of incredibly powerful isekai anime villains — such as Ainz Ooal Gown — also grows.

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Aura Battler Dunbine, Mashin Hero Wataru and Leda The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Every Isekai Anime From the 1980s, Ranked

Isekai anime hit the ground running in the 2010s thanks to shows like Sword Art Online, but the isekai subgenre dates back to at least the 1980s.

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Split Images of Rem, Naofumi, and Saitou
10 Darkest Moments in Isekai Anime, Ranked

Dark themes are no stranger to isekai anime, but some moments stand out as particularly dark or traumatizing to characters.

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10 Best Re: Zero Anime Episodes, Ranked

Re:Zero's story sees Subaru caught in a time loop of life and death alongside lovable characters like Rem and terrifying villains like Petelgeuse.

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Split image: Haru from The Cat Returns, Mahito from The Boy and the Heron, Claude from I'm the Villainess So I'm Taming the Final Boss
10 Best Isekai Protagonists Who Deserve More Love

There are plenty of less-popular isekai anime with great main characters that deserve more love even though the tone of show might be quieter.

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Images of Cain von Silford, Naofumi Iwatani and Raphtalia
10 Tropes Isekai Anime Need to Stop Using ASAP

Isekai anime are some of the most notorious and problematic anime to ever exist, and they need to stop using these controversial tropes now.

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10 Best Mushoku Tensei Anime Episodes, Ranked

Mushoku Tensei explores Rudeus' reincarnation in a fantasy world, and the best episodes see him exploring his magic and relationships.

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The Best Isekai Of All Time, Ranked

The best of the best when it comes to Isekai anime have otherworldly stories, epically overpowered protagonists and remarkable adventure.

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10 Best Isekai Anime Since 2020, Ranked EMAKI
10 Best Isekai Anime Since 2020, Ranked

Shows like Sonny Boy, Parallel World Pharmacy, and Reborn as a Vending Machine show that isekai anime is still booming post-2020.

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Mushokou Tensei
What Mushoku Tensei Fans Want to See in Season 3

Part 2 of Mushoku Tensei’s second season may bring back some important characters and unveil surprising truths for Rudeus.

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