In recent years, isekai has emerged as one of the exploding cultural genres in Japan with global influence, receiving love from fans. Recently, Japanese media outlet Akiba Souken conducted a survey with Japanese Internet users to find out what their favorite isekai anime franchise is. The results show that this genre has achieved overwhelming popularity.
The term “isekai” literally translates to “other world” in Japanese, and the genre is characterized by taking main characters from their everyday realities to alternate worlds filled with magical, magical creatures. wonders and epic challenges. This twist provides a unique platform to explore stories filled with action, comedy, romance and often role-playing elements.
The growing popularity of the isekai genre is due to its ability to provide escapism and present potential fantasy worlds. The premise of ordinary characters suddenly finding themselves immersed in extraordinary adventures resonated deeply with viewers, providing a thrilling and at times contemplative experience.
Below is a list of the 30 most loved isekai anime according to Japanese fans:
30. Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu (Skeleton Knight in Another World) [đồng hạng]
30. Honzuki no Gekokujou (Ascendance of a Bookworm) [đồng hạng]
30. Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu (Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy) [đồng hạng]
30. 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru (I’m Standing on a Million Lives) [đồng hạng]
28. Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu (The Saint’s Magic Ability is Omnipotent) [đồng hạng]
28. Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki (How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom) [đồng hạng]
27. Isekai Shokudou (Restaurant to Another World).
25. Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? (So I’m a Spider, So What?) [đồng hạng]
25. Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai ni Iku (Handyman Saitou in Another World) [đồng hạng]
24. Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road (The Executioner and Her Way of Life)
23. Zero no Tsukaima (The Familiar of Zero)
22. Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! (The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?)
20. Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) [đồng hạng]
20. Log Horizon [đồng hạng]
19. Isekai Yakkyoku (Parallel World Pharmacy)
18. Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri (Gate: Thus the JSDF Fought There!)
17. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha (The Misfit of Demon King Academy)
16. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
15. Youjo Senki (Saga of Tanya the Evil)
14. Sword Art Online
13. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta… (My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!)
12. Overlord
11. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar (Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash)
10. Doraemon
9. Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou (Arifureta: From a Detour to the World’s Strongest)
8. Isekai Ojisan (Uncle from Another World)
6. Hataraku Maou-sama! (The Devil is a Part-Timer!) [đồng hạng]
6. No Game No Life [đồng hạng]
5. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (The Eminence in Shadow)
4. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)
3. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
2. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-)
1. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!)