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While not a recent invention, isekai has grown especially popular in manga and anime over the last decade<\/a>. The success of series like\u00a0Sword Art Online\u00a0<\/em>helped usher in a new era when everyone and, occasionally, their mother is being sent to alternate worlds defined by RPG mechanics. As tired as the formula can get at times, isekai has produced some gems\u00a0that serve as fantastic wish-fulfillment series.<\/p>\n

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Which are the best isekai anime set in games or worlds similar to games? Synonymous as isekai might be with RPGs, only a handful of series actually take place within games; however, plenty of shows are set in fantasy worlds that make use of traditional gaming conventions. Permitting these gaming elements are featured prominently, these\u00a0anime will also be\u00a0considered. An example of a series that does not qualify\u00a0would be the brilliant\u00a0Re:Zero \u2212 Starting Life in Another World<\/em>, as its\u00a0universe does not function that much like a game outside of Subaru’s respawn power.<\/p>\n

Updated March 27th, 2020 by Mark Sammut:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>It is not hard to understand the appeal of isekai anime. After all, they represent the ultimate power fantasy; an escape from reality to a world that, typically, works on strict and easy-to-follow guidelines. In some cases, the protagonist goes from an average person to a vanquisher of armies, with the “only” requirement being death. Games, specifically fantasy RPGs, also simplify the world-building, as most viewers will\u00a0already be accustomed to the rules that govern these universes. There are plenty of isekai shows set in games, so let’s take a look at a few more.<\/p>\n

16 <\/span>I\u2019m Standing On 1,000,000 lives<\/h2>\n
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Until the second season releases in Summer 2021,\u00a0I\u2019m Standing On 1,000,000 lives<\/em>‘ anime adaptation is difficult to recommend as it is not a satisfying sit on its own. The anime follows three classmates that are teleported to a fantasy world by a Game Master who assigns classes to them and\u00a0tasks\u00a0them with\u00a0completing ten quests.<\/p>\n

All three characters are introduced as stereotypes, but the anime does eventually begin to hint that it wants to be something more. The first season very much feels like a prologue that mainly exists to set up a more interesting sequel, one that will hopefully justify the existence of this series.<\/p>\n

15 <\/span>The Beauty Blogger<\/h2>\n
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A Chinese shoujo series that aired in 2018,\u00a0The Beauty Blogger\u00a0<\/em>focuses on cosmetics and has quite a relaxed tone compared to most other isekai anime. After tragedy strikes, the titular blogger finds herself in a game world based on Imperial China. Through love, comedy, and a whole lot of makeup, she learns to exist within this world while slowly changing its naturally traditional characters.<\/p>\n

The Beauty Blogger\u00a0<\/em>has solid animation, unsophisticated but largely inoffensive characters, and some serviceable romance. While far from a must-watch anime, this show is worth a try for those looking for something different.<\/p>\n

14 <\/span>Death Parade<\/h2>\n
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It might seem like a stretch to describe\u00a0Death Parade\u00a0<\/em>as an isekai, but it does involve (recently deceased) people coming to another world (aka a bar) that will determine their future. Episodes revolve around Decim, the host of different games pitting two people against each other to decide who will be reincarnated or lost forever.<\/p>\n

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Be it darts, bowling, or arcade fighting games,\u00a0Death Parade\u00a0<\/em>constantly keeps things fresh by cycling through various activities, all of which are elevated by Madhouse’s great animation.\u00a0Death Parade\u00a0<\/em>has mystery, suspense, and philosophical musings.<\/p>\n

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12 <\/span>Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody<\/h2>\n
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Rather than a player,\u00a0Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody\u00a0<\/em>teleports a programmer into a world inspired by the video games he worked on.\u00a0This change only impacts the anime’s backstory because the end result is another overpowered protagonist who has a habit of collecting women\u00a0as\u00a0party members.<\/p>\n

These types of series are a dime-a-dozen in the\u00a0isekai\u00a0genre, and\u00a0with\u00a0good reason. They are the ultimate escapist fantasies and typically revolve around central characters designed to serve as surrogates for viewers.\u00a0Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody\u00a0<\/em>is an example of a\u00a0stereotypical\u00a0isekai anime.<\/p>\n

11 <\/span>Hunter X Hunter \u2013 Greed Island Arc<\/h2>\n
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Hunter x Hunter\u00a0<\/em>is not an isekai anime, but it does make a detour into a game for a single saga. The Greed Island arc\u00a0is named after a game designed by Ging Freecss, Gon’s father, and it is limited to only Nen users. Hunters are physically taken into the game’s deadly world, with the ultimate goal being to collect 100 restricted cards.<\/p>\n

Greed Island is not generally regarded as one of\u00a0Hunter x Hunter<\/em>‘s strongest\u00a0storylines, mainly because it is sidelined by two of the anime’s greatest arcs and feels somewhat like a side-quest. That said, it does progress Gon’s plot to find Ging, works as a training arc for the two leads, and provides a break from the anime’s often dark tone.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Ixion Saga DT<\/h2>\n
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“Isekai” is more of a premise than a genre, as any show featuring a protagonist who is transferred to another world qualifies. This premise leaves a lot of room for variety when it comes to\u00a0tone. For example,\u00a0Re:Zero \u2212 Starting Life in Another World<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Ixion Saga DT\u00a0<\/em>are both isekai anime, but the former is grim and complex while the latter is comedic and unapologetically stupid.<\/p>\n

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A\u00a0great player in an MMORPG, Kon Hokaze receives a friend request and, naturally, winds up in\u00a0a fantasy world. Kon meets a princess, joins a party, and sets out to save the world. As\u00a0Ixion Saga DT<\/em>‘s humor is quite immature, this anime is an acquired taste,\u00a0but it can be hilarious funny at times.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Sword Art Online<\/h2>\n
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Sword Art Online\u00a0<\/em>is the first anime most people are likely to think about when isekai stories set in games are discussed. With a fantastic opening stretch of episodes and multiple seasons to follow,\u00a0Sword Art Online<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>presents\u00a0a string of interesting worlds that are not always explored to their full potential.<\/p>\n

Sword Art Online\u00a0<\/em>is far from perfect, including\u00a0a rather bland protagonist, but it has just enough memorable action scenes to make it worthwhile.\u00a0It should be said that the franchise’s best incarnation,\u00a0Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online<\/em>, is not an isekai.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom!<\/h2>\n
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My Next Life As A Villainess\u00a0<\/em>has a fantastic premise. Katarina Claes suddenly realizes she has been living in an otome game called Fortune Lover and that she is\u00a0the villain who has a future of bad endings to look forward to. This awareness inspires Katarina to get creative, as she tries to go against destiny and attain a happy ending for a character who is specifically forbidden one.<\/p>\n

Despite being set in basically a dating sim, My Next Life As A Villainess\u00a0<\/em>primarily focuses on its main character’s development and drive, with romance taking somewhat of a backseat.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions<\/h2>\n
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Most isekai anime lack tension since they feature practically invulnerable main characters, even if they are set in worlds with permadeath<\/a>.\u00a0Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions\u00a0<\/em>remedies this by pushing a collective to the forefront rather than an individual.<\/p>\n

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A group of novices find themselves stuck in the unforgiving Grimgar,\u00a0a high fantasy setting built on the foundations of RPGs. Together, they set out to hunt goblins and grow stronger, but every battle comes with\u00a0risks and potentially lasting consequences.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>How NOT To Summon A Demon Lord<\/h2>\n
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More often than not, an isekai anime will center around a\u00a0hikikomori who spends all of his time in an MMORPG. Be it death or a summoning gone wrong, the character\u00a0ends up in a\u00a0fantasy world where he is an\u00a0instant hero, mainly because he retains\u00a0his stats from the MMORPG.\u00a0How Not to Summon a Demon Lord\u00a0<\/em>is a stereotypical isekai anime in a lot of ways, but it raises above its contemporaries through sheer personality and strong comedic timing.<\/p>\n

Although powerful,\u00a0Takuma Sakamoto, the anime’s resident hikikomori turned Demon Lord, retains his social anxiety while in the game world. Consequently, it is not all smooth sailing for the protagonist.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!<\/h2>\n
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KonoSuba\u00a0<\/em>is set in an alternate world that functions very much like an MMORPG, including quests, traditional party\u00a0roles, and plenty of monsters to hunt. After his untimely death, Kazuma meets a somewhat arrogant goddess, Aqua, who allows the NEET to take one thing with him before he reincarnates in an alternate world. Naturally, Kazuma picks Aqua, a decision he comes to regret.<\/p>\n

KonoSuba\u00a0<\/em>is basically a parody of isekai anime. Not only does it poke fun at conventions seen in the genre and video games, but it does\u00a0it all while featuring a roster of characters who are mostly\u00a0awful (but in the best possible way).<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>.Hack\/\/Sign<\/h2>\n
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.Hack\/\/Sign\u00a0<\/em>is often hailed as the forefather of isekai anime set in games<\/a>, but\u00a0the show has quite a different tone to most series that would eventually follow it.\u00a0Tsukasa, a timid player, wakes up in The World, an MMORPG, without any memories or the ability to leave.<\/p>\n

.Hack\/\/Sign\u00a0<\/em>is not interested in explosive action sequences or constantly supplying answers, opting to instead focus on Tsukasa’s psyche and his relationships with other characters. The anime moves at an incredibly slow pace that will put off some people; thankfully,\u00a0.Hack\/\/Sign<\/em>‘s character writing is\u00a0great.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>No Game No Life<\/h2>\n
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No Game No Life\u00a0<\/em>shakes things up by being set in a world, Disboard, where everything is decided through games. This presents a lot of room for experimentation, as\u00a0No Game No Life\u00a0<\/em>constantly throws different contests and rules at the protagonists, the sibling team of Sora and Shiro.<\/p>\n

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Blending humor, memorable characters, and a very interesting world,\u00a0No Game No Life\u00a0<\/em>is an epic series that is only held back by the fact it only has 12 episodes and a movie. Although not technically set in a game, no other isekai embraces gaming quite like\u00a0No Game No Life<\/em>.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Overlord<\/h2>\n
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When the MMORPG\u00a0YGGDRASIL shuts down, Momonga finds himself stuck in a world similar to the game. One of the strongest characters in YGGDRASIL,\u00a0Momonga is far more powerful than anyone who exists in this dark fantasy universe, a fact he learns over the course of three seasons. With NPCs acting as his subordinates, Momonga sets out to explore this world, although that proves to be only the beginning.<\/p>\n

Overlord\u00a0<\/em>is an anime all about the “bad” guy<\/a> winning, and it does not shy away from embracing this premise. Even\u00a0though the later seasons experience a deep in quality,\u00a0Overlord\u00a0<\/em>is still a fun ride throughout. For those who would prefer to watch the opposite of\u00a0Overlord<\/em>,\u00a0That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime\u00a0<\/em>is a great option.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Log Horizon<\/h2>\n
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Like the 30 thousand players stuck in Elder Tale’s world, Log Horizon\u00a0<\/em>goes out of its way to ensure viewers get to experience what it is really like to exist in an MMORPG. While there is\u00a0some\u00a0action, the anime primarily focuses on\u00a0world-building and character growth<\/a>. It is firmly about how these people adapt to this situation and try to co-exist with the NPCs and wildlife that populate Elder Tale.<\/p>\n

Log Horizon<\/em> boasts a great protagonist, Shiroe, who uses his mind rather than his brawn.\u00a0As a third season is scheduled to debut in 2021, now\u00a0is the perfect time to give this anime a try.<\/p>\n

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