Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu (2025)

Can't believe it's not isekai!

Animeby Zacko

This stack contains non-isekai fantasy anime that you could easily mistake for being an isekai.

Isekai means "different world" and is a Japanese genre of portal fantasy and science fiction. It is a bit hard to define, but generally revolves around a person (or multiple people) who are transported or reincarnated into another world.
Since this definition is fairly broad, you'll find some shows like "Sonny Boy" or "Bakemono no Ko" that are technically isekai, but may not seem like it, as they do not share the most common tropes that you'll see in other isekai anime like “Death March”, “Kenja no Mago”, “Isekai smartphone” or “Mushoku Tensei”. While these shows are not completely identical, they do share a number of tropes, like having a male protagonist enter a medieval fantasy world filled with monsters and magic where they either start with powerful abilities or slowly gain them, similarly to progressing in a fantasy RPG. It is also common for similar isekai shows to include game mechanics like ability stats, skill names, UI screens or even an infinite inventory. Another common trope is for the protagonist to be a chosen or summoned hero who goes on a quest to save the world, ending up with great powers, great riches and a harem of love interests.

This is a list of shows that could be mistaken as isekai since they share a lot of the most common tropes, but missing the element of being transported to another world.

A great example is “Danmachi” where the protagonist already exists in a fantasy world, has a unique and powerful ability and explores a dungeon full of monsters, gaining new stats and skills as though he was the protagonist of a fantasy RPG. Other examples include powerful protagonists being reborn within the same world or shows mostly taking place within a VRMMO.

Feel free to send me a message if I’ve included an actual isekai by mistake, or if you have any suggestions!

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50 Entries·Apr 14, 3:18 AM

OP MC DESTROYS ENEMY SCRUBS (NEW SUMMER 2024)

Animeby Quixotis

Raw power only.

OP MC DESTROYS ENEMY SCRUBS (EXTRA): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/50113
OP MC DESTROYS ENEMY SCRUBS (EXTRAA): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15385
OP MC STRATEGIST BIGBRAIN TACTICIANS THE ENTIRE GALAXY: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/13806

49 Entries·Aug 6, 4:48 PM

Anime where MC is OP from the start

Animeby ST63LTH

49 Entries·Aug 5, 1:42 AM

Ecchlords Finest: Fantasy-Edition - Part II

Animeby Ecchlord

39 Entries·Aug 23, 1:29 PM

Shota protagonist

Animeby widenosebuttchin

35 Entries·Oct 24, 2023 9:22 AM

Isekai vibes-Combat OP MC only- Any genre [No sequels] Part 1

Animeby Legend

For the simple minded people who still enjoy the fine art of watching bland main characters whoop everyone's asses and mostly always accumulate a harem of fine bitches.

No sequels / look up ur self
Not only isekai but majority is.

Part 2 : https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32322

50 Entries·Oct 1, 11:54 AM

Every Isekai Anime with Direct Titles No.1

Animeby eischrod

This is every Isekai anime collection you will need.
Is it good? Possibly. Is it bad? Could be. Is it cliché and generic? Maybe. In this era filled with isekai genre it is up to you if you shall fulfill this duty adventurer!

Press "Add to stack" to continue your journey ➡➡➡

NOTE: This stack includes straightforward and direct titles that includes the phrases "ISEKAI/ SEKAI or TENSEI". For more isekai genre you can check the following stacks.

For Non-direct titles:
Every Isekai Anime with Indirect Titles -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/57021

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I'm still organizing this stack but feel free to browse search more about the anime listed here! Also, it will be amazing if you can help me expand the list by recommending me more anime in this genre (of course other genre are welcome as well!) (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*: ･ﾟ

46 Entries·Nov 18, 9:38 AM

Fantasy Anime with an OP MC (No Isekai)

Animeby iftsistrnn

This is a stack of Non-Isekai Fantasy Anime with Overpowered Main Characters.

All of the MCs in this stack are OP from the start.

Only the first seasons of each show will be included in this stack.

If you've enjoyed any Anime from this stack, feel free to check out this stack: Isekai Anime with an OP MC

38 Entries·Aug 16, 1:56 PM

Shousetsuka ni Narou anime adaptation, Part 4

Animeby AkeZZZ

Shousetsuka ni Narou, “Let’s become a novelist!”, is Japan's novel publishing website where anyone can publish and read novels free of charge. These animes are the anime of Shousetsuka ni Narou origin.

Part 1 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5026
Part 2 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5031
Part 3 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5032
Part 5 -> https://myanimelist.net/stacks/49254

50 Entries·9 hours ago

Dungeons N Drops Items

Animeby gakuendo

36 Entries·Nov 15, 8:06 PM

Good New Isekai

Animeby Ssnowyy

Newer Isekai from 2021, 2022 & 2023 that were enjoyable, with upcoming sequels in 2024.
Not including sequels of series that come out before 2021.
On MAL a good isekai would be shows that got over a 7. Some 6's included.

--Just the Sequel-- (Series that started before 2021)
‣ Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
‣ That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 [Watched]
‣ That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 2 [Watched]
‣ That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 [Watched]
‣ KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 [Watched]
‣ The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 [Watched]
‣ The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 [Watched]
‣ Overlord IV [Watched]
‣ Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 2 [Watched]
‣ Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 3 [Watched]
‣ Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 [Watched]
‣ Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2 [Watched]
‣ Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3
‣ How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω [Watched]
‣ Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II

--Others-- (Series with good or decent ratings that I skipped)
‣ The Dungeon of Black Company
‣ Handyman Saitou in Another World
‣ My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X
‣ BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2
‣ Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch!
‣ Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
‣ The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
‣ Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord
‣ The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash
‣ As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

48 Entries·Oct 29, 10:45 AM

Meow IV

Animeby ellps

any cat appearance :3

part I: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20806
part II: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/29850
part III: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34839
part V: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36016
part VI: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/52748

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40 Entries·Nov 14, 8:29 PM

Animeby ZXKW

33 Entries·Nov 12, 12:01 PM

Ardas recs

Animeby Pip27

12 Entries·Apr 16, 11:54 AM

Competent and/or Overpowered Protagonist Anime Pt. 2

Animeby ArchangelEST

Part 2. (part 1 here: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/25186)

For people who are dead tired of MC's who are dumb as dirt with no competence in anything, only succeeding thanks to luck and "power of friendship".

This list features anime where protagonists are highly skilled, confident, or overpowered. Succeeding thanks to their own abilities first and foremost.

Includes both female and male protagonists. I don't discriminate. A kickass MC is a kickass MC.

I won't be adding sequels, only the first season. Characters and themes of the show don't usually change from one season to the next. In the rare cases they do, I will mention it.

You also won't find any non-Japanese anime here, unless there's a Japanese localized version. I need my anime to be in Japanese.

27 Entries·Oct 16, 10:18 AM

Anime where the MC Hides their Strength

Animeby iftsistrnn

Or Tries to Hide their Strength. This is a stack of Anime where the MC Hides/Tries to Hide their Strength from either everybody or most people.

If you've enjoyed any Anime from this stack, feel free to check out this stack: 'Isekai Anime with an OP MC'
or
this stack: 'Fantasy Anime with an OP MC (No Isekai)'

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(A couple tags for searchability, sorry D:):
-OP MC Hides their Strength/ OP MC Hides their Powers / Anime where the MC doesn't show his True Power / Anime where the MC doesn't show his True Strength
-Hides Power / Hide Power / Hides Strength / Hide Strength / Strong MC Pretends to be Weaker

25 Entries·Aug 16, 2:12 PM

Relaxing Anime Edition [PART 3]

Animeby verimpa

A list of anime that I find relaxing and perfect to watch after work. No focus needed, just sit down and enjoy the calm moments.

The list is obviously subjective. Your taste might differ and that's totally fine.

I am only adding the first seasons of each longer series!

PART 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/13836
PART 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15194

29 Entries·Nov 6, 3:24 AM

Anime where MC has no emotions

Animeby ST63LTH

48 Entries·Jul 10, 8:21 AM

Anime with absurd titles

Animeby ST63LTH

50 Entries·Jul 10, 8:21 AM

Anime where MC reincarnates

Animeby ST63LTH

50 Entries·Jul 10, 8:24 AM