Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo

Surprisingly good series from an oversaturated genre. For people who are interested in isekai but are tired of generic, cliché, trope-filled stories.

(one entry per franchise)

Entries meet 4 or more of these criteria:
1. Unique protagonist(s) (either in background, goals, personality, or dynamics)
2. Unique magic / power system (aka no "He's casting without incantations?!?!") (also no generic 4-6 element systems)
3. Unique in-setting religion (aka no "Hello protagonist, I am the Goddess™ of this world")
4. No JRPG / video game mechanics (aka inventory, stats screen, skill list, levels, etc.)
5. Major plot elements do not revolve around an adventurers' guild (generic place that gives quests)
6. No demon king / demon lord / demon army
7. Minimal to no fanservice / nudity
8. Not in the harem / reverse harem subgenres (as in revolving around the main character's many love interests)
9. Protagonist has friendships with both male and female characters (not just as subordinates or love interests)
10. Has a reason to be an isekai
11. Consistently funny comedy

Format:
Description

[isekai type(s)]
(list of criteria met)

Tags: Unique Isekai, Worthwhile Isekai, Great Isekai

This is a curated list of anime related to MMORPG, Dating sims and not just limited to isekai. although is mostly comprised of isekai I have included some others stories that are very related to dating sims that dont have any stereotypical trope of dying or being summoned just a slice of life plain everyday going into school and meeting new people and doing day to day errands.

this list of anime of protagonist that has woke up in a game... MMORPG and some others

this stories that doesnt seems plausible does needs to some mental gymnastics to write about them is a long topic that will play my mind as i have to unravel the logics of the isekai with ai and the simulated parallel world that also will miss the reincarnation thing. so Ive see that these stories are heavily criticized but if we think deeper to craft these types of stories does take a while.

during free time do try to think about them.

this list expand on the first stack of fav isekai picks...
for the selection on this list on anime that shares many commonalities...
most of the selection is the mc joining a fantasy game world setting...
Most on the list the Mc have a game interface...
some are repeated on the first list but is because is to wrap the ones that shares others similar traits ... this list narrow in certain type of vibe in isekai

game stats level grinding


because the concept presented by these types of anime that makes a lot of philosophical question makes it for an try to cover most of the topics but they are really interesting to me of how these digital worlds question are asked.

theres a lot of cosmo vision around this and why is important as you guys know that humanity likes to play god and we humans might be living a simulation.

for now the highlight for the list is

Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World

if you like this one check on the others

first part link
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/4807

the highlight of the first part is inspired on
*--Mushoku Tensei
*--Rising of the shield Hero
*--That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
*--Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
*--Konosuba


Enjoy

*update ongoing optimization...

Anime that focus on a character marked as the villainess in a Japanese Dating Simulator game, or a plot that follows a similar format in which the character is to be accused by the prince of some crime and then being executed, exiled, or simply dumped. In this kind of story, the villainess is made to reform, either through outside intervention, previewing a bad future, or someone else becoming the villainess herself. The subgenere has gained massive influence in the manga world on mixing Shoujou/Josei themes with Shounen/Seinen themes, meaning that there's often something for everyone whether it's comedy, intrigue, action, or romance.

Isekai (and videogame) anime with a female main character.


See notes for genres and clarifications.

Most of the anime, primarily shojo, feature the villainess trope. Set in European-type, high society settings.

90% of them seem to be a side branch of fantasy Isekai, getting reincarnated as the supposed villainess in otome games and visual novels.

Animes where a heroine (mainly a villainess) knows she is going to get doomed but fights to change the ending.

Villainess redemption ... or revenge, I like them both. A second chance at life. Adventure and love in another world. This is isekai.

No open end (to some extent, in some)
No harem, ecchi, bl or gl
*They are tagged as romance genre in general, the degree of romance content varies and some blooms in sequels which will require patience.
!After completing the anime it's recommended checking out the sequels, movies and/or source materials, if they have those, to confirm couples getting together and/or for further developments.
*Please do specified research before giving your time to watch.

Upcoming romances:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/22655

Top student romances:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/22438

Romance as the main plot or sub plot but not set in high school rather in the adult world like workplace, university etc

Female MC in isekai and otome is not something we see everyday, but we are blessed to see that this exist and we have a growing list for it! You're missing out if you haven't seen these newborn era of heroines~!

Here’s a list of isekai anime that are kind of average
—not too bad, but not great either
—just decent enough to be watchable.

While some of these anime are genuinely bad, isn’t meant to generalize the entire genre. I’ve included Some of them are not widely known either. These are the kind of anime people often point to when trying to justify the idea that isekai as a genre is bad.

Watching these lower-tier isekai shows can help you understand what works and what doesn’t in the genre. There are definitely worse anime out there, and while these may not be the best, they’re still worth a watch. Ok, my bad—some of them are actually quite bad, so take caution. But don’t worry, the really bad ones are already labeled as such!

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

Continued stack from: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15407

This list contains anime which are based on current trend where normally girls get reincarnated as a Villainess or any other characters for the Otome game which they use to play in their previous lives or anime which follows similar trends.

Number of villainess/Otome theme anime per year O⁠_⁠o

2020 : 1
2021 : 2
2022 : 2
2023 : 8
2024 : 5
2025 : 3

Source material adapted (⁠✯⁠ᴗ⁠✯⁠)

1. Light Novel : 17
2. Manhwa : 2
3. Manga : 2

Studio's with multiple adaptation (⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)

1. Maho Flim : 3
2. Silver Link : 2(5)
3. Diomedéa : 2(3)

anime where some of the major characters have exceptionally long, pretty, black or dark-colored hair.
generally anything shorter than waist length won't make the cut, because there are so many.

List of anime where the protagonist is reincarnated or reborn into a world based on an otome game, novel, etc, as the villainess destined to die. They then use their knowledge to try to escape that fate.

Common themes include: MC doing good things that the protagonist of the otome would have done, MC becoming loved/admired by all, and MC being oblivious to the love interests falling for them instead of protagonist.

For anime with multiple seasons, only the first season is included in this list.

Note: this list only includes anime that I have personally watched, plan to watch or have read the manga of.

Derivative of "Isekai Anime for Isekai Fans" lists:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/31254
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36259

List of anime where the protagonist is transported, summoned, reincarnated or reborn into another world.

For anime with multiple seasons, only the first season is included in this list.

Note: this list only includes anime that I have personally watched, plan to watch or have read the manga of.

Part 1:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/31254

Derivatives of this list:
Isekai Anime with OP MC - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30347
Otome Villainess Isekai Anime - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36258

TV Anime Count Per Year:
2020: 1
2021: 1
2022: 2
2023: 5
2024: 4 (So Far)
Unknown: 1

Others:
My Next Life as a Villainess OVA
My Next Life as a Villainess Movie