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10 Best Reincarnation Isekai Anime, Ranked

Isekai anime are ripe for reincarnation stories, and series like Ascendance of a Bookworm, Mushoku Tensei, and My Next Life as a Villainess deliver.

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25 Isekai Manga That Are Better Than You'd Expect

There are a lot of Isekai stories out there, but these 15 manga are some of the best (if underrated) ones that fans should read now.

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10 Most Romantic Scenes in Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke's Mansion

Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke's Mansion's two leads offer fans plenty of romantic moments, but a few in particular stand out.

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One Upcoming Isekai Can Provide the Balance the Genre Needs

Fluffy Paradise is a cute upcoming isekai anime adaptation that goes beyond the genre's well-worn tropes and has a lot to offer.

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Kadokawa's Global E-Book Store Releases List of Top-Selling Manga and Light Novels of 2023

Kadokawa's BookWalker reveals its best-selling manga and light novels of 2023, including titles like Jobless Reincarnation and Oshi no Ko.

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The 10 Biggest Harems in Anime

Size matters. At least, that's the impression fans may get from some of the biggest anime harems, with their numerous romantic interests.

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Why The Rising Of The Shield Hero Is Still Controversial

The Rising of the Shield Hero is still going strong, but for some viewers, it can't shake its more contentious and scandalous connotations.

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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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The Best Isekai Anime Streaming On Crunchyroll, Ranked

Multiple new isekai anime come out every season, and Crunchyroll has the best of the best, including Sword Art Online and Overlord.

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10 Best Shojo Isekai Anime

Shojo and isekai are two of the most popular genres in anime, and there are plenty of fantastic series that fall into both categories.

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Brutal Death Sparks Second Chance in The Weakest Tamer's New Trailer

The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash's newest trailer features Ivy as she tries to start a new life alongside her slime partner, Sora.

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10 Best Isekai Tropes In Anime

Isekai anime operate on a playful premise where protagonists get whisked away to magical worlds, but these shows are full of other tropes, too!

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10 Creepiest Isekai Protagonists

Creepy protagonists like Skeleton Knight in Another World's Arc, and Kumoka from So I'm a Spider, So What? are unsettling, yet endearing.

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The Biggest Anime Letdowns of Summer 2023

From Helck to TenPuru, these were the biggest letdowns of summer 2023 that failed to impress audiences.

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Isekai Favorite Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Releases Season 2 Trailer

The Tsukimichi anime series has revealed a new trailer, visual and additional cast members for its upcoming season.

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HIDIVE to Screen Premiere of Isekai Series My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered at Anime NYC

HIDIVE will screen the premiere of the new isekai anime series My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered at the upcoming Anime NYC.

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10 Best Reverse Isekai Anime to Watch Right Now

Uncle From Another World and Dead Mount Death Play balance the isekai and reverse isekai elements for a refreshing twist.

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Isekai Rom-Com Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Gets Anime Series

Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers is the latest isekai light novel and manga series to be adapted into an anime by J.C. Staff.

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How An Understated Isekai Trope Makes the Genre Work

Adventurer's guilds are a key trope in isekai, providing a starting point and a place for characters to learn, grow, and make allies.

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Quality Assurance in Another World Releases First Promo Video

The upcoming adaptation of Masamichi Sato's popular isekai manga, Quality Assurance in Another World, unveils its first promotional video.

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