From Re:Zero to Mushoku Tensei, here are the best "Another World" anime that define the genre.

The Isekai (Another World) genre has saturated the market, but hidden among the generic power fantasies are true masterpieces of storytelling. Here is our definitive ranking of the top 10 Isekai anime you must watch.

1. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

The "Grandfather" of modern Isekai. It features incredible world-building, stunning animation by Studio Bind, and a complex (flawed) protagonist seeking redemption.

2. Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World

A psychological thriller disguised as a fantasy. Subaru Natsuki has no powers except the ability to rewind time upon death. It is dark, emotional, and brilliant.

3. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

The ultimate empire-building anime. Rimuru Tempest is overpowered but uses his strength to build a nation of monsters. Fun, political, and action-packed.

4. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

The best comedy Isekai. It parodies all the tropes of the genre with a dysfunctional party of idiots.

5. Overlord

Follow Ainz Ooal Gown, a skeletal lich, as he accidentally conquers the world. A great "villain protagonist" story.

6. No Game No Life

A visually stunning world governed by games. Sora and Shiro are genius gamers who challenge the gods themselves. (Season 2 when?)

7. The Rising of the Shield Hero (Season 1)

A story of betrayal and rising from rock bottom. Naofumi's journey is gripping, especially in the first season.

8. Ascendance of a Bookworm

A slower, slice-of-life Isekai about a girl who just wants to read books. Detailed world-building and economics.

9. Ascendance of a Bookworm

Wait, did we mention it twice? It's that good. Just kidding. Let's go with Log Horizon for a more strategic take on the "stuck in a game" trope.

10. The Eminence in Shadow

A hilarious meta-commentary on "chunibyo" (edgelord) tropes. Cid Kagenou wants to be the mastermind in the shadows, and his delusions accidentally become reality.