Summary
- Most isekai protagonists who become adventurers forge strong bonds and embrace thrilling dangers while exploring new worlds.
- Advancements in magic, ancient secrets, and establishing kingdoms are common themes when isekai protagonists embark on adventurous quests.
- Isekai series like In Another World With My Smartphone, Chillin' in Another World, and Mushoku Tensei showcase varied approaches to adventuring.
Isekai is a staple genre in anime, known for transporting viewers to fantastical worlds where ordinary people are thrown into extraordinary situations. Among the many storylines an isekai can take, the ones where the protagonist becomes an adventurer stand out for the quests, monster battles, and world-building the protagonist partakes in.
Most adventurers in isekai are the protagonists trying to forge a path for themselves after reincarnation. They gather allies along the way who make their journey easier and memorable. These stories show the thrill and danger of adventuring in another world, especially with magic and dangerous monsters. These protagonists are not swayed by the risks and dangers that come with the title of adventurer, as they fully embrace what it truly means to be one.
9 In Another World With My Smartphone
Touya Mochizuki
In Another World With My Smartphone
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- 2017 - 2023
- Studio
- Production Reed, J.C.Staff
- Creator
- Patora Fuyuhara
- Number of Episodes
- 24
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 2
- Japanese Title
- Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni
- Based On
- Light Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 6.12 (Season 1)
After being accidentally killed by a god, Touya is reincarnated into a fantasy world and blessed with magical and physical abilities as compensation. In addition, he gets a special wish, which he uses to ask for his smartphone, which retains all its functions but cannot make contact with his previous world. With his newfound powers and smartphone in hand, Touya goes on a carefree adventure.
He ends up joining the Adventurer’s Guild, where he takes quests, helps those in need, and he forms strong bonds with companions like Elze, Linze, Yae, and Yumina. Along the way, Touya uncovers ancient secrets, battles powerful enemies, and eventually establishes his kingdom.
8 The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
Wendelin Von Benno Baumeister
The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
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- April 2, 2020
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Creator
- Y.A.
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 1
- Japanese Title
- Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou!
- Based On
- Light Novel
A man dies and is reincarnated as Wendelin, the youngest son of a poor noble family with no inheritance, in a medieval fantasy world. Despite no inheritance, he discovers he has exceptional magical talent and trains under the ghost of a powerful mage. With his training, skills, and confidence, he joins the Adventurer’s Guild to gain independence and wealth.
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Becoming an adventurer skyrocketed Wendelin’s life as he became a famous adventurer and, in the process, got a noble title and political influence. Despite his new status, he still goes on adventures, balancing his noble duties with his love for exploration and helping others.
7 The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure
Cain Von Silford
The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
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- April 3, 2023
- Studio
- Magic Bus, EMT Squared
- Creator
- Yashu
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 1
- Japanese Title
- Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku: Jichou wo Shiranai Kamigami no Shito
- Based On
- Light Novel & Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 6.67
Unlike most isekai protagonists who are blessed by a single god, Cain’s story is different, as he gets blessed by seven different gods. As expected, this caused an overload of powers, and with immense magical power and physical abilities far beyond any human, Cain has no choice but to explore what his powers can do — despite his aristocratic status.
Drawn to adventure, Cain finds himself becoming an adventurer. He lives a secret life as an adventurer, taking on quests, fighting monsters, and exploring dungeons like any other adventurer while ensuring his noble status is kept a secret.
6 Arifureta: From Commonplace To World’s Strongest
Hajime Nagumo
Arifureta: From Commonplace To World's Strongest
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- 2019 - 2025-00-00
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- Studio
- Asread, White Fox, Studio Mother
- Creator
- Ryo Shirakome
- Number of Episodes
- 42
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 3
- Japanese Title
- Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
- Based On
- Light Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 6.72 (Season 1)
Hajime’s bullies, who are his classmates, follow him to a fantasy world after they are summoned to one. His classmates got overpowered abilities, and Hajime is left with a low-stat transmutation skill. Being perceived as a burden, his classmates left him to die in an abyss. This betrayal begins the transformation of Hajime.
A new Hajime is born in the abyss as he consumes monster meat to avoid dying by starvation, which then alters his body, granting him superhuman strength, regenerative abilities, and a sharp, battle-hardened mentality. His whole personality and look change, and with his newfound strength, he takes up the role of an adventurer, forming a party with Yue, Shea, and Tio.
5 Chillin' In Another World
Banaza/Filo
Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
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- April 8, 2024
- Studio
- J.C.Staff
- Creator
- Miya Kinojo
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 1
- Japanese Title
- Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life
- Based On
- Light Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 6.81
Not every isekai protagonist is destined to be a hero, and although Banaza was initially summoned from his world to the medieval kingdom of Klyrode to work as a hero, his fate takes a turn as he turns out to be an average merchant. Unknowingly, he also has overpowered abilities, and when he discovers his powers, he decides to put them to good use and be an adventurer.
As an adventurer, he forms a party with Fenrys, and together, they embark on quests and slay monsters. Unlike many isekai heroes, Banaza's primary goal is not to defeat a demon lord or save the world. Instead, he seeks a peaceful and enjoyable life, helping others along the way.
4 Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
Makoto Misumi
Tsukimichi - Moonlit Fantasy
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- July 7, 2021
- Studio
- C2C (Season 1), J.C.Staff (Season 2)
- Creator
- Kei Azumi
- Number of Episodes
- 37
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 2
- Japanese Title
- Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
- Based On
- Light Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.77 (Season 2)
Makoto finds himself in a fantasy world as part of a deal his parents made with a goddess. Unfortunately, he is rejected by the goddess because she thinks he is ugly, and she sends him to the wastelands, away from human civilization, and he is forced to live with demi-humans/monsters.
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Blessed by the moon god Tsukuyomi, Makoto gains immense magical abilities, which he uses to thrive as an adventurer. Makoto befriends Tomoe and Mio and creates a peaceful domain where various races coexist. Makoto joins the Adventurer's Guild, explores the world, and navigates conflicts while challenging divine authority, striving to find his place in a world that initially casts him aside.
3 KonoSuba: God's Blessing On This Wonderful World!
Kazuma Satou
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
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- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Studio
- Studio Deen, Drive
- Number of Episodes
- 31
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 3
- Japanese Title
- Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
- Based On
- Novel & Light Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.36 (Season 3)
- Creator(s)
- Natsume Akatsuki
Kazuma is not blessed like most isekai protagonists. He lacks special abilities, and the only high stat he has is luck. Despite not having special powers, Kazuma still decides to be an adventurer, taking low-risk quests and trying to make a living.
Kazuma eventually forms a party with Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness, which allows him to embark on more quests and make more money. Most adventurers are known to be selfless, using their powers for good and not concerned about money, but Kazuma becomes an adventurer in hopes that he could make enough money to live an easy life.
2 That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime
Rimuru Tempest
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
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- October 5, 2018
- Studio
- 8bit
- Creator
- Fuse
- Number of Episodes
- 72
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Seasons
- 3
- Japanese Title
- Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
- Based On
- Light Novel & Manga
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.14 (Season 1)
Despite being a demon lord and the leader of Tempest, Rimuru is an adventurer. He is affiliated with the Free Guild and is ranked as a B+ adventurer, three ranks away from an A+. As a B+-ranked adventurer, Rimuru is already incredibly stronger than most of the opponents he will encounter.
As Rimuru carries out his duties as leader of Tempest, traveling to various cities to establish friendly relations, he takes on traditional adventurer roles, such as solving regional disputes, slaying powerful enemies, and protecting his people from external threats.
1 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Rudeus Greyrat
Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation
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- January 11, 2021
- Studio
- Studio Bind
- Creator
- Rifujin na Magonote
- Number of Episodes
- 39+
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
- Seasons
- 2
- Japanese Title
- Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
- Based On
- Novel & Light Novel
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.38 (Season 1, Part 1)
Rudeus showed exceptional talent in magic right from a young age, being one of the few individuals to perform magic without chanting words in the fantasy world in which he finds himself reincarnated. Rudeus became an adventurer after the teleportation incident. He formed a party with Eris and Ruijerd called Dead End to make money as they tried to find their loved ones and their way back home.
Because of their combined strength and Rudeus’s individual strength, they were able to attain fame as adventurers. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation takes viewers on a captivating journey of how a NEET from Japan used his second chance to live as Rudeus Greyrat to make better choices and live a better life.
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