The three best isekai according to otakus

Recently, members of a forum on Reddit have been engaged in a heated debate about what are the three best isekai anime in history according to each user's opinion. This genre, which has gained enormous popularity over the past decade, continues to be a topic of passionate discussion among anime fans.

The isekai genre is characterized by stories where the protagonist is transported, reborn, or trapped in a parallel or alternate world. This world is usually fantastical in nature, with elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and unique power systems. Isekai anime allow viewers to explore imaginative worlds through the eyes of a character who, generally, must adapt to new rules and challenges in order to survive and thrive.

The popularity of the genre has skyrocketed in recent years, leading to an overproduction of isekai stories. This explosion of content has had a significant impact on the narrative quality of many of these works. With so many isekai anime flooding the market, fans have noticed a drop in originality and depth of storylines. Many of these anime resort to clichés and repetitive formulas, which has led to genre fatigue among some viewers.

Despite these issues, the debate on Reddit proves that the isekai genre still has a passionate fan base that finds gems among the multitude of titles available. Forum participants shared their opinions and argued about what makes an isekai anime memorable and worthy of being in the top three.

"My own TOP 3 would be Re:Zero (for its incredible character development and protagonist with a broken power, but not breaking it back), Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (for Rudeus' growth as characters and their world-building), and The Eminence in Shadow (for their comedy that easily surpasses KonoSuba!)."
"For me it would be Isekai Ojisan, Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill, and Re:ZERO, in that order."
"Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken for the perfect balance between seriousness and comedy, Log Horizon because I really appreciate its depth in MMO techniques, and KonoSuba!, for its high comedy."
"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Re:ZERO, and KonoSuba!, hands down."
"Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, the most realistic isekai I know. Re:ZERO, the isekai with the best story. Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, the funniest isekai there is."
"Ascendance of a Bookworm, Overlord, KonoSuba!, in that order."
"Twelve Kingdoms, The Vision of Escaflowne, Inuyasha, those are my options."
"Re:ZERO, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and Overlord. I think those three laid the groundwork and any new isekai just mimics one of those."
"Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun, KonoSuba! and Fantasy Bishoujo, all three of which are quite original."
"The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Ascendance of a Bookworm, and Re:ZERO, incredible stories."
"Digimon Adventure, The Vision of Escaflowne and Haibane Renme".
"KonoSuba!, Sword Art Online, and Re:ZERO are the most relevant."
"The Vision of Escaflowne, Magic Knight Rayearth, and Fushigi Yugi".
"Kyousougiga, Kamikatsu and Flip Flappers".
"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Ascendance of a Bookworm, and Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, or perhaps Tsukimichi."
"KonoSuba!, Juuni Kokuki, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, or perhaps Kumo Desu ga Nani Ka?"
"There's only one and that's Twelve Kingdoms, no other can compete with it."
"Digimon Tamers, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, and The Saga of Tanya the Evil".
"Magic Knight Rayearth, Time Quest, and The Vision of Escaflowne".
"Reincarnated as A Sword, Restaurant to Another World, and By the Grace of the Gods".