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There is no escaping the pull of isekai anime. The genre has been going strong for close to a decade by this point, producing half a dozen entries at a minimum per season. The current year is not an exception, and plenty ofnew 2025 isekai animehave added their names to the calendar. Although some late surprises could still happen, most of the year’s lineup should be complete by this point.
With the concept being so popular, keeping track of every release can be difficult, especially since there are occasionally a few stealth stories that might not scream “isekai” at a glance. To simplify the process of following all theupcoming isekai anime, let’s go through the series coming out in 2025.
“New” is the operative word, so sequels will not be highlighted individually since they do not need to be sold. Also, the focus is on anime series, not movies.
Updated on July 09, 2025, by Mark Sammut:TheSummer seasonis underway, and it includes some of the biggest2025 isekai anime. Furthermore, two new shows have been added to the Fall 2025 season.
Plenty of2025 isekai animewill featureOP protagonistscapable of brute-forcing their way through any and every encounter, so it is always refreshing when an MC comes along that relies on brain rather than brawn. A competent office worker who feels underappreciated, Uchimura is suddenly summoned to another world by a demonic ruler, who comes with quite an unusual offer: Join the crew as one of the Heavenly Kings. So, Uchimura starts a new career path that tasks him with tackling challenges using his expertise in discourse and sales.
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!is decent, with Uchimura having to negotiate a few alliances with the demon army’s neighbors. Admittedly, the anime is not anything more than decent, but that is not the worst thing either.
Sometimes, a title can be enough to sell a concept; however, the opposite can also be true.Someday Will I Be the Greatest Alchemist, akaPossibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, is a bit uninspired. Takumi is accidentally summoned to a new world along with a group of heroes.
As an apology, he is allowed to pick any skill, and he opts for “Creation.” Essentially, this turns him into analchemist capable of creatinganything with few restrictions, instantly making him overpowered. The “possibly” aspect might just be a humblebrag.
An adaptation of a Japan-only video game,Promise of Wizardhas two manga under its belt, so the story has some mileage. A woman is chosen as a sage and summoned to another world by a group of wizards, all in the hopes of fighting off a threat known as The Great Calamity.
Promise of Wizarddid not receive too much attention compared to other Winter2025 isekai anime. However, it is a mostly OK show that has a reverse harem element, despite not really having much romance.
Due to telling an original story,Zenshuwas somewhat of a mystery before its debut, sothe anime’s isekai directioncame as a bit of a surprise. A genius animator and director who enjoyed immediate success with her first series, Natsuko has the entertainment world at her feet; however, while working on her second production, she found herself struggling with writer’s block. With the empty page in front of her and pressure mounting, the protagonist is starting to feel the weight of expectations that follow critical and commercial praise.
Randomly, Natsuko chokes on a piece of food and passes out, reawakening in the world of an anime she watched as a kid. Despite not being well-received by the public, the movie struck a chord with Natsuko, who found its dark story and nihilistic themes fascinating. Now, gifted the opportunity to change things through her power as an animator, the protagonist wants to alter the narrative’s direction.
Natsuko says that, technically, her situation is not isekai duringZenshu’s first episode; however, it is close enough to qualify.
I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magicstarted life as a 2019 novel, before eventually receiving a light novel and manga. Therefore, Nazuna Miki’s story has experienced a degree of success in a few mediums, and there is nothing to suggest the anime will be a complete failure.
Revolving around an overpowered protagonist who, as the title suggests, finds himself in the body of a noble child, this story is fairly run-of-the-mill for the genre. That does not mean it has nothing to offer, but it is very much apower fantasywith some questionable harem elements.
The typical isekai formula is to send a normal guy (or rarely a woman) to a fantasy world and make them instantly proficient in magic.Magic Makertakes a different approach by revolving around an MC who discovers and develops magic, with help from his sister. The story is relatively slow, chronicling the protagonist’s efforts to advance the field. While this gives him a considerable edge over most people, he is not necessarily OP since he exists in a world with dangerous monsters that are not pushovers.
Studio Deen needs no lengthy introduction. Focusing solely on isekai, the company is responsible forKonoSuba, which is an all-time great. As with any studio that has been around for more than four decades, Deen’s portfolio is a bit of a mixed bag, but the highs are among the industry’s greatest achievements.Magic Makerwill not go down as one of the studio’s greatest shows, but it is mostly fine.
Featuring a protagonist with a core abilitysimilar toCampfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill’s MC,The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another Worldfollows Kenichi, a guy who reawakens in a new world with the useful ability to shop online. UnlikeCampfire Cooking, this2025 isekai animeis a harem, with the protagonist quickly finding himself surrounded by a plethora of girls who fit different archetypes and races.
While nothing too special,The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another Worldworks well as entertaining fluff that can keep a viewer distracted for 20 minutes a week. Kenichi is a competent protagonist who does not fall apart whenever a woman looks in his general direction.
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!is Winter 2025’s funniest isekai anime. The concept is pure gold, serving as a charming and hilarious parody of thevillainess subgenrethat has exploded in popularity over the last few years.
A middle-aged parent dies and is reborn as an otome game’s villainess, a situation that naturally catches him by surprise. Wanting to allow the heroes to lead happy lives, he decides to follow the game’s story; however, he is just not cut out to be a baddie. Therefore, he just ends up becoming everybody’s dad, even if they do not realize it.From Bureaucrat to Villainesshas also introduced a fun twist by incorporating characters from the protagonist’s previous life.
Both an isekai and reverse isekai,Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!’s mechanic for world-hopping is among the genre’s most inspired. Kazuhiro visits a fantasy world while dreaming, and he can bring somebody back with him by holding them when he dies or sleeps in that realm. This leads to him introducing Marie, an elf, to the beauty of Japan, which means a lot of sightseeing, food-eating, and slice of life wholesomeness.
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!is cute and relaxing, while also highlighting Japanese culture. Episodes are split into sections set within Earth and the fantasy world, and they are both enjoyable in their own right. That said, the former is the best part of the series, just because Marie’s world is quite traditional by the isekai genre’s standards.
One of the more entertainingnew isekai animeof Winter 2025, Koyoshi Nakayoshi’s shonen manga is well-liked, serving as a delightful action-packed comedy that pokes fun at both sentai and isekai tropes. As made obvious by the title, the story follows the red ranger (Tougo Asagaki) as he finds himself in another world.
The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another Worldfeels a touch different from otherOP storiesdue to featuring a protagonist who was already strong before they made the jump to another world. Beyond that, Tougo is far from undefeatable, especially in situations where he cannot summon a mecha. Although not devoid of action, the anime is primarily a comedy that focuses on an ensemble cast.
Surprisingly, 2025 contains quite a few originalnew isekai anime. Usually, the genre focuses exclusively on adapting established light novels and manga, hoping to use their pre-installed fanbases to attract some attention.Zenshuwas Winter 2025’s isekai original, andTwins Hinahimasomewhat tries to fill that role. Produced by a new studio and featuring CG animation,Twins Hinahimais just a one-episode special, so it is not really a Spring 2025 anime despite airing just before the season’s debut.
The most highly anticipatednew 2025 isekai anime,The Beginning After the Endmight also end up being the most disappointing. Unfortunately, Studio A-Cat’s adaptation has fallen well short of expectations, especially in terms of animation. TurtleMe’s web novel series is rightfully regarded as one of the best isekai stories of that medium, and it has even been adapted into a great webtoon. Those are two awesome ways to experience this narrative, but the anime is not shaping up to be a worthwhile alternative.
A ruthless king dies alone, only to be reborn in a fantasy world with magic. More importantly, he is born into a loving family, something he never experienced in his past life. As he spends more time in his new life, Arthur’s mentality gradually morphs, and he learns to appreciate the simpler things. Story-wise,The Beginning After the Endanime is not a patch on the source material, althoughArthur is still a fascinating protagonist. The lackluster animation and fast pacing are far bigger issues.
Spring 2025 has a relatively small selection of new isekai anime, at least compared to Winter; more importantly, none of them are particularly great. While still too early to definitively say which will be the best show,I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empirehas had the strongest start so far, although it is arguably the most niche out of all the season’s offerings. Isekai is already not for everyone, and this anime also throws in a harem and mechs, two equally polarizing genres.
Liam’s past life was tough and ended horribly, so he is offered an opportunity by a “kind” stranger to reincarnate in a universe of his choice. Liam picks a space opera and decides to be as evil as possible so he will never be taken advantage of again; however, his future will not be just sunshine and rainbows.
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empireis all over the place, with the story jumping forward years at the drop of a hat. While hardly unfollowable, the anime moves at such a blistering pace that it can be exhausting at times.
From the same studio that adaptedPlus-Sized Elf,Yandere Dark Elfis another fanservice-driven reverse isekai anime that happens to feature perhaps the most popular fantasy species of all time (andespecially in recent anime media). As suggested by the title, this series focuses on a yandere dark elf who follows the male protagonist to Earth, and she tends to react poorly to competition. That said,Yandere Dark Elfis an ecchi comedy, so Mariabelle’s violent tendencies are played for laughs and, for the most part, are short-lived.
Yandere Dark Elfis airing exclusively on HIDIVE, and this version of the show has gotten criticism for censoring a lot of scenes. As an ecchi story, the anime mostly lives and dies on the quality of its fanservice, so it is kind of a baffling move to cover so much of this content.
A bit of a surprising isekai,Teogoniadoes not promote this aspect of the story as intensely as other shows, at least not initially. Rather than showcase the protagonist’s reincarnation experience, Kai instead has memories of another world that is vastly different from his own, and he is not quite sure what to make of them.
While nothing too special in terms of overall quality, the anime is generally fine.
Kai is a fairly traditional fantasy lead so far, but his isekai memories are the most interesting part of his characterization. His personality also doesn’t change just because of these memories, which is quite unusual for anisekai reincarnation anime.
Shirohiyo - Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life
Mostly flying under the radar,Shirohiyoseems destined to come and go without leaving much of an impression or leaving any sort of impact, and it is not difficult to understand why. While hardly terrible, this series lacks that definite hook that not only captures someone’s attention but also holds it for more than just a couple of minutes. A reincarnation story, Ageha is a young noble who is ignored by his parents and mostly raised by servants, whom he treats terribly. However, when he regains memories of a past life as a Japanese salaryman who died from exhaustion, he instantly changes his tune and becomes a, well, good boy.
Shirohiyosomewhat sets itself apart by featuring a childcare element, as Ageha has to take care of his younger brother, Regulus. The latter does not have that much of a presence in the first two episodes, but he does appear more frequently after that point.
Another original2025 isekai anime,Onmyou Kaiten Re:Birthdid not quite manage to replicateZenshu’s immediate success, but it has been decent enough. Living by the code of his gang, Takeru is a hotheaded guy who is enamored with a girl he sees in his dreams. One day, he falls from a great height and, somehow, ends up in another world that blends sci-fi and Japanese history. Also, Tsukimiya, the girl of his dreams, happens to exist within this world. Before long, he gets involved in big fights against Kaiju-esque enemies and even gets to pilot nature-themed mecha. Also, he gets stuck in a time-loop.
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Versedoes kind of feel like a blend of different isekai anime, but its peculiar setting and unique mecha designs just about do enough to set it apart from the crowd. Takeru is a bit too much of a battle shonen MC stereotype so far, but that type of character can be enjoyable in certain situations.
The Water Magicianis alight novel seriesthat spawned a manga in 2021, which is still going on today. The anime debuted in July 2025, bringing forth another story that features a relatively overpowered protagonist. There is nothing wrong with that as there is a desire for OP MCs, but this anime’s mileage will vary considerably from viewer to viewer.
Ryou gets a second go at life, and he not only picks up water magic but also has a trait that lets him remain endlessly young.The Water Magicianhas Ryou spend a bit of time on his own at first, and he does come across as a bit socially awkward at times. The story also does something entirely unexpected: Ryou’s first friend and companion is a guy! Yes, he doesn’t instantly summon a harem.
OK,Lord of Mysteriesis a special case due to being aDonghua rather than a Japanese anime; therefore, technically, it is not part of the Summer 2025 season. Still, isekai fans will want to keep an eye on this show since the webnovel is quite highly regarded, and the adaptation has been brilliant so far. For one,Lord of Mysteriesis set in a world inspired by the Victorian era, giving everything a steampunk and Gothic aesthetic that is highly unusual for isekai.
While the first episode includes so much information that I found it difficult to follow everything,Lord of Mysteriessucceeds in building intrigue, and the subsequent chapters have been easier to comprehend. The animation is genuinely gorgeous, comfortably among the best of 2025.
While not plentiful, a few2025 isekai animerevolve around somewhat of an “evil” protagonist, or at least characters who are thrust into that role.Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghrais shaping up to be one of the better examples of this trope, and the male MC finds himself taking over an evil civilization (the eponymous Mynoghra). Now, to make sure expectations are realistic, Takuto Ira is by no means an evil person, nor does he attempt to play the part of a villain. At most, outsiders see him as one. Do not go in expectingOverlord.
The most interesting part ofApocalypse Bringer Mynoghrais Takuto’s background instrategy games, and he awakens in a world based on a title he used to love. Rather than RPG mechanics, this isekai anime highlights strategy elements, which is a nice change of pace.
While not for everyone,Uglymug, Epicfighteris shaping up to be quite good. Shigeru is a solid protagonist who is both overpowered but also has major weaknesses, most of which are of his own making. The rest of the main characters are interesting, and their Earth lives are not ignored.
Anotherisekai donghua,The Knightcould shape up to be another one of 2025’s nicest surprises, following in the footsteps ofLord of Mysteries. Also known asYe de Mingming Shu, the source material produced 64 chapters over roughly a year, seemingly garnering a fairly positive reputation during that time.
The story is a bit difficult to make out in the trailer and pre-release materials, but from what I gather, it seems to involve the protagonist traveling to another world and the future. He also finds himself stuck in prison. The main world seems to be very much cut from the cyberpunk cloth, having an almostBlade Runner-esque appearance.
Another in a long line of slow-life anime,A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekaimight test somebody’s patience for overused tropes and run-of-the-mill MCs, at least going by the manga version of this story. While incredibly OP, the protagonist is primarily content with keeping a low profile, completing quests, and making a humble living. Sure, he can defeat most enemies without breaking a sweat, but that life is not for everyone.
A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekaiwill likely be one of those 2025 isekai anime that works well as a weekly distraction, offering a low-stakes escape from reality. It might not be remembered for long once the final episode is part of history, but not every show needs to be a masterpiece.
Fans of OP isekai anime protagonists will be eating well throughout 2025, andA Wild Last Boss Appearedshould be a particularly great feast. With a premise that issimilar toOverlord, the light novel revolves around a man who awakens in the body of an OP villainous gaming character, only with the world being quite a bit different from the original game. For one thing, Ruphas (the protagonist) is way, way more powerful than pretty much everyone else in this world, and she is backed by a plethora of strong characters.
While the concept might sound by the numbers,A Wild Last Boss Appearedis a well-above-average power fantasy, one that has enjoyed relative success as a light novel and manga. The adaptation will be handled by WAO World, a veteran studio that does not produce new series all that often. The company has a pretty small resume of shows and movies, and WAO isn’t known for isekai.
Fall 2025 has its villainess isekai anime, but this one comes with a clever twist.The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess' protagonist, Konoha, becomes the big bad of one of her own stories that she wrote when she was a teenager. As such, she is intimately familiar with the narrative, and she uses that knowledge to avoid a gruesome death. However, things start to happen that go against the manuscript.
An ONA series tentatively scheduled for October 2025,Disney: Twisted-Wonderland The Animation - Episode of Heartslabyulwill mark the proper anime debut for this particular series, which started as a 2020 mobile game.Twisted-Wonderlandis already quite a well-known property, which is hardly surprising since it combines a few very popular concepts: Disney villains, isekai, magic schools, andBlack Butler. Yes, the franchise was put together by Yana Toboso, although the author did not personally writetheEpisode of Heartslabyulmangathat this anime will adapt.
The story follows Yuu, a high school student who finds himself in another world and stuck at Night Raven College, which has students and dormitories based on classic antagonists from Disney stories.
A fairly polarizing light novel and manga,My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’sshines due to its focus on an underrepresented class/archetype: assassin. For the most part, isekai anime tend to play things safe and cast their protagonists as knights or mages, both of which can be fun. However, a “darker” class that excels by working in the shadows and prioritizing stealth should make for a great change of pace from the norm.
WhetherMy Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’ssucceeds in offering a novel experience will vary from person to person. Hopefully, Sunrise’s anime delivers some fun action set pieces, along with a strong sense of atmosphere.
Ok, I admit, this isekai anime does look pretty generic at a glance, but it has a pretty interesting hook.Otherworldly Munchkinis fully inspired byDungeons and Dragons, with the protagonist being a tabletop player whose main power is a book that grants him information about dungeons and monsters. Basically, he is a dungeon master who gets stuck in an RPG, and he has decent stats except for his HP, which is stuck at 1.
While plenty ofanime share similarities withD&D, shows that really embrace the concept are extremely rare, andOtherworldly Munchkinshould be able to scratch an itch that the industry has generally ignored. The manga is not extremely highly regarded or anything, but it has been around since 2019. Durandal is also a new studio, with this series being its first.
Here is an isekai anime that could be interesting, although it also seems like one of those shows that could fly under the radar.Reincarnated as the Daughter of the Legendary Hero and the Queen of Spiritsfollows a former scientist who starts a new life as the daughter of a hero and a spirit, giving her unique powers that allow her to manipulate an object’s elements. The premise is fine enough, but the story’s main selling point is its core family, as all three characters are main players rather than just the daughter.
2025 Isekai Anime Sequels
As exciting as new shows are, sequels almost always attract more attention, especially when it comes to isekai. The theme rarely produces something that justifies repeat visits, so the exceptions are always worth noting.
White Fox
Light Novel by Tappei Nagatsuki
I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2
Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita: Sono Ni
Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits Season 2
Gonzo, Makaria
Light Novel by Midori Yūma
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
