What is Isekai manga?

An isekai story is one in which the lead characters are transferred to and become stuck or trapped in another world, one completely different from the one they lived in up until the transfer. The new world is commonly a fictional world. In order to adapt to their new environment, they must use the abilities and knowledge brought from their former world as well as any that may have been bestowed upon them by their brave new world. In some cases, they will seek and eventually find a way to return; in others, they will gleefully embrace their new life.

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Fukushuu wo Koinegau Saikyou Yuusha wa, Yami no Chikara de Senmetsu Musou suru

(The Hero Who Seeks Revenge Shall Exterminate with Darkness)

6.87

Description:

Raul who had defeated the demon king as the strongest hero should have become the savior of the world. Having his treasured companions and family killed by power hungry aristocrats, he was executed with false charges brought against him by the princess. Just before his life collapsed, at last his heart fell into darkness. "...I will tear those traitors from limb to limb. Burn them at the stake. Sever them to pieces. Skewer them. I will kill every one of those bastards without mercy and make them taste hell.....!!!" Obtaining the power of darkness, Raul was revived. Sneering, he vowed revenge. “Oh, I’m looking forward to it – I'll bask in their blood to my heart's content.” Several days after the hero's revival, in the imperial capital where flowers bloomed in profusion, the parade that would advance towards tragedy began. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Rating

Blood and Gore

Status

current

Started

2019-02-04

Survival Story of a Sword King in a Fantasy World

7.69

Description:

Ryu Han-Bin was a normal person who just had been discharged from his mandatory military service, when he was transported to another world. Left to fend for himself, he was given the goal of surviving and growing stronger in a desolute world riddled with monsters. The problem is the 'Guideline' that was supposed to be his guiding system to survive is filled with errors. (Source: MU)
Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2019-12-31

FFF-Class Trashero

(FFF-Class Trashero)

7.6

Description:

Protagonist Kang Han Soo killed the demon king after 10 years of being summoned in the fantasy world. Now it's time to be sent back to earth. What's this? the fantasy worlds god appears along with his report card. Because he removed all the obstacles that prevented him killing the demon king, his personality score came out as F. The regression that follows is that he has to return to the the start and begin again. Can Kang Han Soo end this endless returns? (Source: MangaDex)
Type

manhwa

Chapters

172

Status

finished

Started

2019-09-17

Dungeon Reset

7.52

Description:

Once it starts up, the dungeon goes through a process called “Reset the Next User”. Why doesn’t this reset process apply to me ?!I am the only one left from that endless reset of this dungeon. With simple skills and an overwhelming weapon, Jung-down game starts inside the dungeon (Source: MangaDex)
Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2020-03-03

Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata: Senjou wo Kakeru Kaifuku Youin

(The Wrong Way to use Healing Magic)

7.52

Description:

On a harsh rainy day, a high school student without any particular special skills, Usato Ken got dragged into another world summoning with two others; a good-looking guy and a beautiful girl, both of whom he strangely started getting along with just today. As an especially talent-less individual that doesn't stand out he internally thought that he would be treated as useless. However, the others were unexpectedly kind. Usato who found hope in another world thought that, but the reality was different. He had a certain magical talent hidden in him and he was forced to fall into hell in the name of "training." (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2017-04-26

Otomege Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu

(Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs)

7.65

Description:

Leon, a former Japanese worker, was reincarnated into an “otome game” world, and despaired at how it was a world where females hold dominance over males. It was as if men were just livestock that served as stepping stones for females in this world. The only exceptions were the game’s romantic targets, a group of handsome men led by the crown prince. In these bizarre circumstances, Leon held one weapon: his knowledge from his previous world, where his brazen sister had forced him to complete this game. Leon, who really just wants to to live as a shut-in in the countryside, uses that knowledge to raise a ferocious revolt against the women and handsome men. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Volumes

13

Chapters

68

Status

finished

Started

2018-10-09

Tensei shitara Ken deshita

(Reincarnated as a Sword)

7.56

Description:

When he realized it, the protagonist was in another world and had become a sword that was stabbed on an altar in a great plain, crowded with devil beast. The world he was in had a game like system; HP, MP, Strength, Vitality, Agility, Intelligence, Dexterity, Titles and Equipment. Following his instinct as a living sword, he traveled to find the one who could be his wielder, until he met with a cat girl that was about to be attacked by a bear type devil beast. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2016-12-09

Lv2 Kara Cheat datta Moto Yuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life

(Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers)

7.29

Description:

Banaza, a humble merchant, is summoned to another world as a hero candidate, in the hopes that he has what it takes to defeat the demon army. When his summoners discover that he possesses no special skills, Banaza is summarily dismissed…but something goes wrong, and he can’t go back home. Now he must find a way to survive in this new kingdom. Luckily, Banaza might be more powerful than anyone–including Banaza himself–realized! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2019-01-10

Isekai Nonbiri Nouka

(Farming life in another world.)

6.93

Description:

Having died of sickness at the age of 39, Machio Hiraku is given the opportunity to go to another world. When asked what his wish is by God intending to give him strength, he requests to have a healthy body, offered a second wish, he chooses to live peacefully, a third wish to be able to know the local language, and for a final wish, to be able to be a farmer.
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2017-10-12

Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu

(Skeleton Knight in Another World)

7.23

Description:

The protagonist fall asleep while playing an online game. However, he awoke in a strange world with his game characters appearance. In a state of shock, he noticed that he was equipped with nothing but his strongest weapon and armor. To make matters worst, our hero's appearance was changed by the special avatar skin "Skeleton" when he enters this new world. The protagonist wanted to live without drawing attention, but he got acquainted with the dark elf Ariana and received her request. (Source: uselessno4)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2017-02-10

Konjiki no Word Master: Yuusha Yonin ni Makikomareta Unique Cheat

7.32

Description:

In an RPG-like fantasy world consumed by warring nations and racial discrimination, the human kingdom summons five high school students from 21st-century Japan for assistance in their conflict with the demonkin. Now those students, with their experience of MMORPGs at their disposal, will hone their skills to protect the human kingdom of Edea. However, this isn't their story. Out of the five students, four of them were given the title of Hero and the fifth one the title of Innocent Bystander. He had been summoned by accident since he sat near the other four students. His name is Hiiro Okamura, an aloof bookworm with traveling and reading as his raison d'etre. Hiiro sees no reason to help the human kingdom in their offensive war with the demonkin, seeing that he isn't a Hero and that he has no real obligation to help them, and decides to leave the kingdom to go on his own adventure. Soon, Hiiro finds out that he has the very unique skill of Word Magic: magic that can materialize the definition of a word. As he travels more and more, he finds many uses for his Word Magic and many opportunities to find books, level up, and gain some of his own companions. Even with the outbreak of war on the horizon, Hiiro stays true to his desire to travel the new world he's in. Adaptation of the light novel series written by Tomoto Sui with illustrations by Sumaki Syungo. (Source: MangaDex)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2014-10-09

Douluo Dalu

(Combat Continent)

7.59

Description:

Tang Sect, the most famous martial arts sect of all. By stealing its most secret teachings to fulfill his dreams, Tang San committed an unforgivable crime. With his ambition attained, he hands his legacy to the sect and throws himself from the fearsome "Hell’s Peak." But he could have never imagined that this would take him to another world, one without magic, martial arts, and grudges. A land where only the mystical souls of battle lay. The continent of Douro. How will Tang San survive in this unknown environment? With a new road to follow, a new legend begins... (Source: MU)
Type

manhua

Volumes

0

Status

current

Started

2011-01-01

Saihate no Paladin

(The Faraway Paladin)

7.87

Description:

William is the lone human in a city of the dead. Born with vague memories of a past life in contemporary Japan where he failed to do anything useful, he is determined not to make the same mistake again, and that this time, his life will be lived. But what does that really mean? Raised by a group of the undead, William must discover what circumstances brought him to this city and these people as well as what it means to not just exist, but to live a full life. (Source: ANN)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2017-09-25

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku

(Loner Life in Another World)

6.74

Description:

The strongest doesn’t need any cheats! Haruka, who spends his high school life a loner, was suddenly summoned to another world one day along with all his classmates. When ol’ God enters the picture, Haruka believes he can just choose whatever cheat skill he wants to help him survive in the new world... But, contrary to his expectations, that list of cheat skills works on a first come, first serve basis. And so, his classmates pick out all the cheat skills. His choices now limited to leftovers, Haruka finds himself incapable of assembling a party due to his own “loner” skill. Even though it’s a different world, it seems his adventuring days will be, as per usual, a solitary affair… After becoming aware of a crisis looming over his classmates, Haruka makes a silent vow to save them. No relying on cheats! He will walk a heretical path of strength that transcends the need for them. The curtain rises on the strongest loner’s otherworld strategy guide! (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2019-02-07

Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga

(My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Brave's)

7.06

Description:

When Akira’s class is magically summoned to another world, he and his classmates are awarded fantastical powers–but while one of them is lucky enough to become a true Hero, Akira becomes a mere Assassin. However, against all odds, the Assassin just might be the most powerful role of all! Harboring doubts about the intentions of the king, Akira uses his newfound strength as a master of the shadows to uncover the secrets and conspiracies of the crown. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2018-07-10

Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi

(Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill)

7.57

Description:

Mukouda Tsuyoshi was nothing special in modern Japan, so when he was summoned to a world of swordplay and sorcery, he thought he was ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Too bad the kingdom that summoned him only got him by mistake! Not only was he not one of the three summoned heroes, but his stats were laughable compared to theirs. On top of that, there's something really sketchy about this kingdom... "Ah, these people are the kind to try and use the Hero," he realized, and immediately left to make his own way in this other world. The only thing Mukouda can rely on is his unique skill: the "Online Supermarket," a skill that allows him to buy modern goods in a fantasy world. It's useless for combat, but if he plays his cards right, he could lead a comfortable life, maybe? At least, that's what Mukouda thinks, but it turns out modern food bought with this skill has some absurd effects! What happens when Mukouda introduces ridiculously tasty modern cooking to a fantasy world like this? He gets some ridiculous repeat customers begging for more...! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2017-03-24

Kuro no Shoukanshi

(Black Summoner)

7.22

Description:

Losing his memories as a compensation for a transfer to another world, the curtains of the story of Kelvin rise. While steadily getting stronger, he adds new subordinates by mastering his skills in hope to get powerful enough to summon his Angel Follower who he has supposedly fallen in love previous to the memory loss, but by the time he noticed it, he had obtained overwhelming power... (Source: Infinite Novel Translations)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2018-01-10

Dungeon Seeker

6.69

Description:

Junpei Takeda, a high school student, is childhood friends with Noriko Tatsumiya and the bully Kido Shouta. One day, during the usual course of bullying Junpei, they were suddenly summoned to a different world by the whim of "God". Summoned Heroes with cheats, or so he thought. But it turns out Junpei's stats were even worse than an average farmer. Tricked into a deathly labyrinth by the only one he trust, he walks the journey for revenge.
Type

manga

Volumes

4

Chapters

33

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2016-05-19

Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de

(Second Life in Another World)

6.93

Description:

All of a sudden, out of nowhere. "Renya Kunugi, you have passed away!" So said the young girl who styled herself God. Apparently, Renya Kunugi the protagonist had lived long and prospered. His life already came to a peaceful and fulfilling end, but at the request of Her Holiness, he was transported to an alternate world to start a new life as a young man. Thus did Renya, who was definitely your average everyday guy, end up fighting off bandits and vanquishing monsters. Eventually, after his successively blossoming talents coalesce into a force of sheer awesomeness, he will go on to leave his mark upon this alternate world. (Source: J-Novel Club) Note: Includes 6 extra chapters.
Type

manga

Volumes

10

Chapters

55

Rating

Nudity

Status

finished

Started

2016-06-22

Youjo Senki

(The Saga of Tanya the Evil)

8.14

Description:

On the front line of the war, there's a little girl. Blond hair, blue eyes and porcelain white skin, she commands the army with lisping voice. Her name is Tanya Degurechaff. But in reality, she is one of Japan's most elite salarymen, reborn as a little girl after angering a mysterious being X who calls himself "God." And this little girl, who prioritize over anything else efficiency and her own career, will become the most dangerous being amongst the sorcerers of the imperial army...
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2016-04-26

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