Anime heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and from all points in history. When it comes to having our day saved, though, there’s nothing like a knight in shining armor! And while there are plenty of cool guys out there, these female knights have …Read more »
How can you make learning a second language fun? Japanese public broadcaster NHK has an idea. They’ve published a 178-page isekai light novel called The Legendary Girl Who Was Reborn in an Alternate World that’s written in junior high level English. The thought is that …Read more »
Hit isekai series Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is about to explore new timelines in the upcoming mobile game Lost in Memories. In it, players will have the chance to travel down new paths of possibility in Subaru Natsuki’s shoes, including one based on a major decision …Read more »
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent—so omnipotent, she’s whipped herself into anime form. It’s been revealed that The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent, a series of isekai light novels by Yuka Tachibana and Yasuyuki Syuri, is getting an anime adaptation. It’s not clear yet whether …Read more »
Isekai series are super popular right now, and it’s no surprise. Who wouldn’t want to leave school and work behind, start a new life as a daring hero, and marry a cute elf/catperson/demon? Even when the circumstances aren’t the best, or a wish is misheard, …Read more »
Have you ever wanted to talk about everything you’re up to with one of the party members from KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!? Thanks to the latest event from the Isekai smartphone app, you can do just that with Megumin, whose voice actress …Read more »
Back in March, a TV anime adaptation was revealed for the I’m Standing on a Million Lives isekai manga, written by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao. Now a new trailer is here along with the announcement of the opening theme, which will have …Read more »
Wonderful news! Konosuba – God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! has just landed a new video game for PlayStation 4 and Switch. It’s subtitled Kono Yokubō no Ishō ni Chōai o! (something like Favor These Clothes of Desire!) and it’s due out September 24 in …Read more »
“Isekai” is the genre of Japanese media wherein the protagonists are transported, trapped, or reborn in another world. When you think about it, this is actually a common trope in storytelling across the world which goes back quite a long time, but in anime it’s …Read more »
It’s one of the most prevalent genres around, and chances are, if you’re an anime fan you have an opinion on isekai! To help let your voice be heard, we’ve put together a poll so our readers can sound off on their favorite entries in …Read more »
By the Grace of the Gods is an isekai light novel series written by Roy and illustrated by Ririnra, and it’s about to get the TV anime treatment. This particular adaptation has been revealed as a Funimation co-production, with the series setting its sights on …Read more »
If you found yourself delighted by this season’s anime adaptation of Ascendance of a Bookworm, you’ll be happy to learn there’s more on the way. Episodes 13 and 14 will close out this season’s run on December 25, but the continuation is already lined up for …Read more »
More isekai on the way. This time it’s an anime adaptation of the Japanese smartphone RPG Shacho, Battle no Jikan Desu! (President, It’s Time for Battle!). We like it based on the title already. The series will air in 2020. Aside from the announcement, the show also …Read more »
The latest big promotional run for the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World anime came for the Frozen Bonds OVA that opened in Japan on November 9. In the process, the franchise introduced its two official cosplayers, with Moe Iori representing Emilia while Enako handles Rem. Both cosplayers were …Read more »
Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger is an interesting metafictional take on traditional video-game-to-manga adaptations. While it could very easily cross over into the embarrassing world of self-insert wish fulfillment scenarios, instead it subverts expectations and turns into something much more exciting. Protagonist Shogo works at Square …Read more »
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