Isekai is no doubt one of the most popular anime genres right now. For those in the mood for a new show to watch, here are the five best isekai anime available now on Netflix.
While Netflix is best known for its live-action anime adaptations like One Piece, the streaming platform surprisingly has a selection of notable isekai titles that are available to stream in North America.
Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online is perhaps the most notable isekai title as it arguably began the massive isekai boom of the 2010s, and it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Even though it might not be the newest show in the genre, Sword Art Online still stands out thanks to its memorable characters, impressive action, and intriguing world.
Currently, fans in the US can watch the anime’s first season on Netflix, meaning they can get a taste of where it all began. After all, the series has become a massive franchise with games and other spinoffs.
Uncle from Another World
For those looking for a newer isekai anime, look no further than Uncle from Another World. This anime was released exclusively on Netflix back in 2022, and it features an interesting twist on the genre.
The series follows Takafumi Takaoka who takes care of his uncle who only recently woke up from a 17-year coma. It turns out that his uncle was transported into another world during the years he was comatose.
While taking care of his uncle, Takafumi is able to watch his uncle’s memories in another world.
NiNoKuni
NiNoKuni is an anime film that’s based on the video game series of the same name. It may not seem like an isekai, but its story is definitely within the genre.
This film follows Yuu and Haru as they go on a quest to save their friend in a parallel universe. There, they must face various dangers.
Interestingly, this anime is set centuries after Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, explaining the different look of the parallel world.
InuYasha
InuYasha is a classic anime of the 2000s based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi, the legendary creator of Ranma ½ and Urusei Yatsura.
This is another anime that seems like it’s not an isekai, though it is considered by many to be one of the first isekai anime. After all, the series follows Kagome Higurashi who is transported into feudal Japan.
Spirited Away
Finally, we have Spirited Away, a film that’s considered to be one of the best works by Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki.
Spirited Away couldn’t be farther from the typical power fantasy seasonal anime, but the fact that it sees the protagonist Chihiro be transported into another world does make it another isekai.
Even though its status as an isekai can be debated, there’s no doubt that this is a must-watch for anime fans who have yet to see it.
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