Top 10 Isekai Mangas of All Time: From Ascendance of a Bookworm to Drifters

Isekai is one of the most entertaining and exciting genres in the world of manga, taking readers to various enchanting lands along with its characters. From getting stuck in a video game to being reincarnated as a slime, Isekai manga has it all. So if you’re looking for something to read in this genre, look no further! Below is a list of the 10 best Isekai manga of all time that are sure to keep you entertained.

Top 10 Isekai Manga to Read:

10. Free that witch

Written by Dr. Woodmanlt and illustrated by Ye Qing, Kalin, and Xiao Xei, Release That Witch is a Chinese manga that tells the story of a modern Engineer who is suddenly transported to a place resembling medieval Europe and becomes a Prince. However, upon arrival, he discovers that the place is an enchanted land where witches and demons live, and magic is very real.

With his modern knowledge, he tries to develop the backward town into a modern city and fight evil forces and demons with the help of witches. The plot is gripping and makes sure that the reader is drawn in until the end.

9. The Ruler

Overlord is an entertainment novel that tells the story of Momonga, a boy who decides to play his soon-to-be-closed video game until the last moment. However, the server is not shut down, and he is transported to the game world, taking the form of his skeleton.

Stuck in a virtual world without friends, family, or any help, Momoga tries to find a way to escape while battling other characters and the evil forces in the game.

The manga is written by Satoshi Oshio and illustrated by Hugin Miyama. It’s a thrill ride from start to finish.

8. The Rise of the Shield Hero

The Rising Of The Shield Hero is a manga written by Aneko Yusagi and illustrated by Aiya Kyu, telling the story of Naofumi Iwatani, a gamer who is magically summoned to a parallel universe where he is chosen as one of four legendary heroes tasked with saving the world from a prophesied doom.

But everything turns upside down when Naofumi is quickly betrayed and framed for a crime he didn’t commit. With the entire kingdom against him and nowhere to run, Naofumi must spring into action to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world.

7. Drifters

Written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano, Drifters is a manga that tells the story of a brave warrior, Shimazu Toyosiha, who after a battle stumbles upon a mysterious door and is transported to an unknown world after being sucked into the door. There, he meets other warriors like him who have suffered the same fate, and eventually forms a group called the “Drifters”.

Soon they are drawn into a battle between the people of this world and another group of great warriors called the “Ends”, who intend to take over the world and destroy the Drifters. When the Ends begin a series of vicious attacks, the Drifters must fight bravely and save the world from the forces of evil.

6. Parallel World Pharmacy

Parallel World Pharmacy is a series of light novels written by Liz Takayama and illustrated by Keepout. It follows the story of Kanji Yakutani, who is reincarnated in a world where proper medical treatment is rare and available only to the wealthy.

However, he discovers that in his new life as Farma de Médicis, he has received a divine blessing from the God of Medicine. Using this blessing along with his medical knowledge from his previous life, Kanji promises himself that he will raise the level of medical treatment in this world and ensure that proper medicine is available to everyone, regardless of their wealth. This manga is both funny and uplifting, promising an enjoyable reading experience.

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5. Bookworm Climbing

Written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by You Shiina, Ascendance of a Bookworm is a light novel series. It follows the story of Urano Motosu, a girl who dreams of becoming a librarian. Unfortunately, she dies in an earthquake and is reborn in another world as a 5-year-old girl named Myne, the chronically ill daughter of a poor soldier.

However, things turn out to be worse when she discovers that the world she is reborn into is a world where books are few and far between, and those that are available are only available to the elite. Disappointed and angry at this disparity, Myne decides to take matters into her own hands and vows to write more books so that she can surround herself with them.

4. That Time I Got Reborn as a Slime

That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime tells the story of Satoru Mikami, a corporate employee who is murdered and then reincarnated in a world of sword and sorcery as a gooey slime, giving him the power to absorb anything and mimic its appearance, just like a slime.

Satoru befriends a sealed storm dragon and sets out to help him destroy the seal, and in return receives divine protection. Freed from his mundane former life, he sets out on a new journey, trying to adapt to his new form.

This manga is written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah. It’s a quirky and fun read that will keep you entertained throughout the book.

3. Reincarnation of the Yakuza

Yakuza Reincarnation tells the story of an old and kind-hearted Yakuza elite who is murdered by his closest friends and then wakes up in another world as a young princess who flees her own kingdom after being betrayed. The Yakuza then navigates this new world while trapped in the body of a petite and young princess.

The manga is written by Takeshi Natsuhara and Hiroki Miyashita, and illustrated by Miyashita. It is full of elves, magic, and supernatural elements, making it a charming read from start to finish.

2. A vet in another world

A Veterinarian in Another World is written by Aozora Choco and illustrated by Hu-Ko. It tells the story of Shingo Kazami, a veterinarian who is summoned to another world by the Prince of that land. The Prince asks him to save the people of his land, which is full of magic and monsters.

Seeing the situation of people losing their lives due to epidemics and disasters, Shingo vows to do everything in his power to save the country’s people by using the knowledge from his previous life.

This story perfectly combines biology and magic, creating a unique world that delights readers.

1. Re: Zero – Starting Life in Another World

Re:Zero – Starting Life In Another World, written by Tappei Nagatsuki, tells the story of Subaru Natsuki, an ordinary high school student who one day is transported to another world.

Lost and disoriented in his new world, he receives help from a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her for saving him, Subaru agrees to help the girl find what he is looking for, but they are soon attacked by enemies and killed, only to revive a few hours later. Subaru soon realizes that he has the power to rewind time, thus reversing death.

Watching Subaru face death countless times, only to rise again and fiercely fight his enemies, makes for a fascinating spectacle.

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