List of 59 dubbed shows for Isekai Lovers - Continuing my quest to become the Isekai King!
NEW UPDATED LIST AS OF 2024 WITH 110 SHOWS IS HERE: https://www.reddit.com/r/Animedubs/comments/1bwadzi/list_of_110_dubbed_shows_for_isekai_lovers_the/
The past year of shows has made it clear that anime producers have caught on that there are people like me who will watch literally anything if you tell me it’s an Isekai, so we have 13 new shows since the last time I updated this list, and I look forward to our Isekai-filled future!
This list has 59 English dubbed shows that I believe those who enjoy “isekai” will enjoy. I personally refrain from limiting myself to only shows that are technically set in “another world” (the literal translation of Isekai), as I think that’s simply a plot device, and doesn’t properly identify the reason why people enjoy these shows so much. In my personal opinion, most people who enjoy "isekai" are looking for "adventure", "discovery", and many are looking for "nostalgia" in the form of RPG fantasy and shows with videogame-like systems. While a literal Isekai acts as a convenient plot device to subtly dump exposition onto the main character, plenty of shows scratch the same itch.
Since I’m going for a particular style of show, and not just trying to be a comprehensive list of shows involving other worlds, this list does not include many shows older than 2008, as I feel they don't really scratch the same itch that the current Isekai wave is addressing. That means no Vision of Escaflowne, .hack, Inuyasha, etc, along with no reverse-Isekais such as Devil is a Part-Timer, since those are more about a character discovering our world, and not the reverse.
This is organized in the style of a tier list, which I know will undoubtedly result in many angry comments about how I have no taste, but frankly, I’m trying to be the Isekai King. Did you think I had good taste going into this?
I consider any show C-tier and up well worth the watch, and if you really like Isekai, D-tier might still work for you. I’ve added a new E-tier for shows that are simply not my cup of tea, but might be yours if you enjoy more slice of life-ish shows.
####S Tier (Incredible shows, should have wide general appeal)
[Ascendance of a Bookworm](https://myanimelist.net/anime/39468/Honzuki_no_Gekokujou__Shisho_ni_Naru_Tame_ni_wa_Shudan_wo_Erandeiraremasen)
*Length:* 2 Seasons, 26 Episodes
*Categories:* Technology Development, Fantasy, Slice of Life
*Description:* MC wakes up in the sickly body of a young child in a poor family, she decides to make it her mission to bring affordable books to this world
*Comments:* Really awesome progression show, tons of fun watching the MC slowly develop modern technology, with good twists and great characters
[Dr. Stone](https://myanimelist.net/anime/38691/Dr_Stone)
*Length:* 2 Seasons, 35 Episodes
*Categories:* Technology Development, Civilization Building
*Description:* Extremely intelligent MC works to conquer a primitive world through science and technology after mankind has been turned to stone
*Comments:* Absolutely incredible show, groundbreaking in its ability to try to explain the science without becoming boring, with solid characters and awesome story progression. A must watch
[Goblin Slayer](https://myanimelist.net/anime/37349/Goblin_Slayer)
*Length:* 1 Season, 12 Episodes, 1 Movie
*Categories:* Action, Ecchi, Fantasy, Psychological
*Description:* Adventurer has only one enemy he takes quests to defeat: Goblins. And he's a master of his craft
*Comments:* Not technically an Isekai, but has all of the RPG fantasy hallmarks of one, first episode can be a bit horrifying, but it's really a solid action adventure show, with an epic finale, well worth the watch
[No Game No Life](https://myanimelist.net/anime/19815/No_Game_No_Life)
*Length:* 1 Season, 12 Episodes, 1 Movie
*Categories:* Game, Civilization Building, Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Fantasy
*Description:* In a world where all disputes are settled by games, two unbeatable gamers dominate against all odds
*Comments:* Extremely unique show with a vivid art style and fun concepts. Tons of great humor, while also having really great and intense action, great to have intelligent MCs too
[Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World](https://myanimelist.net/anime/31240/Re_Zero_kara_Hajimeru_Isekai_Seikatsu)
*Length:* 2 Seasons, 50 Episodes, 2 OVAs
*Categories:* Psychological, Action, Romance, Harem, Fantasy
*Description:* After being pulled into a new world, MC finds he is reset each time he dies, and works to resolve issues and avoid his own grisly death
*Comments:* One of the best Isekais, Re: Zero is great on rewatch, and jaw-dropping the first time around. The world, the characters, the action, the story, everything is really incredibly well done.
####A Tier (The Greats, particularly for Isekai lovers)
[Btooom!](https://myanimelist.net/anime/14345/Btooom)
*Length:* 1 Season, 12 Episodes
*Categories:* Game, Battle Royale, Psychological, Action
*Description:* World-class Btooom! player is dropped on a tropical island to play the game for real, with only the survivors getting out alive
*Comments:* Intense, solid action, with an intelligent MC, fair warning, it has a bit of rapeyness, but overall a really great show, hard not to binge watch it
[GATE](https://myanimelist.net/anime/28907/Gate__Jieitai_Kanochi_nite_Kaku_Tatakaeri)
*Length:* 2 Seasons, 24 Episodes
*Categories:* Overpowered MC, Military, Civilization Building, Ecchi, Harem, Action, Fantasy
*Description:* Modern Japanese military pushes into a new fantasy world and handle it through diplomacy and superior military might
*Comments:* Really great show, I absolutely love the realism of how dominant a modern military would be over a medieval civilization, it has slower moments, but overall the military action, political intrigue, and diplomacy is really unique and fun to watch
[Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?](https://myanimelist.net/anime/28121/Dungeon_ni_Deai_wo_Motomeru_no_wa_Machigatteiru_Darou_ka)
*Length:* 3 Seasons, 1 Spin-Off, 49 Episodes, 1 Movie
*Categories:* Skill Acquisition, Ecchi, Fantasy
*Description:* After being saved by one of the city's most powerful adventures, MC decides he will do anything to catch up to her, and receives the ability to gain power faster than anyone else
*Comments:* Not an Isekai, but has leveling, a guild, a dungeon, and basically everything in a Fantasy RPG, and is just a really great show, the power progression of the MC is smooth, and the romance elements have been enjoyable
[Log Horizon](https://myanimelist.net/anime/17265/Log_Horizon)
*Length:* 3 Seasons, 62 Episodes