The genre of isekai anime covers fantasy, drama, and a lot of unexpected twists and turns. In some instances, this theme is incorporated within the world of action, providing otakus with some overpowered main characters who keep them on the edge of their seats. That being said, here is the list of the five best isekai anime with overpowered MCs!
Overlord
Overlord is produced by Madhouse Studio, and it premiered from 2015 to 2022. In the series, an enigmatic wizard named Momonga rules over the dark society of Ainz Ooal Gown in the waning moments of a game. This renowned virtual reality game is called Yggdrasil. As it is, he opts to linger in the game’s closing hours.
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As the servers initiate their shutdown sequence, Momonga is astonished to find himself fully conscious post-midnight. Not only that but he also witnesses his non-player characters exhibiting different personalities. When it happens, he decides to make the best of this world and goes on to explore it.
The Eminence in Shadow
The Eminence in Shadow has two seasons, with the second season currently on air. A perfect mix of action and comedy, this anime TV features Minoru Kagenou, aka Shadow. In his lifelong pursuit of strength, he is driven by an unassuming desire for anonymity, which is why he engages in rigorous training. By day, he plays his role as an ordinary student, and by night, he ruthlessly takes on enemies with a crowbar.
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Following a truck accident, he wakes up in another world as Cid. Soon after, he discovers being endowed with the power he always sought. He forms the Shadow Garden to combat the fictional Cult of Diablos from his imagination. The twist is that this cult is not as fictional as he had originally intended!
Saga of Tanya the Evil
Saga of Tanya the Evil is based on a light novel series Yōjo Senki in Japan by Carlo Zen. It narrates the enigmatic tale of Tanya Degurechaff, a young soldier who is notorious for her ruthlessness and strategic brilliance. Because of her skills, she earns the title of ‘Devil of the Rhine.’ However, beneath her exterior lies the spirit of a man who challenged a self-proclaimed God called Being X to a battle of wits. This daunting confrontation leads to Tanya’s reincarnation as a little girl in a world of magic.
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Driven by a fierce determination, she sets on climbing the ranks of her country’s military amid the looming world war. All the while, Being X is her primary obstacle to restoring the peace she once had.
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
Tsukimichi aired in July 2021 and has two seasons. This isekai anime sees Makoto Misumi getting transported to another world due to a mysterious contract between a goddess and his parents. However, the deity strips the protagonist of his hero title and grants him the ability to understand all dialects except the human language. As he is cast to the far edges of the wasteland, his innate powers emerge and make him remarkably overpowered!
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He encounters demi-humans and other mythical beings and forms a community with whom he coexists peacefully. Despite this success, his longing to meet fellow humans persists. However, he takes it upon himself, along with his companions, to fulfill this desire and hopefully reshape society in the process.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
The last in this list is The Rising of the Shield Hero, which is currently premiering its third season. The plot features a surprising turn of events when Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic otaku engrossed in games and manga, is suddenly called to a parallel universe. Following this, he discovers that he is one of four heroes entrusted with legendary weapons to avoid the world’s doom and destruction.
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Even though he is the Shield Hero and is somehow the weakest among them, things take a dark turn for Naofumi. Betrayed and left destitute, he finds himself alone with nothing but his shield as his companion. So, facing adversity, he must ascend to become the legendary Shield Hero and rescue the world!
