Among the numerous animes that graced fans this spring season, The New Gate has proved to be a cut above the rest. The popular anime has been well-received by fans since its first episode despite its apparent similarity to sword art online.
The New Gate follows the story of Shin, the top player in the New Gate MMORPG. After an incident makes the players unable to log out, Shin rescues them by defeating the boss. However, instead of logging out, he was thrust 500 years into the future inside the game. Now, he must adapt to life in the game and keep his overpowered skills a secret.
The anime is an excellent watch for gamers and fans of the Isekai genre. In that regard, here are some of the best anime, like The New Gate.
Sword Art Online
Few anime shows had the same impact Sword Art Online had on the community. The popular title was one of the anime that revolutionized the isekai genre, making it the titan it is today. The anime not only inspired popular movies but also blockbuster games.
It follows the story of Kirito, a beta tester for the Sword Art Online MMO. However, an incident prevents players from logging out and puts them in fatal crosshairs. Kirito climbed the tower with his friends, aiming to liberate everyone from the game’s clutches.
OverLord
Overlord is a true gem among the Isekai anime, being one of the most popular titles in its arsenal. The anime was able to captivate fans with its very first episode, which presented a compelling dilemma as soon as it started.
After a popular MMORPG is about to shut down, the top player, Momonoga, refuses to log out of the game. However, after the clock strikes midnight, he is shocked to see himself as fully conscious as his character, Ains. He then noticed the NPCs had begun to develop personalities and minds of their own. Now living as the overpowered dark mage, Ainz Ooal Gown, he will take charge of the world with his servants.
Bofuri
While this anime may not be exactly like The New Gate, it does share certain similarities with popular anime. The story follows Kaede, a young girl who is looking to play the new MMO New World Online with her friend Risa.
However, Kaede isn’t an avid gamer and would rather avoid anything painful. She creates a character called Maple and puts all her points into defense, which turns her into one of the strongest players in the game. While the anime is light compared to others on the list, the story doesn’t lack in terms of depth and art style.
Log Horizon
Another popular anime, like The New Gate, is Mamare Touno’s Log Horizon. Like The New Gate, the anime saw multiple players trapped inside an MMORPG. However, unlike the New Gate, Log Horizon focused on Shiroe, trying to improve the state of the game rather than finding a clear way back.
Also, unlike other Isekai protagonists, Shiroe wasn’t the muscle of the anime but instead used his incredible IQ to navigate several dire situations. The anime is fascinating for fans looking for a different kind of MC they can get behind.
