5 Titles to Binge While Waiting for 'Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation' S3, Ranked by IMDb
Anime about characters who find themselves in other strange, magical worlds and are now forced to adapt to a new role as a hero.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a spectacular and funny isekai title that has become a major hit in recent years.
For those waiting for the third season, which is set to premiere in April 2026, we've compiled a list of worth watching isekai series to help pass the time.
5. 'The Faraway Paladin', 2021-2023
IMDb Score: 6.7/10
The story introduces us to young William, who has been eager to explore the world and learn magic since birth. Instead of parents, he has three loyal mentors.
The first is Augustus, a talented ghost wizard; the second is Blood, an undead skeletal warrior; and the third is Mary, a kind-hearted mummy priestess.
With such a family, there's never a dull moment – everyone wants to pass on their knowledge, experience, and skills to William. However, the mentors reveal almost nothing about themselves, and William conceals from them that he remembers his past life.
4. 'The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat', 2021
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
The story introduces us to a professional assassin who died at an old age in a staged plane crash.
After his death, he met a goddess who revealed his future mission in his new life. The assassin must kill a powerful hero before he brings about the end of the world, but he has a limited amount of time to do so.
Until then, the assassin, reborn as an aristocrat named Lugh Tuatha Dé, must hone his skills in preparation for that day.
3. 'The Rising of the Shield Hero', 2019-...
IMDb Score: 7.7/10
Naofumi Iwatani, an ordinary Japanese student, is summoned to a magical kingdom to become one of four heroes.
While the other three heroes receive powerful weapons – a sword, a bow, and a spear – Naofumi receives only a shield. Before he can figure everything out, Naofumi becomes a victim of betrayal and an outcast.
Now, he must find his way in this magical world and recruit allies to help him fight the forces of evil.
2. 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!', 2016-2025
IMDb Score: 7.8/10
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Kazuma, a simple Japanese recluse and video game fan, is hit by a truck. When he awakes, he sees a goddess Aqua standing before him with special plans.
She invites him to travel to a magical world and become a hero – he must defeat the Demon King. The task is not an easy one, so the goddess offers Kazuma any weapon, object, or other aid to help him on his mission.
Without hesitation, Kazuma chooses Aqua herself. From that moment on, his adventures in this new world begin, accompanied by the goddess and two other troublesome companions.
1. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime', 2018-...
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
Rimuru was an ordinary Japanese office worker who suddenly died. When he awoke in another world, he discovered that his entire body was made of slime. But this strange form has its advantages – now, he possesses the ability to absorb the magic and skills of other beings.
So, what's a slime to do in an unknown world? Conquer these lands and build a city for other unusual and unique creatures, of course.
