Not Only 'Mushoku Tensei': 5 Lesser-Known Anime Titles About Reincarnation, Ranked by IMDb
These shows offer an entryway into worlds where heroes embark on journeys of self-discovery, confronting second chances, and complex moral dilemmas.
These titles offer unique settings, from parallel worlds to treacherous palace intrigues, and prove that reincarnation can be an adventure, a profound psychological drama, an intelligent detective story, or a dark comedy.
5. 'Blood Lad', 2013
IMDb Score: 6.9/10
Staz Charlie Blood is the cruel descendant of a powerful vampire lineage. He lives in a parallel world of monsters and terrorizes the locals. But this is only at first glance.
In reality, he is an otaku obsessed with Earth culture and adores manga, anime, and video games. Staz is overjoyed when he learns that an ordinary Earth girl has appeared in his world.
However, Fuyumi dies instantly in the new world and is reborn as a ghost. Determined to restore her to a human body, Staz aims to befriend a real girl for the first time in his life.
4. 'Parallel World Pharmacy', 2022
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
Pharmacist Kanji Yakutani's younger sister dies of an illness. From that moment on, he devoted himself to studying deadly diseases and discovering cures for them. However, he himself dies of exhaustion at the age of 31.
He is reincarnated in another world as Farma, the ten-year-old heir to a renowned family of doctors. Farma gains the magical ability to create any substance.
Using his knowledge from his past life, the boy strives to make medicine accessible to everyone, regardless of class or financial status.
3. 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!', 2020-2021
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
Catarina Claes, the Duke's daughter, accidentally hits her head while walking and remembers her past life. She was actually an ordinary 17-year-old schoolgirl addicted to the popular dating sim Fortune Lover.
Even worse than remembering her own death is realizing that she has been reincarnated as the game's main villain. This means that nothing good awaits her in the finale – only exile or death.
Catarina tries to use her knowledge of the game's plot to improve her relationships with the characters and achieve a more positive ending.
2. 'Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions', 2016
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
A group of teenagers wake up in an unfamiliar place and realize that their memories have been erased. When they emerge into the light, they find themselves in a world reminiscent of medieval Europe.
The locals explain that, to survive, they must become adventurers and earn a living by killing monsters. The protagonist, Haruhiro, finds himself in the weakest guild with other inexperienced teenagers.
At first, they struggle even against weak opponents. Then, they realize that to become stronger, they must train hard.
1. 'Sonny Boy', 2021
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
Depressed middle school student Nagara wakes up one day to find himself in another world. He and his 36 classmates suddenly find themselves in the middle of an endless black space, along with the school building itself.
Soon, the students discover they have superpowers, such as flight, super strength, and enhanced intelligence. At first, Nagara seems to have no new abilities, but his classmate Nozomi helps him discover his.
Together, they may hold the key to returning everyone to reality.
