15 new Isekai start this summer and delight the Anime fans. We take a closer look at what the series have to offer.
In the past two decades, one anime genre has experienced a particularly strong boom: Isekai. The stories in which the main character is transported to another world (mostly medieval-style fantasy) and experiences adventures. Particularly genre representatives like Sword Art Online or Overlord have significantly contributed to the success of this genre.
The number of anime in this category has grown almost every year and seems to have now reached its preliminary peak. The summer season of 2026 brings out 15 anime that can be categorized into the Isekai genre. Included are sequels to popular classics, but also entirely new series. We take a brief look at all the new Isekai anime and provide a short assessment of their potential.
The listing is done in alphabetical order.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of the Archeduke
What is it about? This is the continuation of the 4th season of this series. Urano Motosu loves reading books more than anything and is close to achieving her dream – to own and manage her own library. However, her life ends abruptly and starts anew. She is reborn as Myne, a frail 5-year-old girl in a world where books are only produced by hand and reading is available to only a few nobles. But this won’t stop her from pursuing her great passion.
The trailer for season 1:
Stream: Crunchyroll
Potential: 6 / 10 – For fans of the series, it’s certainly nice, but the series is a bit specific to appeal to a broad audience.
From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage
What is it about? The Wind Sage Ephtal has not only been reborn once in a fantasy world, but a second time after 400 years. Many years ago he was rather underwhelming, but the world has changed. Magic has become a rarity, so his abilities are now among the most powerful the world has to offer – he has thus become one of the strongest heroes in this world without any interference.
Stream: Crunchyroll
Potential: 4 / 10 – This looks more like shallow, standard Isekai fare, with interchangeable characters.
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
What is it about? Narukami Ryusei is the clichéd unemployed layabout who spends all day gaming. In reality, he is a demon king from another world who has just been reborn. Unfortunately, the heroine who killed him has also been revived – and she still seems to be looking for fights. Meanwhile, Ryusei just wants to enjoy his life in peace…
Stream: Crunchyroll.
Potential: 5 / 10 – The formula is already known from “Devil is a Part-Timer” – light entertainment, seemingly without great depth.
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