![]() Other “portal” options include some sort of ancient tome in an otherwise unsuspecting library, also known as the Isekai book. There’s the ever-infamous “truck-kun,” in which a careless truck driver causes a fatal injury to the protagonist only to have them reincarnate in this new world. Since it’s really just the driving force to jumpstart the adventure, the transition or reincarnation to this other world usually happens in very similar ways. The MCs are usually somewhat relatable to the target audience. ![]() It could also be a typical middle-class worker, a salaryman going through the motions of his 9–5 with little else going on in his life. ![]() The main protagonist is usually an average guy or girl who is a bit of a NEET, someone who spends their days playing video games, reading manga, or doing something similar. That aside, what exactly is Isekai anime? When translated from Japanese, the word “Isekai” means “another world,” which is precisely the point of an Isekai anime. While it wasn’t the first, it certainly left its mark. This renaissance began with Sword Art Online, which turned out to be a hit and would pave the way for countless other anime to follow in its footsteps. The Isekai anime is a Portal Fantasy sub-genre that has been a presence for a while in anime history, taking center stage in the last 10-15 years and still going strong.
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