These anime arcs employed the isekai genre’s dominant theme in telling their stories.
Highlights
For fans of Isekai, finding areas of other types of anime with elements of Isekai can be a true delight. And for critiques of Isekai who are not entirely drawn to the formulaic nature of the genre, it is best enjoyed in small doses and pockets in anime of other genres.
When Isekai elements appear in other types of anime, the brief detour often lends a breath of fresh air and a chance to watch the characters in a different environment and see them in a different light. This can raise the show’s excitement level, reveal deeper layers of depth in the characters, and endear them to viewers even more. Here are ten anime shows with Isekai arcs, proving that the delights of Isekai don’t have to be limited to the Isekai genre alone. 10 Yu-Gi-Oh! – Legendary Heroes Arc
When Seto Kaiba gets taken by the Witty Phantom after his challenge to The Big Five, Mokuba Kaiba, along with Yugi Muto, Joey Wheeler, Téa Gardner, and Tristan Taylor, tries to save him before he gets sacrificed to the mythic dragon.
To do this, they enter a virtual realm where they meet challenge after challenge and the support of a princess called Adena, who tells them what they must know about the mythic dragon. What follows is a battle against The Big Five and some hidden tricks along the way. 9 JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Death Thirteen Arc
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is already quite strange, but the Death Thirteen Arc stands out amid the strangeness the show is known for. The arc sees the characters entering into a dream world controlled by the antagonist known as Death Thirteen.
The dreamlike world, though pleasant at first, is everything but. The crew must find a way to defeat Death Thirteen in a world under his control. Ultimately, it is up to Noriaki Kakyoin, a Stand user, to use his Stand to save everyone and take out Death Thirteen. 8 Bleach – Soul Society Arc
The Soul Society Arc is well known for having elements of Isekai. Bleach takes viewers into a world that requires precision and control because so much is at stake.
