These isekai anime may feature fantastical elements, but their inspiration from real-life medieval society is plain to see.
The isekai genre is a fascinating world to explore as it contains many fantastical worlds, overpowered protagonists, epic adventures, and so much more that viewers love and newcomers might grow to enjoy. However, amid all these, there is a particular subset that captures the essence of medieval life with an intriguing level of realism, blending the traditional elements of knights, castles, and feudal politics with the creative freedom of fantasy.
This subset can be found appealing by enthusiasts of history and anime, as this intersection offers a captivating glimpse into worlds that, while fantastical, resonate with the authentic complexities and cultural depths of medieval times.1 The Weakest Tamer Began A Journey To Pick Up Trash
Femicia was just five when she discovered that her family did not love her. Before she was Femicia, she was Ivy from another world, but after dying, she reincarnated and became Femicia. In her new world, individuals have multiple skills and rank based on how good or powerful their skills are. Unfortunately for Femicia, she is not the typical isekai character with overpowered abilities, as she has no skills other than the Tamer skill, and even at that, she has no star, making it a low-ranked ability.
This anime is set in a fantasy world, but some parts of it share characteristics with medieval life in terms of social hierarchy and technology. This anime includes a social hierarchy that may remind readers of medieval feudal systems, where a few hold power and the majority are commoners or peasants. In terms of technology, things are basic.2 Parallel World Pharmacy
Kanji just wants to help people by creating life-changing medicine. He’s unable to balance out his work, and this leads to his death as his body lacks rest, making him die of exhaustion. Kanji’s dream of making life-changing medicine was so strong that he could not just die like that, and this brilliant pharmaceutical researcher got another chance to achieve his dream. He is reincarnated in a medieval-like world as Farma de Médicis, a young noble child blessed by the God of Medicine. With his memories from his previous life still intact, Farma sets out to pursue his dreams, especially now that in his new world, medicine can only be accessible by the wealthy.
This medieval world Farma is born in shares some similarities with real-life medieval times. What is highly noticeable and realistic is the social structure and social inequality. The poor have limited access to healthcare, as only the rich or nobles have access because they have the money for it. Farma is aware of this unfair social hierarchy and is determined to break it by providing medicine that can be accessible to all.3 Saving 80,000 Gold In Another World For My Retirement
The anime focuses on Mitsuha Yamano as she uses her knowledge of modern technology and goods to start a business in the fantasy world. This isekai protagonist is business-oriented and has her eyes set on a comfortable future for herself, as her goal is to save 80,000 gold coins so she can retire. Mitsuha is an orphan, with no money, and everything is going wrong with her life, especially after her college application got rejected.
