The characters in these titles travel to other worlds, upgrade their abilities, and engage in spectacular battles with monsters.
One of the most popular new shonen series is The Most Notorious Talker Runs the World's Greatest Clan, the story of Noel, a boy who dreams of becoming a great warrior despite his lack of fighting ability.
We've recalled five more anime titles with similar plots.
1. The Eminence in Shadow, 2022-2023
Since childhood, Cid has dreamed of becoming a hero. This dream has lived in his heart ever since, growing stronger every day in anticipation of the moment he can demonstrate his strength.
But reality is much crueler: Cid is hit by a truck. However, this is not the end. He is reborn in a fantasy world and begins his journey as a shadow ruler, seeking to amass as much power as possible.
2. As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World, 2024-...
An ordinary office worker dies from overwork and is reborn into an aristocratic family in a magical world. From an early age, Ars Louvent notices the strengths of others. This unique ability can be very useful because Ars must become a lord.
His analytical skill allows him to recognize the abilities of others. Now, Ars intends to gather strong people around him who will help him in the future. Big changes are coming: a war is about to break out in the kingdom, and the young hero must prepare.
3. The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, 2021
After he dies, the strongest assassin appears before a goddess who entrusts him with a special task. He is reborn in another world and must kill a hero within eighteen years. At the same time, he will not lose his memories of his past life.
His name is now Lugh Tuatha Dé, and he was born into a family of aristocrats engaged in training assassins, so his knowledge and experience from his past life come in handy. With the help of his talents and mastery of magic, Lugh intends to fulfill his mission.
4. Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, 2019-2025
Hajime and his classmates are transported to another world. Everyone receives a profession that is useful in fighting monsters, but the main character is not so lucky.
He becomes a craftsman, the weakest and least effective profession in battle. While conquering the dungeon, he accidentally separates from the group and falls into a trap.
Without food, he takes a desperate step and eats monsters. The consequences are not long in coming – having eaten the monsters' meat, he gains their abilities.
5. Let This Grieving Soul Retire!, 2024-...
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! is a fantasy anime about the adventures of an incompetent guildmaster whose fame far exceeds his abilities. Despite his mediocre combat skills, he leads squads of seekers.
Huge treasuries are scattered throughout the world. Brave seekers explore the ruins and take the hidden riches and weapons. However, these treasuries are guarded by dangerous monsters that are not so easy to defeat.
The Grieving Souls group is renowned among dungeon conquerors and monster fighters. Five of its members have incredible strength, while the sixth has no talent for it.