Overpowered Main Character (Isekai & more). [#03]
Anime
This is the third [#03] list in the series. Make sure to go through others.
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Q. What's the criteria for this list?
A. Well, OP MC is always entertaining, when done right, and I usually prefer characters who aren't ultimate cucks around women as well (so some anime with "romance" also show up). Some anime featuring cuck MC's are present in the list, but the cuck level is low/bearable enough or the rest of the anime is entertaining enough to sit through main character's cucky shenanigans (cuckanigans?).. viewer discretion is advised.
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PS: Only first season will be listed. If anime has more seasons, watch or skip based on experience. Not sure why other stacks list all seasons of same anime in a list.
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Q. What's the criteria for this list?
A. Well, OP MC is always entertaining, when done right, and I usually prefer characters who aren't ultimate cucks around women as well (so some anime with "romance" also show up). Some anime featuring cuck MC's are present in the list, but the cuck level is low/bearable enough or the rest of the anime is entertaining enough to sit through main character's cucky shenanigans (cuckanigans?).. viewer discretion is advised.
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PS: Only first season will be listed. If anime has more seasons, watch or skip based on experience. Not sure why other stacks list all seasons of same anime in a list.
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
Solo Leveling
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Find the growth of overpowered MC fun, but every other character in the anime is so.. generic.
To be fair, that's a common theme with most Isekai shows. The secondary cast is just not developed enough, and the world itself might suffer from development deficiencies. You just have to learn to live with it.
Overall, still a fun anime.
To be fair, that's a common theme with most Isekai shows. The secondary cast is just not developed enough, and the world itself might suffer from development deficiencies. You just have to learn to live with it.
Overall, still a fun anime.
TV, 2023,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Talk about brutal fights.
If you're in the market for a pissed of MC beating the everloving shit out of bad guys, this anime has you covered.
Do note, there are many anime/movies/games which do violence. Only some do it right. This show does it right, like Berserk did.
If you're in the market for a pissed of MC beating the everloving shit out of bad guys, this anime has you covered.
Do note, there are many anime/movies/games which do violence. Only some do it right. This show does it right, like Berserk did.
Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
TV, 2024,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Despite the average animation/art/visuals, this anime is surprisingly fun.
MC not being a boring cuck helped.
The season ending also opened up the next season (if there is one) to a bigger adventure, which I always like in such stories.
EDIT: There will be second season. Nice.
MC not being a boring cuck helped.
The season ending also opened up the next season (if there is one) to a bigger adventure, which I always like in such stories.
EDIT: There will be second season. Nice.
Kyoukai no Kanata
Beyond the Boundary
TV, 2013,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A weird little anime that feels like the writer/director didn't know whether to go for a comedy vibe or a serious one. Both clash with each other since tone just randomly shifts from serious to comedy constantly in scenes.
A lot of anime does this, and fail every time.
If you ignore that "vibe" issue, anime is fine, with some really good art.
A lot of anime does this, and fail every time.
If you ignore that "vibe" issue, anime is fine, with some really good art.
Seiken Gakuin no Makentsukai
The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Average animation, average story, average characters, average action.
This anime is a master of average.
Watch it when you have nothing else to watch. Typical "demon lord" nonsense that you've seen a thousand other times, it isn't going to blow your mind.
This anime is a master of average.
Watch it when you have nothing else to watch. Typical "demon lord" nonsense that you've seen a thousand other times, it isn't going to blow your mind.
Mashle
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Suspend your disbelief and just enjoy this anime.
Fun characters, good action, it isn't meant to be taken seriously at all, and that's fine.
Fun characters, good action, it isn't meant to be taken seriously at all, and that's fine.
Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou, Murabito A ni Tensei suru
The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
This is a show that didn't need three arcs in a 12 episode season, but they did anyway, and only the last arc is any interesting. Average isekai overall with MC definitely not being a "typical nobody" (seriously, premise is a lie from the start of the show).
Koutetsujou no Kabaneri
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
I would've preferred 24 episode season instead of 12 to see more development of MC and more station adventures, but it's what it is. Don't forget to watch the third movie (The Battle of Unato) to end the series.
Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita
Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside
TV, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Not really very original in its ideas or premise, and not even a harem anime but weirdly trying to be one at the same time..?
At-least it isn't an annoying anime while being generic, so I don't mind recommending it.
At-least it isn't an annoying anime while being generic, so I don't mind recommending it.
Shokugeki no Souma
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
TV, 2015,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
One of the very few anime Japan has ever produced, where food is the central theme. Yes, very rare.
Do note, a lot of information on food is sketchy, like the origin of most dishes seems to be made up and bought around to, as usual, crediting Japan with the dish or even seasonings. So if you can ignore all that nonsense, you'll enjoy it.
Do note, a lot of information on food is sketchy, like the origin of most dishes seems to be made up and bought around to, as usual, crediting Japan with the dish or even seasonings. So if you can ignore all that nonsense, you'll enjoy it.
Dungeon Meshi
Delicious in Dungeon
TV, 2024,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Only anime from Netflix I haven't found to be utter and total shite. Fun characters and cooking.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Though entertaining, kinda feels like the whole thing just takes place in a vacuum with boy-bands fighting each other for no real reason whatsoever. Whole thing just feels like a bunch of grown-ups who never grew out of the "gang" phase like most of us did in RL in teen years. *shrugs*
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Fun characters, no annoying students pretending to be adults, just chill cooking with familiars. Probably one of the few cooking anime that gets the vibe right without boring you to death.
Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill de Saikyou desu
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
It's alright, some interesting bits with bullets and all.
Noumin Kanren no Skill bakka Agetetara Nazeka Tsuyoku Natta.
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Get this.
It's a show about.. an OP farmer.
*gasp*
It's average. Watch if you have nothing else to watch.
It's a show about.. an OP farmer.
*gasp*
It's average. Watch if you have nothing else to watch.
Sasaki to Pii-chan
Sasaki and Peeps
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Interesting premise, average isekai.
Also, can I just say how fake the "aww so cute" moments of Sasaki feel like with Peeps? They feel forced and fake.
Characters other than MC and Peeps might as well not exist. World itself is trying to do too much while somehow still having so little. It's impressive how generic it all feels.
The worst are the "psychics" and how they hilarious fight using their.. guns.. not any psychic abilities. Dumbest thing I've ever seen.
Anyway, watch it to see how a good premise is squandered.
Also, can I just say how fake the "aww so cute" moments of Sasaki feel like with Peeps? They feel forced and fake.
Characters other than MC and Peeps might as well not exist. World itself is trying to do too much while somehow still having so little. It's impressive how generic it all feels.
The worst are the "psychics" and how they hilarious fight using their.. guns.. not any psychic abilities. Dumbest thing I've ever seen.
Anyway, watch it to see how a good premise is squandered.
Movie, 1985,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:5
Pretty average.
Art is fine, but the audio is garbage (seriously, music just starts and abruptly cuts ending the scenes).
The biggest problem isn't audio though, it's the plot and the characters. This movie plays like we're supposed to know the main lead, but there isn't much to know. It has a generic "save the princess" plot and the awful action scenes eventually lead to an unexciting end.
Overall, watch it if you're dying to see something with vampires.
Art is fine, but the audio is garbage (seriously, music just starts and abruptly cuts ending the scenes).
The biggest problem isn't audio though, it's the plot and the characters. This movie plays like we're supposed to know the main lead, but there isn't much to know. It has a generic "save the princess" plot and the awful action scenes eventually lead to an unexciting end.
Overall, watch it if you're dying to see something with vampires.
Vampire Hunter D (2000)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Movie, 2000,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
I don't like listing same series twice in my stacks but making an exception to this.
Saw Vampire Hunter D (1985) and then Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) back to back and while I gave the prequel 5/10, the sequel is 8/10 material with beautiful visuals, good action and varied characters that keep you invested till the end.
Only thing still weird is how this whole "Vampire Hunter D" saga feels like it was planned to be a bigger series, even episodic, but it didn't do well enough to be one. A shame. I would've liked to see episodic series based on the Bloodlust world.
Saw Vampire Hunter D (1985) and then Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) back to back and while I gave the prequel 5/10, the sequel is 8/10 material with beautiful visuals, good action and varied characters that keep you invested till the end.
Only thing still weird is how this whole "Vampire Hunter D" saga feels like it was planned to be a bigger series, even episodic, but it didn't do well enough to be one. A shame. I would've liked to see episodic series based on the Bloodlust world.
Hoshiai no Sora
Stars Align
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
I have mixed feelings about this show. The focus on tennis is fun and what makes this anime worth watching, but the fact that every other character in the story has some family trauma is unrealistic and takes you out of the show as well.
What are the odds that out of 10 friends 9 of them have some crazy (and I mean abuse levels through the roof) family/life issues going on?
Doesn't look like this will ever get a season 2 as well and it ends on a (terrible) cliffhanger, so don't get your hopes up.
What are the odds that out of 10 friends 9 of them have some crazy (and I mean abuse levels through the roof) family/life issues going on?
Doesn't look like this will ever get a season 2 as well and it ends on a (terrible) cliffhanger, so don't get your hopes up.
Vanitas no Karte
The Case Study of Vanitas
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Good visuals, story and characters.
Don't have much more to say. We don't get many "vampire" focused media which is actually good, so go ahead and watch this.
Don't have much more to say. We don't get many "vampire" focused media which is actually good, so go ahead and watch this.
Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Things people will do to get out of their responsibilities.
This is why you're here reading this, aren't you?
Yeah, you procrastinator.
This is why you're here reading this, aren't you?
Yeah, you procrastinator.
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Eh, the animation is average, and it's a typical isekai fantasy story with only thing that WAS interesting (initially), was the whole "hero is a goblin" thing they had going on.
Anyway, it's entertaining enough. Don't expect anything groundbreaking.
Anyway, it's entertaining enough. Don't expect anything groundbreaking.
Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha
The Dreaming Boy is a Realist
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Mixed feelings on this one.
I liked the interaction of MC with side characters more than the FMC, but that seems to be a common theme in anime where the female love interest is the most boring one.
That said, the MC's interaction with side characters push the anime into more of a "slice of life" genre that makes it more entertaining then just generic rom-com interactions with the FMC.
I liked the interaction of MC with side characters more than the FMC, but that seems to be a common theme in anime where the female love interest is the most boring one.
That said, the MC's interaction with side characters push the anime into more of a "slice of life" genre that makes it more entertaining then just generic rom-com interactions with the FMC.
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
TV, 2013,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
In typical Japanese fashion, you have kids acting like grown-ups, waxing poetic about life and emotions, while you're sitting there wondering "HOLY SHIT these kids in the first world have it tougher than those coal miners struggling to feed their families while choking on poison."
But anyway, turn off your brain, suspend your disbelief and enjoy this anime. None of this shit is based on reality anyway, that's why we enjoy watching all of.. this.
But anyway, turn off your brain, suspend your disbelief and enjoy this anime. None of this shit is based on reality anyway, that's why we enjoy watching all of.. this.
Uramichi Oniisan
Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan
TV, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Fun for the family.
Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei
The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Like I said in my review for this anime, it's obvious that the director and writer are having fun with a really stupid premise, and it shows.
This anime came out of nowhere and I enjoyed how stupid it was.
Well, it was fun till season 1. Season two is trash, as you can tell they are trying way too hard to be funny and managed to ruin it by making it as unfunny as possible. Maybe there will be season 3 and it won't suck.
This anime came out of nowhere and I enjoyed how stupid it was.
Well, it was fun till season 1. Season two is trash, as you can tell they are trying way too hard to be funny and managed to ruin it by making it as unfunny as possible. Maybe there will be season 3 and it won't suck.
Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
It's a fun little anime, and they even make an effort to add some extra unique characters to liven up the world. I'm shocked.
Art and audio is average (and when I say "audio", I mean SFX, not shitty music intro/outro).
Writing isn't mind-blowing, it offers enough as an excuse for the romance between MC and his Elf "bride". It's fine, didn't hate it.
Art and audio is average (and when I say "audio", I mean SFX, not shitty music intro/outro).
Writing isn't mind-blowing, it offers enough as an excuse for the romance between MC and his Elf "bride". It's fine, didn't hate it.
Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life
Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Kaijuu 8-gou
Kaiju No. 8
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Pretty good, when it gets going.
It's like the western Godzilla movies. They are fun when Godzilla is doing its thing, everything else "human" is boring as shit.
Same goes for this show. When it's just Kaijuu's on-screen, it's fun. Though I should say, the side characters are not as awful as American movies, so it's bearable.
It's like the western Godzilla movies. They are fun when Godzilla is doing its thing, everything else "human" is boring as shit.
Same goes for this show. When it's just Kaijuu's on-screen, it's fun. Though I should say, the side characters are not as awful as American movies, so it's bearable.
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (2005)
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Never heard of this anime before but it seems very underrated or almost obscure.
Good action, really well done visuals, "OK" English dub with some hilarious out of place accents (like an Irish hitman in Japan), and generally bearable characters.
Good action, really well done visuals, "OK" English dub with some hilarious out of place accents (like an Irish hitman in Japan), and generally bearable characters.
Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou sugite, Isekai no Yatsura ga Marude Aite ni Naranai n desu ga.
My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me!
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Eh, it's fine.
Has some funny moments, but nothing ground-breaking.
Has some funny moments, but nothing ground-breaking.
Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodateshinagara Boukensha Shimasu
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Sickeningly cute antics of two kids with an isekai'd OP adventurer.
The best part? NO pedo-loli shite. They actually made something normal.
I'm SHOCKED.
The best part? NO pedo-loli shite. They actually made something normal.
I'm SHOCKED.
Isekai Shikkaku
No Longer Allowed in Another World
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Has its funny moments, but don't expect something amazing in this Isekai.
Naze Boku no Sekai wo Daremo Oboeteinai no ka?
Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World?
TV, 2024,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:-
