Whether they use their new skills for good or face the challenges of everyday life, these stories take viewers back to where they started, where life gives the protagonist a second chance.

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best isekai anime where MC is reincarnated as a child. So without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Knight's & Magic

While isekai anime has become a trend in recent years, Knight's & Magic has already made its mark in the 2010s through its mecha animecentered plot that has never been seen before. The series follows Tsubasa Kurata, a programmer who is reincarnated in a world where the primary method of military combat is mecha.

Reborn into a noble family under the name of Ernesti Echevarria and gifted with prodigious magical abilities, one day he begins his training to create his own fighting mech, a feat unheard of for centuries. Knight's & Magic is very different from other shows of its kind and is definitely worth a try.

9. By The Grace Of The Gods

Not released for a long time, By the Grace of the Gods takes a different approach to the genre and shows a heartwarming side of the isekai world that is very wholesome. The anime centers on Ryoma Takebayashi, who is brought to a parallel world to savor the wonders of life after years of hardship in his past incarnation.

Upon arrival, three gods take Ryoma under their wings and grant him special powers to reintegrate into society. However, instead of flaunting his skills and creating a harem, Ryoma decides to run a laundromat and explore the vast world beyond his home.

8. Misfit Of The Demon King Academy

“Demon King of Tyranny” Anos Voldigoad ruled the world in the Mythic Age. However, after making a deal to sacrifice his life to ensure peace between demons and humans, he awakens 2,000 years later as a baby in a world that looks very different from his own.

Discovering that magic as a whole has begun to decline and that his descendants have weakened as a result of the peace he created, Anos decides to reclaim his former title. But in order for that to happen, he must first graduate from the Demon King Academy, where he is labeled as a total misfit.

7. The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?

Every season there are a few shows that fly under the radar, 8th Son is one of those series that isn’t particularly good or groundbreaking, but is a solid watch if you have a little patience. The story is about Wendelin von Benno Baumeister, who is reincarnated in another world as the eighth son of a poor noble family.

Wendelin has no guaranteed inheritance, but shows signs of being a talented mage only to be undervalued by his family. So one day, he decides to leave his home and start a new life in the capital, eventually rising through the flawed nobility system.

6. Faraway Paladin

Faraway Paladin takes heavy inspiration from its predecessor “Mushoku Tensei” and the similarities are very clear upon first viewing. However, the series is a wild ride with its strange ensemble of characters and a protagonist raised by a family consisting of a skeleton, a ghost, and a mummy.

Living in the ruins of a long-decayed city, the three raise Will as their own and teach him a variety of special skills before he sets out into a world whose state not even his guardians know. Will must unravel the mysteries of the distant land and the undead, one way or another.

5. Ascendance Of A Bookworm

Another thought-provoking and sincere reflection isekai anime A delving deeply into the perspective of life, Ascendance of a Bookworm is rooted in realism. The story revolves around Urano Motosu, a book-loving college student who on her deathbed wishes to be reincarnated in a world where she can read books forever.

As fate would have it, she wakes up in the body of a frail five-year-old girl named Myne, in a world where books are unfortunately scarce and available only to the elite. Holding on to her memories of the past, Myne decides to create and print her own books so she can read again.

4. Wise Man's Grandchild

For comic relief, The Wise Man's Grandson can be a decent choice only if you're willing to put up with its generic plot, which can get annoying and repetitive at times. The story of The Wise Man's Grandson follows the life of Shin, a normal salaryman who is reincarnated into a world of magic.

Raised by one of the country's strongest mages, Shin displays unparalleled talent in both magic casting and martial arts, but lacks social skills. So, he enrolls in the kingdom's Magic Academy to hone his skills and mature among other teenagers.

3. Saga Of Tanya The Evil

Tanya the Evil Saga is one of those isekai anime with an MC where the protagonist is nothing short of a maniac. Before reincarnated as a teenager in the middle of a magical war, Tanya Degurechaff was a salaryman with a tough and self-centered personality.

Due to his poor personality, he was murdered by one of his subordinates and sent to a world by a God that Tanya calls "Being X". Determined to defy, Tanya resolves to rise in the military hierarchy of her country, propelling the mighty Empire to become one of the most powerful nations in the history of humanity.

2. Mushoku Tensei

Applauded for its coming-of-age story and well-written characters, Mushoku Tensei tells the story of a 34-year-old recluse who is reincarnated into a fantasy world after being hit by a truck. In his new life, he is born as a talented mage and goes by the name Rudeus Greyrat.

When Rudeus's second chance at life begins, he decides to live his life without regrets and make the most of the knowledge from his previous life. He quickly learns magic and swordsmanship and sets out on a journey to find his place in a world full of surprises at every turn.

1. Eminence In Shadow

Eminence in Shadow is a dark fantasy novel-turned-anime series that has made quite a name for itself since its debut in 2022. Praised for its over-the-top comedy and action, the story follows an ordinary high school student, Cid Kagenou, who is the incarnation of the strongest vampire to ever exist, Cadis Etrama Di Raizel.

Reborn into a magical fantasy world, he forms a secret organization called Shadow Garden and begins working in the shadows to influence the course of events in the world. Along the way, a harem of beautiful, busty girls join him to fight evil and protect the innocent.

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