When characters in isekai anime find their lives abruptly altered, they are either faced with untimely demises or abrupt interruptions. These interruptions come in the form of death leading to reincarnation in a new world or being transported or summoned to a fantasy realm by a powerful being. However, these protagonists are often compensated for their upheaval by receiving extraordinary abilities or skills from a divine source, granting them a significant advantage in their newfound environment.
As they navigate through unfamiliar territories fraught with challenges, these bestowed blessings, abilities, and powers aid them greatly, particularly in encounters with formidable adversaries like monsters. These blessings elevate the protagonists to a level of unmatched prowess, establishing them as the most formidable entities in their new realms, impervious to defeat by both creatures and individuals.
7 Endowed By Seven Deities
Kazuya
Kazuya embarks on a heroic act to shield two young girls from an assailant wielding a knife, ultimately sacrificing himself in the process. His selfless deed leads to his demise from the attacker's stab wounds. However, Kazuya is reincarnated as Cain, a young boy from a noble lineage, in a world brimming with magic and adventure. Enthusiastic to partake in this new reality, Cain delves into learning magic and literacy, albeit hindered by his young age.
During a visit to the church with his family, Cain encounters the seven deities, who are deeply impressed by Kazuya's altruism. Despite realizing the unnecessary nature of his death and the premature return of his memories, Cain remains optimistic and embraces his new destiny. This unwavering resolve further endears him to the deities, each of whom bestows their powers upon him, catapulting him to unparalleled supremacy in his fresh milieu.
6 Unfathomable Magical Capabilities
Reiji Saeki
- Japanese Title: Legend
- Creator: Kannazuki Kou
- Number of Chapters: Still Publishing
Reiji meets his demise in a bicycle accident, only to be spared from death as he encounters a magician seeking an heir. Chosen by the magician, Reiji reincarnates into the magical realm of his predecessor, inheriting all their abilities and knowledge.
Endowed with a myriad of abilities from the magician, including healing magic, regeneration, and eternal youth, Reiji's standout feature lies in the magical powers he inherits. These bestowed powers grant him a monumental advantage in his new domain, enabling him to surpass both magical and non-magical adversaries effortlessly.
5 'Average' Abilities
Adele Von Ascham
The late Misato, a prodigious but isolated individual during her previous life, perishes after saving a girl, paving the way for her reincarnation. Misato's fervent desire to live an average life takes an unexpected turn when she is reborn as Adele, far exceeding the norms of mediocrity. Gifted with an 'average ability' by a divine entity, Adele's enhancement encompasses heightened physical prowess, senses, and vision, solidifying her dominance in the new realm.
4 Invincibility
Mary
- Japanese Title: Douyara Watashi no Karada wa Kanzen Muteki no you desu ne
- Creator: Chatsufasa
- Number of Chapters: Still Publishing
Ailing throughout her life, the protagonist yearns for a robust physique immune to illnesses. Upon death, she is reborn as Mary Regalia, embodying not only robust health but also unparalleled strength. Blessed with invulnerability, Mary's imperviousness shields her from harm, rendering her immune to physical damage. In a realm teeming with magic and peril, this ability serves as the ultimate advantage, ensuring Mary's invincibility against adversaries while fulfilling her final wish from her past life.
3 Predatory Prowess
Rimuru Tempest
As an unexpected slime reincarnation, Rimuru Tempest emerges as the preeminent slime in his fantastical realm. Central to Rimuru's arsenal of abilities is his predation power, enabling him to assimilate foes and their powers, facilitating his growth and empowerment.
Despite his unassuming slime form, Rimuru's predation skill underpins his ascent to greater strengths. When faced with adversaries, Rimuru can rely on this unique ability to swiftly neutralize opponents by absorbing them, swiftly concluding conflicts in his favor.
2 Skill Acquisition Aptitude
Konoe Yuuto
- Japanese Title: Isekai Shihai no Skill Taker: Zero Kara Hajimeru Dorei Harem
- Creator: Kankitsu Yusura
- Number of Chapters: Still Publishing
Summoned to a foreign realm by orcs, Konoe Yuuto embarks on a fruitless quest to return home, only to unearth a latent ability that catapults him to supremacy in this alien world.
His skill-taking prowess enables him to assimilate the unique talents and skills of vanquished foes, amassing a formidable array of abilities. By leveraging this capability on foes like the summoning orcs, Konoe accumulates a diverse skill set and powers, rivaling even the most formidable adversaries he encounters.
1 Instantaneous Fatal Utterance
Yogiri Takatou
With a penchant for leisure and video games, Takatou navigates a fantasy realm after being summoned by a mage to combat the Demon King and his legions. Endowed with special abilities by the mage, Takatou's fortune shines brightest with a potent and convenient capability.
In possession of an instant death ability, Takatou wields the power to evoke immediate demise through mere thought or speech. With a lethal mental command, Takatou can effortlessly vanquish foes, transcending physical barriers to eliminate adversaries from afar, ensuring his unrivaled advantage in confrontations.