Isekai manga often revolve around taking the main character of the series to a new fantasy world.
From hellish worlds to dark and sinister villains, the presence of horror-centric storytelling in the isekai setting has led to some of the more disturbing, terrifying moments in
Among these types of manga, some series have stood out for their near-perfect balance between escapism and suspense.
6. The Live
The Live begins when the main character Yun-Jae loses his wife and daughter in a terrible accident, and he feels extremely depressed.
For Yun-Jae, that prize means having the ability to bring back his deceased family, creating a story filled with heavy emotions for readers.
For isekai fans, the obvious appeal comes from introducing a dangerous new world for Yun-Jae to explore.
5. Dungeon Seeker
The title of this revenge thriller may make some readers think of a light-hearted, dungeon-crawling game.
Junpei Takada is a shy student who often endures harsh bullying from Kido Shouta and his group of friends.
4. High-Rise Invasion
Blending isekai with action and survival horror, High-Rise Invasion is a fast-paced thrill-ride.
Honjō must stay on the move as a group of dangerous masked individuals are on her tail.
3. Re:Zero
In one of the grimmest manga settings ever, protagonist Subaru Natsuki finds himself trapped in a terrible cycle, constantly reliving his worst moments.
Despite having to endure life and death many times, Subaru in return has the power to reverse time.
2. Corpse Party: Blood Covered
Adapted from the popular video game series, Blood Covered quickly impressed readers with its intense storytelling when it first appeared in 2008. The series focuses on a meaningful spell
The manga succeeds admirably in keeping people enthralled, combining effective supernatural storytelling with macabre revelations to maintain reader interest.
1. Alice in Borderland
This series takes readers to a strange, desolate city covered in vegetation known as the Borderland.
Trapped in a mysterious and dangerous world, the lives of Arisu and his teammates depend on their ability to successfully play the location’s diverse combination of games.
This manga was adapted into a live-action film in 2020 on Netflix.
