7 Best Isekai Anime With OP MC Reincarnated As A Child, Ranked

Summary

• Stories with OP main characters reincarnated as children are popular in Isekai.
• “The Faraway Paladin” offers polished animation and a heartwarming story.
• “Wise Man’s Grandchild” balances an OP main character with a compelling villain.

There are many Isekai stories out there for fans of fantasy anime, and for those looking for overpowered main characters reincarnated as children, there are plenty to choose from. These range from stories about historical heroes who came back to live in a new age, to simple people from modern Japan who went to live in a fantasy world as younglings from a respectable family.

There are plenty of great Isekai anime that feature an overpowered main character reincarnated as a child. This ranked list will spotlight the finest of them all, considering storytelling, worldbuilding, animation, and production.

7 The Faraway Paladin

A Promised Hero For A Broken World

With incredibly polished animation, thrilling action scenes, and a great story to top it off, The Faraway Paladin is one of the best there is about overpowered main characters returning as children. The story of William and his unlikely family is both heartwarming and moving. Unlike other Isekai, the main character slowly forgets about his past life as he grows, and becomes centered in the present. He becomes one of the best fantasy characters ever written.

6 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

One Of The Most Polarizing Isekai Anime

When people talk about Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, fans know there’s going to be trouble. This polarizing Isekai anime has both hardcore fans and absolute detractors. It is undeniable that the quality of the production is above average, and that a great part of the show’s charm is due not to the main character, but to the secondary ones.

Without Ruijerd, Eris, Sylphie, and many others, Rudeus wouldn’t even be alive to begin with. Although the story is about his second chance in another world, the truth is that this is not an unipersonal story. Truth be told, despite having some regrettable tropes, the show is excellent. Viewers either love it or hate it.

5 Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!

One Of The Most Heartwarming And Funny Isekais

Some say this series is not all about a reincarnated OP main character, but the satirical vibe that her untimely arrival in this fantasy world creates. Narraed with a curated and lighthearted sense of humor, the story of Adele and his merry band of troublemakers is one of the best things fans will see in this genre.

Though the animation and background effects are a little bit subpar, it compensates for this with beautiful character designs that have deep roots in Japanese RPG culture. It’s a great and powerful friendship story, with a quirky OP main character.

4 Knight’s And Magic

Reincarnation, Mechas, And Awkward Comedy

• Release Date: July 2, 2017
• Genres: Isekai, fantasy, mecha
• Studio: Eight Bit

A mecha geek is killed by truck-kun and sent to another world where fantasy and giant robots go hand in hand. No, it is not the world of Escaflowne, but an entirely different universe. In Knights and Magic, fans can find a lot of untapped potential related to the merging of two powerful genres. Though this story is a little heavy on awkward fan service, the quality of the anime is great.

This unconventional tale of romance and adventure has earned millions of fans. There’s also a chance that the anime will continue, since there are around 17 volumes of the light novels with lots of fantastical adventures, waiting to be told.

3 Wise Man’s Grandchild

The Child Main Character Is Okay, But The Villain Breaks The Screen

Wise Man’s Grandchild is not like most Isekai anime, where the main character is a lousy harem maker. It has a lot of great qualities, such as the polished artwork and character designs, storytelling that is enthralling and compelling, and a villain that is tremendously well written. The reasons for his rampage against the world are heartbreaking and infuriating, and the audience might feel swayed by his agenda more than that of the main character.

This is a great Isekai anime about a person regressing as a child and becoming one of the most powerful mages in existence. It is one of the few Isekai stories where the OP main character also helps the rest of his crew to become as overpowered as him, and together, they create the Ultimate Magicians.

2 By The Grace Of The Gods, I Will Live In This New World

A Heartwarming Tale About A Boy And His Slimes

One of the most incredible elements of this Isekai anime is that its main character, a reincarnated person in the body of a child, has retained his natural innocence and joyful spirit. He hasn’t become one of those world-breaker reincarnated people who revel in destruction. Instead, he intends to live a cozy life in the most heartwarming and hardworking of ways: raising slimes. These are quite OP, thanks to his cheat ability, but still innocuous enough to be environmentally friendly.

In this fantasy adventure shonen, fans will meet lots of quirky characters, experience funny moments, and enjoy a cozy and relaxed experience. No demon lords, no tropes fallen out of nowhere, and the best part: no unrealistic expectations.

1 The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure

It Has A Harem, But Also Has Its Good Moments

The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure is a fantasy adventure series, with a typical kickstart as a teenager reincarnating in the body of a child and receiving dozens of blessings from the Gods. From there on, the story relies on a cozy realm-management structure and tells the tale of a noble child growing up to be a “herald of the gods.” Using his god-given skills, Cain Von SIlford has to breathe new life into a stagnating world using his knowledge from his past life.

This is another good example of a divisive Isekai anime, that is both beloved by fans of the genre, and also criticized due to certain differences between the light novels and the adaptation. But it is up to each viewers’ own criteria to define if they like this series or not, as the reality is that the show is well produced and the animation has great quality.