Anime like Madougushi Dahlia wa Utsumukanai

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

Also known as Ascendance of a Bookworm.

Studio: Ajiado , Crunchyroll , flying DOG , Genco , BS Fuji , ABC Animation , Happinet , KLOCKWORX , Yomiuri TV Enterprise , WOWOW , TO Books , JTB Next Creation , Tokyo Animator Gakuin
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a book-loving apprentice librarian who died in an earthquake in Tokyo who somehow found herself in Myne's body! And since Myne's world is still in a medieval stage, where books can only be owned by the elite, the new Myne intends to do everything she can to bring her beloved books to the masses in the time she has left.



Note: The first episode was included in a bonus DVD that came with the limited edition of the 8th volume of Part 4 of the light novel that was released on September 10th, 2019 prior to its TV premiere.

Tags: Class Struggle , Medieval , Reincarnation , Female Protagonist , Work , Isekai , Age Regression , Economics , Family Life , Josei , Writing , Primarily Child Cast , Educational , Magic , Orphan , Historical , Adoption , Time Skip , Chibi , Makeup , Archery

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu

Also known as The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent.

Studio: diomedéa , Bit grooove promotion , Lantis , KADOKAWA , Imagica Lab.
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Romance , Slice of Life

Why would an overworked woman want to be summoned to a magical new world? To live her ideal life of leisure, of course! For Sei, it’s truly a dream: studying spells and perfecting potions at the institute while helping people with their problems. But keeping a low profile is proving to be difficult as her magical power becomes omnipotent. Can Sei hide away in this fantasy forever? She hopes so!



Tags: Female Protagonist , Isekai , Magic , Shoujo , Royal Affairs , Iyashikei , Primarily Adult Cast , Alchemy , Medicine , Heterosexual , Horticulture , Male Harem , Politics

Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

Also known as Snow White with the Red Hair.

Studio: bones
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

In the kingdom of Tanbarun lives Shirayuki, an independent and strong-willed young woman. Her resourceful intelligence has led her become a skilled pharmacist, but her most defining trait is her shock of beautiful apple-red hair. Her dazzling mane gets her noticed by the prince of the kingdom, but instead of romancing her, he demands she be his concubine. Shirayuki refuses, chops off her lovely locks, and runs away to the neighboring kingdom of Clarines. There, she befriends a young man named Zen, who, SURPRISE, is also a prince, although with a much better temperament than the previous one. Watch as Shirayuki finds her place in the new kingdom, and in Zen’s heart.



Tags: Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Medicine , Heterosexual , Medieval , Primarily Adult Cast , Work , Historical , Politics , Agriculture , Swordplay , Love Triangle , Primarily Male Cast , Conspiracy

Gekai Elise

Also known as Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp.

Studio: Maho Film , KADOKAWA , Maho Film , AT-X , Kansai TV , Docomo Anime Store , Bandai Namco Music Live , BS Nittele , Simplicity
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Romance

Making up for her sins in a past life as the evil princess Elise, Aoi Takamoto dedicates her life to saving people as a doctor. But a fatal accident cuts her atonement short and suddenly she’s back to her previous life, 10 years before her death! Will her foresight and medical brilliance help her change her past ways and heal an ailing empire, or is fate doomed to repeat itself?



Tags: Reincarnation , Medicine , Female Protagonist , Shoujo , Arranged Marriage , Rescue , Royal Affairs , Work , Isekai , Heterosexual , Ojou-sama , Foreign , Age Regression , Marriage , Magic , Tanned Skin , Anachronism , Swordplay , Villainess , CGI , Male Harem

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Also known as The Apothecary Diaries.

Studio: Toho , OLM , TOHO animation STUDIO , Nippon Television Network , Imagica Infos , Dentsu , Shogakukan , Square Enix
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!



Tags: Female Protagonist , Medicine , Ancient China , Drugs , Historical , Detective , Conspiracy , Politics , Royal Affairs , Work , Foreign , Adoption , Primarily Adult Cast , Heterosexual , Alchemy , Episodic , Maids , Unrequited Love , Slavery , Aromantic , Makeup , Pregnancy , Food , Educational , Chibi , Nekomimi , Go , Suicide

Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei

Also known as The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady.

Studio: diomedéa , KADOKAWA , CTW , AT-X , Kansai TV , TVAadvance
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Romance

Despite her supposed ineptitude with regular magic, Princess Anisphia defies the aristocracy’s expectations by developing “magicology,” a unique magical theory based on memories from her past life. One day, she witnesses the brilliant noblewoman Euphyllia unjustly stripped of her title as the kingdom’s next monarch. That’s when Anisphia concocts a plan to help Euphyllia regain her good name-which somehow involves them living together and researching magic! Little do these two ladies know, however, that their chance encounter will alter not only their own futures, but those of the kingdom...and the entire world!



Tags: Female Protagonist , Magic , Yuri , Royal Affairs , Primarily Female Cast , Politics , Conspiracy , LGBTQ+ Themes , Cohabitation , Maids , Vampire , Isekai , Swordplay , Reincarnation , Villainess , Religion , Dragons , Adoption , Matriarchy , Drugs , Curses

Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei

Also known as Management of a Novice Alchemist.

Studio: ENGI , KADOKAWA , Sammy , Nippon Columbia , AT-X , Kill Time Communication
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

Orphaned Sarasa just graduated from the Royal Alchemist Academy, and that means her longed-for life of elegance and riches is close at hand! As a graduation gift, her teacher gifts her a house to set up shop — but Sarasa’s dilapidated new digs are beyond far-flung. What’s a novice alchemist to do when they're stuck in the middle of nowhere with a business to run and supplies to gather from a very dangerous natural world? Whether it’s facing down frightening fantasy creatures or finding creative ways to attract customers, Sarasa has her work cut out for her as she achieves her dream of becoming the greatest alchemist around!



Tags: Alchemy , Female Protagonist , Work , Magic , Rural , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Medieval , Economics , Yuri

Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi

Also known as Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!.

Studio: GEEKTOYS , CompTown , OVERLAP , Crunchyroll , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures , Docomo Anime Store , Pony Canyon , KLOCKWORX , GRANTdesign
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

In an alternate fantasy world, the Demon King reigns with a formidable army led by his Four Heavenly Kings. One happens to be Uchimura Denosuke, a normal salaryman unexpectedly plucked from his mundane life by the Demon King himself. But even in this new realm, Uchimura is bestowed no particular powers. Can he survive treacherous missions with only the knowledge of an office worker?



Tags: Isekai , Politics , Work , Economics , Demons , Male Protagonist , Kemonomimi , Magic , Tsundere , Elf , Anthropomorphism , Rehabilitation , Monster Girl , Female Harem , Slapstick , Heterosexual , Food

Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu Suru

Also known as 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!.

Studio: OVERLAP , HORNETS , Studio KAI , Crunchyroll , MUSE , Docomo Anime Store , MAGNET , AT-X , Pony Canyon
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Romance

Rishe Irmgard Weitzner, a duke's daughter, has a secret: she died at the age of 20 and returned to the moment five years prior when her engagement was called off. She has already experienced this time loop six times and lived out those five years a different way each time, as a merchant, a doctor, a maid, a knight, and more. Now, on her seventh go-around, she's determined to live to a ripe old age and spend it relaxing. But the moment she flees the castle with that decision in her heart, she runs into the infamously cruel crown prince of a rival kingdom, Arnold Hein. He happens to be the one who killed her during her life as a knight, but now, he seems to have taken a bizarre liking to her... and begs her to become his wife. Thus, in order to stay alive and prevent a war, Rishe utilizes her previous experiences to kick off her seventh life as the bride of an enemy nation's crown prince.



Tags: Heterosexual , Foreign , Royal Affairs , Time Loop , Female Protagonist , Reincarnation , Time Manipulation , Primarily Adult Cast , Shoujo , Estranged Family , Ojou-sama , Marriage , Politics , Kuudere , Economics , Tomboy , Swordplay , Medicine , Alchemy , Urban , Villainess , Horticulture , Maids , War , Agriculture , Crossdressing , Medieval

Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita.

Also known as The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash.

Studio: Studio Massket , ABC Animation , NetEase Games , TO Books , Bandai Namco Music Live , Movic , BS Asahi , ABC Frontier , TOKYO MX , KLOCKWORX
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she befriends Sora, a weak little slime, in the forest. Together, the delicate duo embarks on a heartwarming journey of survival and discovers there’s more to Ivy than being starless.



Tags: Homeless , Female Protagonist , Travel , Rural , Fugitive , Survival , Conspiracy , Iyashikei , Magic , Wilderness , Creature Taming , Crossdressing , Reincarnation , Isekai , Medieval , Slavery , Primarily Male Cast