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Anime like Mushoku Tensei.
Finished Mushoku Tensei and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its adventure, drama, fantasy. Each pick says why it’s here.
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- 12 short picks
20 anime like Mushoku Tensei
1. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
TV · 2016 · 25 eps · ★ 8.25
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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2. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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3. The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.30
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
4. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
TV · 2023 · 28 eps · ★ 9.24
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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5. Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019 · 14 eps · ★ 7.96
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
6. Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.66
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
7. Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.06
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
8. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
TV · 2016 · 10 eps · ★ 8.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
9. The Faraway Paladin
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 6.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
10. [Oshi No Ko]
TV · 2023 · 11 eps · ★ 8.52
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
- Shares Drama, Reincarnation with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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11. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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12. The Rising of the Shield Hero
TV · 2019 · 25 eps · ★ 7.89
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
13. The Master of Diabolism 2
ONA · 2019 · 8 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
14. The Master of Diabolism
ONA · 2018 · 15 eps · ★ 8.44
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Fantasy with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
15. So I'm a Spider, So What?
TV · 2021 · 24 eps · ★ 7.44
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
16. Reincarnated as a Sword
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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17. The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 7.57
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
18. Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 7.56
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
19. The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of the Rust Mountains
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 7.43
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
20. As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 7.42
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Mushoku Tensei; for those, see the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation watch order.
How the top picks compare with Mushoku Tensei
Mushoku Tensei is 11 episodes from 2021, tagged adventure, drama, fantasy and ecchi. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Mushoku Tensei does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 25 episodes, much longer than Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation | 2016, 5 years older | Drama, Fantasy, Isekai | Suspense, Psychological, Time Travel |
| That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime | 24 episodes, much longer than Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation | 2018 | Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | Action, Comedy |
| The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat | 12 episodes | 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | Action, Mystery, Romance |
| Frieren: Beyond Journey's End | 28 episodes, much longer than Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation | 2023 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy | Award Winning |
| Ascendance of a Bookworm | 14 episodes | 2019 | Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | — |
| Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions | 12 episodes | 2016, 5 years older | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Isekai | Action |
| Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles | 12 episodes | 2021 | Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation | Action, Romance, Harem |
| KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! | 10 episodes | 2016, 5 years older | Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Parody |
Pick by what you loved about Mushoku Tensei
- If you liked the isekai side: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat and Ascendance of a Bookworm.
- If you liked the reincarnation side: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, Ascendance of a Bookworm and Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles.
- If you liked the adventure side: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions, Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Mushoku Tensei: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Mushoku Tensei fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Mushoku Tensei are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Mushoku Tensei?
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat come next.
Is there a short anime like Mushoku Tensei?
Yes: The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat (12 episodes), Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions (12 episodes), Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles (12 episodes) and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (10 episodes).
What do Mushoku Tensei fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Mushoku Tensei most often recommend Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Ascendance of a Bookworm.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Mushoku Tensei fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Mushoku Tensei itself are left out.
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