How Isekai Became Anime’s Most Popular Genre

"Isekai translates to "different world" or "otherworld," and as its name suggests, the genre is all about putting a character in a whole new world. The character can be any kind of person, and the world they end up in can range from fantasy to sci-fi. While anime has a particular word for this genre, the story of a character exploring a whole new world is a very old trope that goes as far back as ancient folklore. Non-anime fans should be familiar with the idea due to famous stories like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and so much more." - click image for article