THE Fall 2024 isekai anime shows are gradually nearing the end of their run and have been a mixed bag. However, putting aside any discussion of quality, the lineup deserves praise for offering a relatively diverse range of stories. Containing a good mix of sequels and newcomers, the season has power fantasies, a story of evil, comedy, reverse isekai, and Re:Zero.
The genre will always love its powerful protagonists, and Fall 2024 delivers on that front. While most of the neighborhood's isekai protagonists are powerful, some are considerably more powerful than others, at least in the context of their universes. So, let's move on MC of the Fall 2024 OP isekai anime.
Here are some criteria, notes and things to keep in mind:
- Since each universe has its own rules that cannot be directly compared, the
rankings are based on how powerful the protagonist seems in their worlds
. - Based solely on the anime and not the source material.
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The renewed damsel conquers the dragon emperor
it's an anime about reincarnation, so it won't be taken into consideration. - Technically,
Dragon Ball Daima
it could be seen as an isekai story; however, as it would be a stretch, Goku will not be included. - Also, spoiler alert.
6 Alicia Williams (I will become a villain who will go down in history)
Work hard to become the ultimate villain
I will become a villain who will go down in history
- Japanese title
- Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo
- Study
- Maho Film
- Based on
- Light novel
- Creator
- Izumi Okido
In a refreshing change of pace, several Fall 2024 isekai anime have their protagonists working for their power, and I will become a villain who will go down in historyAlicia is undoubtedly the best example. Covering about a decade of her life, the anime chronicles the girl's growth, in terms of physical and magical abilities. Although considered a prodigy by her parents and peers, Alicia earned that reputation through daily practice and a willingness to go the extra mile, even locking herself in a shelter for months to focus solely on training her magic.
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As a teenager, Alicia is now a master swordsman who can hold her own against adult soldiers. While not given too many opportunities to demonstrate her abilities, Alicia is a very capable magic user; in fact, he demonstrated proficiency in magic at the age of 10, which is considered an incredible achievement. Later he also cured a boy's blindness by transplanting one of his eyes. Although she is more powerful than most people who exist in this world, Alicia is arguably weaker than Liz, who is considered a saint.
5 Haruka (Lonely Life in Another World)
Make the most of seemingly weak traits and abilities
Lonely life in another world
- Japanese title
- Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku
- Study
- Hayabusa Film, Passion
- Based on
- Novel and light novel
- Streaming services
- HIDDEN
Another MC of the Fall 2024 isekai anime who must work for his power, Haruka is teleported with his classmates to a new world and is greeted by a god who asks him to select a unique magical skill or ability. Being last, he can only choose from the remaining skills that were rejected by the other students; however, he complains so much about the lack of exciting options that the god simply gives him all his remaining powers to get rid of him.
While they may not be exceptional on their own, these abilities combine to create a very well-rounded skill set that allows Haruka to tackle most situations while facilitating rapid progression. Around episode 8, the protagonist is able to withstand level 100 enemies and is light years ahead of his classmates.
4 Rio (Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2)
A well-rounded warrior who builds on past life experiences
Seirei Gensouki: Chronicles of the Spirits
- Study
- TMS Entertainment
- Based on
- Novel and light novel
- Creator
- Yuri Kitayama
Seirei Gensouki: Chronicles of the SpiritsRio is pretty hard to pin down in terms of strength, especially since he didn't do much during the second season. He's had a couple of moments to demonstrate his top-notch martial arts and affinity for magic, but he's pretty subdued. and generally tries to avoid attracting too much attention.
However, Rio is undeniably powerful, and her strength is based on experience and talent accumulated over multiple lifetimes. While he can hold his own in melee combat, his main asset is his connection with Spirits, which allows him to use Spirit Arts.
3 Hakuto Kunai (Demon Lord, try again! R)
The ultimate final super boss
Demon Lord, try again! R
- Study
- Ekachi Epilka (Season 1); Gekkou (season 2)
- Based on
- Novel and light novel
- Creator
- Kurone Kanzaki
Demon Lord, try again! R is probably the most forgettable isekai anime of Fall 2024, as well as being a pretty poor follow-up to the first season. Ultimately, the quality of the show doesn't matter much in this discussion, though the lackluster production means that most of Hakuto's OP displays were undermined by disappointing animation and patchy storytelling.
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When his game was about to be shut down, Akira suddenly found himself in a world similar to that of his character, Hakuto Kunai. Designed to be the final boss, Hakuto's overpowered nature is specifically part of his in-universe lore, essentially acting as a Final fantasy superb. Now, to be fair, Hakuto's power is slightly limited by the presence of Akira, who generally tries to maintain control and not get lost in the character's frantic force.
2 Demon Lord Veltol (Demon Lord 2099)
Infinite potential
Demon Lord 2099
- Japanese title
- Maou 2099
- Study
- JCStaff
- Based on
- Light novel
- Creator
- Daigo Murasaki
Demon Lord 2099 it's a reverse stealth isekai. Centuries after being defeated by the hero, the Demon Lord Veltol is resurrected, only to find that his world, Alneath, merged with Earth some 50 years before his awakening. As a result, he awakens in a cyberpunk city built around science designed to bridge the power gap that separates mortals and immortals.
Importantly, since his strength is directly related to how many people believe in him, Veltol's lack of stature has made him weak. To combat this deficiency, the Demon Lord becomes (essentially) a YouTuber and quickly amasses a huge following that allows him to regain some of his strength.
The idea of streaming to get stronger might seem silly, but Demon Lord 2099 makes it work. Veltol rediscovers his former glory quite quickly and gradually becomes powerful enough to demolish high-end mechs. Eventually, his fame becomes so great that he manages to transform into his second form, which is ridiculously OP. His potential is limitless and he is practically immortal (at one point he loses his mind and considers it a minor inconvenience).
At its peak, Veltol is
The protagonist of the strongest isekai anime of autumn 2024
; however, he also loses several fights early in the season.
1 Hajime Nagumo (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Season 3)
Creating power and on the journey to becoming a god-level being
Arifureta: from the commonplace to the strongest in the world
- Japanese title
- Arifureta Shokugyou from Sekai Saikyou
- Study
- Asread, Volpe Bianca, Studio Mother
- Based on
- Light novel
- Creator
- Ryo Shirakome
Hajime is the personification of beauty. Calm, smart and surrounded by all the girls, Arifureta's protagonist is a nearly unstoppable juggernaut, and the anime has only covered about half of his journey. Despite having a long way to go before reaching his final form, Hajime is the definition of a broken OP MC, even if he adheres to enough internal logic to still be entertaining.
In his current state, he can use the Synergist class's Transmutation ability to produce all kinds of amazing magical tools and weapons (and Hajime loves his weapons). While he sometimes takes on a supporting role, which he can do thanks to his powerful allies, Hajime is the mastermind behind every operation. When he needs to get directly involved, he can shoot most enemies. In season three, he overthrew an empire, and that wasn't even his most impressive feat.
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