The great and mighty demon king Satan has been waging a long war against the other kingdoms of Ente Isla in his quest to conquer the entire continent. While initially successful, he now finds his armies failing as a group of heroes push their way into his castle. Faced with defeat, Satan narrowly escapes with his loyal general Alsiel by opening a dimensional portal into… modern-day Japan! With their powers severely diminished, Satan and Alsiel, now known as Sadao Maou and Shirou Ashiya, have to quickly adapt to life on Earth and that means finding jobs, an apartment, and hopefully a way to get back to Ente and reclaim their former glory. Lacking in practical skills, Sadao finds work at the amusingly named fast-food restaurant MgRonald's and hopes to climb the corporate ladder to eventually rule over Earth (maybe). The Devil is a Part-Timer is likely what many will first think of it terms of similar anime to Mairimashita! Iruma-kun since at a base level it’s the reverse situation of a demon adapting to the normal world and both feature comically unconventional takes on devils. Needless to say, the concept of Satan, albeit a more Dragon Quest-esque fantasy take on him, working as a fast-food fry cook is immediately compelling and hilarious. Both series also have a strong supporting cast with a particular similarity between Alsiel/Shirou and Asmodeus Alice. Overall, The Devil is a Part-Timer! is simply a fantastic comedy worth checking out in general and a great companion for fans of Mairimashita! Iruma-kun with its devilish antics.

An obnoxiously-named, and generally obnoxious, rubbish wizard-in-training Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière is also known as Zero by many of her classmates at the prestigious Tristain Academy of Magic due to her frequent failings at casting magic. On the day of the summoning ritual where the mages first meet their familiars, Zero’s spell results in a gigantic explosion which seems like yet another mistake but eventually reveals that she did, in fact, summon something, that something being regular Tokyo dude Saito Hiraga. Saito unwillingly becomes her familiar despite his seeming mundanity and gets bossed around by Zero who makes him do her chores and other stuff. While their relationship starts off rough, Zero soon shows tsundere tendencies and hints drop that Saito himself might have more powers of his own. While not specifically riffing off of the whole demon trope, Zero no Tsukaima shares a lot in common with Mairimashita! Iruma-kun like having a normal boy being isekai’d into a magical school setting and even a similar joke about having a person as a familiar with how Iruma accidentally summons his professor Naberius Kalego as his. Zero no Tsukaima has more of a romance and harem aspect and a bit of a different sense of humor and feel overall but is still a good recommendation for Iruma-kun watchers and a fun series in its own right that fans of comedic fantasy should try out!

High schooler Asahi Kuromine, aka Anazaru, accidentally discovers that his crush Youko Shiragami is a vampire after trying to confess to her after school which, according to her father’s rules, means that she’ll have to transfer out to keep the secret. Obviously, Asahi doesn’t want this so he promises not to tell. Unfortunately, Asahi is an open book when it comes to his emotions which practically makes it impossible for him to ever lie. Things get further complicated as it seems that more and more people in the school might be more than they’re letting on. Will Asashi be able to handle the pressure to keep the secret and impress Youko? Well, actually… Without spoiling too much, Jitsu wa Watashi wa, like Mairimashita! Iruma-kun, deals with a relatively normal guy struggling to keep a secret while being in a school surrounded by bizarre supernatural beings, this time with vampires (among other things) but in an otherwise ordinary setting. Protagonists Asahi and Iruma feel fairly similar to each other with their shy, somewhat awkward personalities and willingness to help others as well as the general concept as outlined before. Overall, we think Iruma-kun watchers might get a lot of enjoyment out of Jitsu wa Watashi wa, especially if they also like romantic comedies.

The top badass at Ishiyama High, a school full of rebellious delinquents of all sorts, Tatsumi Oga is known as the best fighter around as well as one of the most cruel and arrogant. These features ultimately end up in him being selected as the person to raise the son of a demon lord, the deceptively cute baby Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, or "Baby Beel" for short, who forms a bond with Oga immediately after crawling out of a body split in two. Thus Oga and his gang, along with Beel’s demon maid Hildegard, reluctantly raise the little devil in a hostile environment full of other demons and punks looking for a fight, but it’s also funny! Beelzebub’s delinquents-meets-demons style and setting is a charming combination that helps it stand out but also connects it to Mairimashita! Iruma-kun with its comedic slant that might be a little surprising given the circumstances. This show has a lot of heart and is less of a pure comedy than Iruma-kun with plenty of action and some actual creepy moments, but is still a unique and genuinely funny anime that we recommend checking out.

High school freshman Yuko Yoshida wakes up to find she has sprouted a pair of small curly horns from her head along with a pointed tail after waking up from a strange dream involving an ancient ancestor. Utterly perplexed, her mom reveals that her family is actually descendant from a dark clan of demons who have been cursed to live in poverty by magical girls and that Yuko must find and defeat one to restore their powers and status. Conveniently, Yuko’s pink-haired neighbor and classmate Momo Chiyoda is a magical girl but also an extremely powerful one. Yuko’s feeble abilities are so sucky, in fact, that Momo actually agrees to help train her so she can put up more of a fight. Compared to Mairimashita! Iruma-kun, Machikado Mazoku rams headfirst into the moe category but is still a comedy at its core with charming characters and funny situations that fans of Iruma-kun will likely love. In particular, Yuko being completely underpowered in her demonic abilities and the way the supernatural aspects are handled in humorous ways like Yuko’s ancestor Lilith basically being confined to a goofy stone statue Yuko has to carry around (and often misplaces) and the curse of her clan being specifically related to how much money they have are really entertaining. Yuko and Momo’s relationship and their ultra-cute designs are another highlight. Altogether, a strong recommendation for comedies that poke fun at the idea of demons and, in this case, also magical girls.

Another average boy finding himself in a fantasy world, Kyo Kara Maoh! follows teenager Yuri Shibuya who gets teleported to the faraway land of demons, called Mazoku, after getting a toilet swirly of all things by bullies when trying to defend his friend Ken Murata. Seeing his black hair and eyes, the people in the new world think Yuri must be an heir to the throne and bring him to the capital to be crowned. However, Yuri’s peaceful nature and ignorance of Mazoku culture make him a divisive character with many skeptics so he must prove his worth in the new land by winning duels and gathering allies using his newfound powers. Out of all the recommendations here, Kyo Kara Maoh! is probably the most tenuous in its similarity with Mairimashita! Iruma-kun because it’s only partially a comedy and has more unique world-building that makes it more of a classic fantasy adventure with a few dark and serious bits than a parody one, not to mention a more shoujo style overall that includes a bevy of bishounen and boarderline shounen-ai elements. All that being said, Kyo Kara Maoh! is a demon-focused isekai with the potential to be really hilarious and appealing to a certain crowd. That’s why we think Mairimashita! Iruma-kun fans might want to give a chance if it sounds interesting.

Teikou Junior High’s basketball team is a powerhouse. The strength of the team lay in its starters who were considered miracles of athleticism. Teikou Junior High’s championship team eventually graduates and like many great teams of the past split up and go their different ways. Seirin High wants to win a championship of their own and recruits Kagami Taiga, a returnee from the US and Kuroko Tetsuya. Tetsuya is the kind of player who slips under the radar of most scouts but has a stacked stat sheet that shows he’s the man that makes plays by getting the stars the ball. Kuroko and Taiga want to help Seirin become the best team in Japan, so they make a promise to mow down any team that gets in their way; however, to do that, they have to defeat some exceptional teams. Possibly the very first title from recent times that comes to mind when someone mentions the basketball-themed Ahiru no Sora, Kuroko no Basuke is one of the standout sport anime titles of the past decade and with good reason – it’s pretty amazing! The similarities here go beyond basketball; however, as both anime feature, main characters with great potential but they begin in an underdog position of some sort.

Hinata Shoyo dreams of becoming the next “Little Giant”, a famous volleyball player who was short in stature, just like him. He works, and works, and works hard to make himself and his middle school volleyball the best they can be and even make it into a tournament. Hinata and his middle school team are brutally dismantled by the larger more talented team lead by Kageyama Tobio. The embarrassing defeat lights a fire in Hinata to one day defeat Kageyama. A twist comes when the small kid with the big dreams ends up on the same high school team as his rival. Can Hinata earn Kageyama’s respect with his athletics and sheer will? And will Kageyama learn that even at 162.8 cm you can be a giant. Like Ahiru no Sora, Haikyuu! presents the viewer with an underdog protagonist – in both shows, the main character experiences a height disadvantage that makes them seemingly ill-suited for the sport they’d like to play. However, both shows also have main characters who are compelled to become great in their respective sports and work extremely hard in order to achieve their goals.

Sakuragi Hanamichi is delinquent known for his height, size, and temper. Yet, the tough guy wants to change his rep now that he is entering high school. He like a lot of high school guys wants to be popular with the ladies. So, when a girl named Akagi Haruko comes up to him and asks him if he likes basketball, a sport he loathes by the way, he says yes. The two run off to the gym where she encourages him to show off and asks if he can dunk the ball. He with all the confidence in the world tries to dunk the ball but jumps so high he slams his face into the backboard. Hanamichi’s ability quickly reaches the ears of the basketball captain and the new reputation he wants is born on the hardwood. The one known classic title on this list, Inoue Takehiko’s Slam Dunk has done a lot for the sports anime as a sub-genre. The main similarity between Ahiru no Sora and Slam Dunk is most obviously the fact that they are both basketball anime that feature main characters who are somewhat disadvantaged when it comes to the sport. Hanamichi begins with very little skill while Sora is forced to overcome a physical deficit if he ever hopes to become a success.

Professional sumo is an intense sport where anyone willing to push their boundaries can step into the ring. There may not be any weight classes but there is a minimum size requirement and Ushio Hinomaru doesn’t meet that requirement despite his hard work. He dreams of one day becoming the highest sumo class, the Hinoshita Kaisan. He has only one path to professional sumo is if he becomes the high school Yokozuna, the strongest wrestler in the high school tournaments. Ushio is feeling the pressure as he has only one window to show off his skills or else, he’ll never be able to go pro. Instead of going to the strong sumo school Ishigami High, he enrolls at Odachi High, where he has to build the sumo club from the ground up if he wants to have any chance at becoming a professional sumo wrestler.    Yet again, we’re shown a sports anime where the main focus is a diminutive protagonist who will stop at nothing to become great at their favorite sport. The other similarity between the two series is the fact that both main characters are put into a situation where they have to build their respective schools’ sports clubs in order to have an actual competitive edge in the greater sporting community of which they are a part.  

An honor student’s life isn’t always easy. The hours of study Maruo Eiichiro has to commit in order to stay at the top of his class aren’t always easy to keep up. He also understand that you can go mad sitting inside all day studying. The studious Eiichiro happens across a flyer for the tennis club and decides to join. His hopes are that tennis gives him a chance to relieve some stress from studying as well as getting some exercise. A first year named Takasaki Natsu, who dreams of going pro, takes him under her wing to improve his skills at tennis one baby step at a time. Baby Steps and Ahiru no Sora have one major similarity: a devoted main character. Much like Sora, Maruo stops at nothing to improve his tennis game; however, unlike Sora, Maruo is surrounded by people who have an intense love for the sport that they play.

Athletes, especially successful ones expect to keep on winning and when they don’t the feeling can be overwhelming. Aragaki Nagisa felt a combination of shame and frustration when she lost 21-0 at the National Junior Badminton Tournament. She takes out that very frustration on the other members of the club causing them to leave or give up the sport. The club is a coached by a former talented Olympic hopeful who wants to make the team and Nagisa better players. He goes about recruiting Hanasaki Ayano the very girl that wiped the floor with Nagisa. The only problem is getting Ayano to play badminton again after leaving the sport and the mental scars from her years of practice behind. Hanebado and Ahiru no Sora have different dynamics as far as the main character goes; however, there is a common denominator in the way in which the series has characters who have lost their love for the game that they play, for various reasons. Hanebado’s Nagisa and Ahiru no Sora’s Sora are similar in the way in which they put everything into the game; however, Sora being the catalyst for a basketball resurgence at his high school can be likened to the impact Hanesaki Ayano has on the badminton club at Kitakomachi High.

Shibata Genzou is a pro-wrestler who really loves animals. He wrestles as his alter-ego, “Animal Mask”, where he embodies the persona of a tiger. During the world title-deciding match against his arch-rival, the Macadamian Ogre, Genzou is suddenly transported to a fantasy world by a princess. Her kingdom is being overrun by animalistic monsters and she requests his assistance in terminating them, but given his love for animals, he storms out of the castle and into the world! He decides to start his career as a beast hunter in order to capture and befriend animals everywhere. He is joined by the wolf-girl Shigure, dragon-girl Hanako and the vampire Carmilla Vanstein in his dangerous quest to become a pet shop owner. Honzuki no Gekokujou and Hataage! Kemono Michi both have a hero that is very unique compared to the isekai protagonist were used too. Some of the quirky similarities include the mystery surrounding the main characters’ being transported to their new worlds - both Maine and Genzou seem less interested in how they got there and more into becoming something different in their respective universes. Both protagonists also have things that they like to the point of obsession - Genzou loves animals and Maine loves books!

Isekai Shokudou is about a restaurant on a quiet alley in Tokyo where its patrons consider the food out of this world. Nekoya’s customers will wait an entire week just to sit down and have a taste of the enigmatic chef’s cooking. An unexplained phenomenon linking the front door of the restaurant in Tokyo to a magical realm connects Nekoya with a clientele you won’t even see in Akihabara on a Saturday night. The chef is simply referred to as Master; in this tiny culinary paradise he wields his ladle like a wand creating dishes for dragons, elves, mages, and adventurers. Isekai Shokudou gives us a peek at this master at work and how his food lets even mythological enemies set their differences aside - if only for the length of a meal. Western Restaurant Nekoya is a popular eatery located on a street corner in Tokyo. The establishment serves both traditional Japanese and Western cuisine and seems like your normal restaurant. It is thought to be closed on Saturdays, but what is happening behind the scenes is that the doors open to a different kind of clientele – the inhabitants of other worlds. From dragons to mages and elves, Nekoya has its fair share of otherworldly customers all eagerly waiting to be served by Master, the enigmatic but enthusiastic chef. As made obvious in the title, Isekai Shokudou is an Isekai title, which gives us the first similarity to Honzuki no Gekokujou. The other major similarity lies in the fact that both titles have slice of life elements, focusing on the mundane aspects of the characters’ lives. The focus on Maine in her new environment parallels Master’s everyday experiences cooking meals for the otherworldly. While Honzuki no Gekokujou has a character sent to another world, Isekai Shokudou has the otherworldly coming to our world. A dissimilar element between Honzuki no Gekokujou and Isekai Shokudou are in Isekai Shokudou the events occur within the confines of a restaurant.

Eden Hall is a bar tucked away in the backstreets of Ginza. It is run by Sasakura Ryuu, a prolific bartender said to be the mixer of some of the most incredible cocktails one has ever had. The thing about Eden Hall is that it isn’t a place that the average person can find and the average clientele includes customers of various backgrounds with their own stories. Regardless of their situation, Ryuu knows just the perfect cocktail for each troubled person who finds their way into the bar. Bartender is quite different from the other shows on this list for various reasons. The key thing that it does similarly to Honzuki no Gekokujou lies in the fact that it has heavy slice of life elements and focuses on the characters' love for one particular thing. Bartender’s emphasis on the enjoyment of alcohol of various types can be likened to Maine’s obsession with literature of different kinds.

We think that being a prodigy means having it easy; you’re smart, talented, and you excel in whatever you do. But would that talent help you succeed in a world where the modern conveniences and societal rules you’ve built your life on don’t exist? A group of seven of these modern-day prodigies soon find out that answer when Seven Japanese high schoolers are well-known all over the world for being exceptionally talented. One fateful day, they survive a plane crash only to find themselves in the medieval fantasy world of Freyjagard. The , where society they find themselves in is split into the byuma, who have animal features; and the hyuma, who possess the potential to manipulate magic. After they’re rescued by Winona and her adopted daughter Riruru, the seven geniuses decide to use their skills to return the favor to the people of Elm Village as thanks for their hospitality and for saving their lives as they search for a way back home. However, it seems like there is more brewing underfoot than the group is aware of as an ancient legend about seven heroes coming from another world to defeat an evil dragon. The group decide to change their new world, but slowly and steadily. Honzuki no Gekokujou and CHOYUYU’s greatest similarity lies in the fact that both sets of main characters find themselves abruptly placed in an alternate reality and they are forced to learn more about the world around them. Both shows also have a thing with geniuses – the high school prodigies are perhaps a highly exaggerated version of the intelligence and grit shown by Maine in Honzuki no Gekokujou.

A hidden doorway discovered by the Japanese government leads to another world and the adventure of a lifetime for a shut-in otaku named Kanou Shinich. In a bid to woo the people of the Eldant Empire into peaceful and dependent relations, the Japanese government decides to expose them to the most addictive aspects of Japanese culture they can think of: anime, manga, and games. Kanou Shinich, the product of otaku inbreeding, is chosen to be the government’s representative to the court of Princess Petralka. The job of otaku evangelist is a dream job, and not just because it comes with a cute half-elf maid, but because it gives him a chance at using the medium he loves to change a world. Kanou Shinichi is a shut-in Otaku with a lot of knowledge regarding anime, manga, and games. He applies for a job to change his life; however, he is quickly whisked away to the Eldant Empire, a fantasy world complete with elves and dragons! His job in this strange land is to spread Japanese otaku culture far and wide, effectively becoming an otaku missionary. With the support of the Japanese government, Princess Petralka of the Eldant Empire and the half-elf maid Myucel, Shinichi brings the way of the otaku to the fantasy world. The world of Honzuki no Gekokujou has very high levels of inequality in society, and as a result, Maine is unable to find books as easily as she would in our world. Maine's adjustments as a girl raised in modern Japan to the medieval world where she now lives are akin to Shinichi’s culture shock of living in a new world as an otaku ambassador of culture to the fantasy world in which he now finds himself.

Shirauyuki (Snow White) livesis a young girl living in Tanbarun working as an apothecary at and her herbal shop. The young woman renown for her apple-red hair catches the eye of the frivolous When Prince Raji of Tanbarun. She decides to sneak away before the prince has the chance to make her his concubine. Shirauyuki quickly finds out how dangerous the road can be when she is set upon by a band of brigands. The misfortune that befalls her gives birth to her fairytale fate. notices her, he tries to force her to be his concubine, which she vehemently refuses. She is quickly rescued by She cuts her long red hair and runs away into the forest, where Zen Wistalia, the second prince of the nearby land of Clarines. The prince falls in love at first sight, wants to do whatever he can to keep her near him and gives her a job as a court herbalist. A sweet romance between a prince and a red-haired beauty soon begins to blossom like the flowers in the herbalist’s gardens. , saves her. Grateful, Shirayuki looks to become the court herbalist as a way to express her gratitude to Zen, leaving behind her old life in Tanbarun for the greener pastures of life in Clarines. Shirayuki-hime and Honzuki no Gekokujou’s biggest similarity lies in their studious protagonists. Maine carries her love for books over from her previous life, while Shirayuki’s dedication to becoming a skilled herbalist never wavers. Maine also seeks to bring reading to the world and make it as common as it was in the world she left, which is similar to Shirayuki bringing her exceptional apothecarial knowledge to a new land.

Genzou Shibata has worked his whole life to perfect his body and mind in order to take the ring as the professional wrestler known as Animal Mask. The chance to win the title of World Champion is within Genzou's grasp, with only his arch enemy Macadamian Ogre standing in his way. In the middle of their match, Genzou is transported to a mysterious world. There he meets the princess who summoned him to the world and wishes for him to save her and her kingdom. With his chiseled body and love for animals, Genzou decides to help out the kingdom by becoming a beast hunter and befriending all of the strange new monsters he encounters. On the surface, these series seem to only share some minor traits like the characters being summoned to become heroes and an abundance of characters with animal ears, however, their similarities run much deeper than that. Unlike the characters in most other isekai anime, Genzou along with all of the main characters in CHOYOYU! don't gain any new special powers when they arrive in their new worlds. Instead, they use the powers they perfected in their own worlds to help save the people in the new world. This set up makes the characters' journeys fairly similar to each other and helps you get invested into both stories. Both series also have a similar balance with the comedy and the serious aspects of the story giving you very similar viewing experiences.

For the last fifteen years, Infinity Game has been one of the most played MMORPGs around. Now, its creator, Akira Onno, has decided to shut the game's servers down. On the night of the final day, Akira is dragged into the game world and ends up in the body of Hakuto Kunai, the Demon Lord of Infinity Game. Hakuto quickly encounters the demon Greole catching a little girl named Aku, giving Hakuto a prime opportunity to test out his powers. After defeating Greole without breaking a sweat, Haluto and Aku set out to explore the world. Most of the similarities in these two series come from the way the characters interact with their new world. Not satisfied with the way things are, Hakuto and Tsukasa's group set out to change the world by using their unique skill set to implement different things to better the lives of the other people living in the world. Tsukasa and the other prodigies use their understanding of their world to improve every aspect of the lives of Elm Village from their food to their economic standing. While Hakuto is able to use his powers and standing as the Demon Lord to accomplish tasks for his friends that they wouldn’t be able to accomplish otherwise. It is exciting to see how both series show them doing this and how Hakuto's methods are different thanks to standing in the world. On top of this, both series do an amazing job at combining these moments along with the comedy and action to give you some deep and interesting stories.

Izayoi Sakamaki, Asuka Kudou, and You Kasukabe have grown tired of their mundane lives. Each one has a special power that makes them, unlike any regular human. Izayoi, Asuka, and You each receive a letter that transports them to a new world known as Little Garden. There the three kids join an impoverished community of people called the No Name. With a chance to show off their talents, Izayoi, Asuka, and You decide to help the community obtain a better life. In order to do this, they must participate in Gift Games to win wealth, prestige, and notoriety for both themselves and the No Name. Out of all of the anime on this list, Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? may just be the most similar one to Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! Both series start very similarly with a group of teens with special powers are sent to a new world and join a group of impoverished citizens. There they start using their skills to help improve the lives of the people around them. While the characters aren't very similar in their personalities or in their talents, the way they act and use their powers in the new world are pretty similar, with both groups deciding to use their expertise to help improve the lives of others.

Nothing excites Urano Motosumore than cracking open a new book. With her love books, Urano has tried hard to become a librarian in order to surround herself with books. Finally, on the cusp of achieving her dream, Urano loses her life in an unfortunate accident. Urano wakes up and finds herself reincarnated in a new world as a little girl named Main. Unfortunately, this new world she is in is severely lacking in reading material. With no way to mass-produce books, the only books in this world are handwritten. Main decides to do something about the problem and vows to see more books come into this new world even if it means having to write them herself. If you enjoy seeing the characters in CHOYOYU! and how they use their skills to change the world, then you will love Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen. Main doesn't face nearly as serious of a situation as Tsukasa and his friends do, but she approaches her world's issue in a very similar way. Her desire to have more books sets her off on a journey that while is a little self-serving, it also benefits all of the people in her new world. Despite not having the power to do much, thanks to her frail body and the fact that she is a child, Main still works hard to help out the people she cars for in any way possible.

Middle-aged programmer Ichirou Suzuki spends all of his time working on two of the most popular MMORPG's in the world. Exhausted from his endless work, Ichirou finally finds an opportunity to get some rest, but things take a strange turn when he awakens from his nap to find himself in a strange new world. Fortunately, the world resembles one of the games Ichirou had been working on. Once arriving in the world, Ichirou's name is changed to Satou Pendragon, the same name he had used to beta test the game. During his first moments in the world, Satou is attacked by an army of lizardmen and after defeating them, Satou raises himself to the highest level possible. Having obtained seemingly endless power, Satou sets out to see just what this new world has to offer him. What makes these two anime similar are the adventures the characters go on and how they react to everything going on around them. Tsukasa and the other prodigies face serious situations In Elm Village dealing with their poverty and help them rise to become a political power. Satou faces many challenges of his own whenever he encounters a new traveling companion. In both series watch as they use their power and wit to overcome every obstacle they face. With the characters all being overpowered in their world, you already know the outcome of all of their battles and the problems they face. However, it is still fun to watch as they take each challenge head-on with their full power. The series share some minor similarities like the visuals and beautiful set pieces along with some exciting-looking action sequences.

One day, Touya Mochizuki is accidentally killed by God thanks to a stray bolt of lighting. In order to repay Touya for the mistake, he is offered the chance to start a new life in a magical world along with the chance to have any wish granted. Without any hesitation, Touya agrees to the deal and wishes to have a working smartphone in the new world. The new world is everything Touya wanted it to be with magical powers and no shortage of cute girls pining for his affection. While these series may not share a lot in terms of their stories, they still have some similarities. The characters in Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni are very similar to the ones in Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! Amongst the characters, there are a lot of similar personalities and designs with a mixture of cute moe girls and tons of characters sporting animal ears. Comedically both series are pretty similar, with Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni utilizing a lot more and throwing in many more ecchi gags. If you're looking for anime that looks the same and doesn't have as serious of a story, this is the perfect series for you.

Based on the name given to the fake fairy skeletons that were made out of mummified ray remains, Jenny Haniver looks quite monstrous as the mix of a humanoid creature and a fish. Its skin is brown and it has two small bat wings on its back that do allow it to fly, but not very fast. It has two main abilities: Itt can store and hide weapons inside its body even when hidden within its handler's own body. This makes Jenny Haniver a virtual bag of holding, as there seems to be no limit to the weapons or even bodies it can hold. The other ability is to inflate its body like a balloon and throw everything it holds like a bomb. Jenny Haniver is the fairy companion of Jonathan Passpierre. We never find out if he was a past soldier or got it on the black market, but it’s obvious he knows well how to use all of the fairy’s powers to his advantage and in the quest of his insane art that usually consists on killing humans.

Skriker looks like a mixture of an orangutan and some sort of insect. It has no wings, thus can’t fly, and while it’s quite strong and agile, its true power makes it a very bad idea to try to attack it or it’s partner, “Sweetie” Bitter Sweet. This is because anyone in the area who tries to hurt Skriker or Bitter Sweet will have the damage they did to either reflected back. This doesn't mean that Skriker doesn't get damaged, or that Sweetie doesn't feel the pain that comes with her connection to the fairy, but it means that whatever you try could knock you down faster. Skriker can be compared to a nightmare given its looks, and usually comes out when Bitter Sweet wants to force a standstill. Whenever Skriker is out, she will try to walk away because she knows her enemies rarely want to risk being harmed too. This has made them both quite useful to the mob family Sweetie works for.

If someone is afraid of snakes, Blind Tail is not the fairy for them. While it has legs, most of the times it manifests, it coils around its partner, the Dorothea sniper Serge Torva, making itself look, well, like a snake about to devour its prey. Not that Serge is in any danger—in fact, it’s possible to believe that Blind Tail’s harder skin may protect him better than any armor—but the optics can be quite shocking at first sight. Once Blind Tail is safely curled around Serge, it can open its mouth to shoot energy beams at their enemies. These shots go quite the distance, which is why Serge is rarely in the middle of the action as he is watching from the sidelines. Blind Tail is a perfect example of how not all fairies are good without a partner since we're not even sure it can move easily on its own: Its legs look too fragile to sustain its body and as its name indicates, Blind Tail is completely blind. It depends completely on Serge to be its eyes, and thus, they're also a good example of the symbiosis between humans and fairies.

Boneless looks like a human-like creature with two huge arms as long as its body and almost as thick. That alone can give the impression that its power is its strength, which would be a grave mistake. Yes, Boneless’s punches can break walls, but the real danger when facing this fairy and its partner, assassin Patricia Pearl, is that Boneless can turn parts of its body into a jelly-like substance that not only can completely cover the space where you’re fighting it, but also envelop you and then harden, suffocating you within its body. Boneless is quite interesting because, to use its powers to their maximum effect, Patricia usually needs to lure her targets into small, close quarters. After all, if there’s a lot of open room, Boneless can’t easily cover that much ground. Still, one look at it and you will be a bit wary of small dark rooms for a while.

Tomereez is one of the cutest fairies we see in Fairy Gone, even if it's quite weird too. It looks like a wide-eyed frog with a flower-like necklace and tiny wings. It is quite weak, so don't expect to see it in active battle, but it is also one of Dorothea's most useful fairies, together with its partner, Klara Kysenaria. Tomereez's eyes connect them, so no matter how far they are from each other, as long as she can concentrate, Klara can see and hear everything that Tomereez can. This makes them a perfect pair to partner up with Serge and Blind Tail, as together they make a fearsome sniper team. Another excellent use of Tomereez's abilities is during infiltration missions, as its small size allows it to hide from most guards. But the most useful ability this little frog has is that it can also turn its eyes to thermal vision, which not only helps to uncover hidden targets but also to find out if an enemy has a fairy or not.

Red Hood is a huge four-eyed werewolf, whose name refers to the Red Riding Hood fairy tale. He is quite strong and has a powerful howl that creates a sound wave that can move boulders and other objects out of the way. The only real problem is that he is so big and so destructive that, for certain missions, it’s better if Free doesn’t let Red Hood out in a fight unless his life is in immediate danger. Free and Red Hood work very well together, and so it’s impressive whenever Free lets his fairy partner out to fight with all his might. Red Hood seems to respect Free a lot, even though in a flashback we see that their first meeting right before the transplant wasn’t exactly friendly. Red Hood had originally possessed a wolf, hence his current form, and growled and almost bit Free before the surgery. The fact that nine years later they’re one of the best fairy/human teams shows how much they have grown.

Visually, Fitcher is one of the most unique Fairies in Eastald: He looks like a human skeleton with a tail, bird wings and skull, and six arms, each ending in a different kind of blade. Just like his human partner, Wolfran, Fitcher is deadly and fast. Once he’s set on a target, it’s highly unlikely that said target will survive. Despite not having any skin, Fitcher can use his wings to fly, and as he also uses each of his blades perfectly to slice his victims left and right, which makes him a one-creature army. Unfortunately, Wolfran appears very little in the series, which means we don’t get to see him or Fitcher often. This is a pity, as they are two of the most intriguing character in the series, so we can just hope that they appear more often in the second season.

If you think Red Hood is impressive, it's because you haven't encountered Aizencup, who is triple the size of Red Hood and has three heads instead of just one. This Fairy is so terrifying that he can easily destroy armies by itself as soon as his human partner, the mercenary Beevee Liscar, frees him. It's no surprise to find out that during the war, Beevee was one of the Legendary Seven Knights, given how deadly and efficient he and Aizencup are in the field, but it's a bit shocking to know that Beevee decided to keep fighting, even killing some of his old comrades in arms, once the Unification of Eastald began. Aizencup is terrifying, even before we see him and Beevee literally walk to the most secure building in the land without any backup and almost kill the King during the ninth anniversary of the Unification that Beevee hates so much. As they managed to escape, we can only wonder what other plans Beevee has under his sleeve and when we'll see him and Aizencup again.

Ash Clad is one of the very few fairies that could maybe pass for human if it wasn’t for her size. She looks like a two-stories-tall masked maiden wearing a tiara with horns. Her torso is made of magma and her skirt resembles ashes falling from her waist. As one of her legs resembles crystal, it’s easy to see that she is based on the Cinderella tale. Her touch can burn anything that comes into her reach and it’s one of the very few fairies that can come out on her own to defend her human. The one thing that makes Ash Clad so special is that she is the only fairy that we know of that joined voluntarily with a human without the need for surgery. When Marlya was in danger, in the middle of a fight between Red Hood and Blood Daughter, Ash Clad reached to her and joined with her to protect the young girl. Why she did that, is one of the biggest mysteries of the series.

From the back, Blood Daughter could also pass as human if she wasn’t as tall as Ash Clad, as she could be mistaken for a long-haired woman wearing a twig dress. But unlike Ash Clad, whose mask is still a human face, Blood Daughter’s looks like a big bird beak that only highlights how inhuman the fairies can be even if they’re mimicking a human body. Blood Daughter is a competent fighter, but her real power only shows up whenever her human, Victoria Thorn, makes their enemies bleed: That’s when Blood Daughter turns into a very fine mist, enters her target’s body and makes them explode from the inside. This power makes Victoria and Blood Daughter a terrifying team: One little cut, no matter how small, means you are dead. Especially since neither woman nor fairy seems to have any mercy for anyone. You can try and survive against any other fairy on the list, but if you end up on Blood Daughter’s sight you are as good as dead.