6 Isekai Anime MCs Who Already Had Powers Before Their New World Journey

Summary

Isekai protagonists are often summoned to be legendary heroes with cheat skills in many anime.
Some protagonists already possess powers before being summoned, changing the plot dynamic.
Unique characters like Yogiri Takatou, Tenjou Yuuya, Setsu, Haruyoshi, N°6 & Alice, Aoi Ichijō showcase pre-summoned powers in isekai anime.

In simpler terms, the main theme of most Isekai anime revolves around narratives about ordinary individuals who either reincarnate or get transported into different worlds where they must battle formidable Demon Lords. These protagonists are frequently endowed with extraordinary abilities or legendary weapons capable of vanquishing any adversary.

Frequently referred to as ‘cheat abilities,’ these skills can often seem weakened, mirroring the inconsistencies in many storylines. However, when a character is transported to another world and possesses powers prior to being labeled as the ‘chosen one,’ the outcome isn’t always chaos and destruction, but it can indeed reshape the world drastically. This collection highlights Isekai Protagonists who were already endowed with abilities before their journey to another realm began.

6. Yogiri Takatou (My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered)

They Summoned The God Of Death And Dared To Threaten Him

Born within a clandestine earthly complex, Thanatos (referred to as Takatou) lacked a personal identity, family, and was isolated from all human connections. The immense power to terminate existence weighed heavily on the young man, leading to his upbringing by artificial beings and personnel from The Institute within a concealed subterranean shelter. At a later stage, Asaka Takatou assumed guardianship over him, bestowing a name, human empathy, and ultimately helping him blend into society as an ordinary school student.

When Sage Sion called her entire class into her magical realm for questionable intentions, she underestimated the situation. Among those deemed ‘worthless’ by her was Takatou, who was sentenced to death. This infuriated Yogiri, leading him to venture out in search of explanations from the least capable antagonist in the narrative.

5. Tenjou Yuuya (I Got a Cheat Skill In Another World)

As A Descendant Of A Sage, His Abilities Were Already Imprinted In His DNA

Tenjou Yuuya, from the story I Got A Cheat Skill In Another World, was destined for greatness right from birth. His grandfather, who wasn’t a native of our world, was once a powerful Sage. Instead of just passing down his mansion and personal belongings, he imparted something more profound to Yuuya – the knowledge that one day, Yuuya would unlock an innate ability to traverse dimensions, much like his grandfather had done.

Following his initial journey to another realm, Yuuya has already gained some of his abilities and can manipulate the ‘system’ to boost himself as a Sage. In essence, he had these powers within him all along, unbeknownst to him. The key to unlocking them was simply stepping into the other world.

4. Setsu (Summoned to Another World for a Second Time)

He Kept All Of His Abilities From The First Time He Got Summoned

In his journey, Setsu discovered himself magically whisked away to a familiar enchanted realm once more. Much like before, the inhabitants of this mystical place summoned champions from the Land of the Rising Sun to combat an impending danger that loomed over their territory. These chosen ones were endowed with extraordinary powers.

However, Setsu wasn’t as they had recalled; instead, he chose to keep a low profile while trying to understand why he had returned yet again. It turned out that it was all part of a plot to exact revenge on him due to his past accomplishments. Yet, he had already reached the peak level in most of his skills, and when summoned once more, he grew even stronger.

3. Haruyoshi (The Reincarnation Of The Strongest Exorcist In Another World)

He Conserved His Spiritual Power And Shikigami Summons

In the face of betrayal and relentless pursuit until his final moments, Haruyoshi unleashed his most powerful skill, taking his adversaries with him into the afterlife. However, he was granted a second life as a noble child in a fantastical realm. To add to this unexpected turn of events: he retained his spiritual abilities and capacity to summon an army of Shikigami – spirits that would fight at his command.

In this fresh fantasy world, the main task was to grasp the local techniques for enchanting spells and adapting to life. Yet, his abilities proved to be a hindrance rather than a help in fitting in, eventually leading him into a vast intrigue that spanned an entire kingdom, trouble stemming from his disruption of the hero/demon lord reincarnation cycle.

2. Nº6 & Alice (Combatants Will Be Dispatched)

A Genetically Altered Super Soldier And A Combat Android Are Sent To Conquer a Fantasy Realm

As part of the Kisaragi Malevolent Group, combatant number 6 and his artificial assistant, Alice, are armed with the necessary tools for conquering another realm. While combatant number 6 has received extensive training and undergone some degree of superhuman augmentation, he tends to downplay these abilities because he’s discarded wisdom and intelligence.

As for me, I’m Alice – an intelligent and advanced AI with combat capabilities, making me Kisaragi’s hidden asset. Together, we possess powers that allow us immediate dominance in this new realm. Needless to say, our presence has not been met with enthusiasm by its residents. However, Kisaragi is determined to make this place his home for good. The anime version of this story is engaging, but the manga offers an even richer experience.

1. Aoi Ichijō (High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World)

From All The Broken Skills These Prodigies Had, She Is The Only Super Human

Aoi Ichijō is one of the chosen characters from the Chōyoyū Anime who were transported to another world. What sets her apart is that she possesses abilities beyond what’s considered normal for humans, due to her exceptional physical prowess and combat skills. Before being summoned, she was already the most powerful Swordmaster on Earth, surpassing human limitations.

Her astonishing physical prowess enables her to overpower hundreds of soldiers simultaneously and ward off projectiles using her katana, along with numerous other remarkable displays of might.

2025-04-10 10:35