Best Anime Studios That Specialize In Isekai

Key Takeaways

Project no.9: Young studio with strong producing and adaptation skills, known for good character designs.
Studio Bind: Rising powerhouse backed by White Fox, excelling in facial and clothes animation.
Ufotable: Old powerhouse evolving with hits like Demon Hunter, poised to be heavyweight in Isekai anime.

As a dedicated anime enthusiast with years of immersion in the vibrant world of Japanese animation, I must say that each of these studios has its unique charm and exceptional skills that set them apart from the rest.

The evolution of Isekai anime has been a winding journey marked by highs and lows, with numerous series that have faded into obscurity but deserve a second chance through remakes. However, one cannot overlook the pivotal role played by studios adept at constructing these captivating fantasy realms. Herein lies a compilation of top-tier Isekai anime studios, evaluated based on their technical prowess, overall production quality, consistency in worldbuilding, and audience response to their adaptations.

Newly established animation studios are swiftly climbing up the ladder, while long-standing giants demonstrate their formidable skills by crafting genuine masterpieces. Each studio on this list serves as an endless wellspring of creativity, and some have produced the most beloved anime from the past decade.

9 8 Project no.9

A Flourishing Studios With A Great Talent Pool

Main Studio Location: Tokorozawa, Saitama
Original company name: Kabushiki-gaisha Purojekuto Nanbā Nain

Established on February 9, 2009, Studio Project no.9 is an animation company situated in Suigami Prefecture, Tokyo. Known for producing anime series such as “Why Am I Forgotten in This World?”, “Love After World Domination”, “The Tale of a Man Turned into a Pig” and the notorious “Is there really no one online?”.

Despite being relatively inexperienced studios, their strengths lie more in production and adaptation skills, along with strong direction and producing. While they may not be at the top tier in terms of animation quality, backgrounds, coloring, and special effects, they excel in these areas, as evidenced by the anime “Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World?” which received a moderately positive reception (6.9 on IMDb) and was particularly praised for its distinctive character designs.

7 6 Studio Bind

One Of The Newest Contenders, Backed Up By Heavyweights Of The Industry

Main Studio Location: Ogikubo, Tokio
Original company name: Kabushiki gaisha Sutajio Baindo

Ever since the explosive popularity of the Mushoku Tensei anime series, Studio Bind has been a household name among gaming circles like mine. Officially known as Studio Bind Co., Ltd., this studio was born out of a creative partnership between White Fox and Egg Firm Inc. back in 2018. With White Fox (Akame ga Kill!, Goblin Slayer, Re:Zero, Steins;Gate) behind them, they’ve been able to attract top-tier talent that shines through in their anime productions. It’s no wonder their shows are both highly praised for quality and well-received by fans like me.

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As an avid fan, I can’t help but marvel at Studio Bind’s impressive rise within the realm of Isekai Anime. Despite having a relatively modest portfolio, primarily centered around the adaptation of the Mushoku Tensei series, their work speaks volumes. It’s evident that they are swiftly ascending to become a powerhouse in this genre.

4 Ufotable

An Old Powerhouse, Getting Better And Better With The Years

Main Studio Location: Nakano, Tokio
Original company name: Yūfōtēburu yūgen-gaisha

A studio established in Nakano back in October 2000 and known for producing hits such as Fate/Zero, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, and Demon Hunter, found itself in a troubling situation in 2019 when it was accused of tax evasion. This allegation put several ongoing projects at risk and caused fans of Tanjiro to worry. Notably, this studio has also brought anime adaptations of Tales Of Zestiria The X to life and is currently working on a project based on Genshin Impact, as well as collaborating with Type-Moon for Girl’s Work.

Many people think Ufotable could rise among the top contenders in Isekai anime, given their impressive work on the Fate series. Indeed, winning over Type-Moon is no small feat, as it’s known that they are cautious when entrusting their intellectual properties to adaptations, and fans take notice of such care.

3 C2C

One Of The Newest Studios, And Still They Have Impressive Skills

Main Studio Location: Nishitōkyō, Toki
Original company name: Kabushiki-gaisha C2C

C2C, often recognized as Challenge To Challenge Studios, is a burgeoning anime studio, renowned for its production, outsourcing, and collaborative endeavors. They’ve teamed up with studios such as Satelight, J.C.Staff, and XEBEC on various projects, and their standout work to date is arguably Tsukimichi: Moonlight Fantasy, an isekai anime that, despite being underrated, ranks among the best in this genre.

But perhaps their most accomplished production they’ve made so far is Reincarnated as a Sword (rated 7.1 by IMDb) a story about an office worker reincarnated as a magical talking blade, who is found by a young girl named Fran and they establish a beautiful Master-student relationship. Their animation skills are notorious, especially in the special effects department. You can see the reflection of the light in the eyes of the young MC and you can almost forget its all in bi-dimensional world. The environmental storytelling is also an incredible detail in this anime.

2 Madhouse

A Legendary Powerhouse, With Skillfull Management And A Great Track Record

Main Studio Location: Nakano, Tokyo
Original company name: Kabushiki-gaisha Maddohausu

Established in October 1972, the animation studio known as Madhouse Inc., or simply MADHOUSE, boasts nearly a hundred productions under its belt, including the highly praised Isekai series, Overlord, and No Game No Life, which garnered numerous Anime Season awards in 2014 and was nominated for many more. In the Overlord series, Madhouse demonstrated their exceptional skill by creating exceptionally well-adapted fight scenes and maintaining a strong allegiance to the original work. This not only speaks volumes about the sheer artistic talent within the studio but also highlights the dedication and expertise of their directorial team.

What sets this studio apart, though, is their adaptability: They have a reputation for outstanding manga adaptations like “Hunter x Hunter,” “Death Note,” “Parasyte,” “One Punch-Man,” and the enduring “Cardcaptor Sakura.” These aren’t Isekai anime, but they are impressive titles that demonstrate the formidable talent behind Madhouse.

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