Finding a worthwhile isekai title can be daunting, but these ten manga stand out with original stories and captivating characters. Most isekai manga are adaptations of light novels or anime, but these titles are well worth readers' time. The Eminence in Shadow, The Faraway Paladin, and Overlord offer fresh takes on the isekai genre with unique protagonists and exciting journeys.

Given the trending popularity of the genre, it may be difficult to assess which isekai manga is actually worth reading, and which is but another uninspired addition to the ubiquitous genre instead. Most isekai stories begin as light novels, which then get an anime and/or manga adaptation once they are popular enough. For manga fans, then, isekai is not always the go-to choice.

Finding a worthwhile isekai title to dedicate one's attention to can be quite a daunting task, even more so than for other genres. After all, some...