There are plenty of web novels on theTapasplatform, having something for just about every reader. Theisekai genre is one of the most popularsubjects on the platform and has taken over much of the fantasy genre on Tapas. Fans won’t have much trouble finding things they like since most fantasy or sci-fi stories are under the isekai tag.
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With plenty of novels to choose from, finding a good one can be tough. These novels are some of the best in this genre, with some following the standard tropes, while others mix them up. If readers are looking for something new, these novels are worth checking out.
10Have Gun, Will Reincarnate
Stoner is a man that was a soldier during his life on Earth. Sadly, his life ended in the line of duty and now he’s found himself in a world of magic and swords. Turns out, he’s been chosen to fight in an upcoming war. Thankfully, the Goddess that has chosen him as her Knight has given him some time to adjust to the new world he’s living in along with providing some supplies that are familiar to him (like coffee, which he loves), and sent him Hani, a woman destined to help him in his journey.
The story is a little different frommost traditional isekai novelsand readers will enjoy these differences. It has amazing fight scenes that are easy to read and flow nicely, giving just enough detail without being complicated. Plus, the characters are well-written and entertaining, dealing with some real situations that make them feel relatable in their struggles.
9The Beginning After The End
King Grey was once a powerful king before his death. Believing that he was heading to the afterlife, he was shocked to find out that he’s been reborn in a new world. He still has all of his memories of his past life but doesn’t know why he’s there. Not only does he have to learn how to walk again, but he must find out exactly why he’s been born again.
This novel has agood mix of romance, comedy, and fantasythat’ll make readers feel all kinds of emotions. It’s not every day that readers get to see characters start off as a baby and go through the struggles that come with, and growing up. This story is considered a Wait for Free series, meaning some chapters are available after 24 hours. However, readers can pay to read them immediately by paying for them with Ink. Regardless of the choice, this story is worth the wait or Ink, and worth checking out.
8Deathworld Commando: Reborn
Commander Kronos was known to be such a fierce warrior in his past life that many considered him not human. Born in a tube and raised to be the perfect weapon, his life was far from normal. Now reborn in a new world of swords and magic, he’s determined to makethis life different than his first one.No longer is he Commander Kronos, he is now the Dark Elf Knight, Kaladin Shadowheart.
Starting life in a new world is never easy, and it’s even tougher when one didn’t have a normal childhood during their first life. Kronos may have lived up to adulthood, but just about everything is brand new to him. From learning emotions and processing them to dealing with other everyday things, it’s not going to be an easy life for him.
7Legend Of The Arch Magus
Unable to prolong his life, Evander finally succumbs to the curse he unwittingly put on himself from a failed experiment. Instead of death, he finds himself in the body of a young man, who happens to be the second son of a Duke. But instead of riches and fortune, Evander finds himself exiled thanks to the second son’s reputation. With these problems andmagic being underdevelopedin this new world, it’s going to be a tough road to build a new life.
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Starting off a new life in a person’s body is tough, but starting where the person’s life has been established is even tougher. If fans are looking for an isekai story with action and drama, this story is one of the best on the platform, and worth checking out.
6Leveling Up The World
College student Dallion knows that he fell asleep after being at a party, but now finds himself in a room without doors or windows. All he sees is a blue screen telling him to make some decisions similar to how some RPG video games start. After making his decisions, and hoping for the best, Dallion awakens again and finds himself in a village in the middle of nowhere. Now, he just needs to figure out why he’s here and what he has to do to get back home.
A great story that’s a mix of action, fantasy, and mystery. Reading it will make fans feel like they’rewatching an RPG gamehappening and the images in the story help with visualizing this. Truly a great match for those who want their isekai to be game-like.
5Autistic Villainess
Sena Young just got diagnosed with autism at thirty years old. Before she can fully process this information, she is struck by a truck and dies. Only she didn’t die, she’s now in the body of Tsisana Zephyrine, a wind mage who loves swords. But that’s not all, it turns out Tsisana is also looking for the one responsible for killing her parents. While Sena wants to live her new life peacefully, fate has other plans for her.
Having a villain being the protagonist of a story has been done before, but onehaving autism is almost unprecedented.The story might seem like a typical isekai story, but readers can learn about some signs of autism that aren’t obvious at first glance. It has a great romance, character development, and an amazing storyline that makes it a compelling read.
4Re: Apotheosis
Fictional characters from various stories have been coming out of them and into the real world for over a century. Some characters want to go back home, other characters want to try living a new life, and some just want answers from their creators, which leads to a few wanting justice for all the wrongs in their lives.
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This is areverse story in the isekai genrewhere instead of people from the real world going into a fantasy world, the people from the fantasy world come into the real world. It’s a little surreal to see fictional characters living in the real world and interacting with it. If readers are looking for something a little different in the isekai genre, this novel is a great one to read.
3The Saintess And The Villainess
Office worker Anne was thinking about the book she’d just read one minute then the next minute her life ends after an unfortunate meeting with a motor vehicle. Now, she finds herself living in the story of the book she’d been reading and is now the Saintess character. She knows how the story goes and how it will end, but Anne wants something different. Her favorite character, the Villainess, is destined to meet her end, but Anne is determined to change that.
This story is one of the few works that feature a GL couple. Both female leads have their strengths and weaknesses, but balance each other out. Readers will enjoythe story and character developmentas Anne works to save someone near and dear to her heart.
2In Another World With My Smartphone
Getting zapped and killed by lightning is already a strange coincidence, but fifteen-year-old Mochizuki Touya finds himself in an even stranger situation. Meeting God wasn’t what he expected it to be as God explains that he made a mistake. However, God tells him he can be reincarnated into a fantasy-like world. Not seeing any other option, Touya agrees and has to adjust to life in a new world. At least he gets tokeep his smartphone as a bonus.
This novel has just about everything that readers want in an isekai story. From interesting characters to great adventures and plenty of comedic moments, readers will be entertained. This is a premium novel and only the first twelve episodes are available, but this is one that is worth the Ink to pay for it.
1Kingdom Of Sun
Persephone wanted a simple life after graduation, which is to run her family’s orchard. Sadly, that plan doesn’t come to fruition as she sacrifices herself to save someone from a school shooter. In the world between, a being offers a second chance at life and she takes it. She’s now living as Princess Evianna Emara of the Kingdom of Solstice. Life should be easy as a royal, butfate has another plan in storefor Persephone.
The novel starts off pretty fast with a heavy situation, but it moves on quickly so that Persephone can start her next life. She’ll have to grow through the whole process of growing up again, but she still retains her memories from her previous life. Being a premium novel, readers will have to pay for chapters with Ink after episode fourteen, but it’s worth it considering how great the story is.
