Highlights
- Becoming an isekai prince isn’t always a leisurely experience, with political intrigue and drama awaiting these protagonists.
- Some isekai anime feature princes with unique powers and the responsibility to save their nation through alchemy and magic.
- With a mix of gender-bender antics and workplace wisdom, the isekai narrative of Herscherik offers a fleshed-out story of a middle-aged office worker turned prince.
Isekai anime and manga are infamous for main characters being reincarnated as all manner of bizarre things. However, not all isekai reincarnation narratives are as absurd, with some protagonists being fortunate enough to experience princeship in another world. Being reborn into royalty as nobles, dukes, and monarchs is a rather common theme within the isekai landscape, yet the specific premise of being isekai-ed as a prince is, oddly, a rare occurrence.
Assuming the position of a prince within a fantasy setting might seem akin to a life of leisure, yet these protagonists are in for a ride as they navigate through the woes of nobility. Accompanied by political intrigue and princely drama, these isekai anime and manga embody the essence of royalty with prince protagonists at the helm.
6 The Child Loved By God
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.64
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Release Date |
Jul 26, 2019 |
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No. Of Chapters |
33+ |
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Author |
kataru Suzuki |
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Japanese Title |
Kami ni Aisareta Ko |
As a reward for leading a life free of sin, a man from modern-day Japan is blessed with another chance at life, albeit as the grandson of a king in a fantasy world. As if being reborn as a prince wasn’t enough, Lean Olgott realizes that he has been granted the title “The Child Loved by God.”
Accompanied by such a holy title are powers that surpass the ordinary, with magic prowess that only a few could compare. Lean’s hopes of living a laid-back life as a prince are soon upended as his fate of being the chosen one dawns on him. The Child Loved By God takes on the overpowered protagonist trope, but with a cutesy prince at the forefront.
5 The Reincarnated Prince Becomes an Alchemist and Brings Prosperity to His Country
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.80/5
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Release Date |
Oct 1, 2020 |
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No. Of Chapters |
14 |
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Author |
Rui Tsukiyo |
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Japanese Title |
Tensei Ouji wa Renkinjutsushi to Nari Koukoku Suru |
Despite bearing an absurdly long title, The Reincarnated Prince Becomes an Alchemist and Brings Prosperity to His Country does exactly what it states. As the third prince of a nation on the verge of extinction, Hero takes on the ardent task of redeeming his country’s status. Luckily for him, he discovers a latent ability for alchemy, a rare power within this fantasy realm.
Armed with knowledge from modern-day Japan, Hero sets out on an epic escapade to reclaim his nation’s status. With a focus on nation-building and political turmoil, the manga features a rather intriguing premise for fans of these tropes.
4 I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.86/5
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Release Date |
Jun 27, 2020 |
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No. Of Chapters |
164+ |
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Author |
Kenkyo na Circle |
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Japanese Title |
Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu |
After losing his life in a duel as an amateur sorcerer, Lloyd gets a second chance at life, and that too, as a prince. Instead of taking on his princely duties, however, Lloyd had other plans. With ample time, coupled with knowledge from his previous life, Lloyd sets out to become an extremely capable sorcerer.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince is the epitome of the overpowered protagonist trope, though this isekai anime ups the ante by granting him the title of a prince. As a kawaii ten-year-old, however, Prince Lloyd surely has his work cut out for him.
3 Herscherik: The Epic Of The Reincarnated Prince
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.9/5
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Release Date |
Jun 12, 2020 |
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No. Of Chapters |
7 |
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Author |
Noiru Kusunoki |
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Japanese Title |
Herscherik R: Tensei Ouji no Eiyuutan |
With a mix of gender-bender antics and princely high jinks, Herscherik: The Epic Of The Reincarnated Prince is an isekai story about a middle-aged office worker’s reincarnation as a prince of a nation in trouble. Sensing the distrust of the officials of this nation for the king, coupled with rampant corruption ruining his nation, Prince Herscherik springs into action to save his beloved country.
With knowledge from his previous life as an office worker, Hersherik cheekily uses his conman skills and workplace wisdom to run his country. With a mix of political intrigue and real-life knowledge put to use, Herscherik: The Epic Of The Reincarnated Prince presents a fleshed-out isekai narrative.
2 The Reborn Prince Wants To Be Lazy
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.93/5
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Release Date |
Jan 12, 2018 |
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No. Of Chapters |
26 |
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Author |
Nagomu Asahina |
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Japanese Title |
Tensei Ouji wa Daraketai |
The Reborn Prince Wants To Be Lazy stays true to its namesake with a reincarnated prince who simply wishes to live a laid-back, quaint life. Haruto’s wish of a lazy life might have been granted with a new life as Prince Phil Gleshart, yet his attempts at resigning himself to quiet life end up backfiring every single time.
With a fierce beast by his side and his talents being the center of attention wherever he goes, Prince Phil can’t seem to catch a break, stirring trouble wherever he goes. While The Reborn Prince Wants To Be Lazy’s premise isn’t anything novel within the isekai landscape, having a prince protagonist at the center of things still serves as a fresh take.
1 Release That Witch
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.02/5
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Release Date |
Jan 24, 2019 |
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No. Of Chapters |
595+ |
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Author |
Er Mu |
Release That Witch’s narrative is truly a first among isekai manga, with an engineer who assumes the role of a prince in another world. The world he is transmigrated to resembles medieval Europe, yet it turns out to be a fantasy world with witches and sorcerers that boast magic powers.
Instead of indulging in the magic side of things, Roland Wimbledon puts his engineering background to use and seeks ways to feed magic into technology. As Roland seeks to modernize this fantasy world through his engineering antics, all sorts of conflict arise, though mere demons and monsters aren’t going to stand in the way of this newly-proclaimed prince.
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