Summary
In isekai anime, protagonists are thrown into fantastical worlds where, more often than not,they become heroes or leaders. However, not every protagonist gets a warm welcome or friendly treatment. Some get scorn, mistrust, or outright hate, and have to prove themselves in the face of overwhelming odds.
These characters are seen as weak, useless, or dangerous. Their journey is about rising above the hate directed at them while trying to accomplish their purpose in the fantasy world — or embracing their evil reputation.Whether falsely accused, misunderstood, or worthy of the way they’re viewed, they have to fight not just to survive but to earn respect, build alliances, and prove themselves. They mustrise above their challengesthrough sheer willpower, strategic genius, or personal growth.
Hajime wasn’t exactly popular in his previous world and in the fantasy world he gets into, it is even worse. However, he has learned to accept that not everyone likes him. Hajime’s classmates hate and bully him because ofhis weak Synergist class. He gets betrayed and thrown into the abyss.His transformation into a cold, pragmatic, and incredibly powerful anti-heromakes him even more hated and mistrusted by his classmates, kingdom authorities, and enemies.
Despite all the hate,Hajime rises above and focuses on his survivaland goals while building strong bonds with his loyal companions Yue and Shea. Over time, his actions earn him respect, and he is no longer an outcast in the fantasy world.
Shiroe is a veteran player of the MMORPG Elder Tale, who gets trapped in the game along with thousands of others. As an Enchanter and master strategist, others either hate or respect him for his villainous nature, which earns him the nickname“The Villain in Glasses”. He can out-think and outmaneuver otherseven when his intentions are good.
Despite his reputation, Shiroe’s actions are driven by a deep sense of responsibility and care for others. His reliance on intellect and strategy over brute force is a breath of fresh air in agame-like world.
Tanya is a former salaryman who is reincarnated by a god-like entity known as “Being X” into awar-torn alternate worldas a young girl with immense magical power.Known as the “Devil of the Rhine,”Tanya rises through the Empire’s military ranks with her ruthless tactics, cold efficiency, and strategic genius. Along the way, she earns fear and hatred from her allies and enemies.
Tanya is hated becauseshe is willing to sacrifice lives for the success of a mission. Her cold, emotionless face makes her a terrifying and inhuman figure despite being a child.
Naofumi is summoned to a parallel world as the Shield Hero,the weakest of the Four Cardinal Heroes. Shortly after his arrival, he is falsely accused of assault by Malty and gets publicly shamed, abandoned by his allies, and ostracized by the kingdom. This betrayal hardens him and makes him wary of humans, but it also makes him resourceful and self-sufficient.
Because Malty, who falsely accused Naofumi, is the princess of Melromarc, the people stood by her and turned against him. To make things worse, the other three cardinal heroes turned their backs on him, forcing him to go solo.
Ainz Ooal Gown is a max-level magic casterwho gets trapped in his undead character’s body when the MMORPG Yggdrasil turns into a new reality. As the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Ainz takes on the role of a powerful and fearsome Overlord and commands the loyalty of his subordinates while exploring this world.
As an undead Overlord, most living beings in this world fear Ainz. His unmatched magical power and strategic geniusmake him a figure of awe and terrorto those who cross him.
Seiichi is an overweight, socially awkward high school student who gets transported to a fantasy world with his classmates. Unlike the others, he is not blessed with overpowered abilities, which makes them abandon and ridicule him.They leave him to survive on his ownin a deadly forest. Luckily for Seiichi, he encounters and eats the Fruit of Evolution, a mysterious fruit thatgives him immense powerand drastically changes his appearance.
Seiichi’s transformation makes those who underestimated him jealous and suspicious. Their hate for him grows. But Seiichi rises above it all and proves himself and his strength while keeping his kind heart.
Mimori Touka is an ordinary student who gets transported with his classmates to a fantasy world, where they are assigned roles as heroes to fight against a calamity. Mimori gets the lowest-ranked job, Eraser, a seemingly weak class focused on status ailments. Seen as useless, he is betrayed by his classmates andabandoned in a deadly dungeonwhere survival is impossible.
This betrayal makes Mimori brutal and merciless, and he becomes feared and hated by those who underestimated him. His brutal methods and lack of mercy make him look like a villain in the eyes of others.
Yusuke is hated and mistrusted in this new world because of hiscold and pragmatic approachto survival. Unlike a typical hero, Yusuke lacks emotional warmth and traditional heroic qualities and focuses on logic and efficiency. He is assigned to the weakest class, Farmer, and is ridiculed and underestimated by his peers, who think he is not fit for the life-threatening quests they have to do.
Yusuke is reluctant to rely on others. His willingness to make morally gray decisions, like sacrificing his allies or going to extremes to win, pushes others away from him. In addition, Yusuke’s cold personality and harsh methods make it hard for others to see his worth and solidify their mistrust.
