Summary
Isekai anime and manga are infamous for main characters being reincarnated as all manner of bizarre things. However, not allisekai reincarnation narrativesare 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. Accompaniedby political intrigueand princely drama, these isekai anime and manga embody the essence of royalty with prince protagonists at the helm.
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kataru Suzuki
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 Godtakes on theoverpowered protagonist trope, but with a cutesy prince at the forefront.
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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 Countrydoes 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 onnation-building and political turmoil, the manga features a rather intriguing premise for fans of these tropes.
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Kenkyo na Circle
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 Princeis the epitome of the overpowered protagonist trope, though this isekai anime ups the ante by granting him the title of a prince. Asa kawaii ten-year-old, however, Prince Lloyd surely has his work cut out for him.
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Herscherik R: Tensei Ouji no Eiyuutan
With amix of gender-bender anticsand princely high jinks,Herscherik: The Epic Of The Reincarnated Princeis 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 Princepresents a fleshed-out isekai narrative.
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Tensei Ouji wa Daraketai
The Reborn Prince Wants To Be Lazystays 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 lifeas 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.
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Author
Er Mu
Release That Witch’snarrative 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 putshis engineering backgroundto 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.
