Summary
Isekai Mangais not always an eye candy, and it often focuses on the story more than the background art, and the character designs. But there are some artists that have participated in Isekai manga series and have put their very souls into designing incredible worlds and beautiful characters.
This ranked list spotlights several Isekai Manga worth reading just for their art, considering the high quality of its art, background designs,creature designs, and worldbuilding.
1I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
An Average Isekai, But The Art Is A Masterpiece
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Abilityis one of the most recent isekai manga series to have become an anime, causing quite an uproar with its colorful scenery and memorable characters.
But one of the things that is great about this manga, is its art. Designed by Yōsuke Kokuzawa (Hoshi to Tabitsu,Shinobi no Ban), a hidden jewel of an artist who has participated in some minor runs throughout the manga industry, but is as skilled as any master of the arts. His incredibly detailed designs are masterful andeven more impressive in full color.
2The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World
Yet Another Talented Artist With Incredible Pen Skills
The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another Worldis a series about an exorcist (omnyouji) dying and being sent to a dark fantasy world filled with monsters and adventurers. The usual Isekai trope, except that there’s a catch: the protagonist can use shinigami and other exorcism-related abilities, including summoning incredibly powerful creatures to fight back evil.
And here’s where Toshinori Okazaki’s pen shines brighter: with impressive creature designs that seem to be coming alive and about to jump out of the pages. His attention to detail has produced some of the highest quality monsters readers will see in an Isekai Manga.
3Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
Modern Yet Somewhat Nostalgic Fantasy Art That Encompasses Its Great Worldbuilding
One ofthe best things aboutTsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasyis its incredible character designs and unique art style that takes inspiration in the classic fantasy series from the 90’s, but taken to a whole new level of skill. Kotora Kino is relatively new in the manga industry, starting in 2013 with its first run7th Dragon 2020: EGO.
That doesn’t make their artwork any less impressive, with powerful lines, a high level of detail, and astonishing high-angle takes that transport the reader to the world ofTsukimichi.What better way to enhance the series' great worldbuilding, than with such a talented artist designing its world and characters?
4Reincarnated As A Dragon Hatchling
Incredible Creature Designs And Breathtaking High-Angle Shots
The story of a nameless person from Japan transported into a fantasy world and reincarnated as a dragon is a hell of a ride that spans 8 volumes filled to the brim with incredible covers, one-pagers, and incredible high-angle shots that showcase the full power of its main illustrator: RIO.
The cover art is in charge of NAJI Yanagida, who is also a talented artist and a specialist in combining digital art with extremely curated designs.Reincarnated As A Dragon Hatchlingis a weird manga seriesbut one that it is worth a read if readers enjoy high fantasy.
5Life With An Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into A Total Fantasy Knockout
Highly Detailed Lighthearted Art That Really Hits The Spot
A strange isekai where two office workers from Japan are transported to a fantasy world, but there’s a catch: one of them gets turned into a ‘Bishōjo’ (aka, cute girl) who still retains his old vicious temper.
But the most characteristic of this series is its incredibly detailed art. Each creature design is magnificent, and the draping technique of Shin Ikezawa could be compared to that ofheavyweights like Yūsuke Murata. It is worth a shot for all of those who enjoy a good Isekai satire.
6Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra
Sick Creature Designs And Impressive Grimdark World For An Isekai
A dark and gory isekai where the main character is transported into a Kingdom Management game as the king of Mynhogra, the dark nation of monsters and witches. Through his unparalleled gaming skills, he accomplishes to restore the military might of this kingdom, and directs his attention to conquering the rest of the realms.
Its incredible art and creature designs are some of the best readers will find in a currently ongoing manga. It has been published in its English version by Yen Press, though it is quite hard to get.
7Farming Life in Another World
This Artist Deserves Recognition For Drawing So Many Characters With High-End Skills
One of the most surprising things aboutFarming Life In Another World(also known asIsekai Nonbiri Nōka)is its wide array of quirky characters that seem to be swarming around its single male protagonist. This ridiculously huge harem which would give Rentarou (from100 Girlfriends) a stroke, is meticulously well-designed.
There’s no single character that is a copy-paste of the other (except rare exceptions like creatures or monsters) and every female companion of this Isekai MC with farming powers has its own distinguishable feature that makes her stand out. Readers will have to admit that Yasuyuki Tsurugi did an outstanding job with this series.
