The rise inKuma Kuma Kuma Bear’s popularity is expected, given its main character, Yuna, whose cuteness is an added delight for viewers who love laid-back stories with very low stakes. The anime follows Yuna on her adventure through the world that inspired World Fantasy Online, a game that she’s played for a long time.
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The anime combines the characteristics of Isekaiwith heartwarming characters and eventsand a light-hearted, comedic feel. It’s perfect for taking a break between more emotional or intellectually heavy shows, or just for an overall feeling of comfort. Fans who have been immersed in the show might be hungry for more of its kind, so here are ten options that might satisfy lovers ofKuma Kuma Kuma Bear.
10The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
Just like Yuna finds out that she’s been given some new powers, so does Shingo Ichinomiya in this anime by Shin-Ei Animation. The twenty-five-year-old wakes up to two surprises: his body belongs to a six-year-old called Wendelin Von Benno Baumeister and his world is very different.
Withhis new magical skills, Wendelin pursues the new goal of moving his family upward in terms of money and class. But his achievements don’t seem to make things better for his family. Instead, he gets more challenges to face.
9Death March To The Parallel World Rhapsody
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsodytells the story of Ichirou Suzuki as some well-needed sleep transports him to a world made up of games he worked on as a programmer in real life. After this displacement, a surprising incident leads to him gaining a lot of power and becominga very powerful personin that world.
With no way to return to his normal life, Ichirou—now called Satou, the name he tested games with as a programmer—must navigate the new world while showing up as his younger self.
8I’m Standing on a Million Lives
I’m Standing on a Million Livesrevolves around the main character, Yuusuke Yotsuya, who is not a big fan of Tokyo or its people. He prefers virtual worlds to his real one, and an unusual incident one day grants his silent wish.
He is transportedto a game worldwith certain rules to abide by, and some perks, like immortality. This situation challenges Yotsuya’s selfishness and the aversion he feels toward people. He also has to deal with others that were transported with him, who have various reasons for playing the game.
7Demon Lord, Retry!
A wild, enjoyable experience,Demon Lord, Retry!follows Akira Oono, an average joe, and manager of Infinity Game, an online role-playing game. He decides to shut down the game after fifteen years of keeping it alive, but the fantasy world is not finished with him.
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He turns into Hakuto Kunai, the demon lord in the game, and saves a girl called Aku from a demon. However, he soon realizes that the world feels different from his creation, Infinity Game, so he decides to investigate. He begins an adventurous journey with so much to uncover.
6Wise Man’s Grandchild
Earlshide’s powerful hero, Merlin Wolford, shines inthis reincarnation story. He’s accomplished and famous in his land but wants none of the attention that comes with fame. He prefers the woods, and he lives there while raising Shin, an orphan reincarnated from another time.
Shin has impressive gifts that make him special, and he becomes a great wizard at 15. But his aptitude doesn’t extend to his social life and other important areas, mostly because he wasn’t raised in real social settings. So, Shin begins learning how to live in the real world and makes some friends along the way.
5In The Land Of Leadale
Paralyzed and bedridden, Keina Kagami turns to a virtual reality game called Leadale to occupy her time. But one day, her life support fails and she wakes up inthe game world of Leadaleafter two hundred years.
Now known as Cayna, she is the face of Leadale who must come to terms with how much the place has changed in her absence. With no way to return to the real world, given that her real body would be dead, Cayna has to explore this new world and learn some truths about Leadale.
4By The Grace Of The Gods
After a life filled with struggles, Ryoma Takebayashi dies in his sleep due to an accident. When he wakes up in the afterlife, three benevolent gods give him the gift of a new life as a child in a new world. With his old abilities and goodwill from the gods, he faces another chance at life.
LikeKuma Kuma Kuma Bear, this anime has relaxation at its core, with its calming essence and asprinkling of Iyashikei moments. Also, Ryoma Takebayashi, like Yuna, receives a considerable amount of power.
3KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
This Studio Deen gem is full of comedy and adventure, following the main character, Kazuma Satou, after he dies in a funny way and takes the option to be reincarnated into gamers’ dreams. With his new life comes new responsibilities and new challenges, and Kazuma must face them head-on.
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The show’s character design, animation, and music give it a feeling similar toKuma Kuma Kuma Bear. Also, the story events centered around an uncooperative team and the many moments of bad luck, make this anime incredibly funny and satisfying.
2Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average In The Next Life?!
Despite the many similarities between them, this anime, commonly called ‘Average Abilities,’ doesn’t have the episodic feel that characterizesKuma Kuma Kuma Bear, and that makes it perfect for fans who disliked that element on the show.
The overall story is satisfying to watch, with the main character, Misato Kurihara, reborn with incredible powers, unlike in her previous life. All she wants is to be normal, and though she tries to run from the power she’s been given, she faces several challenges that make being normal seem so out of reach.
1I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
Azusa Aizawa, the main character of this anime,suddenly dies from exhaustionand, instead of going to the afterlife, receives the gift of immortality in a world different from the one where her life was so miserable.
To pass time, Azusa kills many slimes a day and unknowingly reaches the highest level, gaining a lot of power. This accomplishment increases her popularity and by extension, the number of people interested in challenging her or obtaining her help. Azusa’s life then changes from a lonely and dull one to an unpredictable and exciting one.
