Isekai anime is all the rage right now, with many people absolutely in love with the idea of being transported into a magical world with amazing powers. It's this particular fantasy that anime has been tapping into for quite some time, with Arifureta being one of the many isekai anime offerings around. However, unlike most other anime in this genre, Arifureta takes a unique approach by showing the protagonist as a weak hero who has to fight and claw his way to attain the power he craves.
Arifureta might've had a rather rocky start, but the anime has steadily gained ground and has become a worthwhile anime for fans of isekai anime. Fans who love this series can definitely check out the anime on this list for similar suggestions that are also a blast to watch.
10 Log Horizon
Log Horizon is one of the many isekai anime around, but what makes it so special is how amazing the lore and world-building of the show really is. It helps that the protagonist of both shows are fairly similar, although Log Horizon's Shiroe is definitely more powerful than Hajime at the start.
Any fan of isekai anime should definitely check out Log Horizon. The world is fun, the characters are great, and the story is a blast to uncover.
9 Sword Art Online
It would be impossible to talk about anime like Arifureta without mentioning the isekai anime that started the craze behind this series. Sword Art Online is a very popular anime, although it does have its fair share of haters.
That being said, there's no denying the fact that Sword Art Online has one of the most active and passionate fanbases around. It's a worthwhile watch for anyone who wants to get into isekai anime.
8 Naruto
Both Naruto and Arifureta feature protagonists who are reviled by the masses and have to fight on their own two feet against all the odds to survive. Of course, the legendary status of Naruto means that more people would be familiar with this show already.
The fact that Boruto is still carrying forward the legacy of Naruto is a testament to just how popular the series really is. Any person looking out for good fantasy anime should definitely check Naruto out if they haven't already.
7 One Piece
One Piece is one of the most popular anime around that is still going strong to this day. Beating this manga in sales is considered to be a massive achievement — something that only the likes of Demon Slayer have been able to achieve.
The story of Luffy and the Straw Pirates as they explore the brilliant world of One Piece never ceases to be entertaining. Fans can't wait to see what later arcs of the manga have in store, given that Oda's writing just keeps on improving over time.
6 Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail is another legendary shonen anime that is worth a watch for any anime fan. This series leans strongly on the theme of friendship and has some truly iconic moments that are a blast to witness.
Fairy Tail wastes no time in establishing a core cast of characters who are an absolute joy to witness. The show might not be the strongest recommendation on this list, but it's a great fantasy anime regardless that fans of Arifureta should check out.
5 Bleach
The mention of Bleach rounds up the mention of the Big Three on this list. It might be the weakest of the lot, but Bleach still has its moments — including an amazing Soul Society arc that most people consider being one of the greatest shonen arcs of all time.
It's a shame that Bleach's quality dips severely after this amazing arc, but the series still has its great moments. With The Thousand-Year Blood War arc finally getting an anime adaptation, there's no better time to get into this series than right now!
4 Berserk
Berserk is a legendary dark fantasy manga that everyone must've heard of. The late great Kentaro Miura has allowed a generation of manga fans to witness some of the most detailed and awe-inspiring illustrations ever seen in a manga panel.
While Berserk might end on a cliffhanger due to the creator's untimely demise, that is definitely not a reason to not check out the manga. If anything, the journey is just as fascinating, and it's a shame that Berserk hasn't received a quality anime adaptation aside from the 1997 anime.
3 My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia is another series that focuses on the fantastical exploits of high school students. Of course, unlike Arifureta, the series features all these powers in the real world itself.
The show is definitely worth watching for any fan of great shonen anime, with Midoriya serving as a compelling protagonist in his own right. Viewers can only wait for later seasons to elaborate on the story, given how the anime has stopped at such a tantalizing point.
2 Tokyo Ghoul
While Tokyo Ghoul might be a darker anime than Arifureta, the shows do touch on similar themes... especially when it comes to the main protagonist. Both Kaneki and Shiroe start out really weak before undergoing a change of hair color and becoming one of the most powerful ghouls by the end of the show.
It's a shame that Tokyo Ghoul starts off really strong before veering off track and becoming a rather mediocre experience. However, the show still has its moments and is still worth a watch.
1 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Pretty much everyone knows about the phenomenon that is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The show is excellent, with David Productions going all out with the animation in this amazing series.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a blast to watch and makes for a highly entertaining watch indeed. Fans of great fantasy anime should definitely check out JoJo's Bizarre Adventure at some point, otherwise, they will definitely be missing out on something special.