How One Anime Fixed Isekai's Main Issue
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Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood was dethroned by the fantasy manga Frean which stands out in the oversaturated fantasy market with its traditional approach. Frean's success is attributed to its unique storytelling in the popular isekai genre, focusing on self-discovery and growth.
Insights
- Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood held the top spot on the anime list for a decade until Frean surpassed it.
- Frean's success in the fantasy genre is attributed to its unique approach within the oversaturated isekai market, focusing on character growth and self-discovery rather than superficial power fantasies.
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Recent questions
What is the most popular anime show?
Frean
What is the fantasy genre isekai about?
Characters transported to different realms
Why is Frean successful in the fantasy market?
Traditional take on fantasy
What makes isekai stories appealing to audiences?
Fresh perspective on storytelling
How do isekai protagonists differ from traditional fantasy heroes?
Easy life and superficial power fantasies
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Fantasy Manga Frean: Isekai Success Story
- Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood was the highest rated show on my anime list for over 10 years.
- Fantasy manga Frean dethroned FMA and has maintained its spot.
- The fantasy genre, particularly isekai, has exploded in popularity over the last decade.
- Isekai stories involve characters from our world being transported to different realms.
- Frean stands out in the oversaturated fantasy market due to its traditional take on fantasy.
- Isekai protagonists often have it easy, leading to superficial power fantasies.
- Frean's success is attributed to isekai, offering a different approach to storytelling.
- Frean's story begins after the defeat of the Demon King, focusing on the Elven Mage Frean.
- Frean's journey involves self-discovery, accepting responsibility, and learning from past mistakes.




