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Isekai where the MC wasn't the one who isekai'd

idk, I just really enjoyed the idea of it, so I’m making a list. There may not be many, but if I find more, I’ll add them here. Note that in many cases, this is a plot twist/spoiler.
• Spoiler: Is this a spoiler? If so, how big of a spoiler is it?
• Who: What is the role of the character in the story who was isekai’d?
• As: What, if any, is the role of the ORIGINAL character the isekai’d individual is possessing?
• Setting: What world type are they in? (note "otoge" is slang for "otome game")
All(12) / manga(12)

The Abandoned Empress

 8.4(306 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Ina, yuna
Genre(s): Webtoons / Josei / Drama / Fantasy / Romance / Tragedy / Psychological

Aristia was raised to become the next empress of the Castina Empire. But with the appearance of a mysterious new girl, everything has fallen apart: the Emperor has turned his back, and Aristia’s miserable life as a lower queen is cut short by death. However, a second chance to change her fate sees her brought back—seven years earlier.
• Spoiler: no
• Who: antagonist
• As: N/A
• Setting: N/A
• TW: abusive ML; rape; assault; DV; miscarriage

09 03,2021

The Banished Villainess' Husband

 9.0(246 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Kiri komori,Natsusemi,Yuki kana
Genre(s): Drama / Fantasy / Romance

I had the luck of being the one who reached out towards Elana, the young lady whose engagement was annulled by Prince Alephaldo. The day after the annulment, we were wed and banished.
This is my story about becoming a banished noble lady’s husband.
• Spoiler: no
• Who: love interest
• As: villainess
• Setting:

12 03,2021

I don’t care. Let me go home!

 8.9(212 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Haineko neji,Hiraku sogura
Genre(s): Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / School Life

A count’s daughter who scored hopelessly on the school’s exam, Rururia Talbot.
I was talking to my best friend before I ran into a fight between the Crown Prince and the Duke’s daughter.
The fantasy rom-com of a count’s daughter who wants to return home begins!
• Spoiler: It’s obvious
• Who: side character; antagonist
• As: villainess; heroine
• Setting: otoge
• TW: murder; PTSD
• Recommended

09 03,2021

Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku

 9.5(200 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Shiki,Hasumi Natsume
Genre(s): Shoujo

Crown Prince Cecil was so brilliant that everything in life was easy to the point of boring him, until one day, his fiancée Bertia suddenly says, "Prince Cecil, I am a villainess!"
• Spoiler: no
• Who: love interest; antagonist
• As: villainess; heroine
• Setting: otoge
• Recommended

09 03,2021

May I Ask For One Final Thing?

 9.4(130 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Nana otori,Hoonokisora
Genre(s): Action / Drama / Fantasy / Martial Arts / Romance

The engagement between Scarlet and the second prince, Kyle, was suddenly annulled during the ball. She had been falsely accused of harassing a girl called Terenezza, whom the prince doted on heavily.
“Before I leave here, may I ask for one final thing?”.
• Spoiler: yes
• Who: antagonist (one of several)
• As: heroine
• Setting: otoge
• TW: violence; domestic abuse; human trafficking
• Recommended

03 03,2021

The One Within the Villainess

 9.7(252 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): makiburo,shiraume nazuna
Genre(s): Shoujo / Drama / Fantasy

In order to clear the name of a girl who had reincarnated as Remilia, the villainess of an otome game, the real Remilia who had been watching all along inside, awakens.
Now it’s time for the true villainess’ revenge to begin.
• Spoiler: no
• Who: antagonist; side character
• As: heroine; antagonist (temporarily)
• Setting: otoge

04 10,2022

Reiko's Style: Despite Being Mistaken for a Rich Villainess, She's Actually Just Penniless

 8.8(241 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Otakumi,Bekio
Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Romance / School Life

With the only thing she inherited from her parents being their once-great family name, the poverty-stricken Reiko Kujouin jumped at the chance for a scholarship to attend a prestigious school known called Meisei Private Academy. Why? Because of the ¥50,000 per month allowance and all her school supplies being paid for!
• Spoiler: no
• Who: antagonist
• As: side character
• Setting: otoge
• This is under the assumption that the isekai’d girl is legit

07 03,2021

A Villain Is A Good Match For A Tyrant

 9.4(318 voted)
Complete
Author(s): 유이란 , yoo leeran,나전 , najeon, 자개 , jage
Genre(s): Josei / Webtoons / Drama / Fantasy / Romance

One day the tyrant Estian sent a marriage proposal to Cecil. She got dragged to the empire unwillingly, but when she saw the emperor's face she had a change of heart. But there’s only one way to survive as the tyrant’s wife: become just as bad as him.
• Spoiler: yes
• Who: antagonist
• As: side character
• Setting: novel
• TW: rape (mentioned; implied); murder

03 03,2021

Orc no Shuhai ni Shukufuku wo

 8.2(35 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Hajime kanadome
Genre(s): Shounen / Ecchi / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts

In this hard-boiled isekai fantasy set in "Blended World," where alcohol is the source of magical power, Elpis, a half-orc, and Margit, the daughter of a corrupt aristocrat, adventure in search of whisky, a spirit bequeathed by the transmigrator Tanaka.
• Spoiler: no
• Who: mentioned-only character
• As: N/A
• Setting: N/A
• Isekai’d person died before story began but is significant enough that I’m adding it to this list

19 12,2024

Elina, betrothed to the crown prince. Allos, a royal guard and cousin of the crown prince. Their destinies completely change due to the crown prince one-sidedly annulling his engagement with Elina. Due to the emperor’s intervention, Alois is to return as a member of the Royal Family and wed Elina.
• Spoiler: yes (unsurprising)
• Who: antagonist
• As: heroine
• Setting: otoge

05 05,2025

What can a LIST do?

You may feel your favorite manga should be gathered together into distinct categories for your own reference and, now, you can do this with a LIST. After you've created your list or lists, you can proudly recommend them to other manga fans to showcase and share your taste in manga.

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Okarisu March 7, 2021 11:29 pm

Okay, let’s explain.
Isekai’d as the ___ vs isekai’d ___
“Isekai’d as the” means that the person who was isekai’d was isekai’d in that role in the original work. Like, they were isekai’d as the heroine. Isekai’d ___ means that is there role in the actual story. Hope that makes sense.