Movies and TvShows featuring "person-in-a-strange-world" theme.

Iruma Takumi finds himself caught up in a hero summoning, even though he’s not a hero. Summoned by mistake to Mildgard, a fantasy world of swords and magic, Takumi is given a chance to start over. Though he dreams of a peaceful life, the goddess Nolyn grants him “alchemy,” an ultra-powerful skill that allows him to create anything from holy swords to flying ships. His reluctant adventure begins!

Takuma Sakamoto is an antisocial gamer and shut-in who is transported to a fantasy world as his character, the demon lord Diablo. In this new world, he must navigate social interactions and powerful enemies, all while trying to figure out a way to return home.

The Twelve Kingdoms is a fantasy anime series where a high school girl, Yoko Nakajima, is transported to a parallel world and becomes the ruler of one of the twelve kingdoms. With the help of her advisors and magical creatures called kirin, Yoko must navigate the treacherous political landscape and face various challenges as she fulfills her destiny.

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi follows the misadventures of childhood friends, Arumi and Sasshi, as they find themselves transported to parallel worlds that mirror their own bustling neighborhood. As they travel through these bizarre worlds, they encounter strange characters, face various challenges, and uncover the truth about their neighborhood's transformation. With elements of action, adventure, comedy, and surrealism, this anime series offers a unique and entertaining journey.

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun follows the story of Iruma Suzuki, a kind-hearted and timid teenage boy who is sold to a demon by his irresponsible parents. To his surprise, he ends up enrolling in a demon school where he must hide his human identity while navigating through various supernatural challenges and forming unexpected friendships.

Two girls dreams of going viral on TikToker until they discover something strange in their videos

A bullied boy named [Name] has suffered all his life, enduring brutal abuse from his classmates. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a mysterious door leading to another world. Through this door, [Name] is granted access to incredible cheat skills that give him the power to accomplish anything he desires. With these newfound abilities, [Name] seizes the opportunity to live a better life and seeks revenge on those who once tormented him. Will [Name] be able to overcome his past and create a new, unrivaled existence in both worlds? Find out in this thrilling tale of empowerment and redemption.

Togo Asagaki was the Red Ranger in a heroic Ranger squad. During their final battle against an evil organization, he gave his life to guarantee their triumph. But fate had other plans, and he found himself reborn in an entirely different world. Embracing his new role as an adventurer, he transforms into Kizuna Red and continues his pursuit of justice, helping those in need.

The Lost Ones are wanderers who come here from a distant world known as "Japan." No one knows how or why they leave their homes. The only thing that is certain is that they bring disaster and calamity. The duty of exterminating them without remorse falls to Menou, a young Executioner. When she meets Akari, it seems like just another job...until she discovers it's impossible to kill this girl! And when Menou begins to search for a way to defeat this immortality, Akari is more than happy to tag along! So begins a journey that will change Menou forever...

Sato is a high school boy in love with his best friend Hime, an unearthly beauty from another realm. So when she moves back to her home world to get married, Sato doesn’t think twice—he follows her and crashes the wedding. Then, after a kiss from Hime, he suddenly becomes the new groom! But here, Hime is a Ring Princess and her husband is destined to be the Ring King: a hero of immense power.

Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play follows the story of a teenage girl named Miaka Yuki who is transported into an alternate reality after reading a mysterious book. In this new world, she becomes the priestess of the book and must gather the seven celestial warriors to summon the god Suzaku and fulfill her destiny. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and romantic rivalries as she navigates the politics and dangers of the land.

After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she’s unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill. One day, she passes out while working on her storyboard and wakes up in the world of her favorite childhood anime movie "A Tale of Perishing."

In the year 2005, virtual reality MMORPGs are the ultimate gaming experience. However, when a young boy named Tsukasa gets trapped in one of these games, he discovers that it is not just a game. Struggling with amnesia and an unknown affliction, Tsukasa must navigate the dangerous online world of 'The World' and uncover the truth behind his predicament. Along the way, he encounters both allies and enemies, and uncovers a deep conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of reality.

Humans fight to protect their land from invading demi-human tribes in relentless battles. As his world is engulfed by intense warfare, Kai, a village boy from Lag, joins the fight to defend all he knows. After Kai’s comrades fall one by one and he’s injured, he suddenly recalls memories from another life. A fantasy tale unfolds as a village boy explores a world of magic, mystery, and heroism.

Shiinya Kazuya died while saving young girls attacker, only to reincarnated into a world of swords and magic. It was a dream come true. He remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrats.

After being reborn in another world, a young man decides to abandon his former life and embrace the peaceful and fulfilling life of a farmer. %s

Haruyoshi Kuga, a genius exorcist, is betrayed and nearly killed. He uses a reincarnation spell to be reborn as Seika Lamprogue in a new world. Seika is part of a distinguished wizard family and his only wish is to find happiness. However, Seika's onmyo art surpasses the magic of this world, making his life anything but easy and carefree.

Touka always faded into the background at school. And when he’s summoned to another world with his classmates, that still doesn’t change! They all acquire top-rank skills, except Touka, who’s deemed a failure and cast to ancient ruins by the goddess Vicius. Turns out, his low-rank skills may not be so useless after all. Now, he seeks revenge against the goddess, and his true nature is revealed.

After being struck by a car, 52-year-old civil servant Kenzaburou Tondabayashi finds himself reincarnated as the villainess of his daughter’s favorite video game! Committed to his role as the haughty and arrogant Grace Auvergne, Kenzaburou plays out Grace’s part in the game’s story… Except his kind nature and elegant Japanese manners accidentally turn the unlikeable Grace into the most admired girl in school instead.

On a moonlit night, Akira Masaki finds herself in a magical world where wizards and humans coexist. Every year, they must face an enormous, deadly moon that attacks the planet. Their only hope lies with the Wizards of the Sage, appointed to fight the supernatural threat. But Akira soon discovers she wasn’t summoned by chance—she was chosen to lead them in battle.