- Updated on: July 22, 2022
- by Ernie
Talking about fictional manga, there are some manga that you just can’t ignore – their themes of Reincarnation and characters getting a second chance is just out of this world. I bet you’d give anything to return as a powerful or wealthy person, wouldn’t you?
But I can tell you that manga which uses this plot is just always so interesting, as I’ve read quite a number of them. And for those that want to venture into that, here’s a little guide/recommendation to help you answer the question: “where do I start?”
Table of Contents
And to make it even easier on you, the manga mentioned in this list have been scored using different criteria, so you have a better understanding of what to expect from every single one.
I’ve been saying too much, haven’t I? Lol. Well, let’s get on with it then.
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Table of Content
Isekai Manga With a Child MC (Recommendations)
12. Accidentally Summoned (Oops, Sorry!)
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/20 |
7/10 |
3/10 |
7/10 |
28/50 |
This manga’s main character was reincarnated into a magical Japanese world, where everyone cannot pronounce Japanese correctly. Well, isn’t that a bit of a hiccup? Like, how can you be in a Japanese world and not be able to pronounce Japanese correctly? Well, that’s just how it is!
And guess what? The MC is just overpowered, and with his fluency in Japanese and his God-given mana capacity, his life just became a lot easier. And, of course, he would have enemies who would want to harm him, but he always overcame them with no stress or force at all.
11. Yakuza Reincarnation
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
8/10 |
29/50 |
As a young punk, Ryu and his men did think they could take on the ageing Yakuza boss but sadly, that wasn’t the case. Challenging the Yakuza boss only did end in critical injuries for him, but just as he thought, he’d come to the end of his existence. He saw himself in another world entirely, a world that needs a hero. Might Ryu be the prophesied hero?
10. The Reincarnated Vampire
Wants An Afternoon Nap
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
5/10 |
5/10 |
7/10 |
30/50 |
As a boy or girl, how would you feel if you got a chance to be reborn as the opposite sex? That’ll be thrilling, won’t it? I would give anything to reincarnate as a girl, so I can even get to live a big girl’s life. Wouldn’t that be pretty?
Don’t mind that the title of this manga is pretty much a mouthful (and funny when you say it…lol). I’d say this manga talks to people. The main character herself is pretty lazy, with an uninteresting lifestyle, and no other desire but to just lay in bed all day. I bet that speaks of you or someone you know. Maybe it’ll even make a nice bedtime story. Hahaha!
9. The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
32/50 |
This manga tells the story of an ordinary Japanese salaryman whose name is Shingo Ichinomiya, as his life takes a turn when he falls asleep and wakes up in the body of a little kid.
Big difference between his former life and his new life is influenced by the fact that he has to live in a magical world as Wendelin von Benno Baumeister, the royal Baumeister family’s eight son.
8. The Reincarnated Prince Wants To Slack Off
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
6/10 |
6/10 |
5/10 |
34/50 |
The MC got here reincarnated as Phil Graceheart, the last child of a royal family. If you were Phil, reborn as royalty, and with a desire to live a stress-free and relaxed life, just what things would you do? I’m sure you do have a lot, yeah? You could tell us in the comment section below; we’d love to hear all about it.
7. Ascendance of a Bookworm
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
36/50 |
Here’s one for the bookworms. It’s a little tragic to see our bookworm MC. Urano Motosu gets crushed by her bookshelf, which is her most prized possession in the world. That’s a bit sad, isn’t it? But let’s not get teary. Why?
That’s because, after her death, God gave her another chance at life to be reborn as a 5-year-old child with her great love for books. But upon her awakening in the new world, three things saddened her: the rate of people who can’t read, her family’s low status, and the high price of books in the city.
6. An Observation Log of my Girlfriend Who Calls Herself a Villainess
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
37/50 |
This manga is considered one of the best Isekai manga out there, so much so, readers are always expecting new chapters to be released. But is it worth the hype? Allow me to give you an overview of how enjoyable this manga is.
The first thing to note is that the main character reincarnated into an “otome game” she used to play in the human world. And now, in the game, she was reborn as the main villainess. And in her bid to make sure things don’t work out between Prince Cecil and his heroine, we get to see something else happening to her too. Well, did you think I’d tell you that? Hahaha, and ruin the fun? No, most definitely not. Go and read it, little one.
5. By the Grace of the Gods
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
38/50 |
Unlike most Isekai manga with an overpowered MC, this one is pretty interesting. Without that “MC can destroy everything” vibes which often makes OP manga dull. It tells the story of a man who died and was reincarnated as a child in a magical world (this manga makes me wish I could also be reborn in Wonderland or another magical world).
It is just a one of a kind manga whose art, plot, character writing, and other factors are just unique. There’s hardly ever a dull moment in the manga, as even the MC is such an exciting person whose sole objective is to enjoy life. This would even show you that there’s more to life than being a bad boy and breaking the rules.
4. Isekai Yakkyoku
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
40/50 |
This manga’s main character was reincarnated into a magical Japanese world, where everyone cannot pronounce Japanese correctly. Well, isn’t that a bit of a hiccup? Like, how can you be in a Japanese world and not be able to pronounce Japanese correctly? Well, that’s just how it is!
And guess what? The MC is just overpowered, and with his fluency in Japanese and his God-given mana capacity, his life just became a lot easier. And, of course, he would have enemies who would want to harm him, but he always overcame them with no stress or force at all.
3. Youjo Senki: Saga of Tanya the Evil
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
41/50 |
Set in an alternate world 10 years after World War 1, this Japanese manga tells of Tanya Degurechaff, and how she came about the nickname: “Devil of the Rhine”. But an unknown truth is that Tanya is actually the child reincarnation of a man who’d challenged a god to a battle of intelligence.
Be ready for an amazing story on Tanya’s ascendance up the military ranks and hence, becoming stronger, physically and mentally.
2. Ordinary Soldier Dreams of the Past
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
43/50 |
This is a wonderful masterpiece, completely mind blowing, and interesting. Not to toot the manga’s horns, but this is definitely a cut above the other manga that talk about Reincarnation and characters having another chance at life.
Here, the writers have used a perfect blend of Shonen, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Magic, Supernatural time travel and Reincarnation to tell the story of a soldier, John Celias. He travels back in time into the body of a child, and has a second chance at saving his hometown from being destroyed.
1. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
| Child MC | Character Writing | Plot/Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18/20 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
45/50 |
This is the manga version of the Mushoku Tensei series. And it tells the story of a 34-year-old otaku who got knocked over by a truck. And some while later, he saw himself reincarnated in the body of an infant in a new world, a world of magic, myths and swords.
However, in this new world, he takes on the identity of Rudeus Greyrat, and surprisingly, his memories of his past life are all still intact. Follow Rudeus on his journey from childhood to adulthood, his struggles, adventures, and life in a dangerous world.
Conclusion
Well, well, well, there you have it. A complete list of the top 12 manga recommendations of all Japanese manga tells of characters getting reborn or reincarnated as children, thereby having another chance at life. And no doubt, that was a quick read. I bet you just brushed right through it all.
And do not forget that we expect to hear one or more comments, additions, deductions or suggestions from you. As such, you can always use the comment box down below to do that and let your voice and opinion be known.
Arigato!
I dont agree with 1 it should have been number 4 not 1