Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! puts a fresh spin on isekai by dropping a corporate professional into a demon kingdom, where business acumen is more valuable than brute strength. If you love its mix of humor, strategy, and world-building, these five anime will scratch that same itch.
What happens when a demon lord trades world domination for a part-time job at a fast-food chain? Absolute comedy gold! The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (Hataraku Maou-sama!) follows Satan, who, after being forced out of his world, ends up working at a MgRonald’s in modern-day Tokyo. Like Headhunted to Another World, it thrives on business humor, a fish-out-of-water protagonist, and hilarious workplace antics.
While Rimuru isn’t a salaryman, his approach to world-building feels like running a company. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) follows a reincarnated protagonist who builds alliances, manages resources, and structures a nation like an efficient CEO. If you liked the managerial aspects of Headhunted to Another World, this anime delivers a perfect blend of humor, leadership, and world-building.
Isekai meets extreme risk management! Cautious Hero (Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru) is about a summoned hero, Seiya, who refuses to take a single step without being 100% prepared. His meticulous and overly logical approach to saving the world mirrors the problem-solving and negotiation skills seen in Headhunted to Another World. Plus, the comedic over-exaggeration of his caution makes for some hilarious moments.
What if an office worker got reincarnated and had to navigate politics, power structures, and leadership in a magical world? Wise Man’s Grandchild (Kenja no Mago) follows Shin Wolford, a modern-day salaryman who is reborn in a fantasy realm with insane magical prowess but lacks common sense when it comes to day-to-day politics and social etiquette. This anime carries similar themes of using modern knowledge to shake up a traditional fantasy world.
Taking isekai diplomacy to a whole new level, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki) centers around Kazuya Souma, an ordinary guy summoned to lead a struggling kingdom. Instead of fighting, he relies on economic reform, diplomacy, and strategic alliances—mirroring the corporate leadership themes found in Headhunted to Another World. If you love watching characters use logic instead of brute force, this anime is a must-watch.
"Which of these anime do you think best captures the spirit of Headhunted to Another World? 🤔🔥"
The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
Wise Man’s Grandchild
Final Thoughts
While isekai anime often focus on overpowered heroes and epic battles, some series stand out by incorporating business smarts, humor, and unconventional protagonists. Whether it’s managing a demon kingdom, running a kingdom like a CEO, or working at a fast-food chain, these five anime bring a unique spin to the genre, just like Headhunted to Another World.
Which one are you excited to check out next? Let us know in the comments!
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