Summary
A staple of any adventuring party is the healer who supports the team with buffs and recovery effects. Without them, no hero or warrior would last long on their quests. Despite the importance of healers, not many are the main characters in their own stories. They’re relegated to sidekicks or background characters.
This is especially true for isekai since protagonists who can do a bit of everything are usually more popular. However, someone who specializes in one thing can offer a unique perspective and plot that can be just as entertaining.
8Live Dungeon!
MyAnimeList: 6.92
Tsutomu Kyoutani is an average guy who getsisekai’d into the game he is playing. In this mysterious world, dungeon raids are broadcast like live sports and treated like a game, since raiders can respawn after dying. Tsutomu’s job is White Mage, which is known for its healing and recovery spells.
The problem is, White Mages don’t act like they would in-game. They’re used as resurrection bots and human shields instead. With his knowledge of gaming strategy and tactics, Tsutomu is determined to show what a real White Mage can do.
7Kono Healer, Mendokusai
MyAnimeList: 7.02
Healers are meant to be helpful, but that certainly isn’t always the case. Karol is a cleric who isn’t interested in healing or helping. In fact, her spells and magic mostly cause harm to their recipient. By happenstance, she meets rookie adventurer Alvin and curses him by accident. Now he can’t stray too far from Karol, or he’ll die.
This manga mostly follows their journey together and mostly consists of Karol savagely roasting Alvin at any given opportunity. It’s acharming gag storywith no real plot, but it’s great for a lighthearted read and a good chuckle.
6Hidamari no Ki
MyAnimeList: 7.07
What are doctors if not healers? They may not have magic, but doctors still administer treatment and help people recover.Hidamari no Kiis a historical anime that follows a young samurai trying to uphold ancient traditions and a medical student trying to spread Western medicine inJapan in 1886.
The author of the original manga is Osamu Tezuka, and part of the story is based on the life of his great-grandfather, who was a physician pushing for the acceptance of Western medicine. The medical student in the story even shares his family name: Tezuka.
5The Wrong Way To Use Healing Magic
MyAnimeList: 7.32
In isekai, protagonists usually get in trouble for having odd or unique powers. Ken Usato is summoned to another world with two classmates, and while they have magic befitting heroes, he has healing magic. He’s not disappointed, but everyone around him is terrified.
It turns out the most famous healer is a woman named Rose. She’s a spartan woman who made a name for herself by fighting on the front lines, healing herself and her allies while completely crushing the enemy.
4Black Jack
MyAnimeList: 7.56
Black Jackis the story of a wandering doctor named Hazama Kuroo who deals in unknown diseases and mysterious medical cases. Although he has no actual medical license, he’s notorious for being a genius in thefield of medicine and scienceand for his impeccable surgical skills.
In this anime, each episode has its own story. Whether dealing with underground gangs or those stricken by poverty, Dr. Kuroo finds a solution before the show ends. Despite this, Kuroo does develop as a character, learning about love and nature.
3Snow White With The Red Hair
MyAnimeList: 7.76
Shirayuki is an herbalist working at an apothecary, living a slow life comfortably. Unfortunately, she’s forced to flee when the prince demands she become one of his concubines. Shirayuki cuts her hair and absconds into the woods. She is found not too long after.
Luckily, she meets Zen, the prince of a neighboring kingdom, and his guards. Using his status, he’s able to save Shirayuki, and in return, she dedicates her skills to him as a means of repaying him. Her new life starts as a herbalistin the royal palace.
2JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
MyAnimeList: 8.50
Each iteration ofJojo’s Bizarre Adventurecan be vastly different from the last because themes and characters change in each one. In Part 4, the main character is Josuke Higashikata, a descendant of Joseph Joestar. Hisstand is called Crazy Diamond, and with its power, he can return or restore anything to a different state in its history.
The story revolves around Josuke protecting his hometown of Morioh from evil stand-users and other malevolent threats. Using his ability to restore things, Josuke can deal with problems in unique ways, displaying his ability to help and harm others.
1Mushi-Shi
MyAnimeList: 8.66
Mushi-Shiis an episodic anime that follows Ginko as he travels across Japan solving problems related to Mushi. Mushi arespirits that inhabit the world, though they’re usually invisible to most people. They have no sense of right and wrong and exist more like natural phenomena.
Often, people interact with mushi by accident, causing problems in their lives. As a researcher, Ginko chases rumors and stories of strange happenings to learn more about mushi and helps victims along the way.
