MISC. MANGA, *Namesake

Inspired by classic literature, Namesake is an ongoing webcomic series done with a compelling manga style, and implementing elements of various isekai anime. Creators Megan Lavey-Heaton and Isabelle Melancon started this in 2012 as a more fleshed out story featuring characters from The Wizard Of Oz, and then made this into a study of fairytale main characters as they reflect on the real world, as well as the imaginary worlds they inhabit.

After an encounter trying to pick up her younger sister Elaine at a library, Emma Crewe is transported to the magical land of Oz, and mistaken for the current incarnation of "Dorothy" by the troubled residents. A rogue wizard has seized control of the Emerald City, and Emma has to help a collection of Ozians find true heir to the throne. Meanwhile, Elaine along with Emma's friend Ben make contact with an organization called Calliope where those who are the namesakes of their own story that try to maintain balance between the mundane world and the storybook realms. Run by Wonderland's Alice and Neverland's Wendy, Calliope is constantly crossing swords with their arch-enemies, the Rippers, selfish seekers of namesakes and the powers that they can wield.

Fans of works like Kingdom Hearts, Once Upon A Time, or Fables will more than likely find the idea of several children's story worlds intermingling with each other to be inviting. Although it does tend to place entire story arcs in one set magical land at a time, which is something very similar to ongoing anime titles. The webcomic is available free online, and the first chapters are also in print from Fairylogue Press. Its worth looking into for the inviting art style, as well as the world building that the cast experience, plus the deep character development their relationships have through each saga.