And if you’ve never heard of The Story of Ferdinand, but you love stories about gentle giants that subvert gender norms, this manhwa is also for you. Loosely drawing from role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and the fantasy series Discworld, The Gamer is about, well, gaming. From its first episode in 2013, The Gamer is a long-standing crowd favorite among both actual gamers and those who simply prefer to read about it. Anthony is an experienced writer and anime enthusiast and is the authority on all things about anime and manga.
She recalled the past ten years of her life and feels remorseful for how she lived up until being framed by the emperor. Instead of being executed, however, Amber is teleported back to her 20-year-old self on the day of her wedding. The idea of an arranged marriage is one of the most popular romance tropes around.
Not to be confused to another adapted works of adapted from Webtoons. อ่านมังงะ Jee-Han loves video games, but, when he suddenly discovers he has the power to play through the real world like a role-playing game, he is shocked. This opens the door for many new different adventures, but also raises the stakes even higher.
The manhwa is about Sung Jinwoo, a rank E hunter dubbed as ‘humanity’s weakest.’ Jinwoo climbs up the strength ladder and becomes humanity’s hope. While SIU isn’t exactly Eiichiro Oda, the massive world-building integrated into the storyline is reminiscent of One Piece. And the plotlines are well-written and, most importantly, resolved. Every fighting chapter is well-made, with combat scenes executed well. But what separates TGOH from the beloved old anime is the introduction of borrowed powers from the world’s known supernatural beings.
And that’s exactly what Shall We Have Dinner Tonight does, hitting a nerve of truth while also managing to indulge the reader with its mouth-watering celebration of food. After Suho comes back home, he’s horrified to discover that those very monsters have taken over his home planet. Fans won’t be able to look away from this story once they start reading it.
The first season starts off with Jihan Han, a normal high school student who, instead of being drawn into a game, discovers that his own world is taking on video-game qualities. The 2010 romantic drama Cheese In the Trap is among the OG legends of webtoons, and it’s continuing to touch the hearts of millions of readers year after year. And if you won’t take it from us, then know that this evergreen story has seen both a movie adaptation and a live-action drama. The readability and left-to-right orientation of manhwa contributed to its growing popularity, as did the realism of the characters and the combination of Eastern and Western styles and mythologies. It doesn’t create a complex new world like other manhwa do, but it still puts a twist on a regular high-school romance.
And if you’re a fan of anime, there’s an excellent adaptation available with an equally excellent original soundtrack. Originally published as a web novel and later serialized, the wildly popular take on the hero origin story by the name of Solo Leveling (Only I Level Up) is beloved for good reason. This highly addictive supernatural monster-slaying tale offers both mystery and intrigue in tandem with complex worldbuilding and an endlessly unpredictable plot. It’s hardly a wonder that this has been booked for webtoon, game, and drama adaptations.
With a big cast of charming characters, this tale can turn the most vampire-adverse readers into loyal followers, proving once and for all that these immortal creatures are truly here to stay. For some otherworldly female-driven fantasy, look no further than Kubera by Currygom — a vibrant story about resilience, vengeance, and reconciliation. With minimalist, easy-to-follow artwork, the thrilling and action-packed narration gets to take the lead, resulting in a page-turning read. When Dead Days kicks off, the zombie virus has already broken out and we now follow the survivors of the resulting apocalypse. As zombies roam the streets, survivors are trapped within their homes, unable to leave for fear of their own family-members-turned-predators. With scratches at the door, two high schoolers — strangers to each other — are stuck in opposite apartments and must figure out a way to communicate and survive until help arrives.
Manhwas are now almost exclusively published and read in this format, continously exploring new creative horizons. The term “Webtoon” (웹툰) is a portmanteau of the Korean words 웹 meaning web and 카툰 meaning cartoon. Heesu has a secret crush on his best friend Chanyeong, and he knows it’ll never be returned.
Slowly, they both fall in love, changing what they knew about each other. Of all the zeitgeist-defining fiction to come out of the past twenty years, perhaps none has been more universally beloved than the Harry Potter series by J.K. When Bo-eun finds a cat in an azalea field, she dubs her Dallae (Korean for Azalea) and brings her new companion home. But Dallae’s arrival coincides with recurring dreams about Bo-eun’s high school friend Saeyeon.
Some have probably seen this manhwa around, as many fans have been absorbed in its story. It’s based on a novel of the same name, as are many other manhwa, and it’s been praised for its fantastical setting and great action. When the only male student, Song Jae Gu, is offered a three-year scholarship that doesn’t depend on his grades, he accepts. But, after accidentally gaining the ire of Queen — the champion of Wild’s League — his school life becomes more complicated than he bargained for.
Unfortunately, it’s still an ongoing series (and it has gone through a couple of hiatus periods), but it’s still worth a read. The Druid Of Seoul Station is a perfect choice for fans of isekai and science fiction. In a world where vampires are common, humans still discriminate against them. However, this doesn’t stop Mari Baek, a shy vampire girl, from falling for Jae-min Jung, one of the most popular guys in her school. After she bites him, they develop a complicated but wholesome relationship, in which they both re-learn everything they know about vampires and humans. Solo Leveling was written by Chugong and illustrated by Gee So-Lyung and Redice Studio.
With the story broken up into three seasons, there is plenty to read. Anyone looking for a beautiful LGBTQ+ romance should check out Her Tale of Shim Chong and lose themselves in this beautiful story. This manhwa, which was inspired by an old Korean folktale, is full of relatable characters and incredibly romantic moments. No matter how old you are, it’s never too early to start reading fantasy — especially with so many incredible works out there!
In order to learn the ropes, he starts his new life as a high school student at a school founded by his servant, Frankenstein. Looking forward to living peacefully, he is disappointed to say the least when a mysterious organization called the Union starts to attack his mortal friends. The anime adaptation of The God of High School may have been met with mixed reviews but the divine manhwa is endlessly popular. Martial arts meet mythical folk-lore as the characters discover what it takes to become a true deity. Though romance readers do love a bit of escapism, some manhwas really manage to hit the nail on the head with realistic characters and believable narrative arcs.
This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Flipping the script on Heesu in Class 2, Unrequited Love Skill is a story about friendship, love, and complicated relationship statuses, which tenderly captures the spectrum that sexuality operates on. If you grew up loving The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf — you know the adorable children’s book about the bull who would much rather smell the flowers than fight in bullfights? — The Strongest Florist is the comedy action manhwa you’ve been looking for!
Even so, Heesu’s happy to just be around him, talking about his girl problems and supporting his sporting achievements, being known to others only as “Chanyeong’s friend”. So it’s as surprising to Heesu as everyone else when a rumor about Heesu’s ability to give accurate love advice starts to spread, placing him at the center of everyone’s attention. With simple, adorable art Heesu in Class 2 captures the innocence of first love and the confusion of high school, as the relationship dynamics shift and the characters continue to learn about themselves and each other. Tower of God by SIU was an instant hit upon publication, largely due to its unique characters and endlessly complex villains. Though you can expect an exploration of human desires, greed, power, and revenge, this is also a heartfelt depiction of friendship and the lengths that we will go to to protect it.
Beyond fulfilling the expected requirements of any zombie story worth its salt, Dead Days’ stunning artwork, its attention to detail, and its round characters elevate it to immortal heights. Do-Hee Woo and Hae-Gyeong Kim didn’t expect to bump into each other when they decided to try dining alone at a restaurant. And they certainly didn’t think they’d form an instant connection. Making a deal to meet up and eat together on a weekly basis, their friendship quickly becomes deeper as they help one another heal from past heartbreaks. The scaled-down plot leaves plenty of room for Park See-In to really explore the strengths and insecurities of these two characters, as well as the conflicts that arise between them. Bringing it back to the basics and stripping away all the special effects, this is a refreshingly honest look at human relationships.
And much like DBZ, the opponents the lead characters face upgrade from low-level to world-level to even realms beyond the scope of human prowess. The former king restarts his adventure with renewed goals and dreams. Unsurprisingly, this well-written manhwa always finds its way into essential webtoon lists. Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, who rose to fame in the horror genre, previously made one of the top thriller manhwas ever, Sweet Home. Take two weary sci-fi tropes and combine them into a webtoon about survival and self-realization, and you will get one of the best horror manhwas ever created.
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