best 7 Manhwa Titles That Every Comic Fan Should Read 2023 part 1 - retoreview
Introduction
Manhwa, the Korean equivalent of manga, has been taking the world by storm with its unique storytelling, stunning artwork, and diverse genres. With so many manhwa series available, it can be overwhelming to choose where to start. That's why we've compiled a list of the best 7 manhwa series that are worth your time and attention. Whether you're a seasoned manhwa reader or a newbie looking to explore this fascinating medium, these titles are sure to captivate you with their gripping plots, relatable characters, and captivating visuals. So, without further ado, let's discover the cream of the crop in the world of manhwa.
Rumors abound about a magician residing in a tent near the deserted theme park, and some people claim that his magic is real. However, before he begins his performance, he always asks his audience if they believe in magic. Yoon Ah-ee has distant memories of magic, but poverty and responsibility for her younger sister in her parents' absence have made her lose faith in its wonders. Likewise, her skeptical classmate Na Il-Deung believes that a good education is the only path to success.
Kim Dokja doesn't see himself as the lead character in his own life. He's a solitary person who enjoys reading web novels, and his favorite one is Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA), where he's lived vicariously through the main character, Yoo Joonghyuk, for more than a decade. Through Joonghyuk, Dokja has experienced the trials of time regression and life-threatening scenarios where people act out narratives for the amusement of god-like Constellations.
Twenty-Fifth Bam had lived a solitary existence until he crossed paths with Rachel. However, Rachel's sole objective is to scale the perilous Tower and she is willing to abandon Bam in her pursuit. After Rachel vanishes in a burst of light, Bam resolves to follow her and ascend the Tower in the hopes of reuniting with her. Yet, the Tower is a treacherous place, brimming with age-old mysteries, monstrous creatures, and malicious individuals.
At the age of 17, Yu has been subjected to cruel bullying for a significant portion of his life, leading him to disconnect emotionally from reality and behave abnormally. Despite his exceptional skill in dodging punches, Yu chooses to let his tormentors continue to harm him since he sees no value in his survival.
The Lovely Princess novel features a secondary character named Athanasia de Alger Obelia, who is portrayed as the most pitiable character of all. Athanasia's mother died while giving birth to her, and her father, Emperor Claude, never showed her any affection. She spent her entire life yearning for even a tiny bit of parental love, but instead, she was falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death by her own father. In a strange turn of events, a woman from modern-day Korea takes sleeping pills and wakes up in the body of Athanasia as an infant. Knowing what Athanasia's future holds, she decides to stay hidden from her cruel father to avoid any mistreatment.
Seon Jin cannot find solace anywhere. Despite attending school, he endures ruthless bullying due to his quiet demeanor and frail appearance. However, Jin's greatest fear lies not in his tormentors, but in his own father. Although many view Jin's father as a successful businessman, kind-hearted citizen, and loving parent, this is all a façade. In reality, he is a disturbed serial killer, and Jin is his unwilling partner in crime.
Amidst the ruins of a war-torn world, a young boy traverses a desolate road alone, haunted by the recent loss of his mother. As he journeys on, he is confronted by the grim realities of war - military tanks, lifeless bodies, and the remnants of his shattered hometown. With a heavy heart, he perseveres through the pain and devastation. One fateful morning, fate brings him together with a young girl sheltering in an abandoned bus, and their brief encounter is abruptly interrupted by the sudden outbreak of battle. Fleeing for their lives, they find refuge on a deserted street, where they decide to continue their journey together to the end of the road. This unexpected companionship rekindles a glimmer of hope in their grieving souls, and they set out to face the uncertain future together.
7-Annarasumanara
Rumors abound about a magician residing in a tent near the deserted theme park, and some people claim that his magic is real. However, before he begins his performance, he always asks his audience if they believe in magic. Yoon Ah-ee has distant memories of magic, but poverty and responsibility for her younger sister in her parents' absence have made her lose faith in its wonders. Likewise, her skeptical classmate Na Il-Deung believes that a good education is the only path to success.
However, Ah-ee's encounter with the magician in the abandoned theme park alters her life irrevocably. Annarasumanara is a touching, reflective, and thought-provoking tale of discovering one's true self and growing into the person one desires to become.
6-Omniscient Reader
Kim Dokja doesn't see himself as the lead character in his own life. He's a solitary person who enjoys reading web novels, and his favorite one is Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA), where he's lived vicariously through the main character, Yoo Joonghyuk, for more than a decade. Through Joonghyuk, Dokja has experienced the trials of time regression and life-threatening scenarios where people act out narratives for the amusement of god-like Constellations.
Despite reading 3,149 chapters and feeling resigned to the story's end, Dokja receives a mysterious message from the author, hinting at monetization before everything goes dark. Suddenly, fiction becomes reality, and Dokja finds himself living through TWSA. As the only omniscient reader of the upcoming events, Dokja's success in the scenarios is uncertain. But perhaps this new situation will empower him to take on the protagonist role he never wanted in his own life.
5-Tower of God
Twenty-Fifth Bam had lived a solitary existence until he crossed paths with Rachel. However, Rachel's sole objective is to scale the perilous Tower and she is willing to abandon Bam in her pursuit. After Rachel vanishes in a burst of light, Bam resolves to follow her and ascend the Tower in the hopes of reuniting with her. Yet, the Tower is a treacherous place, brimming with age-old mysteries, monstrous creatures, and malicious individuals.
Each level is safeguarded by an Administrator who subjects bold challengers to grueling trials that will test their limits.
As Bam encounters Headon, the Administrator of the first floor, he discovers that he is an "Irregular" - a person who entered the Tower on their own accord, an exceedingly rare occurrence within the Tower. Despite this revelation, Bam's path ahead is clear. Whether it's riches, power, fame, or even a reunion with Rachel, all aspirations can be realized at the Tower's apex
4-The Boxer
At the age of 17, Yu has been subjected to cruel bullying for a significant portion of his life, leading him to disconnect emotionally from reality and behave abnormally. Despite his exceptional skill in dodging punches, Yu chooses to let his tormentors continue to harm him since he sees no value in his survival.
However, Yu's fortunes change when he encounters an aging boxing trainer named "K," who has successfully coached five champions.K possesses a wealth of experience and intuition, allowing him to quickly identify Yu's impressive fighting abilities. Despite Yu's disinterest, K takes the young man under his wing.
3-Who Made Me a Princess
The Lovely Princess novel features a secondary character named Athanasia de Alger Obelia, who is portrayed as the most pitiable character of all. Athanasia's mother died while giving birth to her, and her father, Emperor Claude, never showed her any affection. She spent her entire life yearning for even a tiny bit of parental love, but instead, she was falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death by her own father. In a strange turn of events, a woman from modern-day Korea takes sleeping pills and wakes up in the body of Athanasia as an infant. Knowing what Athanasia's future holds, she decides to stay hidden from her cruel father to avoid any mistreatment.
However, fate has other plans, and she ends up encountering him at the tender age of five. With her original plan shattered, she sets out to win her father's love and affection in the hopes that he will never harm her.
2-Bastard
Seon Jin cannot find solace anywhere. Despite attending school, he endures ruthless bullying due to his quiet demeanor and frail appearance. However, Jin's greatest fear lies not in his tormentors, but in his own father. Although many view Jin's father as a successful businessman, kind-hearted citizen, and loving parent, this is all a façade. In reality, he is a disturbed serial killer, and Jin is his unwilling partner in crime.
For years, they have evaded detection by the authorities. But when Jin's father takes an interest in a new student, Yoon Kyun, Jin faces a difficult choice. He must decide whether to be the coward who allows her to meet the same fate as his father's other victims or to be the son who defies his wicked parent.
1-The Horizo
Amidst the ruins of a war-torn world, a young boy traverses a desolate road alone, haunted by the recent loss of his mother. As he journeys on, he is confronted by the grim realities of war - military tanks, lifeless bodies, and the remnants of his shattered hometown. With a heavy heart, he perseveres through the pain and devastation. One fateful morning, fate brings him together with a young girl sheltering in an abandoned bus, and their brief encounter is abruptly interrupted by the sudden outbreak of battle. Fleeing for their lives, they find refuge on a deserted street, where they decide to continue their journey together to the end of the road. This unexpected companionship rekindles a glimmer of hope in their grieving souls, and they set out to face the uncertain future together.
