Summary
- Beware The Villainess offers a unique take on the reincarnation trope, focusing on a protagonist aiming for a leisurely life despite her villainess status.
- Demonic Evolution combines supernatural and sci-fi elements in a futuristic setting where humans fight demonic forces with their own powers.
- Pick Me Up! Blends the world of a game with reality, following Han Yslat's journey as he leads his master through a challenging dungeon.
Among the endless tropes, stories, and narratives in the world of manhwa, there exist some series whose stories are of a secondary allure compared to the manner of their illustrations. Bringing to life tales of imagination with breathtaking expressions and accuracy, they seize the reader’s attention solely because of their beautiful graphic representation.
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These manhwas usually have compelling stories, but even if that were not the case, they still make for a compelling read because of their eye-catching illustrations and artwork. In this regard, here are some manhwa that are a must-read for their stunning artwork.
Updated on August 15, 2024, by Emedo Destiny: When it comes to manhwa, eye-catching visuals often go hand in hand with captivating storytelling, which creates an immersive experience that draws readers into these various imaginary worlds. While compelling narratives are essential, there are particular series that elevate the art form to new heights, showcasing breathtaking illustrations that leave lasting impressions on viewers and readers. Through the art styles, these series show only a glimpse of the visual heights manhwa is poised to reach sooner rather than later. In this list are further additions to the earlier listed recommendations for manhwa worth reading simply because of their breathtaking visuals.
15 Beware The Villainess
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Creator(s): Ppongtta Mat Screw Bar, Blue Canna
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- No of Chapters: 128
The reincarnation trope is idealized in Beware the Villainess. The series follows the life of an ordinary Korean college student whose life changes overnight when she is reincarnated as the villainess of a novel she used to read.
Now, the protagonist and villainess, Melissa Foddebrat, is not interested in furthering her life of villainy; she only wants to live a leisurely life. However, a leisurely life comes with its difficulties, as she must find a way to call off her engagement with the womanizing crown prince, who is proving to be more stubborn than Melissa would like.
14 Demonic Evolution
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.7 / 5
- Creator(s): MOKF
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- No of Chapters: 69 (Ongoing)
Demonic Evolution does a relatively good job of meshing the supernatural and sci-fi genres in the series. The series is set in the futuristic year 3069, where Earth faces annihilation from demonic forces that suddenly invaded.
However, technology turns the tide of the war, as humans find a way to use the invaders’ powers against them. This is the predicament of the central character, Ang, humanity’s greatest warrior. However, in this chaos, Ang falls in battle and mysteriously travels another sixty years into the future, possessing the ultimate demon king within him. Given a new chance, Ang is determined to correct his past mistakes while continuously evolving to control the demon within.
13 Pick Me Up!
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Creator(s): WasakBasak, Hermod
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- No of Chapters: 108 (Ongoing)
The world of a game collides with reality in the Pick Me Up! Series through the central character, Han Yslat. Life takes a more than serious turn when the master, Loki, ranked 5th in the world of the ridiculously difficult mobile gatcha game, is reincarnated into the game as a 1-Star hero.
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Now, the hero, Han Yslat, the former, finds that his only opportunity to survive the hellish game is to lead his newbie master and the other heroes summoned alongside him to the 100th-floor dungeon. However, Han quickly discovers that leveling up is no child’s play.
12 The Reaper
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Creator(s): Woogack, Inkyo
- Genre: Action, Fantasy
- No of Chapters: 93 (Ongoing)
Revenge meets martial arts in the thrilling story of The Reaper. The series follows the life of the protagonist, Pyo Wol, an orphan and wanderer whose life is altered when he is kidnapped and tortured into becoming an assassin along with other children like him.
Forced to train and kill one another until only a chosen few remain, Pyo Wol vows to exact vengeance on his captors, should he finally escape them. Fortunately, freedom finds Pyo Wol, and this begins his carnage-filled journey of revenge and blood.
11 Nano Machine
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Creator(s): Hanjung Wolya, Geumgang Bulgoe
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- No of Chapters: 219 (Ongoing)
Nano Machine presents a good mix of sci-fi, martial arts, and gore with an even more impressive balance. The series focuses on the central character, Cheon Yeo-Woon, the illegitimate child and heir to the leader of the Demonic Cult.
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From birth, Yeo-Woon’s fate seemed sealed in stone until he received a mysterious gift from his descendant from the future after a failed assassination attempt. Gifted with nanotechnology from the future, Yeo-Woon soon finds that he is no longer as limited as he once was and, thus, began his journey as history’s most feared martial master.
10 Unholy Blood
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Creator(s): Ina Lina
- Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
- No of Chapters: 92
The manhwa centers around a young female protagonist, Lyre, who leads a seemingly ordinary life with a dark secret. Unknown to those around her, Lyre is a vampire struggling to maintain her human front while confronting her true nature.
On a journey of self-discovery and revenge, Lyre untangles all the webs of her past and confronts what lies ahead. The manhwa, however, does not only possess a captivating storyline but also immaculate art. Nothing short of a visual treat, the series makes for an engaging read.
9 Noblesse
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Creator(s): Son Jae-Ho, Lee Gwang-Su
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Supernatural
- No of Chapters: 544
With an overpowered protagonist and an appealing art style intertwined with the supernatural world, Noblesse makes for a gripping read, following Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, the protagonist: an enigmatic figure and an ancient noble vampire in a slumber for centuries.
Awakened to modern society, Raizel struggles to comprehend his new environment where humans and supernatural creatures now coexist. Central to maintaining the balance between the two realms, Raizel must prevent the collapse of both worlds. Illustrated with eye-catching artwork combined with detailed expression, Noblesse is a must-read!
8 The God Of High School
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.1 / 5
- Creator(s): Park Yong-Je
- Genre: Action, Supernatural, Adventure
- No of Chapters: 569
The God of High School is a thrilling manhwa that effortlessly combines captivating martial arts action and a supernatural storyline, all while being visually stunning. The manhwa, boasting intricate character designs and visually immersive battles, places it on an eye-catching pedestal for readers.
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The story follows Jin Mori, a high school student and a skilled martial artist who enters a nationwide martial arts tournament called ‘The God of High School’ where the winner is promised to have any one wish granted. Through its breathtaking artwork, the series presents martial arts and the supernatural on a stunning yet unprecedented magnitude.
7 Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Creator(s): sing N song, Sleepy-C
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- No of Chapters: 222 (Ongoing)
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, The Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint explores the fantastical world of a mysterious book that suddenly becomes a mirror of human reality. The story centers around Kin Dokja, an ordinary office worker who spends his time reading a seemingly never-ending novel. Things take an exciting turn when the book's events become a reality.
The storyline, however, is further elevated by the manhwa’s stunning art style. With exceptional character detail and impressive world-building, the series emphasizes the essence of the medium of manhwa as it delivers a visually captivating read.
6 Teenage Mercenary
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Creator(s): YC, Rakhyun
- Genre: Action, Drama
- No of Chapters: 200 (Ongoing)
Teenage Mercenary is a webtoon series that follows a young boy named Yu Ijin. Losing both his parents in a plane crash at a very young age, Ijin finds himself in a foreign land and situation where death is for hire, and the only way to survive is to become the deadliest one of them all.
The series contains an entertaining tale of loss, combat, trauma, and survival, each layer held together by its incredible artwork. Simple but elegant, the manhwa’s stunning illustrations raise the series' visual aesthetics, bringing it forward on the recommendation list for readers.