In recent years, manhwa And Webtoons have experienced a boom thanks to incredible adaptations such as solo leveling, Tower of God And noble, Which quickly became international successes and have millions of followers. This popularity has led many studios to acquire the rights to some popular mangas, such as Omniscient Reader ViewpointTo adapt them to anime to the delight of fans around the world.
However, although there is a large variety of manhwa with anime currently in production, there are still excellent works that, if adapted, could revolutionize Japanese animation by offering a different and exciting experience for both fans and new viewers.
From fantasy iskai, far from the typical Japanese tropes of the genre, to game-themed stories and revenge journeys that showcase the best of martial arts, there is no doubt that If these manhwas are adapted, they have the potential to increase the number of masterpieces in anime.
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Villains are destined to die is a unique otome isekai
Original novel by Gyeoeul Gwon, adapted by Gyeoeul Gwon & SUOL
Although Villains are destined to die follows a common premise seen recently in the otome isekai genre with series such as My next life as a savage: all roads lead to doom! where the protagonist, after playing a dating simulator, is reborn in virtual reality as the villain, This manhwa, has a more mature approachIn which Penelope focuses not only on making the male characters fall in love with her but on her survival.
Penelope moves away from the classic dear and loving character, demonstrating coldness and a calculating mind. Moreover, despite being a romance, the story gives importance to show the rawness of the palace environment as well as the court dramas and intrigues. By managing to convey the beauty of the characters and settings, stories like Villains are destined to die Works well in animated format, as seen recently with the adaptation of Why Raeliana ended up in the Duke’s mansion.
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Nano machine Gives an original twist to Martial Arts Training
Original novel by HANJUNG WOLYA, adapted by Great H & GGBG
Nano machine Follows the journey of Cheon Yeo-un, who had no talent and was targeted to be killed because he was an illegitimate son of the master of the demonic cult. However, one day, he is visited by his descendant from the future and implanted with nanotechnology in his body. With the nanocomputer, Cheon Yeo-un’s life changed as he was able to adapt to this technology and use it to learn martial arts quickly and better, determined to change his fate and become the heir of the demonic cult.
Nano Machine is a unique manhwa that instead of magic, Mixes advanced technology in a world of martial arts Featuring an underdog protagonist who gains incredible strength that may appeal to fans of Sung Jinwoo from Solo leveling. The battles and intrigue in the demonic cult are nothing short of breathtaking and will adapt amazingly in animation.
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Hardcore Leveling Warrior is an immersive story in an MMORPG
Created by Sehoon Kim
The manhwa revolves around Hardcore Leveling Warrior, also called Ethan Gong, who is known as the number 1 ranker in Lucid Adventure, a VR game played while sleeping. Although he is the most powerful player in the game, in the real world he is involved in money troubles, incurring a large debt with a sketchy organization. What makes this manhwa so unique is the fact that Ethan is already the strongest at the beginning of the story, but he will lose everything and have to start from scratch again.
Hardcore Leveling Warrior Is the journey of Ethan’s goal to return to the top And paying off his debt, when he also experienced significant growth along the way, abandoning his arrogance. HCLW Will make an incredible anime as it conveys the essence of MMORPGs better than popular series like Sword Art OnlineBut without forgetting the real world. Epic battles, amazing character designs and an interesting job system like Ethan’s Class Gambler, Hardcore Leveling WarriorWould be the perfect anime for fans of video games and overpowered characters.
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Jungle Juice is the perfect hero story in a world of bugs
Created by HYEONG EUN
While the premise of jungle juiceMankind of humans turning into insect hybrids after inhaling bug spray may be strange to some people, The story of Suchan Jang follows the plan of a superhero journeyFilled with action that takes survival of the fittest to a new level. in Jungle Juices society, those who suffer mutations like Suchan Jang become outcasts but find a safe place in the Nest, a college town where there are others who share his struggle.
Jungle Juice‘s focus on humanity makes the manhwa feel like a more fun, lighthearted version of Tokyo GulBut here the insects are used to represent themes like hierarchy and self-acceptance. moreover, jungle juiceIts highlights are the way it presents different characters, each fused with an insect that gives them a unique ability, and how they use these skills to fight in this society ruled by the food chain. This setting offers some incredible fights with no frills about violence or blood, which, together with the colorful art style, would make for a great distinctive anime.
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Wind breaker is an exciting story about an underrated sport
Created by Yongseok Jo
Isekai and romance manga became popular globally, but sports was a genre with no noteworthy works apart from the popular webtoons. The boxer. however, Wind breaker is an excellent image of the fun of cycling Through detailed explanations of the techniques, physics and biology behind the discipline that are easy to follow and make the reader interested in the sport.
in Wind breakerJay is the president of the student council and an excellent cyclist with innate ability who is forced to join his school’s cycling team. Similar to cycling animes like over drive And Yowamushi pedal, Wind breaker is a story of self-discovery with epic competitions that stands out for its focus on Jay’s life and friendships as they try to achieve their dreams. While Wind breaker’s Artwork conveys action and emotion effectively, the tense atmosphere of bike racing could be enhanced in an animated format.
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Legend of the Northern Blade is an epic martial arts story
Original novel by Woo-Gak, adapted by Woo-Gak & Hae-Min
In a world ruled by martial arts, Legend of the Northern Blade Tells the story of Jin Mu-won, who was isolated in the Northern Heavenly Sect after his father, the leader, was betrayed by his allies. However, an incident helps him escape, and Mu-won trains and masters the hidden martial arts inherited by his father to avenge him, restore the sect’s honor, and unravel the power conspiracies that led to its downfall.
Among the many manhwas about revenge, Legend of the Northern Blade Stands out for its gritty background and intense action scenes. The manhwa also has an incredible art style and character development, since Mu-won is not simply blinded by rage but tries to decide the best path for him. Because of this, Legend of the Northern Blade Is considered to be one of the best Mary Manhwas on par with popular webtoons like GosuAnd given that the latter will have an anime, it may open the possibility for LOTNB To adapt too.
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Pick Me Up: Infinite Gacha Is not the typical game manhwa
Original novel by Hermod, adapted by Nicesun & Wasakbasak.
Pick Me Up: Infinite Gacha is an isekai manhwa that tells the story of Han Seojin, a gamer who is mysteriously hacked into the Gacha game he is playing and becomes one of the characters in it. In the game, he has the name Han Israt, a 1-star character, and has to survive the dungeons under another player’s control.
Unlike other typical fantasy manhwas, Han Seojin is not that strong and has to fight every time. also, Pick me up is quite scary, Because there are high stakes involved due to the deadly characteristics of the Gacha game. As the author does not hesitate to sacrifice various characters, Pick me up is filled with suspense, which creates an exciting story with a dynamic and fast character rotation. help me upThe story is gripping, with conflicts difficult to predict, and its tense atmosphere can be well conveyed in an anime adaptation.
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Elceed is the perfect mix of superpowers and cute cats
Written by Jeho Son with art by ZHENA
Eleceeds writer, Jeho Son, is the author of the series NobleAdapted to anime in 2020, and the artist, Zhena, was the illustrator of the popular manhwa Girls of the Wild sSo this creator duo already guarantees satisfying action with striking art and attractive characters. But, where Eleceed It really shines, it’s for its light humor and focus on the hilarious dynamic between Jiwoo and Kayden, who share an endearing mentor-student bond that stands out for their totally opposite personalities.
The history of Eleceed It begins with Jiwoo rescuing a badly injured chunky tabby cat, who turns out to be one of the strongest Awakeners, Kayden Break. Jiwoo himself has the ability to move at super speed, and his meeting with Kayden will introduce him to the world of Awakeners. Not only does the once fierce and fearful Kaiden contrast sharply with his cute cat form, but Jiwoo is a kind and gentle cat lover, making for Some adorable scenes that balance out the top battles. The combination makes for an original story that, if adapted into anime, is set to become a worldwide hit.
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The largest estate developer is one of the funniest isekai
Original novel by BK_Moon, adapted by Lee Hyun Min & Kim Hyunsoo
The largest estate developr is an isekai manhwa that tells the story of Kim Suho, a civil engineering student who suddenly wakes up in the world of a fantasy novel he read and now has to live in the body of a lazy, hateful nobleman named Lloyd Frontera. Suho will use his knowledge of civil engineering to create innovations and build his legacy in the new world.
The largest real estate developer is one of the funniest manhwa of all timeAs Suho is even worse than the Devil King, an exploitative boss. However, while he may have skipped work ethics class in college and claimed to be doing everything for his own benefit, he cares and helps others, which makes it impossible to root for him. This, along with the manhwa’s absurd humor with orcs being obsessed with gyms, explanations of the engineering of materials for sword masters, and the horrifyingly funny and meme-worthy faces that Suho makes, is reason enough to deserve an anime adaptation.
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The beginning after the end is an isekai with western and eastern influence
Based on the web novel by TurtleMe
The beginning after the end is an isekai webcomic that follows a powerful ruler named King Grey, who after his sudden death is reborn as a baby with his memory intact, starting his new life as Arthur Leywin, the son of an adventurer couple in a vast and detailed fantasy world . Full of magic where he will try to achieve greatness again while trying to fix the regrets of his previous life. Because of their similarity in the first chapters, despite the difference in the backgrounds of the protagonists, TBATE is often compared to the popular series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.
however, TBATE Takes a different direction because of its western and eastern influences, and becomes more of an epic fantasy adventure where Arthur is stronger not only because of his talent, but also thanks to his intelligence and dedication, without common isekai tropes like harem or fanservice. also, TBATEIts solid history and rich world, ranging with different magic, races and monsters, have gained it immense popularity, leading fans to believe that It’s only a matter of time before this masterpiece gets its own animated adaptation.