Top 10 Best Manhwa to read in 2025 You Can’t Miss!

Unveil the top 10 must-read manhwa of 2025! From heart-pounding epics to soul-stirring romances, these captivating series will leave you obsessed. Dive in today!

1.Star-Embracing Swordmaster

A Fan Favorite Quickly Rising In The Rankings

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Dark Fantasy, Action, Sword & Sorcery
Author: Q10 – Hong Dae Ui
Artist: juno
The story of a knight apprentice of humble origins looking to prove himself in a world full of monsters. As the story progresses, this epic chivalry tale Manhwa will take the protagonist to face impossible choices. Overcoming every obstacle with pain, effort, and the help of his mentors, the young Vlad of Shoara is quickly rising in the ranks of the Bayezid household.

The Manhwa is also becoming quite popular as well, so if readers didn’t have a chance to visit this wonderfully constructed dark fantasy world, then what better time to start binging it next year? On the other hand, its storytelling is smooth and without plot gaps, so readers will find it quite easy to follow the story, despite it also being a complex tale of revenge and honor.

2.Streamer Archmage

Looks Better Than Ever

Genre: Action, Fantasy, VRMMO, Drama, Comedy, Adventure
Author: Dedart
Artist: SADU
Streamer Archmage (BJ Archmage) narrates the story of a broke young man who spends his life mining for gold in a popular VRMMO game just for the sake of his brother (who got paralyzed in an accident) and young niece. All of a sudden, he himself falls victim to the infamous ‘truck-gun,’ but instead of reincarnation, the shock of the accident makes him lose his biometric data and thus, cannot access his account anymore.

Desperate to enter the game that constitutes his only lifeline to aid his family, he uses a new account ticket he had been saving as a last resort. But suddenly, the vicious gacha system of the game lays bare before his eyes, and he discovers he has the ability to preview information about the rewards, classes, and other aspects of the game he couldn’t do before. And so, he picks the Legendary class ‘Archmage,’ and begins a life of ascension through streaming in the VRMMO game. It is a good story, with a main character who is charismatic, but not in an annoying way, and has a powerful motivation (instead of the usual selfish goals) to reach the top.

3.Academy’s Genius Swordmaster

Has Resumed After Seemingly Being Axed

Genre: Reincarnation, Drama, Action, Dark Fantasy, Martial Arts
Author: Seok Wando
Artist: Sichi
In a cruel battle against an invading race of giants, Ronan is the last man standing. After slaying the strongest of the invader enemies, he discovers that his commander Adeshan is dying and tries to assist her. But before he can save her life, more invaders come, proving that the battle is far from over. Desperate to save mankind and its strongest soldier, Adeshan uses her time regression powers to send Ronan back in time.

A confused soldier wakes up in the body of his younger self, with the memories of future battles to come. Now, with more time on his account, he will brute force his way to the top of the elite members of a prestigious Swordsmanship Academy, to save mankind and his beloved Field Commander. Quite a decent story that appeared to be axed, but now it has returned, so it is a great candidate to read this year

4.The Swordmaster’s Youngest Son

Will Take A Short Break But Return Mid-Year

Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery, Action
Author: AZI, HWANGZE PENGUIN, SYS
Artist: Mr. Big
If readers wanted a good reason to jump into the world of The Swordmaster’s Youngest Son, the recent events that have progressed the plot further down the point of no return has made it even more thrilling and exciting than it already is. A narrative that rivals that of series like TBATE and A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special, polished and defined art, and great and unique worldbuilding with fresh mythology and its own core identity.

This series remains one of the best, though the authors and artists really needed a break, so they will be taking a short one from April to May, to return with a new series of chapter releases one after the other. And if fans are already pumped up to see Jin finally facing Joshua, they won’t be disappointed to see the outcome of that clash.

5.The Beginning After The End

It will Have An Anime Adaptation In 2025

Genre: Isekai, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery
Author: TurtleMe
Artist: Fuyuki23
With the upcoming release of TBATE’s anime next year, what better way to start the new season than reading its Manhwa? The story of Arthur Leywin is exciting, filled to the brim with action, and heartbreaking tales of survival and friendship.

This series’ worldbuilding is especially strong, and its colorful and beautiful art contrasts perfectly with the darkness of its main plot. It starts mild, then as Arthur grows, so does the plot. It is like the childhood’s end trope a floodgate opening to give way to some of the most brutal and visually impactful war scenes in the story. Worth reading for those who love fantasy and action.

6.Summoner Wars Academy

Based On A Popular Gacha Game, Still Worth Reading
Summoners Academy
Genre: Action, School Life, Comedy, Sword and Sorcery, Drama
Author: Tarzyan
Artists: Grami
A mysterious elf is the director of this academy where only the best mages and summoners can excel and become vital members of the Imperium War Machine. Bound to service after their school years, these students will have to learn to summon and control their beasts to battle each other and reach the pinnacle of their class.A thrilling tale where nothing is what it seems, with colorful art and great battle scenes. The good thing is that this Fantasy Manhwa barely started, so readers won’t have a hard time catching up if they start reading it next season.

7.ELECEED

A Secret Society Of Super Humans Rules The Planet

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Martial Arts, Shounen, Drama, Comedy, Action
Author: Son Jae-Ho
Artist: Kim Hye-Jin
A dystopian urban fantasy action story about a boy learning to control his superpowers, and his mentor (A CAT) turning out to be the strongest super human on the planet. With many twists, intense battle scenes, and a growth-type hero that never ceases to amaze the readers with his perfect character development.

The story of Kayden and his pupil is both heartwarming, intense, and exciting. It will probably get readers hooked in no time, and since next year is going to be a big one for Manhwa, with many series having their debut as animes, it is probable that this popular comic also join their ranks. Be it as it may, it is a must-read for all battle-manhwa fans.

8.The Warrior Returns

Another Manhwa That Avoided The Axe, And Has Come For More

Genres: Dark Fantasy, Drama, Isekai, Action, Adventure, Reverse Isekai, Psychological
Author: NARACK
Artist: FUNGBACK
Just when fans thought that The Hero Returns would go on an indefinite hiatus, it came back rolling, and readers couldn’t be more pleased with this out-of-the-box, mean-spirited Isekai, where the Hero who was supposed to save the world is, instead, destroying it. Surprisingly refreshing for an urban fantasy series and considerably gory for a Manhwa, the story progresses at a fast pace and even before readers can notice it, they are already hooked.

Armed with powerful character motivations, a villain who has lost all hope of redemption, and a vicious conspiracy orchestrated by the one you least expected, this story is a powerful psychological drama that will break readers’ hearts mercilessly. A hero seeking revenge, a double agent dressed as a Magical Girl, a powerful Esper with absolute dominion over time and space, and the strongest hero of all time slowly becoming the demon lord who will destroy the world: which of these characters will remain alive at the end? Only time will tell.

10.Reality Quest

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Martial Arts, Drama
Author: Lee Joo-woon
Artist: Lee Joo-woon
This story is ideal for those who love Manhwa about heroes that start with no powers and slowly develop as the story advances. This is the story of an orphan boy, desperate to figure out the truth about his father’s death and the events that connect him with the mysterious Sunshine Shelter.

For that, he will have the help of a game-like system that grants him power in exchange for him completing certain requisites or Quests. It starts small, then the “system” challenges him more and more to become powerful and break his rivals, becoming a true Urban Legend. Quite a nice Manhwa to start reading Next Season, as it is fast approaching its conclusion.