Shounen is one of the biggest and most popular genres to ever constantly circulate around the anime and manga fandom. Because of the genre’s hype-inducing, story progression, and action-packed content that constantly piques the interest of the audience, it is no doubt that it became one of the biggest genres enjoyed by the masses.
If you are into this kind of genre, then this article is perfect for you as these recommendations are beginner and veteran reader-friendly. The list below will provide you with reasons, insights, and ideas as to why you should read the titles written.
Table of Contents
Oh! And even if you are not into this genre, then worry not because this will also give you an idea of some typical and ideal gateway titles that might possibly drag you into the rabbit hole of the Shounen genre.
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Table of Content
42. Mosquito War
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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4/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
5/10 |
26/40 |
Genre: Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Mystery
Manhwa Storyline:
Mosquitoes have been collecting DNA information by sucking blood due to a mutation. Eventually, they became the strongest predators on the planet to the point that they nearly exterminated mankind. They have been in a constant war for over a hundred years since the mutation.
Mosquitoes have the most kills when it comes to humans, even surpassing humans, sharks, or any other strong predators. Imagine if they are actually becoming the strongest predator on the planet. Would we even be able to defend in the first place?
41. Tal
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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5/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
6/10 |
26/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Psychological
Manhwa Storyline:
One day they suddenly came forth. Beings that are a little different than humans. Among them, there were people who are called Tal, and a boy. Hence, the story begins.
Chachaoong or Shamans look like ordinary people. However, they have an extraordinary ability to literally materialize an image from their mind. Completely oblivious as to why and when they came to this world. They must decide who the next king will be, but instead, they chose an ordinary human. Can an ordinary and powerless human be hiding something, or will he do something to be worthy of the title? Only you can tell as you read the chapters.
40. Legend Of The Northern Blade
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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6/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
27/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
Various martial artists gathered to form the ‘Northern Heavenly Sect’ alliance to prevent the world from succumbing to the darkness by the group Silent Night. However, as time flows, various martial artists are secretly plotting a mutiny on the sect thus destroying it. With the sect leader, Jin Kwan-ho’s death due to the mutiny. His only son named Jin Mu-won was left behind. Completely oblivious to any martial art techniques, Jin Mu-won found the secret techniques left behind by his father.
We follow the journey of Jin Mu-won searching for the truth as he acquires the techniques left behind by his father. Will he use the techniques as his personal vendetta? Only time will tell as you read the chapters.
39. Xunyao Jiwen
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
27/50 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
In a world where demons actually exist from historical records, they tend to gain power through absorbing humans’ memories and thoughts. The existence of these demons was forgotten as time passed due to the long-running peace. After the unknown encounter of Guze, an ordinary student, with a member of a family who knows their existence, a new story begins.
Now, after Guze’s fateful encounter, what circumstances await him as he accidentally encounters the historian recorders of the demons? And what would be his future endeavors after his ordinary life as a student?
38. Divine Bells/ Godly Bells
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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4/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
27/40 |
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Manhwa Storyline:
The existence of Divine Bells is to choose their own masters as they determine the status and influence of their master’s rule on their countries. The bells have a significant impact on their presence and absence. There is a group of political figures under King Hong-Ryeong who are doomed. But still, in an equal predicament if he has a bell nonetheless.
This leaves a question if the Divine bells are just simple magic charms, powers, or something else. There were eight Divine Bells in total and the owner of the three died. This left them to choose new owners. What would be the future events unfold as they leave three Divine bells without an owner?
37. Black Haze
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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5/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
27/50 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
Rood Chrishi was on a mission and everything was going out of hand. With his sudden encounter with a stranger after saving them, it turned out they were important high-profile figures. Afterward, Rood was given a request to enroll in a famous magic school to protect their son who was being bullied for being called a ‘monster’. He has to find out who is behind these and there may actually be something bigger happening behind.
Here, we follow Rood’s new occupation as he finds what’s behind the son’s predicament. It may be worse or whatnot. Only you will find out as you read the chapters.
36. Hero? I Quit A Long Time Ago
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
28/50 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi
Manhwa Storyline:
Lin Jie, who saved humanity from monsters 5 years ago, was considered to be mankind’s first superhero. Thus myriads of other superheroes followed in his footsteps. However, he disappeared from society without any traces after when the monsters were gone. But in reality, he only just became an ordinary member of society and was looking for a job because he was told so.
Will he return as a superhero when humanity is in need of him again? What awaits him as he tries to “disappear” as a hero and become an ordinary person? Only time will tell.
35. Guard Pass
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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8/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Action, Adventure
Manhwa Storyline:
Lim Sejun is a fat person with high self-esteem. Lim Sejun only has a single friend from his childhood namely Seo Hajin. She trains Jiu Jitsu to protect her friend most of the time. However, when she successfully protected Lim Sejun from the delinquent, later that night, she was beaten badly to the point that it inflicted her trauma. After Lim knew the situation, he then decided for vengeance behind his friend’s unfortunate circumstance. Thus begins his story of revenge as he himself trains Jiu Jitsu to beat the culprits.
It’s hard to imagine that your only friend will get beaten up undeservedly and it is no wonder that you will change yourself and work hard to take revenge against them. This manhwa tells that vengeance can also be a form of motivation.
34. Dreamside
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
Hazin Nam has numerous nightmares from time to time. However one day, he dreams of a future in which the world is in an apocalypse. Despite his terrifying dream, he disregarded it. But one day, a girl that is part of his dream transferred to his school. Hence, he decided to acknowledge the reality of his dream when he realized that he can travel to the future through his dream.
Having a dream about your future may be intriguing and terrifying at the same time. But once you are given the opportunity to know the future, are you able to prevent the apocalypse?
33. Reformation Of The Deadbeat Noble
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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5/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
A story of a boy who sleeps to run from reality. Receiving countless insults from people as they call him the “deadbeat”. However, this boy named Irene Perreira refused to change. One day, he dreamt of living as an ordinary man in a village as he witnessed a swordsman who trained by swinging his sword for decades until he passed away. A dream that heavily affected him because he is his total opposite for being a lazy person. Would this have served as an impetus for his motivation to change?
Dream or not, if you are to see a very hardworking person, there is a sudden urge to motivate you especially when you see the results of their effort. In this story, will he also decide to learn and train swordsmanship? What adventures will await him if he does so?
32. Battle Through The Heavens
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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6/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
In a world of survival where the strong devour the weak, there a exists a land known for its myriads of treasures and unknown lurking dangers. There also exists a man whose talent is unrivaled but suddenly lost everything including his promise to his mother. The man is named Xiao Yan. Who and what was behind the loss of his powers and the suspicious sudden presence of his fiance coincidentally?
An unknown mystery leading to his downfall has yet to be shown as the story progresses. A former glorious talented man searching for the mystery behind his sudden downfall which begs us to question if he will ever obtain what was his once.
31. Tomb Raider King
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure
Manhwa Storyline:
The tomb of Gods suddenly appeared around the world. These tombs contain relics that can give power to those who found them and many were also enslaved. Nevertheless, there exists a Tomb Raider whose purpose is to steal those tomb relics for unknown reasons. Whenever there’s a relic stolen, it is expected that it is already in the hands of Tomb Raider.
A story of an individual who steals relics for unknown reasons. This begs the question as to why Tomb Raider steals and claims everything his own. There must be something more intriguing than meets the eye.
30. Last Word Of The World
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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6/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
The world is set in the future. Despite being in the future, civilizations are destroyed because of a certain experiment that got out of hand. The world has regressed to the point that they group themselves as tribes. There are two types of people: The Cyborgs and the Beast Spirits.
Cyborgs are the amalgamation of the human body and mechanical parts; whereas Beast Spirits’ are a combination of the human body and animal DNA. The story follows a certain Cyborg named Hei Tong Shi. An individual who wants to know and uncover the truth of the world they are currently.
With this impressive world-building, we follow the journey of Hei Tong Shi as we discover what’s everything behind the regression of their current world.
29. The Max Level Hero has Returned
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
28/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Tragedy
Manhwa Storyline:
Davey is a savior of another world but lives a tragic tale. Despite being a hero, he couldn’t return to his home and couldn’t also save himself. The story revolves around the melancholic tale of the hero’s last moments without a happy ending. A series of despair from the harsh reality of the world he is living in.
What’s the point of being a hero if you could not even save yourself? Wouldn’t that be ironic and paradoxical? It is indeed a questionable situation and a good thing to think and consider.
28. Soul Land
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
29/40 |
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Action, Adventure
Manhwa Storyline:
Tang San committed an unforgivable crime to reach his dreams by stealing the hidden teachings from the Tang Sect to which he belongs. As he attained his ambition, he then decided to hand his legacy to his sect and challenge himself in the “Hell’s Peak”. However, it did not occur to his imagination that he would get to another world for a reason.
What adventure awaits him in the other world, and how will Tang San survive in a completely unknown environment?
27. The Only Necromancer
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8/10 |
7/10 |
6/10 |
8/10 |
29/40 |
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Action, Horror
Manhwa Storyline:
The world is on the verge of ending. Myriads of monsters appear everywhere and bring harm to humanity. But beforehand, an ordinary college student, Seongwoo, was given the option to choose a class card after the unknown system downloaded the monsters to their world. He chose the necromancer because it has the highest number of stars.
A tale of a one-of-a-kind occupation to defend the world with his necromancer class, and use of an immortal army. That would potentially defend their world successfully from the downloaded monsters by the system.
26. The First One
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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9/10 |
6/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
29/40 |
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
A long time ago, martial arts became a subject of their world to the point that it became ubiquitous where everyone learns it. Wu, an ordinary young boy, cannot practice martial arts due to his special physical aspect. In the past, his father left him an unknown pendant that can only be used when push comes to shove. As he fell from the cliff when he was chased by a wild animal, it gave him a power that is yet a complete mystery.
Being inadequate in something compared to everybody may hurt. But Wu has proven that if you have a strong resolve, hard work will always compensate for your inadequacy.
25. The Gamer
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7/10 |
6/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
29/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
Jee-Han is a hardcore gamer with an immense passion for it more than anything. One day, he suddenly obtained a superpower that is familiar to RPG games in the real world. Just like every RPG game, he then was given mundane tasks such as going to a store to gain XP and stats. However, things just escalated quickly. Jee-Han discovers that there are actual monsters and he has to kill them. Moreover, there are also special skills that can be obtained. Thus, the story begins.
Combining gaming and reality sounds exciting. But we haven’t considered the real danger of this premise if we are in this situation. Combat-based games possess so much danger if they were to exist in real life. However, how would Jee-Han deal with this current circumstance he is in?
24. Chronicles of Heavenly Demon/ Heavenly Demon Reborn!
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Action
Manhwa Storyline:
After the presence of the Spear Master Sect’s divine treasure, Hyuk Woon Sung faced his demise and was reborn into a disciple of the Cult of Heavenly Demon. After being given a second chance to live again, he swore to use his current life to avenge his fallen master and to search for the people behind their tragedy for being framed For they were learning a forbidden art and were slain for it.
A manhwa that showcases how he uses his second chance of life to seek justice and oppress the unjust through vengeance.
23. Memorize
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Manhwa Storyline:
Hall Plain, the world wherein Kim Su Hyun was summoned to, is a game-like world in which he became the greatest. However, his glory for 10 years comes with the great cost of losing his comrades which left him in huge despair. This was the reason for him to change the past using an object that can turn him back in time called ‘Code Zero’. He was asked by a God beforehand if he was able to repeat the torments he experienced just to redo the past.
Denial of loss and an opportunity to redo the past is a huge factor for Kim Su Hyun’s motivation to save his comrades. Will this be enough to make it a reality?
22. Wizard of Arsenia
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Manhwa Storyline:
Lee Kyul Ip is an ordinary student who was suddenly summoned and transported to another universe. As he arrives at the new place, he meets the Great Red Dragon Reyard. He was told that he is in the Arsenia continent’s Dragon Mountain. He was summoned by Reyard because of a small mundane reason of proving something as a Red Dragon.
Within Kyul’s sudden predicament as he wants to return to his world, he is given two choices. One is to wait for Reyard’s magic or Kyul himself has to make his own dimension gate.
What would be his decision in order to return to his world?
21. Slave B
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
7/10 |
30/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
Shadow Lord Secneum destroyed the peace of the world. The story follows Niro. A half-elf and a half-human who became an orphan at an early age and was adopted by a slave couple. Since this world doesn’t treat slaves as living beings, Niro’s adoptive parents eventually die because of the abuse they always face as slaves.
After their demise, Niro has to shoulder the burden and obligation left by his adoptive parents by protecting his two younger siblings. One goal he has is to graduate from the academy to escape his fate.
We don’t choose how and when we are born. Niro may be born unfortunate but this is how he proves that he has a choice in life to live by.
20. Gosu
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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8/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
30/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Manhwa Storyline:
Gang Yong is set to avenge his master. His master is an influential man who was betrayed by his men and was able to barely escape. Because of this, Gang Yong is more than ready to bring forth his master’s techniques to bring terror to the people behind the betrayal. However, a year later, he discovered that the people who betrayed his master are already dead.
What was the point if they were dead? What will Gang Yong do after the sudden realization? Is there something more intriguing that awaits him? Only you can tell what awaits him.
19. Wind Breaker
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
6/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Drama, Sports, Action
Manhwa Storyline:
A story revolving around the different aspects of Jay’s life through his extreme talent in cycling. Experiencing various life circumstances from his relationships with different people to his daily life as a street rider.
Cycling is a fun recreational activity that somehow gives you a sense of freedom. But what if cycling is not just a hobby, but something more than a passion to the point that it revolves around your life? As you read this manhwa, you realize you’re not only following his bicycle, you are also following his different adventures in life.
18. A Retuner’s Magic Should Be Special
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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7/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
7/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
Mankind has experienced the biggest catastrophe that almost obliterated them to the brink of extinction. The catastrophe was called “The Shadow Labyrinth”. The Shadow Labyrinth only left six survivors. Desir Arman, one of the 6 remaining survivors, was inside the Labyrinth.
All of the survivors have attempted to do the final challenge of the Labyrinth but it ultimately led them to their utter failure. As Desir was on the verge of death, he was shocked as to what appears that he actually came back to the past. He specifically returned to the time when he enrolled in the magic academy.
An opportunity was given to Desir to change everything, to prevent the Shadow Labyrinth. Will his endeavors succeed in changing the future?
17. Skeleton Soldier Couldn’t Protect The Dungeon
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural, Tragedy
Manhwa Storyline:
There is a dungeon that is owned by a succubus queen. One day, it was raided and completely obliterated her servants. However, there is a lowly skeleton soldier who has no achievements hence his unknown reputation. However, this was not the end for the soldier. He was given a second chance to continue and it was to meet the queen whom he admired and cherished.
This follows the story of getting another chance in life to make a name, meet the one you cherish the most as you climb with your achievements, and change your destiny.
16. Glacias
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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7/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
10/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
In a world where dragons and humans are yet to coexist, there is a man who is in a quest by Juka to make this a reality. Humans believe that dragons are beasts only capable of eating humans and terrifying people. However, Juka along with his dragon companion, Lyth, believe that it is possible that humans and dragons can coexist. If only they cure their ignorance and take their time to understand each other.
We follow the story of Juka as he shows the world the importance of understanding each other and how this will impact the world if ever dragons and humans will establish a relationship, or perhaps a symbiotic one
15. Veritas
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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9/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
Ma Garyong is a middle schooler who is the strongest among them and loves to fight. However, he meets a mysterious man whose strength exceeds Ma Garyong’s imagination. Hence, his idea of strength has changed. Because of this, he persuaded the man to make Garyong his student. A year has passed, his master passed away and Garyong has to follow his master’s legacy as he goes to other schools that have people with supernatural powers.
Following Ma Garyong’s journey as he tests his strength and proves to the world that he is the strongest will probably fill this manhwa with lots of action-packed scenes.
14. Troll Trap
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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9/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
What if someone you knew suddenly changed and are no longer themselves? Would this leave you to a conclusion that they are no longer human? Ha-Te was on the move to save Ji-Hyun from a Troll, who is in the form of his younger brother. Because of this, Ha-Te was a part-time Troll hunter as he transferred to Ji-Hyun’s school and let her join the hunting.
Ha-Te and Ji-Hyun are on a mission to save humanity from the trolls. An alluring story of both troll hunters as they encounter numerous people who became no longer themselves.
13. Mercenary Enrollment
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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6/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
31/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-fi
Manhwa Storyline:
Yu Ijin was the only survivor of an unfortunate plane crash when he was little. As he survived for 10 years after the plane crash, he became a mercenary and finally went to return to his family’s hometown. What kind of life awaits him after coming back to his home as a mercenary? Will him being a mercenary play a vital role in the future? Though it’s intriguing, only you can tell when you read the next chapters.
12. Journey To The West
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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5/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
10/10 |
32/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
When they lost the Sutra, the sacred texts of heaven for more than a decade. They finally sent an army to search for it. Thus the Journey to the West commenced.
The manhwa is another adaptation of classic literature from the 16th century with the same title.
11. Leveling With The Gods
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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7/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
32/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
Kim Yu Won became the strongest, fastest, and unrivaled as they climbed the tower. But that doesn’t mean he is totally undefeatable. Yes, he was defeated which is something that didn’t occur to his imagination. On the verge of his demise, he was given another chance because his fate is still to be decided yet, at the expense of his fellow’s lives.
If you are given the chance to redo all of your endeavors back from the bottom, will you finally reach the top and surpass your past life’s limit?
10. Dark Sea Era
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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9/10 |
7/10 |
7/10 |
9/10 |
32/40 |
Genre: Action, Horror, Drama
Manhwa Storyline:
The apocalypse breaks out. Zombies are everywhere throughout the city. Myriads of forces from all directions invade the civilians as they fight for survival. Amidst the chaos and destruction, there is a single young man carrying a terrifying secret on his shoulders.
The story follows the search of the young man accompanied by a Goddess beside him. They walk towards the truth behind all these disturbing events humanity is facing right now. Can his secret on his shoulders possibly help them with their journey?
9. Volcanic Age
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Shounen Aspect |
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7/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
32/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
Jo Seo-Cheon lived a life full of regrets due to him surviving the age of war not through strength but with pure sheer luck. On the verge of his inevitable demise, he suddenly goes back to the past.
With this desire to rise to the top and become the hero, he used this opportunity and chance to redo all his past regrets. Because of his knowledge of the past, this might give him better odds to become a hero.
8. God of Highschool
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
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10/10 |
10/10 |
7/10 |
8/10 |
32/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
One day, there is a huge martial arts tournament called God of Highschool to make the individuals from different parts of Korea prove their strength. Moreover, they seek the best fighters with the best style among them. A man named Jin Mori learns a unique martial arts style called ‘TaekWonDo’ from his adoptive grandfather. After Jin Mori received a special invitation for the tournament, he immediately accepted it, therefore giving him an opportunity to prove his strength.
God of Highschool is one of the gateway titles you can easily enjoy as you enter the world of Manhwa. The series itself is full of action and fight scenes that are easy to follow. Likewise, this would be a good recommendation.
7. The Devil’s Boy
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Shounen Aspect |
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9/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
33/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
Jungho is a school student who is a victim of severe bullying to the point that he almost committed self-harm. However, an archdevil named Mephistopheles offered him a magical power that can help him get his revenge on the bullies. As expected, he immediately accepted it but at what cost? His soul. But this was preferable for him than still being bullied.
Unknown to Jungho, he was just a part of a large-scale game with demons as the players. What would be his future circumstances after his revenge on the bullies?
6. Noblesse
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7/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
33/40 |
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Supernatural
Manhwa Storyline:
Rai wakes up from his slumber for more than eight centuries. He then arbitrarily goes to school and meets his servant Frankenstein who founded the school. Rai being a Noblesse lives a normal life as a student for some reason. However, his daily peaceful life is being disturbed by the ‘Unions’.
What awaits Rai after his long slumber? What are the ‘Unions’? And most importantly, what are the origins of Rai? These intriguing questions can only be answered as you read the chapters.
5. Apotheosis
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9/10 |
8/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
33/40 |
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
From manhood to godhood. Apotheosis follows the journey of Luo Zheng, a humble slave despite being born from a wealthy family. As his family is in decline, there seems to be a family struggle that led to his sister’s kidnapping. However, his father left an ancient book containing the secrets of the divine technique. What kind of power could it be? Would the power become useful leading to his sister’s freedom and salvation?
A simple premise of saving your loved ones but it leads to a path full of unknown obstacles. Only Luo Zheng knows what’s coming for him as he discovers the power left by his father which will challenge him against fate.
4. The Beginning After The End
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
9/10 |
34/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
In a world that revolves around martial might set in the future, King Grey is an unrivaled man whose strength is more than enough to be at the top. Despite his glory, he became cynical after obtaining everything and therefore leading him to his boring life until death.
He was then reincarnated to the new world but this time it’s filled with magic. This is his second chance to relive his life bringing his memories and knowledge from the previous one.. Though his new life is prosperous and peaceful, there are a handful of people who are trying to threaten it which would somehow question his reason for being born again.
3. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8/10 |
9/10 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
36/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
Dokja is a huge fan of the novel that he always reads. However, one day, the world suddenly changed and the places, scenarios, and characters are appearing that are the same in the novel he reads. Basically, the novel he read came to life. He is oblivious that he became the protagonist of the story he was reading. We follow the story of Dokja as he saves humanity using his entire knowledge of the novel and changes the course of events as he sees fit.
When we have the knowledge of everything, it would be a huge bonus and convenience just like Dokja. Where would his omniscience bring him to?
2. Tower of God
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/10 |
9/10 |
8/10 |
9/10 |
36/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
When you reach the top of the Tower, everything within your dreams is possible there. However, the challenges are beyond your imagination as you climb the floors. Twenty-Fifth Bam is an ordinary man who spent his life beneath a tower chasing his only friend. As he is in constant search of his friend, he managed to open the door to the Tower and started to take on the challenges as he climbed the floors.
We follow the story of Baam as he makes the decision to climb the Tower. Tower of God’s impressive world-building will always leave you with huge anticipation as you read the chapters. Moreover, the mysteries are also huge factors for it.
1. Solo Leveling
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Shounen Aspect |
Action | Storyline | Art | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10/10 |
9/10 |
10/10 |
9/10 |
38/40 |
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Manhwa Storyline:
A decade ago, there existed a “gate” that connects the world of humanity and the monsters. As people gain knowledge and power, they are able to hunt monsters within the gate. The story revolves around Sung Jin-Woo, an ordinary hunter who is very weak and barely has the qualifications to fight the lowest rank of the dungeons.
One day, they unknowingly entered the hardest difficulty in D-rank dungeons which wiped out his party. However, he received a mysterious power. A quest log that is only visible to him. As he follows the quest logs, he trained and leveled up according to its guide and this would help him rise from weakest hunter to the strongest S-class hunter.
Solo Leveling is a hype-inducing manhwa filled with intense battle scenes which leave you at the edge of the seat as you are immersed in it.
Which Shounen Is The Best? Let Us Know In The Comments Below!
It was indeed a long list of recommendations. Which of them piqued your interest or you decided to read? Regardless of whether you are into Shounen Manhwa or not, I am confident that you will find one or more titles here that will strongly strike your interest. Remember that this list is just mostly a beginner friendly recommendation. Moreover, as you explore the world of Manhwa, particularly the Shounen genre, you will realize that this list is just a drop of the ocean. The insane amount of Manhwa content you can consume is insane enough to leave you in awe.
shocking list. the fact the the legend of the northern blade is not in the top 5, is beyond insane. the art, action & story plot are all at least an 8. but, each to his own.