Highlights:
* Solo Leveling is one of the best anime based on manhwas.
* It’s paved the way for more anime adaptations of popular manhwas.
* Tower of God Season 2 will be the next big hit after Solo Leveling.
You’d be surprised by how many anime based on manhwas have come before Solo Leveling that are actually also good. And while Solo Leveling has certainly paved the way for more future manhwa to anime adaptations, let’s take a look at what we already have. We’ve compiled a list of the best anime based on manhwas below.
The Best Anime Based on Manhwas Currently Available
Manhwa adaptations still need polishing and finesse in terms of pacing and adapting the smaller elements of the stories. That said, we have some great anime based on manhwas to lead the way and serve as an example of how some things are to be done.
Tower of God
| Release Date | April 1, 2020 |
| Author | Lee Jong-Hui |
Popularly called ‘the One Piece of manhwas’, Tower of God is one of the best anime based on manhwas due to the sheer quality of its characters and the sheer scale of its worldbuilding. Writing aside, the anime didn’t really leave that hard of an impact and it’s understandable because it’s only just begun but fear not as the second season of ToG is just on the horizon- promising harder action scenes, deeper lore drops and thrilling politics.
Solo Leveling
| Release Date | January 7, 2024 |
| Author | Chugong |
While not as nuanced as ToG, Solo Leveling is definitely the most popular manhwa of all time and certainly got the most hyped anime adaptation. So much so that when the anime finally released, it garnered more views and traffic than even One Piece’s hyped episodes. This pure, raw, hardcore action power-fantasy is thus one of the best anime based on manhwas. Jinwoo’s the heart of edgy anime protagonists and we love a show that knows what it’s doing.
Returner’s Magic Should Be Special
| Release Date | October 7, 2023 |
| Author | Usonan |
Returner’s Magic is one of the more nuanced anime based on manhwas and employs a trope relatively new to animanga space known as “Regression”. Regression is when a character is transported back in time to redo their hero’s journey but make better, more wiser choices with this second chance. While still a power-fantasy heavy genre, this is a fresh alternative to your run-of-the-mill isekai anime.
Why Raelina Ended Up At The Duke’s Mansion
| Release Date | April 10, 2023 |
| Author | Milcha |
This reincarnation isekai falls in the Otome Games genre, meaning an anime with a female protagonist and several attractive male characters who serve as her romantic options. She must either maintain cordial relationships with all of them to keep the audience guessing or she must overcome temptation from other men to only love the man of her choice. This anime is known for having an interesting premise and a story that blends romance, politics and economy well.
God of Highschool
| Release Date | September 21, 2020 |
| Author | Park Yongje |
Before there was Solo Leveling, there was God of Highschool. God of Highschool is one the most action-packed anime based on manhwas and it’s known for its ridiculous martial arts and planetary-level fighting feats. In terms of being a power-fantasy, this one’s more over-the-top than Solo Leveling. God of Highschool is the perfect alternative for those looking for both action, comedy and lore and are tired of edgy power-fantasies with nothing else to offer.
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We’ll have to wait a few more years before anime based on manhwas actually have some competition amongst themselves because now the number is limited and rather small. So while we all wait for more manhwas to get adapted into anime, let’s take a look at the best anime currently airing in 2024.
