24+ Best Manhwa Like Hwasangwihwan

If you loved Hwasangwihwan, chances are you'll really enjoy Return of the Mad Demon, Nano Machine and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Action, Adventure, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next chapters to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.

1. Return of the Mad Demon

Synonyms: The Return of the Crazy Demon, อสูรคลั่งผู้หวนคืน, 狂魔重生記

The Mad Demon, Ja-Ha Lee, dreams of becoming the God of Martial Arts. Unfortunately, his dreams are dashed after he falls off a cliff while running from the Demonic Cult for stealing the Jade of Heaven. Yet this is not the end for Ja-Ha -- he awakens from the fall to find himself back in his 20s. With his knowledge of the future and of martial arts, he now has a chance at revenge and at getting life right this time. Will he be able to fulfill his dream this time around, or is he doomed to face the same fate yet again? (Source: WEBTOONS)

2. Nano Machine

Synonyms: Nano Mashin, 某天成为魔神, 奈米魔神

Nanotechnology meets martial arts at the Mashin Academy. Yeo-Un’s mother may not be one of the High Priest’s six official wives, but his father’s blood still qualifies him for a chance at the position of Minor Priest. Will a mysterious nanomachine injection from a future descendent help Yeo-un in this fierce competition against his powerful half-siblings? (Source: WEBTOONS)

3. The Legend of the Northern Blade

Synonyms: 北剑江湖

For decades, the brave warriors of the Northern Heavenly Sect fought to keep the world safe from the evil Silent Night. But when the fourth generation leader is accused of colluding with the enemy, he is forced to disband the sect and commit suicide to protect his son, Moo-Won. With no family and allies left, Moo-Won leads a dreary life under close surveillance... until a surprise attack from the Silent Night gives him a chance to escape to the mountains. There, the young warrior trains to master the fighting techniques of his predecessors, before the mysterious disappearance of a loved one brings him back to the mainland. Follow Moo-Won as he embarks on a journey to avenge his father’s death and take down the villains who threaten to plunge the world into darkness! (Source: Tappytoon)

4. The Grand Mudang Saga

Synonyms: Path of the Shaman, Wandering Warrior of Wudang

On his deathbed, the supreme dark leader is given an ironic second chance at life. He’s reborn as Jin-Mu, a young disciple of his rival clan, the righteous Mudang. Determined to make the best of a bad situation, he resolves to plunge the clan into corruption and debauchery by becoming their master disciple. Oblivious to this nefarious scheme, the Mudang begin to fall for Jin-Mu's audacious approach to life and martial arts. Will Jin-Mu be the Mudang Clan’s downfall or just the kick in the pants it needs? (Source: Tapas, edited)

5. Hwasanjeonsaeng

Synonyms: Mount Hua Reincarnation, 废柴重生之我要当大佬, Volcanic Age

Ju Seo-Cheon, a man who survives the age of war through sheer luck and becomes the elder of the Hwasan faction, only to live a life full of regrets and doubts. As he lies on his death bed, waiting for the inevitable, he is returned to the past... Note: Chapter count contains 3 extra chapters

6. The Greatest Estate Developer

Synonyms: The World's Best Engineer, The Greatest Estate Designer , 史诗级领地设计师

When civil engineering student Su-Ho Kim falls asleep reading a fantasy novel, he wakes up as a character in the book! Su-Ho is now in the body of Lloyd Frontera, a lazy noble who loves to drink, and whose family is in a mountain of debt. Using his engineering knowledge, Su-Ho designs inventions to avert the terrible future that lies in wait for him. With the help of a giant hamster, a knight, and the world’s magic, can Su-Ho dig his new family out of debt and build a better future? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

7. Omniscient Reader

Synonyms: Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, ORV, Punkt Widzenia Wszechwiedzącego Czytelnika

Back then, Dok-Ja had no idea. He had no idea his favorite web novel 'Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse' was going to come to life, and that he would become the only person to know how the world was going to end. He also had no idea he would end up becoming the protagonist of this novel-turned-reality. Now, Dok-Ja will go on a journey to change the course of the story and save humankind once and for all. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

8. Best Teacher Baek

Synonyms: Master Baek, the One Hit Teacher, Number One Star Instructor Master Baek, One Hit Teacher, Master Baek

Once the finest instructor in the Blood Cult, Suryong Baek is killed, only to wake up in the body of someone who teaches martial arts at a small rural academy. His new body may be weak, but he knows how to fix it, and it’s not the first time that he’s found himself in a body that can’t access its inner power. Curing his body requires money, however, and Suryong decides that becoming the greatest instructor at a top academy is the best way to do it. Since he’ll be up against tough competition, Suryong will have to use everything he’s got to become a teaching superstar.(Source: WEBTOONS)

9. Descended from Divinity

Synonyms: The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live a Normal Life

“Is this a mission I was sent on by the gods? Or is this just divine punishment?” Jung-Hyeok Baek, divine demon overlord of Murim, finds that he’s been reincarnated into the body of Roman Dimitri, the dim-witted son of a baron who’s obsessed with the luxuries of the aristocratic lifestyle. But with his new status, Jung-Hyeok is ready to shake things up on the continent of Salamander. Will the divine demon accomplish what he’s set out to do? And will he finally get the answers to this mysterious reincarnation? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

10. Masters of Lightning Knives

Synonyms: Lightning Degree

A young orphan was alone in the world until he meets the master of a secret form of martial arts. To learn these otherworldly techniques, he will need to endure years of his sadistic teacher’s grueling and weird training. But why does he have to do laundry, cook meals, or play instruments to learn martial arts anyway?! If he can survive long enough (and if his massive ego doesn’t get in the way), he just might be able to wield the unstoppable lightning knives. Will he make the cut or be sliced down to size? (Source: Tapas)

11. The Reaper

Synonyms: Reaper of the Drifting Moon, Death God of the Drifting Moon, Grim Reaper's Floating Moon

Pyo-Wol was an orphan who wandered around the continent until he bumped into a mysterious man and lost consciousness. When he wakes up, he finds himself in a dark, confined space with only one iron door for an exit. Wol survives the next several grueling months, trying to keep a cool head and stay in shape. When the iron door finally opens, he discovers he's not the only one in this miserable situation. A group of masked people has kidnapped 300 children to train them into human weapons. Wol must fight and kill the others, for only a handful of the strongest will be selected. Will Wol be able to become one of the chosen and find a way to free himself from his captors?(Source: Tappytoon, edited)

12. Log-in Murim

Synonyms: Login Murim, Murim Login, ログイン武林

When an interdimensional portal appeared and released countless monsters across the world, humanity didn’t take the threat lying down. Mankind fought back, defeating the monsters' Demon King and creating a new way of life as "hunters." But when Taekyung Jin, a struggling, low-ranked hunter, accidentally logs into a game on a beat-up VR console, he finds himself trapped in an all-new world, unable to log out. (Source: Tapas)

13. Reincarnated as an Unruly Heir

Synonyms: I Reincarnated as the Crazed Heir, Vice-Lord's Rebirth, เกิดอีกทีเป็นว่าที่ประมุขลัทธิมาร

Once a rising martial arts master, Ja-Gak Yang is known as the Ten Strike Finisher due to his ability to defeat any opponent within ten moves. Ja-Gak is also the son of the leader of the Great Martial Alliance, an organization of virtuous martial arts sects. His future leadership over the martial arts world seems all but assured -- that is, until he is assassinated by jealous rivals! Ja-Gak is reincarnated into the body of Cheon-So Ma, the playboy second-in-command of the evil Shining Light Cult. Can Ja-Gak remain true to his principles despite his new life on the dark side? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

14. The Nine Heavens Swordmaster

Synonyms: Heavenly Inquisition Sword, Nine Heavens Swordmaster

Yeon Jeokha had to suffer years of abuse from his father's first wife for being the favored second wife's son. His fortunes change upon finding a mirror with a spirit who teaches him the Nine Heavens Sword Art, a powerful technique his father created. After an arduous decade of training, he successfully escapes and heads to the mountains, where he joins the Obong Outlaws as their strongest member. But he soon learns that the stronger he gets, the more enemies and rivals are bound to follow... (Source: Tapas)

15. Nakyangmunsajeon

Synonyms: Tale of a Scribe Who Retires to the Countryside, 落郷文士伝, 落鄉文士傳

A scholar who failed the national exams is picked up by a martial arts master and given the task to record his life into a book. Through their journey, Son Bin meets many great people and soon finds himself following the same path as the master, as the Martial Arts King.(Source: Naver, translated)

16. Absolute Sword Sense

Synonyms: Perfect Sword Sense, Le Sens de l'épée, เซียนสัมผัสดาบ

For as long as he can remember, Woonhwi So has been the black sheep of his family and clan. Because his spirit core has been destroyed, he has no choice but to serve as a third-rate spy for the Blood Cult. One day, during his mission to find the legendary Blade Scroll, he is killed and sent 10 years into the past. When Woonhwi regains consciousness, he realizes that he has been sent back to the day he was kidnapped by the Blood Cult, and that he has gained a mysterious ability to hear the voice of a dagger. (Source: WEBTOONS)

17. The Righteous Demon of Kunlun

Synonyms: Demonic Master of Mount Kunlun, 崑崙魔俠

The True Celestial Demon of the Heavenly Demon God Clan was a menace, striking fear into his enemies. After an untimely demise, the True Celestial Demon finds himself reborn... as a baby? A baby in the care of the Kunlun School, at that! Jing Guang, as he's now called, is determined to become an even greater martial artist in this life, but something seems off about the Kunlun School's technique. Can Guang use his knowledge and experience to transcend the Kunlun School and his former self? (Source: Tapas)

18. The Undefeatable Swordsman

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The son of a lowly innkeeper, U-Mun Song always dreamed of being a martial arts master, a dream that would never become a reality thanks to his frail body. Then one night, a mysterious guest leaves behind a painting as payment that enthralls U-Mun for reasons he can’t explain. It soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary painting when U-Mun starts showing prowess in the martial arts he’s never had before. Thus begins the path for a scatterbrained kid to change his destiny and become truly undefeatable! (Source: Tapas, edited)

19. Master Villainess the Invincible!

Synonyms: I'm a Martial Art Villainess but I'm the Strongest!, Akulah Antagonis Terkuat di Martial Art!

Yeoju is a second-rate author living a mediocre existence in modern-day Korea. A tragic accident lands her in the plot of a bestselling martial arts novel and she wakes up as the infamous villainess Hae-Won Tang. Hoping to save herself from a gruesome death, Yeoju must figure out who to trust, harness Haewon’s inner chi, and learn martial arts as she fights to save the Sichuan Tang Clan. Can she change the outcome of the novel and prove she’s the worthy hero? (Source: Tapas, edited)

20. A Dance of Swords in the Night

Synonyms: Sword Fanatic Wanders Through the Night, In the Night Consumed by Blades, I Walk, Une Danse des Lames dans les Ténèbres

Kidnapped as a child to be trained in the art of poison, So-Han Jin returns to his hometown in search of the group of New Moon Sword Dancers who raised him. However, upon his return, So-Han discovers the sword dancers have been defeated by a nefarious sect that now rules the area, with some members having been abducted. What would have been a heartwarming reunion transforms into a quest for revenge as So-Han begins his search for the remaining sword dancers, and he’s willing to poison anyone who gets in his way.(Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

21. Murim RPG Simulation

Synonyms: Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation , Cultivation of Heaven, Heavenly Demon Cultivation

A scout in the infamous Demon Cult, Seol-Hwi is on a routine patrol when his squad unexpectedly encounters a fearsome master of the Mount Hua Sect, the sworn enemies of the Demon Cult. Without warning, the Mount Hua Cult master slaughters the entire squad. As Seol-Hwi lies dying, lamenting years of service to the cult with nothing to show for it, he is suddenly faced with a video game prompt, asking if he would like to start again. Given the opportunity to start over and make different choices, Seol-Hwi vows to survive and become stronger so he can rise to the top of the Demon Cult. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

22. Cheongeomgihyeop

Synonyms: Heavenly Sword's Grand Saga, Thousand Sword Techniques

There are people in the world that thinks they are the ‘chosen’ of the heavens. It’s been decades since chaos and strife among heroes ensued because of those people. A certain disciple who has six masters has been entrusted with the fate of the central plains. “If you guys are the heavens, then I’m the sword that’ll pierce the heavens.” That was what he’d resolved to do… No one mentioned he was a fatty, though! In any case, now that he’s here, he’ll need to save the… world… Damn it, lose some weight first.

23. Cheonma, Lich-iwangui Murimeul Busuda

Synonyms: The Heavenly Demon Destroys the Lich King's Murim

An unknown voice disturbed me while I was levitating during my cultivation to reach the transcendent demonic state. My concentration had been broken, and I fell into an unconscious, overloaded state. When I awoke a month later, the Lich King had already taken control of the Murim. After the battle that ended with the destruction of the Heavenly Demon Cult, I awoke a hundred and forty years later in a Murim where magic and martial arts coexisted.

24. Father, Unrivaled

Synonyms: Abyssinian, Peerless Dad, Matchless Dad

Ga-Jang No is a strong, dedicated, and humble man, with much respect for the martial arts. After the death of his lovely wife, this muscle-for-hire just wants an easy job that allows him to be a good father to his three little babies. He’s even happy to pull guard duty and fend off amateur fighters if it means he can return home safely each night. But when a creepy cult starts stealing children from the city, Ga-Jang must step up to the challenge and discover his true warrior potential. (Source: Tapas, edited)

25. Changcheonmusin

Synonyms: Heavenly Martial God

“Who’s this male prostitute-looking kid?” I am the matchless Ha Hu-Yeong, the greatest martial artist reigning over all the lands! There is no one that is my equal! I was drowning in futility and emptiness because there was no more that I could accomplish in the human realm. To reach the peak of martial arts, I must become a saint! However, the other saints refused my ascension due to my karma after much slaughter, and I fell, just like that. When I woke up, I was 60 years in the future. I was reborn as the second lord of the Namgung family: Namgung Hyuk. Where has all the internal energy that I’ve accumulated gone?! Moreover, I have the Nine yin energy blockage? (Source: Kakao, translated and edited)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Hwasangwihwan, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Return of the Mad Demon, Nano Machine... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Hwasangwihwan special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.