If you loved Goeryeok Nansin, chances are you'll really enjoy The Devil Butler, Legend of an Asura - The Poison Dragon and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Action, Fantasy, 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. Legend of an Asura - The Poison Dragon
Synonyms: Poison Dragon: The Legend of an Asura, Legend of Asura - The Venom Dragon, Legend of Sura - Venom Dragon
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | 73/100 |
The mighty Medicine Faction has fallen to the evil hands of the Venom Clan. As they travel across the land, taking out each clan under the faction, Zhen Ziqiang becomes a test subject for the Elder of the Venom Clan. After being injected with various poisons, Ziqiang rises from the depths of hell as an Asura. Full of anger, he escapes and begins to plan his revenge as the sole survivor of his faction. Now, his goal is to destroy the entire Poison Faction and give them a taste of their own venom.(Source: Tapas)
2. Return of the Mad Demon
Synonyms: The Return of the Crazy Demon, อสูรคลั่งผู้หวนคืน, 狂魔重生記
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Action, Fantasy | 79/100 |
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)
3. Absolute Regression
Synonyms: 絕對回歸, 绝对回归, ย้อนชะตาล่าข้ามภพ
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | 77/100 |
The past has changed, but like a fiery comet, he still comes. Mugi Hwa, the one without equal, slashed through Murim's skies with his sword, toppling every lord who dared to face him–even Cheonma, Mugeuk Geom’s father. But Mugeuk didn’t accept defeat. Instead, he turned to the forbidden: a time-bending ritual that hurled him into his own past. Now, retracing his steps, he races against the clock until Mugi emerges once again. But this time, it's not just about power, but mending old wounds and forging new bonds to unite his people and prepare for the bloodtide to come.(Source: WEBTOONS)
4. Jinhongi
Synonyms: Requiem of Subdued Souls
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural | N/A/100 |
“If there existed a horrendous ghost among the hwarangs, who would it be? Of course, it’d be Seol Yeong-rang who uses necromancy to call upon ghosts!” Hwarang Seol-Yeong, who was named as the horrendous ghost who’d bring forth a great disaster one day. There was only one way to get rid of the false accusations and return to his original position. It was to prove he wasn’t a horrendous ghost by solving abnormal incidents. Then, Ja-Ha, the head of the previous generation’s hwarang, the man who killed a great evil spirit eight years prior and disappeared without a trace, appeared in front of Seol-Yeong…
5. Chronicles of a Doomed Prodigy
Synonyms: How a Terminally Ill Genius Survives, Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | 73/100 |
Gifted by the heavens yet cursed by fate, Yeonshin was born with unimaginable talent in martial arts. But this very gift condemned him to a life that would end before adulthood. With the right opportunities, he had the potential to become a legendary hero, or the reincarnation of the Heavenly Demon. Yet fate cast him into the third-rate Jeong Clan, a family of no particular renown. Now, with time slipping through his fingers, Yeonshin must find a way to defy his doomed destiny.(Source: WEBTOONS)
6. Gwonwanghwansaeng
Synonyms: Reincarnation of the Fist King
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Action, Fantasy | 60/100 |
Dan Woosung, a man who once roamed the murim relying solely on his fists, met his sudden end at the hands of the demonic faction. He then finds himself in the body of the eldest son of an affluent merchant group named Eunha. "I don't seek freedom from debts or grudges. Debts must be repaid. Grudges must be settled." Though his new body offered only wealth, Dan Woosung rises again, backed with vast riches and the martial prowess of his previous life. Now, he returns to the path of vengeance.(Source: Naver, translated)
7. Absolute Reign
Synonyms: Absolute Dominion, 绝代君临, 絕代君臨
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | 73/100 |
Twenty years have passed since the Great War, but petty theft and exploitation have taken root during times of peace. The once dazzling world of Murim is a mere shadow of its former self, but one young enigmatic swordsman has sworn to restore Jianghu to its former glory. Will the noble principles of justice and loyalty prevail over corruption and greed?(Source: WEBTOONS)
8. 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
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | 71/100 |
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)
If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Goeryeok Nansin, 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 The Devil Butler, Legend of an Asura - The Poison Dragon... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Goeryeok Nansin 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.