10 Anime Movies That Are Adapted from Korean Manhwa

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - In recent years, Korean manhwa have become very popular around the world. Unlike Japanese manga, manhwa have unique art styles and are very colorful because they are designed to be read on phones and computers. Many manhwa are published on platforms like Webtoon, which makes them easy to read online. This has helped their growth in popularity all around the world. Some of these manhwa have become so popular that they are now made into anime shows. This gives fans a chance to see their favorite characters come to life on screen.

If you are curious about anime that come from Korean manhwa, you are in the right place. Here are ten anime shows that started as Korean manhwa you should add to your watch list. Let's dive in!

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Video

Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-Woo, a weak hunter who lives in a world where people fight monsters to protect humanity. After surviving a deadly dungeon, he gains a mysterious power that allows him to level up alone. The story is based on the hit web novel by Chugong, later adapted into a famous webtoon. The anime adaptation features high-quality animation and is produced by A-1 Pictures.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Amazon Video, Apple TV

This anime tells the story of Desir Arman, a magician who is sent back in time before a great disaster destroys the world. With his future knowledge, he tries to change history and save his friends. The story comes from a popular web novel by Usonan, which was later adapted into a webtoon. The anime focuses on magic battles, strategy, and character growth.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Apple TV, Amazon Video

Based on a web novel by Yuin, this series follows the story of Elise. She was once an evil empress who was executed for her crimes. After death, she was reborn as a modern doctor with her memories intact and tried to save lives to repay her sins. Later, she died in a plane crash and returned to her original body as Elise. This time, she works hard to fix her mistakes using modern medical knowledge. Doctor Elise is a great series that blend medical, drama, historical, and fantasy into one great story.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Apple TV, Amazon Video

This is a great series if you love romance and fantasy stories. The anime follows Eunha Park, who dies in modern-day Seoul and is reincarnated inside a novel as a supporting character named Raeliana McMillan, a woman destined to die. To prevent her second death, Raeliana makes a deal with the male lead, Duke Noah Volstaire Wynknight, and pretends to be his fiancée. The story is based on a web novel by Milcha that later became a popular webtoon.

Where to Watch: Netflix

Based on Park Tae-joon’s popular webtoon, Lookism follows Park Hyung-Seok, a high school student bullied because of his obese appearance. One day, he gains a handsome and muscular body. During the day, he lives in this new body, while at night he returns to his original one. Through this experience, Hyung-Seok sees how people treat him differently based on looks, showing bullying, social judgment, and look-based discrimination. 

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Video

Tower of God tells the story of Bam, a boy who enters a mysterious tower to find his only friend. Each floor of the tower presents dangerous tests and powerful enemies. The story comes from the webtoon by SIU, inspired by classic adventure tales. The anime adaptation helped introduce Korean webtoons to international anime fans with its unique world-building.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV

The God of High School follows Jin Mori, a high school student and skilled martial artist who joins a major tournament where fighters use martial arts and Borrowed Power from gods and mythical beings. The winner is promised that any wish will be granted by the mysterious group behind the event. As Jin moves forward, he uncovers secrets about the tournament and the three realms: Human, Sage, and Heavenly. The story is based on Yongje Park’s popular webtoon.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll

Noblesse follows Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, a powerful noble vampire who wakes up after 800 years of sleep. He tries to live a normal life while protecting humans from secret enemies. The story comes from the webtoon by Son Jeho and Lee Kwangsu, inspired by classic vampire myths. The anime adaptation mixes action, comedy, and supernatural elements.

Where to Watch: Crunchyroll

This is another classic fantasy reincarnation story loved by many fans. It follows a woman who is reborn as a young princess inside a novel world, where her character is destined to die. Using her memories and knowledge, she tries to survive and change her tragic fate. The story is based on the web novel by Plutus, later adapted into a popular webtoon. While the premise is similar to Doctor Elise and Raeliana, it still stands out with strong emotions, royal drama, and beautiful fantasy storytelling.

Where to Watch: Rakuten Viki

If you love romance comedy, this is the right series for you. The story follows a freshman college student who moves into a new apartment near his campus. There, he discovers that a former idol lives downstairs. As they spend more time together, an unexpected relationship slowly begins to grow. The anime is adapted from the popular webtoon by Min Song-ah and presents a light, emotional story about youth, love, and everyday life.