Now these aren’t in any particular order. I have enjoyed some more than others of course, but it was simply too difficult for me to come up with clear rankings. An obvious motif with all of these manga and manhwa is that a lot of them are incomplete. Of course most of them have gotten to a comfortable point where I can freely give my opinion on them, so that does not lower the value. If you want any recommendations just email me at ilhanyusuf2003@gmail.com~ I have read so many manga like the ones listed, so I’m a resource waiting to be used!
1. Kochou no Yumeji — 182 chapters (incomplete)
This is a japanese fantasy manga that tells the story of Kochou, a human girl who strived with her very being to be needed by others meeting the indifferent Shirogane, an ayakashi (a type of spirit) known as “the dream-eater.” Will Kochou finally learn to depend on others? Will Shirogane find out what he was missing and be pulled from the brink of loneliness?
My opinion: I really appreciated the art of this manga because I felt like it gave the story such a dreamy mood. I enjoyed the bits of Japanese lore mixed with the manga’s storyline, it really added this element of realism. The entirety of the manga I was on the verge of crying while smiling. It was sweet, it was bitter, it was a rollercoaster of emotion.
2. The Moon Witch and Sun King: My Salvation — 23 chapters (incomplete)
When Lee Shana accidentally crossed into another world full of fantasy and beauty, sadly she had become a witch in the midst of an execution. Dying at such a wonderful age?! She couldn’t let that happen! She had to escape no matter what! But after her escape she offended none other than the crown prince Luther! What else could go wrong?
My opinion: Honestly, the fact that I have really enjoyed this manhwa even with so few chapters was a big surprise. I really really really love the art in the manhwa! It’s so whimsical, and fantastic. I love the character design and how a cold-hearted prince and a hot-blooded recently made noble lady meet and navigate their relationship. I’m excited to see how the elements of magic will become significant to the plot!
3. Sica Wolf — 72 chapters (incomplete)
On a mission to find the two most important people in her life, Sica steps foot outside the Magician’s Tower for the first time ever! She soon meets Karsus, a mercenary swordsman who looks like her first love. Despite being confused for someone else, Karsus offers to help find the people Sica’s looking for if she helps him with his work. Thus the two begin their adventure.
My opinion: I at first expected that I wouldn’t enjoy this manhwa because I’m not a big fan of love triangles, but I was sorely mistaken! The plot is interesting, it is a bit fast-paced but the setting is explained well. I enjoy how both Sica and Karsus’ characters were developed by explaining their past experiences to one another. I’m excited and am awaiting an update!
4. Beware of the Villainess — 27 chapters (incomplete)
I became the villainess of a novel! Do I hate it? No! I find it rather nice. A duke’s daughter = a jobless rich person. How I can miss out on a chance like this?! This is the best chance to just enjoy life. I should throw out the main plot and just live life how I want to! Not long after waking up as the villainess, I witnessed my fiancé, the novel’s male lead, the crowned prince, cheating. I saw him embrace a lady other than I and he was smiling so bright. I was brought to tears… Just kidding, I didn’t cry! My tears are worth too much to be wasted on that garbage. Instead of tears, I yelled out, “Your highness, are you trash?” The main character with a personality of a refreshing soda! The girl-crush protagonist that will completely throw out the main story! Why? Because it’s a waste for a girl to be surrounded by cheap cars.
My opinion: This manhwa is just the epitome of a quirky, strong, hilarious female lead! Every single chapter will leave you wreathing in laughter. I appreciate how this manhwa finally breaks the standard for isekai and finally the female lead is willing to deviate from the original plot of the novel. Melissa sees the flaws all the male leads have and puts them all in their place one way or another. Not to mention (spoiler alert) — she literally becomes OP halfway through. I recommend anyone looking for a badass female lead and a good laugh check this one out!
5. Living as the Tyrant’s Older Sister — 61 chapters (incomplete)
When I opened my eyes, I was inside a fantasy novel world! The beauty I see in front of the mirror is the future tyrant’s older sister, Alicia! She’s not even a protagonist or an antagonist, but a character that doesn’t appear much and gets beheaded by the (upcoming) tyrant little brother. My life is all about escaping that fate from the novel. In the end, I seduced the male lead’s merchant friend who also doesn’t appear much and was about to leave the country with him. How-e-ver. The face of the man who spent the night with me was extraordinary. “I-I’m pretty sure the name I heard yesterday wasn’t that name but something else. Uhm, what was it. I-I think it’s Sir Lancelot.” “Ah, that’s my friend.” “…” “Why, is there a problem?” Excuse me, you’re asking if there’s a problem? A lot. There’s a lot. …. Why is the male lead on my bed!
My opinion: Similar to beware of the villainess, this one will really make you burst into laughter. Alicia is I feel one of the most relatable isekai’d female leads for me. (I mean personally if I got isekai’d, I would probably be swearing like a sailor everywhere I go hehe) This manhwa is pure comedic gold, and the art just emphasises how bizarre and hilarious some of the situations in this manhwa are. Alicia is not afraid to use her beauty as a weapon if it means her gain, and that’s what I absolutely adore! If you’re looking for a female lead that can swear her head off when made, this manhwa was made for you!
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