In recent years, the growing popularity of manga and manhwa has been attributed to several factors, the major one being the art style. While a good story is paramount to a manhwas’s success, it falls off if it isn’t visually appealing. These illustrations capture the reader’s attention as they give life to the characters with breathtaking expressions and accuracy. Manhwa art styles can draw you in with palpable texture, lively action, vibrant color, and lighting. To that regard, here are some manhwas with the best art styles.
Doom Breaker
The popular manhwa, written and illustrated by Cheong-Dam, has been turning heads since its release in 2021. It follows the story of Zephyr, the last human fighting evil after the gods abandoned the world. During his battle with the god of destruction, Tartarus kills him, but the gods, who enjoyed the show he had put on for several years, decide to send him back. Zephyr goes back in time with the knowledge of his past life and some new abilities. Now, Zephyr must prepare for Tartarus’ invasion and save everyone he cares about. While the story is fantastic, the art style is the major driving force behind the manhwa, as it brings the fight scenes to life.
Under The Oak Tree
This manga has received many plaudits for its amazing art style, which captures the story’s complex themes. It follows the story of Lady Maximilian, the daughter of Duke Croyso, who is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight. Knowing her father did this to hide her stutter, she enters a marriage with zero expectations. After a disastrous wedding night, Riftan leaves for a campaign. He returns three years later, determined to win over and stay with his wife.
Eleceed
The incredible manhwa has been praised for its fantastic, unique art style, which brings the tremendous superhero story to life. The story takes place in a world secretly controlled by the awakened, who possess supernatural abilities and live among humans. It follows a young boy named Jiwoo, a known cat lover who picks up a stray cat on his way home. Unknown to him, the cat was a powerful awakened named Kayden who was injured and had to hide out as a cat. After discovering that Jiwoo was awakened, Kayden trains him and introduces him to a new world.
SSS-Class Suicide Hunter
The story follows the life of Kim Gong-ja, an ordinary man who dreams of being a hunter one day. However, he is unable to reach the heights he wants, which makes him envy other successful hunters. Meanwhile, the tower sees this and awards him the skill “I Want To Be Like You.” This skill lets him attain the skill of anybody who kills him. Thus, Kim Gong-Ja must now use his newfound abilities to traverse the tower and stand above everyone. The manhwa presents a fantastic story with a captivating art style.
Omniscient Readers Viewpoint
Sing Shong’s Omniscient Reader is regarded as one of the best ongoing manhwa in the world today. It follows the life of salaryman Kim Dokja, who has no other hobbies than reading web novels. Furthermore, his favorite one, “3 Ways to Survive the Apocalypse,” just ended, and as its only reader, he received the original manuscript. Soon, the world shifts and merges with Kim Dokja’s favorite novel upon obtaining it. Now armed with the knowledge of what’s to happen, Dokja must save as many people as possible. The Manhwa’s fantastic art style brings Shin Shong’s apocalyptic story to life.
Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling is still regarded as the best manhwa of all time. The popular title was responsible for manhwa’s popularity and propagation outside Asia. It follows the story of E-Rank Hunter Sung Jin-woo, dubbed the “World’s Weakest Hunter.” He is given the title for his inability to clear an F-rank dungeon without injury. However, after a near-death experience in a double dungeon, he obtains an infinite leveling system that enables him to change his destiny.
