Why Korean Martial Arts Webtoons Deserve Your Attention
If you've binged Tower of God, Solo Leveling, or The Breaker, you already know Korean webtoons bring something special to action storytelling. But there's a whole genre waiting for you: Murim webtoons—Korean martial arts stories set in ancient worlds of sword masters, cultivation, and clan warfare.
Think of it as wuxia meets manhwa, with the vertical scroll format that makes every fight scene hit different. Here are 7 titles that belong on every action fan's reading list.
Top 7 Martial Arts Webtoons to Start Now
1. Nano Machine
A bullied young master gets nanomachines injected from the future—and uses them to dominate the demonic cult hierarchy. It's cultivation meets sci-fi, and the power progression is absolutely addictive. Available on Webtoon and Tapas.
2. Return of the Blossoming Blade
The Mount Hua Sect's greatest disciple returns 100 years later to find his sect in ruins. Equal parts comedy and epic swordsmanship, this one's a fan favorite for a reason. The protagonist's sarcastic personality sets it apart from typical revenge stories.
3. Volcanic Age
A regression story where a former elder gets a second chance at life. If you loved Second Life Ranker's premise, this murim version will hook you. Strategic plotting meets martial arts action.
4. Legend of the Northern Blade
Son of a disgraced sect leader fights to restore his family's honor. The art is movie-quality, and the fight choreography rivals anything in Bleach or Naruto. This is the one to recommend to manga purists.
5. Murim Login
A modern-day hunter discovers a VR game that's actually real murim training. The isekai-lite premise makes it super accessible for newcomers to the genre.
6. Heavenly Demon Reborn!
Betrayed and killed, a martial artist is reborn in his enemy's body. Dark, strategic, and satisfying—perfect for fans of Redo of Healer's revenge themes but with better execution.
7. Peerless Dad
A widowed father raising triplets while being secretly one of the strongest martial artists alive. Action meets slice-of-life in the most wholesome way possible.
Where to Read
- Webtoon - Official English translations
- Tapas - Great selection with fast updates
- Tappytoon - Premium murim titles
Fair warning: once you start, you'll be up until 3 AM wondering how 50 chapters disappeared. Don't say we didn't warn you.