TheKorean-originating webcomics, also known as manhwa, is packed with numerous appealing genres, and one of its most popular is the supernatural genre. Supernatural manhwa offers readers an exhilarating blend of the mundane and extraordinary, immersing them in realms of the mystical, mythical, and supernatural. These manhwa are known to explore the boundaries of the metaphysical and uncharted territories where lines of reality and what lies beyond are mixed into one.
The best supernatural manhwa creates captivating tales that perfectly blend supernatural elements, intricate characterization, and rich narratives, all of which combine to present thrilling experiences of wonder and expectation. So, for readers who seek the wonders of the mystic and inexplicable, here are some of the best picks of the genre.
Updated Jun 07, 2025, by Hamza Haq:Supernatural manhwa comes in many flavors, but the most compelling ones are those where an excellent story, stellar visuals, and interesting characters back up the supernatural elements. Simply having supernatural elements for the sake of it does not create a good story. Luckily, manhwa writers are no slouches when it comes to weaving worlds to life through this free-form medium.
18Orange Marmalade
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.1 / 5
Orange Marmaladeexplores the supernatural froma romance-filled perspective, spanning two different and opposing species. The series in modern society where the existence of vampires is no longer a secret, and as such, they are treated as society’s black sheep despite having satisfied their cravings for blood with pig’s blood.
In a society where humans are still more than wary of vampires despite their supposed coexistence, the series follows the feelings of Ma Ri Baek, a young female vampire who had led a pretty difficult life due to the nature of her existence. Finally settling into a new city and school, Ma Ri’s life takes a twist when she cannot resist the blood of the most popular boy at school. Her situation becomes even more delicate when he starts to fall for her.
17Lookism
Lookismfollows the story of Daniel, an overweight, unattractive loner who has beenbullied and hated all his life. He moves to Seoul to start fresh in a new college, but a few days before the start of term, he wakes up to find himself in a completely new body; this one is handsome, chiseled, and extremely attractive.
However, he finds out that this change in fortunes is not permanent. His original, ugly, and fat body is still there, and every night, when his handsome body falls asleep, his consciousness is transferred back to it. By day, he is a good-looking person who has everything going for him, but by night, he is back to where he started: a loner with no prospects. The supernatural event that allows Daniel to swap between two bodies is at the core of this manhwa and what makes this story so interesting.
16Devil Number 4
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5
Devil Number 4is a manhwa about a girl named Hanna Yoon, who finds herself in a tough spot in her life, and Devil Number 4, an extremely high-ranking supernatural entity whose task is to form contracts with mortals to claim their souls in exchange for untold riches.
When Devil Number 4 approaches Hanna, offering a contract, she refuses to accept immediately, forcing him to devise new plans to convince her.
15God Of Blackfield
God Of Blackfieldcentres around the enigmatic Kang Chan, a legendary mercenary who left in his wake a trail of bodies and terror to whoever dared encounter him or his team. His infamy on the battlefield earned him the titular nickname “God of Blakcfield”. However, Kang Chan watches his life get snuffed out when he is betrayed by one of his colleagues and dies while on a mission.
Fate, however, seemingly has more uses for the protagonist as he is revived three years later into the body of a teenage high schooler with significant problems.Reawakened to a new life, revenge seemed like the only logical path for Kang Chan. However, he soon realises that high school is different than he imagined.
14SSS-Class Suicide Hunter
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.4 / 5
SSS-Class Suicide Hunterfollows the life of the central character, Kim Gong-ja, whose reality changed forever due to the appearance of the Tower, which caused humans to become Hunters.
Also a hunter, Kim lives a relatively non-existent and useless life as he has no significant skills to enable him to rank higher than other hunters. Jealous of others' luck, Kim constantly wishes he had an S-rank skill, and to his surprise, he is suddenly granted a legendary skill. However, the fulfilment of his wish comes with a deadly cost, one which is his life. With his newfound skill, it remains to be seen if he can conquer the secrets of the Tower as he so desires.
13Jungle Juice
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
Jungle Juicepresents the tale of the perfect college student, Jang Suchan, who used to be at the top of the social chain. However, underneath the cover of perfection, Suchan hides a bizarre secret: a pair of insect wings that grew on him after using a mysterious bug spray called ‘Jungle Juice’.
Suchan’s secret is exposed after he uses his wings to save another from certain death. While it seems like the end is near for Suchan, he discovers a hidden world for insect-humans just like himself. However,the ability to surviveis the only governing metric of this new world, and the law of the jungle reigns supreme.
12Trapped
Trappedis a tortured love story disguised as a supernatural psychological thriller. Yunsu and Chae A both go to the same church but live in different worlds. Chae A is a mouthy taxi driver with a temper problem, who is also an ex-convict, andYunsu is a vampiremasquerading as a normal human.
Through a series of unfortunate events, the two get tangled up in each other’s affairs, becoming enemies locked in a stalemate because doing anything else would be mutually assured destruction. Slowly, bonds start to develop between the two, but Yunsu’s inhuman nature and Chae A’s messed-up psyche prevent them from understanding one another and truly falling in love.
11Eleceed
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.5 / 5
Eleceed uncovers the adventures of the central character, Seo Jiwoo, in a world wherehumans with superhuman abilitiesare the norm. After living the entirety of his childhood and early teenage years while hiding his abilities, Jiwoo’s life undergoes a drastic restructuring after a destined encounter with the world-renowned awakener Kayden Break, who Jiwoo meets in the form of a cat.
Introduced to a world where strength is the only determiner, Jiwoo navigates the crevices of his new reality under the tutelage of his sudden master, Kayden. Together, they embark on a journey of strength, violence, and survival.
10The First Hunter
The First Hunteris an apocalyptic supernatural manhwa set in a wasteland replica of Earth, following the sudden perish and invasion of the world by unknowing monsters. Humans discover and awaken special abilities amid the chaos and battle against these monsters.
Among these unique humans is the story’s protagonist, Kim Taehoon, a former special forces officer and an individual whose previous experience makes it deadly among humans and monsters. Taehoon looks even more gloomy than ever when a magical artifact predicts his death several years later. Aware of the ominous prophecy, Taehoon fights to change his fate and the world’s future.
9The Breaker
The Breakermanhwa explores a blend oftraditional martial artsand modern society. The story follows the central character, Lee Shi-Woon, a constant figure of bullying at his high school who unexpectedly witnesses his new English teacher, Chun Woo’s fighting skills.
In the hope of escaping his unfortunate life, Shi-Woon convinces Chun Woo to take him as his disciple, a request Chun Woo only considers after Shi-Woon proves he is ready by jumping off a bridge. What Shi-Woon believes to be an escape from his reality is only a welcome to the hellish world of the Murim.
