I don't usually talk about all the manga and manhwa I read (despite reading A LOT), so this is good chance to finally talk about some of them and I'm happy to take it 😊
Mostly short because it's originally posted on Twitter but I may expand it here later Read more
1. Debut or Die
The only idol manhwa that stuck around for me (probably due to the game mechanics, funnily enough). It's really fun!! The characters are charming (they grew on me) and the art is great, too! I also love how we can see the fans' reactions here, feels more real and relatable. I'm not in the fandom exactly but I understand why and how a fandom could be born here
2. Actually, I'm the Real One
One of the first otome isekai (it's not isekai but) manhwa I've read. Nice character development for the FL and great art. Pretty delicious revenge. Haven't continued it in a while, though
I'm on Team Erez btw ☺️
3. Your Throne/I Wanna Be U
A fresh take on a villainess story. It was amazing. Love to see the 2 girls' character development and rekindled their friendship, got even closer. Nice mindgames & art
But it went downhill so I paused it. I heard it's getting worse...😔
Side note: The English title "Your Throne" is better. Like yeah, it started off as "I want to be you", but it had since long moved past that. And it being "I W4nn4 Be U" makes it sound not serious imo, even though it's a quite heavy story
4. The Spark in Your Eyes
Nice inversion for the FL (war veteran) and ML (kind & soft). Can be slow-paced in a good way. Has a nice balance between comedy, fun & heartwarming moments, and the heart-wrenching moments (much tragedy & pain). Gorgeous art too!!
Needs more recognition!!
5. How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game
One of the best, if not THE best, (psychological) horror otome isekai manhwa so far. The comedy can be a mixed bag initially but it got better. The beautiful, soft & cute art is a great contrast with the story that keeps you on edge. Love it so much!!
6. Kill the Villainess
The romance is a bit flat for me, but I don't think it's the main focus anyway. I love how it's a unique and darker spin in the genre. Love the pain. I also absolutely love what it did with Helena, very rarely seen in this genre. One of my favorites!
7. Lady Evony/Ebony
A beautiful story about women fighting against corrupt nobles and misogyny, changing the empire in the process. Very fun. I love it so much. The romance is slow burn and the ML doesn't undermine the FL's efforts, which I appreciate
8. The Perks of Being a Villainess
Gorgeous art and charming characters. Both the FL and ML have such unique personalities. It's a very fun read
Haven't continued it in a while, though. Might need a re-read lol
9. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
THE OG, one of the first otome isekai I've read!!
I haven't read it to the end or watched the anime...sorry
It's been YEARS but I remember liking it, the FL and ML have fun banters
I should re-read/watch the anime somedayTM 🙏
10. For My Derelict Favorite
I like how heart-wrenching it started out to be, but over time I realized how things aren't that okay and it bothered me, so I dropped it
11. Philomel the Fake
The FL isn't isekai'd so it twisted the usual formula a bit while staying familiar. I love how (SPOILERS) she actually ran away!! And returned lol. Love her blood-related family, they're a fun bunch. Ugh @ white lotus. Overall a nice read
12. I Shall Master This Family!
Started off good and very promising but WOW, the child arc is VERY long. I paused it. Heard unsavory things that made me hesitant to continue, but I might try again just to see it for myself. At least the father is very great
13. Surviving as the Illegitimate Princess
A quite unique take in the genre and has a great art. It might look fluffy and it has its moments, but the politics/power struggle is very real. I enjoyed it, especially the father-daughter focus, but alas, the romance must come sooner or later...
14. I Will Become the Villain's Poison Taster
Yet another unique take in the genre. The FL is naive but not annoying. Both her and the ML have fun personalities, I especially love their banters!! So far, it balanced the comedy and the serious parts pretty well. The art is gorgeous, too!
15. Kingdom of the Queen
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! IT'S SO UNDERRATED
A well-executed story about women rising up in a patriarchal kingdom. No romance, women support women! It's so intriguing it keeps you on edge. Love how the 4 main characters are distinct & each have their own paths
Some titles I need to continue from the replies, other than the ones listed above:
- Father, I Don't Want This Marriage!
- Shall We Bathe, Your Grace?
Some titles I need to read from the replies:
- Wanthong yang Tegas
- What Melvin Left Behind
- Secret Lady
- A Stepmother's Marchen*
- The Greatest Estate Developer
- The Broken Ring?
- The Lout of the Count Family/Pembuat Onar di Keluarga Count*
- I'm Not That Kind of Talent
- Obsidian Bride
- Hello? Veterinarian!
- Your Eternal Lies*
- Ashtarte
- Raising My Fiance with Money
*I read long ago but paused it quite early, need to re-read from the beginningFold
I don't usually talk about all the manga and manhwa I read (despite reading A LOT), so this is good chance to finally talk about some of them and I'm happy to take it 😊
Mostly short because it's originally posted on Twitter but I may expand it here later
1. Debut or Die
The only idol manhwa that stuck around for me (probably due to the game mechanics, funnily enough). It's really fun!! The characters are charming (they grew on me) and the art is great, too! I also love how we can see the fans' reactions here, feels more real and relatable. I'm not in the fandom exactly but I understand why and how a fandom could be born here
2. Actually, I'm the Real One
One of the first otome isekai (it's not isekai but) manhwa I've read. Nice character development for the FL and great art. Pretty delicious revenge. Haven't continued it in a while, though
I'm on Team Erez btw ☺️
3. Your Throne/I Wanna Be U
A fresh take on a villainess story. It was amazing. Love to see the 2 girls' character development and rekindled their friendship, got even closer. Nice mindgames & art
But it went downhill so I paused it. I heard it's getting worse...😔
Side note: The English title "Your Throne" is better. Like yeah, it started off as "I want to be you", but it had since long moved past that. And it being "I W4nn4 Be U" makes it sound not serious imo, even though it's a quite heavy story
4. The Spark in Your Eyes
Nice inversion for the FL (war veteran) and ML (kind & soft). Can be slow-paced in a good way. Has a nice balance between comedy, fun & heartwarming moments, and the heart-wrenching moments (much tragedy & pain). Gorgeous art too!!
Needs more recognition!!
5. How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game
One of the best, if not THE best, (psychological) horror otome isekai manhwa so far. The comedy can be a mixed bag initially but it got better. The beautiful, soft & cute art is a great contrast with the story that keeps you on edge. Love it so much!!
6. Kill the Villainess
The romance is a bit flat for me, but I don't think it's the main focus anyway. I love how it's a unique and darker spin in the genre. Love the pain. I also absolutely love what it did with Helena, very rarely seen in this genre. One of my favorites!
7. Lady Evony/Ebony
A beautiful story about women fighting against corrupt nobles and misogyny, changing the empire in the process. Very fun. I love it so much. The romance is slow burn and the ML doesn't undermine the FL's efforts, which I appreciate
8. The Perks of Being a Villainess
Gorgeous art and charming characters. Both the FL and ML have such unique personalities. It's a very fun read
Haven't continued it in a while, though. Might need a re-read lol
9. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion
THE OG, one of the first otome isekai I've read!!
I haven't read it to the end or watched the anime...sorry
It's been YEARS but I remember liking it, the FL and ML have fun banters
I should re-read/watch the anime somedayTM 🙏
10. For My Derelict Favorite
I like how heart-wrenching it started out to be, but over time I realized how things aren't that okay and it bothered me, so I dropped it
11. Philomel the Fake
The FL isn't isekai'd so it twisted the usual formula a bit while staying familiar. I love how (SPOILERS) she actually ran away!! And returned lol. Love her blood-related family, they're a fun bunch. Ugh @ white lotus. Overall a nice read
12. I Shall Master This Family!
Started off good and very promising but WOW, the child arc is VERY long. I paused it. Heard unsavory things that made me hesitant to continue, but I might try again just to see it for myself. At least the father is very great
13. Surviving as the Illegitimate Princess
A quite unique take in the genre and has a great art. It might look fluffy and it has its moments, but the politics/power struggle is very real. I enjoyed it, especially the father-daughter focus, but alas, the romance must come sooner or later...
14. I Will Become the Villain's Poison Taster
Yet another unique take in the genre. The FL is naive but not annoying. Both her and the ML have fun personalities, I especially love their banters!! So far, it balanced the comedy and the serious parts pretty well. The art is gorgeous, too!
15. Kingdom of the Queen
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! IT'S SO UNDERRATED
A well-executed story about women rising up in a patriarchal kingdom. No romance, women support women! It's so intriguing it keeps you on edge. Love how the 4 main characters are distinct & each have their own paths
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NOTES #to_read
Some titles I need to continue from the replies, other than the ones listed above:
- Father, I Don't Want This Marriage!
- Shall We Bathe, Your Grace?
Some titles I need to read from the replies:
- Wanthong yang Tegas
- What Melvin Left Behind
- Secret Lady
- A Stepmother's Marchen*
- The Greatest Estate Developer
- The Broken Ring?
- The Lout of the Count Family/Pembuat Onar di Keluarga Count*
- I'm Not That Kind of Talent
- Obsidian Bride
- Hello? Veterinarian!
- Your Eternal Lies*
- Ashtarte
- Raising My Fiance with Money
*I read long ago but paused it quite early, need to re-read from the beginningFold