One of the most recurring manhwa themes is reincarnation manhwa, similar to the isekai theme. In this genre, the central character eventually gets a second opportunity to fulfill their destiny or correct past mistakes. One of the most fascinating aspects of this theme is in THIER narratives, the protagonist is aware of their past lives. So, once you start reading it you won’t be able to stop scrolling, just to know how their fate alters. If you are keen on this genre, here are the 10 best reincarnation manhwa you must read.
10. The Scholar’s Reincarnation
The Scholar’s Reincarnation focuses on Junwoo Hwang, a martial artist and brutal warrior in his previous life. Following an overwhelming battle with a monk, Junwoo’s life came to an end. Now, he is reborn as the eldest son of the Lord of Suzhou. He must live up to his father’s scholarly ambitions. However, he has martial domination in his blood. Which road would he take?
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9. Trash of the Count’s Family
Trash of the Count’s Family is one of the best reincarnation manhwa written in a comedic manner. The series revolves around the events of The Birth of A Hero, a novel read by Kim Roksu. Roksu’s life takes an absurd turn when he awakens as the potential villain of the book, Cale Henituse. Now, in the story, Cale is beaten up by Choi Han, the future hero of the story. Cale doesn’t want to move ahead with the original plot of the story. However, altering the course of the story will be harder than one can imagine.
8. God of Blackfield
Special force soldier Kang Chan struck fear into everyone he encountered on the battlefield. Soon, he earned the title of God of Blackfield. However, in the heat of the battlefield, one of his people took his life. Three years later, Chan reincarnates in the body of a high school student with one objective—revenge. Soon, he realizes high school is a whole different battlefield.
7. The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years
The stunning reincarnation manhwa of The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years revolves around Lucas Traumen. He was the greatest archmage until he was condemned to spend his life with insanity. After 4000 years, he awakens as Frey Blake, the weakest mage student of Westroad Academy. Now, intending to regain his powers, Frey sets out to take revenge on the Demigods.
6. Doom Breaker
Being the last surviving human of a world with no gods, Zephyr eventually succumbs to death in a fight against Tartarus, the God of destruction. However, the gods gave him another opportunity, and Zephyr is reborn ten years into the past but now with more knowledge about the future. Now Zephyr sets out on a journey of love and revenge and will decide the fate of humanity. If you are into gods, demigods, and humans, Doom Breaker or Reincarnation of the Suicidal Battle God is certainly the best reincarnation manhwa for you.
5. Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound
One of the most popular reincarnation manhwa, Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound, follows the illegitimate child of the Baskerville clan, Vikir Von Baskerville. Vikir grew up as an assassin and was loyal to his family, but his father, Hugo Baskerville, killed him. Following the trope of reincarnation manhwa, Vikir is reborn into the past with all the memories of his experience. He vows to rise above his clan and eventually avenge his father.
4. Doctor’s Rebirth
Jin Cheonhee had volunteered to help in a civil war. During his voluntary work overseas, he is killed while trying to save someone. Suddenly, he is reborn in an unfamiliar world as a child, and soon, he realizes he is now in the world of his favorite Murim novel, Supreme Heavenly Demon, as an extra character. The martial arts fantasy Manhwa Doctor’s Rebirth follows the journey of Cheonhee as he eventually becomes the greatest physician of Murim.
3. The Swordmaster’s Youngest Son
Jin Runcandel was the last of the twelve children of his household. His fate was to become the swordmaster. However, his destiny remained unfulfilled as he got banished for having below-average skill sets. After forging a pact with his contract god, Solderet, he is freed from his curse and ultimately dies. However, destiny has a different plan for him, and Jin is reborn into the past. Now, he is determined, like never before, to find out who was responsible for his curse and become the greatest swordmaster of the Runcandel Household.
2. Return of the Blossoming Blade
Cheongmyeong, aka Mount Hua Sect’s Plum Blossom, reincarnates as a boy in the future as an orphan in his last life. His only memory is of the battle between the leader of the Demonic Cult, Cheonma, and the Ten Great Sects. Now, 100 years in the future, waking up as an orphan, Cheongmyeong realizes his beloved sect is not what it was; hence, filled with guilt and determination, he promises to make the Mount Hua Sect as it was again.
1. Reincarnation Manhwa: Existence
Existence revolves around Ja-In Lee, who has lived countless lives as a different organism. Each life of Ja-In Lee is different from the last. However, one thing that remains permanent is his cruelty. After his death at the hands of a human, he reincarnates for the last time, this time as a man. Being born with every ability of all the organisms he was in his previous lives, he questions his essence in this last life. Will he understand humanity and kindness in his past life or not? It is for you to find out.
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