Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists

As a seasoned reader and anime enthusiast, I must say that each of these captivating series presents a unique blend of action, fantasy, and adventure that is sure to keep any fan engaged.


In the realm of manhwa, heroes manifest in a myriad of physical traits and personalities. This article focuses on these heroes, whose lives are marked by destinies tainted with darkness or heart-wrenching pasts that cast a shadow over them. Often, they carry this burden, whether through mystical curses or extraordinary abilities that isolate them from the general populace.

Readers who enjoy captivating characters embarking on arduous journeys filled with battles against external and internal adversities, as they strive for redemption, enlightenment, or liberation from their afflictions, will find this piece a must-read, featuring the most compelling manhwa series showcasing such protagonists.

6 The Reincarnated Assassin is a Swordmaster

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists

  • Creator(s): Tess, Geulgaemi
  • Genre: Action, Fantasy
  • No. Of Chapters: 37 (Ongoing)

In a New Life as a Swordmaster, The Previously Assassin Raon narrates an engaging story about the protagonist, who was formerly a faithful assassin for the Robert House, but met his demise at the hands of Derus. On the verge of death, driven by vengeance, Raon pleads for retribution and miraculously reawakens as a fresh member of the distinguished Sieghart family, the strongest noble house.

In his new existence, there’s a small problem: Raon has not only inherited the Flame Link technique from his past life, but also the Curse of Bitter Frost, which gradually weakens him. Adding to his troubles, the embodiment of Wrath is attempting to take control of his body. It appears that Roan’s challenges are far more than just seeking revenge.

5 Flawed Almighty

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists
  • Creator(s): Kim Carnby, Song Rae-Hyeon
  • Genre: Drama, Supernatural
  • No. Of Chapters: 120 (Ongoing)

The Story of the Reluctant Righteous: The narrative revolves around Jeonji Kim, a middle-aged troublemaker with a criminal past, who has incurred the wrath of a capricious deity. His life of recklessness and violence extends into his adulthood, resulting in a curse: either he must lead a virtuous life or face eternal damnation.

Jeonji’s affliction initially appears manageable, but an unexpected visitor claiming to be his guardian angel miraculously cures him of his paralysis. Yet, it becomes clear that Jeonji lacks the inherent nature to do good deeds. It remains unclear whether pretending to be virtuous will suffice in dealing with a vengeful deity who harbors long-standing grudges.

4 The Duke’s Cursed Charm

Anime-Planet Rating: 3.7 / 5

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists
  • Creator(s): Lemon Gaeguri, Goyogom
  • Genre: Fantasy, Romance
  • No. Of Chapters: 80 (Ongoing)

Duke Carhel’s Enchanted yet Lonely Existence

One day, following an attack on one of his adversaries’ properties, he encounters the servant girl Lena, who was captured during the raid. Suddenly, something unforeseen transpires. As he attempts to grant her a merciful exit using his captivating powers, the duke discovers that his abilities are ineffective on Lena. Initially intrigued by this turn of events, their relationship gradually evolves into an unexpected romance.

3 Sable Curse

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists
  • Creator(s): Little Melon
  • Genre: Action, Fantasy
  • No. Of Chapters: Chapter 53 (Ongoing)

The “Sable Curse” is a captivating fantasy saga revolving around the main protagonist, Terron Vogel, who carries an ominous curse that fates him to perish at the age of eighteen. However, the story unfolds as she embarks on a quest to unravel this enchantment.

Breaking the curse appears unachievable until her family chooses isolation from society by settling in a mystical hideaway. In this secluded location, Terron unearths the mysteries surrounding the estate and its affluent residents. Whether she will manage to uncover the means to lift the curse before her time runs out is yet to be determined.

2 Academy’s Genius Swordsman

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.4 / 5

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists
  • Creator(s): Sichi, Seo Gwando
  • Genre: Action, Fantasy
  • No. Of Chapters: 63 (Ongoing)

As a seasoned gaming enthusiast, I found myself immersed in “The Academy’s Genius Swordsman,” where I stepped into the shoes of a legendary figure named Ronan. This epic tale unfolds around my life journey, as I’m revealed to be the sole survivor of the Imperial army, the last human standing after a decisive battle that would ultimately shape our species’ destiny.

Yet, Ronan, together with Grand Marshal Adeshan, soon discover they have not achieved victory as initially thought. In a desperate move to thwart the impending doom, Adeshan employs her remaining powers to transport Ronan back to a time preceding the war. Eager to make history, Ronan decides to become the most formidable swordsman in the empire’s annals during this earlier era.

1 Swordmaster’s Youngest Son

Anime-Planet Rating: 4.2 / 5

Best Manhwa With Cursed Protagonists
  • Creator(s): Hwangje Penguin, Lee Jewon
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
  • No. Of Chapters: Chapter 126 (Ongoing)

In “The Swordmaster’s Youngest Son,” we find an exhilarating narrative revolving around the protagonist, Jin Runkandel. Throughout much of his initial life, Jin is afflicted by a curse orchestrated by his older brother to stifle Jin’s burgeoning abilities in martial arts. Despite the brief duration of the curse within the series, its repercussions echo profoundly throughout the storyline.

In the final moments of a brief, unsatisfying existence, Jin accepts death, but is unexpectedly reborn as an infant before the events leading to his tragic demise. With memories from his past life and a covenant with the shadow god, Solderet, Jin dedicates himself to achieving a destiny he never had a chance to pursue in his prior life.

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2024-09-10 20:05