Mean-Spirited Isekai Manhwa That Are Fun

Key Takeaways

• Isekai manhwa sometimes feature ruthless MCs seeking revenge in humorous and refreshing ways.
• Stories explore dark themes with doses of humor, gore, and psychological elements.
• Characters are unapologetically vicious, leading to complex plots and unexpected twists.

Sometimes, the protagonists of the stories fans love to read are not precisely Heroes. In some cases, they might even be villains. In isekai manhwa, there’s a trend that turns the trope of the typical hero summoned to another world (and sometimes back to Earth), who uses his power without measure. Cruel, unforgiving, and ruthless, these characters will do anything to settle the score in a world where they do not seem to fit.

But that doesn’t mean it’s all about darkness and edgy characters. Sometimes there’s plenty of room for humor in these stories, where the characters are so ridiculously vicious that it makes readers crack a smile. These entries are some of the most mean-spirited isekai manhwa that are a lot of fun, combining comedy and some wicked main characters in ways that turn out to be quite refreshing. These stories are for those looking for something different in a stale and overcrowded genre.

1 The Druid Of Seoul Station

A Ruthless Beast King With A Terrible Temper

• Genres: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
• Author: Jin Sol U
• Artist: Mun Sung-Ho, liveBear

The story of a human transported to a beast world, where he learned that the survival of the fittest is not only a mere remark in a biology book. When he returns, he starts a rampage in Korea, which has changed a lot since he was Isekai’d.

Now, he will bend the will of both humans and animals in the most brutal (and hilarious) ways, showing them that nobody can mess with his power. It’s a great story, with lots of strong points, good character development, and a main character who is sometimes sharp as a blade, and some others dull as a log.

2 FFF-Rank Trash Hero

A Story About Revenge In Another World

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Isekai
• Author: Farnar (Art & Story)
• Status: Ongoing

This manhwa is a great example of an isekai reluctant hero trope, with mixtures of satire, a lot of gore, and a sharp sense of humor. It features the most mean-spirited main character that can be found in an isekai manhwa, with a thirst for revenge that no positive outcome can quench.

FFF-Rank Trash Hero is a story about second chances, and how these can become a curse for those who didn’t ask for them. The author does a really great job describing the pros and cons of being a “summoned hero.”

3 Seoul Station Necromancer

A Powerful Dark Wizard Comes Back For Payback

• Genres: Sword & Sorcery, Dystopian, Urban Fantasy
• Author: Jin Sol U (Art & Story)
• Status: Complete

What do you get when you combine a betrayed schoolboy who is sent to a dark fantasy world and learns to survive by being ruthless? You get an adult who wishes to kick society in the teeth and is only looking for payback.

It is a great story, with incredible development, good twists, and great art as well. This series recently ended (around chapter 151) so, if readers are looking for a short story that can be binge-read, this is a good choice.

4 I Reincarnated As An Evolving Space Monster

The Most Mean-Spirited MC Is Reincarnated As A Walking Disaster

• Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Gore, Terror
• Authors: FearTurtle (Art & Story)
• Status: Ongoing

I Reincarnated As An Evolving Space Monster is the story of an Alien geek being reincarnated as his favorite game creature, and given all the powers he needs to evolve into the space dwellers’ worst nightmare.

A daring manhwa that delves into the deepest and darkest parts of human psychology, mixing up a lot of gore, horror, and also comedy. Surprisingly easy to read, despite all the blood-splattered panels. Though, it can get a little bit heavy with the body horror.

5 Dark Fantasy Paladin

The Story Of A Reincarnated Soulslike Player

• Genres: Grimdark, Dark Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama, Martial Arts, Isekai
• Authors: Jung Jongru, Neimdeu
• Artist: Sumsum

What would readers do if they got reincarnated into a Soulslike game? Well, this ruthless and mean-spirited player who turned into a Dark Fantasy Paladin didn’t hesitate, and despite his lack of faith he is ready to break some bones to get to the “good ending.”

A decent story, with great art, worldbuilding, and some pretty complex plot twists. It gets surprisingly good as the author reveals the truth behind the reason for the MC’s ill-fated reincarnation into this dark fantasy world.

6 The Knight King Who Returned With A God

A Ruthless Hero Descends To Earth To Purge The Land From Evil

• Genres: Dark Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Reverse Isekai
• Author: Salam Sallyeo
• Artist: Jeoncheon Huma Geomsa

A really good story, with great worldbuilding and incredibly polished art. In this manhwa, the Hero is a demi-god Knight chosen by all the good deities to vanquish all evil. He is as ruthless with his enemies as he is strict with his subjects, and he has descended on Earth to turn this lawless world into paradise.

Or so readers think since he has done nothing but smite evil wherever he goes, squashing orc, demon, and pagan heads left and right. It is quite a sight, with some doses of dark humor, and a great and colorful cast of characters to support the plot.

7 The Skeleton Soldier Failed To Defend The Dungeon

MC Is Turned Into A Skeleton And Trapped In A Death Loop

• Genres: Dark Fantasy, Drama, Isekai, Action, Adventure
• Authors: Sosori (Story)
• Artist: Ant Studio (Art)

Also known as The Skeleton Soldier Couldn’t Protect The Dungeon, this manhwa is about an isekai’d person who was reincarnated as a Skeleton, the weakest monster in a dungeon. As such, he ended up being destroyed, but somehow this triggered a death loop that allowed him to retry until he finished his mission.

A decent story, with lots of dark twists, and a protagonist who couldn’t be less human even if he tried. It features some laughs here and there, to lessen the dark mood, and with beautiful art to boot.

8 The Warrior Returns

That Ungrateful World Let Him Down, Now He’s Going To Make Them Pay

• Genres: Dark Fantasy, Drama, Isekai, Action, Adventure, Reverse Isekai, Psychological
• Author: NARACK
• Artist: FUNGBACK

Suddenly reincarnated due to a close encounter with Truck-gun, this School Boy is sent to another world on a quest to defeat the Demon Lord. He always wrote to his parents in a diary and planned to tell them all about his journey, and once victorious, he was finally able to get back to Earth. Only to find that the world moved on without him, and his parents were no longer alive.

Heavily traumatized, tired, hungry, and broken, he decides to take revenge in a world that instead of welcoming him back, throws him into the mud. A dark and crude story about what would happen if a spirited-away person tried to return to society after a long absence period. It’s worth a read for those who enjoy a deeper plot with lots of twists and polished character development.