Best Isekai Manhwa With OP MC Reincarnated As A Child, Ranked

Summary

• Talented adults reincarnated as children in Manhwa series with overpowered main characters in epic adventures.
• “The Beginning After The End” redefines reincarnation genre with impeccable storytelling and epic battles.
• “Swordmaster’s Youngest Son” offers thrilling adventure, lore, masterful characters in an incredible setting.

Fans looking for reincarnation stories might have stumbled upon a particular genre that sends talented people back in time or reincarnates them in the body of a child, maintaining all their memories and experiences from their lives as adults. There are many Manhwa series with overpowered main characters that begin as children and grow into walking disasters.

So, this ranked list will spotlight some of the best series with that trope. From one of the best fantasy Manhwa of the last decade that is about to have its own anime, to a thrilling tale of a betrayed wizard coming back as a noble child, who shares the same name as he did.

8 The Beginning After The End

An Ancient King Returns As The Son Of Adventurers

• Genre: Isekai, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery
• Author: TurtleMe
• Artist: Fuyuki23

Tired of war, betrayal, and all the senseless fighting, the strongest king of mankind decides to forfeit his life and dies full of regret. An unknown entity rescues his soul from oblivion and sends him back to the body of a newborn, the son of a couple of retired adventurers who live in the countryside. He has reincarnated in the continent of Dicathen as Arthur Leywyn, and his story has just but begun.

With impeccable storytelling, TURTLE ME redefines the reincarnation genre with this thrilling story about love, loss, and second chances. This story is so good that it has finally joined the ranks of Korean Manhwa receiving an anime adaptation. For all of those who love the fantasy genre and epic battles, this Manhwa offers a lot of that as well as great character development.

7 Swordmaster’s Youngest Son

A Cursed Swordsman Gets A Second Chance

• Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery, Action
• Author: AZI, HWANGZE PENGUIN, SYS
• Artist: Mr. Big

The failed youngest son of the Runcandel family was bullied, betrayed, and finally assassinated by his own brother. To add insult to injury, he realized someone had cursed him when he was a child, thwarting his development as a worthy heir. But right before he died, Solderet the God of Darkness offered him a second chance.

And so begins this thrilling tale of rebirth, adventure, and epic sword battles with incredible visuals. Great worldbuilding, lore, and masterfully designed characters in a unique setting that is worth a read for every fan of the martial arts genre.

6 Reformation Of The Lazy Noble

A Regression From A Nightmare, And The Restoration Of His Honor

• Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Sword & Sorcery, Comedy, Drama
• Author: Doip
• Artist: Lee Deung Byeol

He woke up from a feverish dream, trapped in his room for years, making his family worried. His mind was addled and confused, was this his true self? Or was he someone else before everything began? Her confused mind gave way to regret, as he remembered his lousy behavior for the past years.

From there on, a story about an unworthy heir looking for redemption begins. Returning to the body of a younger self, he began his life anew. This manhwa series has great heartwarming moments, where friendship is key for the development of the story and the characters.

5 66666 Years: Advent Of The Dark Wizard

The Man Who Defied The Gods Has Returned As A Cute Young Heir

• Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, School Life, Drama
• Author: Hwabong
• Artists: Taru

Hatred, regret, and rage against the Gods who betrayed mankind: Diablo Volpir was the avatar of their destruction and the deities feared him so much that he was banished to another dimension for 66666 years.

His story is an inspiring tale of coming back from hell and rebuilding his life despite being consumed by revenge. The story of a Dark Wizard who never surrendered, and got a second chance as a young noble. With a new life comes a new perspective, and his revenge becomes a fleeting fantasy. Will he be able to let go and move on?

4 Standard Of Reincarnation

A Banished Swordsmaster Returns As The Youngest Son Of His Rival Family

• Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery, Action, Reincarnation
• Author: Ilhwang
• Artist: Ramwoo

The Samion family, his own flesh and blood betrayed him and created their worst enemy: The one-armed devil Davyon. But as he fails to get his revenge, he dies a miserable death, and a powerful force drags him back to life to inhabit the body of the youngest heir of the Adenca Family.

Now he has to live in the body of Vinchen the youngest son of the rival house of the Samion ruling family. This turns out to align perfectly with his desire for revenge, so he is willing to start anew. This story is one of the most mean-spirited but fun Manhwa about reincarnation that readers can find and with great worldbuilding to boot.

3 Ygret: The Great Sage

An Hermite Lives Again, In Search For Happiness

• Genres: Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Regression, Romance, Drama
• Author: GDT
• Artist: Yaeshin

Ygret (Egret in the English version) lived his whole life in communion with nature and spirits, becoming a Sage and a Hermit. His life was filled with the regret of his loveless past and of that which could never be. But as he died of old age, he began a new life in the body of Prince Judas, a tiny boy bullied by everyone.

This story is quite intense, with many twists and heavy topics ideal for those who love deep spiritual drama. The reincarnation of a sage in the body of a young boy will be the spark for a great change in the kingdom.

2 Return of the Unrivaled Spear Knight

A Betrayed Loyalist Becomes Their Worst Nightmare

• Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Regression
• Author: Jo Huang
• Artist: Studio Ignis

Return of the Unrivaled Spear Knight is one of those Manhwas where the overpowered main character returns as his child version, and prepares to get payback on those who betrayed and killed him. As Josuha Sanders grows up for the second time, he rediscovers a new way to make his enemies fear him.

A story about reincarnation, revenge, and lots of action. A powerful main character that wields both magic and the spear like a legendary dragon slayer.

1 Return of the 8th Class Magician

An Archmage Poisoned For Being Too Powerful Turns Back The Clock

• Genres: Fantasy, Action, Shounen, Regression, Drama
• Author: Ryu Song
• Artist: Tess

The Archmage Ian Page became a weapon at the service of the Emperor, who indiscriminately sent him to kill thousands of his enemies with the excuse of the betterment of the realm. But in the end, even Ian was unable to escape his ruthless culling, and he died poisoned by the one whom he trusted most.

But right before he dies, he uses a forbidden spell to turn back the clock for 30 years and returns as a child, ready to live his life again: this time, without regrets. A decent story, with lots of memorable characters.