Best Streamer Manhwa

Summary

• Manhwa reflect the rising popularity of streaming culture, focusing on unique content creation and innovative storylines.
• Gaming streams dominate many manhwa plots, showcasing skilled protagonists creating new accounts from scratch for viewer entertainment.
• Uncommon streaming themes like Taoism, spiritual abilities, and real-life music performances in manhwa provide diverse entertainment options.

Within the last decade, streaming and watching streams has become a popular pastime, with people using platforms like Twitch or YouTube to play games or perform for a virtual audience. This form of social media has become so prominent that it has even shown up in manhwa. Protagonists pursue a streaming career in their respective stories, and streamers often appear as important supporting characters.

Of course, the most important thing about streaming is the content. For most manhwa, gaming streams are the focus of the story, and they usually have an extremely skilled protagonist creating a new account from scratch. In stories where dungeons and players appear on Earth, characters will stream dungeon raids and monster hunts for the public.

Updated on January 30, 2025, by Garrett Huon: Although streaming has become a popular form of entertainment, stories about streamers are not that common. In some cases, characters are introduced as streamers, but the plot itself isn’t about streaming. This update will add five more manhwa that are centered around working as a streamer in both modern and fantasy settings. Given the low number of manhwa around this topic, they will add a good variety of stories to this list.

1

Legacy Of The Skipped Hero: Second-Class Ascendant

Streamer Learns The Consequences Of Skipping

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2024 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Video Game
• Author: Jang-Hoon KIM
• Illustrator: Subong PARK

One of the best ways to stand out as a streamer is to do something unexpected or have access to something no one else does. Douji is a streamer known for being the number one player in many games, and he expects to do the same when switching to Ferreus. However, after skipping dialogue and tutorials faster than anyone else, he unlocks a rare class called “Skip Warrior.” WIth his unique class, he’s able to garner more attention and increase his audience.

This manhwa stands out among other gaming manhwa because of its unique concept. Doujin’s class literally skips content in the game, allowing him to access secret interactions and scenarios. It’s actually pretty funny because he accidentally skips through things and gains benefits. Certain achievements or quests that require repetition are finished by skipping. It’s an odd feature to have in a game, but it makes for an entertaining story.

2

Woochi The Wiz Streamer

Monk Exposes Taoist Secrets On Stream

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2022 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy
• Author: Studio Grigo
• Illustrator: Zigiz

Taoism often comes up in manhwa relating to martial arts and Murim, but this is one of the few times it’s been used in a story set in modern day. Woochi is a taoist monk who streams his magic abilities, but because the quality of the streams is bad, no one believes him. One day, the ancestor of someone he once saved came to return a magic scroll that was being targeted by a certain cult. Now, Woochi is trying to resolve issues regarding the scroll and grow as a streamer.

Compared to other manhwa about streaming, this one is certainly unique. Rather than gaming or art or music, Woochi is streaming battles with strange monsters while he uses even stranger magic. It’s actually a fairly engaging and thrilling action story with a bit of mystery, but it would definitely be more interesting had it used the streaming elements a bit more.

3

The Genius Spirited Streamer

Cheating In Games With Special Powers

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2024 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Video Game
• Author: Midgoboneun
• Illustrator: OPST

Spiritual magic and abilities are pretty common in manhwa set in South Korea, and many authors use them as catalysts for their plot. In The Genius Spirited Streamer, Lee Gyeongbok’s spiritual energy gives him the power of precognition, allowing him to sense danger or bad karma around him. Unfortunately, it comes with intense physical repercussions that can be lethal. The only way he can avoid the pain is through VR gaming. In the virtual space, he can use his abilities as much as he wants with no risk to his health.

Gaming manhwa tend to be pretty similar, so this one is interesting because of the inclusion of spiritualism and special abilities. When protagonists get cheats and OP powers, it’s usually inside the game, so having real powers is something that isn’t seen often. The powers at least provide a reason for the protagonist’s expert gaming skills without years of experience.

4

Musician Genius Who Lives Twice

A Popular Musician Is Reborn

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2022 to 2024
• Genres/Themes: Drama, Music, Reincarnation
• Author: Hani Lee
• Illustrator: Seulah

Gaming isn’t the only thing people stream. Music is a popular option for livestreaming, even if it’s something like karaoke. In this manhwa, famous singer and songwriter Kim Hanseok dies in a traffic accident and reincarnates as Kim Hanyoung, a normal college student. In order to continue playing music, he joins his school’s music club and begins performing again. Eventually, he starts busking and streaming to support himself and the club. His goal is to be better than he was in his last life.

Compared to the game manhwa or the stories set in fantasy, this one is definitely more of a slice of life, focusing on Hanyoung’s college life and his progress with music while also juggling relationships and studies. It’s even more interesting because Hanseok only died thirty years prior, so he’s able to interact with people from his past life and learn about their lives. It gives the story a sentimental feeling.

5

Monster Streamer For Gods

Cameraman Starts Hunting For The Gods’ Amusement

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.47
• Published: 2022 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy
• Author: Parna
• Illustrator: Surirazza

Rather than games, the people of this world stream monster hunts. Choi Gangshik is the cameraman for a somewhat popular streamer, but when an accident occurs during a shoot, he gets the spotlight as he kills a monster in front of the camera. However, it’s not just the viewers who are watching. The gods are too, and they find him very amusing.

This is a fun manhwa with a great main character. Similar stories often have bland, boring protagonists who are carried by their flashy skills and abilities. Choi Gangshik actually has a personality and great character growth throughout the story. He doesn’t use a traditional weapon either. One reason his stream is popular is that he uses a shovel to hunt monsters.

6

The End Is A Game To Me

Forced To Stream During The Zombie Apocalypse

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.75
• Published: 2023 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Supernatural, Suspense, Survival
• Author: Choi, Woojin
• Illustrator: Hoopa

Being a successful streamer is difficult, and most people who stream will only have ten to fifteen viewers. Go Cheonsu only had one person in his audience consistently, but that changed when the world turned upside down and a zombie outbreak occurred. Suddenly, chat screens started popping up in real life, and people were commenting on his reactions. As he begins running for his life, he realizes his survival is being streamed to an unknown audience.

There are other manhwa about the apocalypse or similar events that use elements from streaming like chat windows and donations, but they use it mostly for world building. The End Is A Game To Me actually focuses on a streamer who must be entertaining to gain benefits from his audience. The viewers make the story more interesting, since Cheonsu can only get stronger with their help. It creates a fun dynamic while also helping the story maintain a decent pace.

7

The Worn And Torn Newbie

Game Veteran Restarts His Career

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.16
• Published: 2020 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Time Travel, Video Game
• Author: Lego Babasseo
• Illustrator: Boniee

In this manhwa, Lee Eojin is a veteran gamer, and after fifteen years of playing “Deus Ex Machina,” he is still in debt. When his last chance to turn his life around goes up in smoke, he dies and is sent back in time. Now fifteen years younger, he decides to use his vast knowledge of “Deus Ex Machina” to become the most successful player in the game.

The Worn and Torn Newbie is a great example of a classic gaming manhwa. Not only is it a regression story, but it also features an overpowered main character who is unbeatable in-game and in real life. It’s a good story with a predictable plot, but it remains entertaining.

8

Grand Warlock Streamer

Luck Is Needed To Make An OP Character

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.79
• Published: 2022 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Video Game
• Author: D-Dart
• Illustrator: Sadu

Gaming manhwa generally start the same, but this one is rather shocking. While walking home from work, Jung Hyunwoo is almost hit by a car, but his bad luck doesn’t end there, as he is struck by an electrical wire that came loose due to the accident. Being electrocuted happens to be a blessing in disguise because it lets Hyunwoo create a new character in God Wars. To make more money, he decides to stream his new account.

Like many other manhwa, the reason the protagonist even considers streaming is that he was incredibly lucky. An important part of the plot is how lucky Hyunwoo is to get an S-tier class that allows him to see hidden items and events in the game. Part of the fun is seeing how many things he accidentally unlocks while he plays the game.

9

The Overpowered Newbie

Climbing The Tower Using His Own Tutorial

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.14
• Published: 2022 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
• Author: Ildeung Bokgwon
• Illustrator: Itbaem

While lamenting his lack of funds, Kim Taeju suddenly gets hundreds of notifications on his phone, which end up being VODs of himself climbing the tower. With information on the tower and the future, his career as an awakened is set. However, climbing the tower isn’t straightforward. There is a streaming system that allows the awakened on higher floors to watch new challengers and interact with them through donations. Half the battle is being charismatic enough to receive support.

In other manhwa like this, the protagonist doesn’t normally change their personality or cater to their audience, so it’s great to see Kim Taeju actually put on a performance and address his viewers. The streaming aspect feels important and makes the story much more interesting than just following someone playing a game. Part of what makes streams fun is interacting with the streamer.

10

Genius Archer’s Streaming

Ex-Olympian Becomes A Streamer

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.29
• Published: 2024 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Video Game
• Author: Mungmung Kim
• Illustrator: Carrot Studio

When former champion archer, Yoo Sanghyun, got into an accident and injured his arm, he had no choice but to quit and get an office job. Unfortunately, he had no real skills since he’d been training his entire life. With no other options, he turns to gaming, where he can get back his full range of motion in virtual reality. His first streams become popular because of his skill with a bow that astonishes even the game developers.

When it comes to streaming manhwa, it’s expected that the protagonist will only focus on one game because that’s all the story needs. This manhwa is a more realistic depiction of what streamers do. When they finish a game, they move on to the next one and the next one after that. This manhwa focuses on games where the protagonist can show off his marksmanship to the fullest, which is what makes it interesting.

11

Ranker’s Return (2021)

The Number One Returns To Reclaim His Title

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2021 to Present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Video Game
• Author: Bi-ram Yeong
• Illustrator: Sanchaek Lee, Junho Park

In the past, Kang Hyeonu was the number one ranker in the MMORPG “Arena,” and his character “meleegod” became a legend in the gaming community. Despite that, he decides to quit when he leaves for his military service. The only reason he starts playing again is to make money through streaming, which he must do to pay his family’s debt. It doesn’t take long for Hyeonu’s incredible gaming skills to make him extremely popular and successful.

Ranker’s Return is a surprisingly wholesome story that has a lot of great moments. Along with the usual gameplay and questing, there are story points that occur outside the game that help put Hyeonu’s success into perspective. The streaming part of the story is great too. The sponsorships, events, and collaborations do wonders for the overall world-building.