Best Manhwa With Protagonists Who Tame Monsters

In the vast world of manhwa, there are countless authors who choose certain topics that are not common in the fantasy genre, and among them, the Monster Tamer is one of the most niche tropes readers will find nowadays. This sub-genre becoming popular among fans of fantasy manhwa can be quite refreshing.

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Especially if fans are looking for series with protagonists that tame monsters and are packed with action, incredible developments, and some twists of fate that can make readers fall in love with the storytelling. In this topic, there are a few titles that are ideal for those readers looking to get into the Monster Taming genre. Let’s take a look at them.

The Main Character Uses Spirit Summons To Fight

• Genre: Action, Isekai, Sword & Sorcery, School Life, Shounen, Drama
• Authors: Corita
• Artist: Girin Geurin

This particular isekai manhwa is about a player from Korea who is transported to a game world as a side character and trash villain who gets discarded right from the start. So, he has to survive at all costs, procuring his food, shelter, and proving that he is not as trashy as others think he is.

Accompanying Ed Rothstaylor in this quirky adventure, there are a myriad of characters that soon will become his friends. Among them is Janica Faylover, a summoner who teaches Ed how to summon his first monster, a Flame Bat, and from that point, the main character also becomes a Spirit Summoner and quite a talented one at that.

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The Charm Of Soul Pets

A Kid And His Spirit Fox Try To Survive Exile In A Strange Island

• Genres: Action, Fantasy, Shounen, Drama, Adventure
• Author & Artist: Fish-Sky

In a cruel world where only the strongest survive, a boy and a Spirit Fox form an unbreakable bond that will transcend all barriers. With a friendship forged in battle, master and beast work together to break away from the chains of slavery and misery.

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It is a heartwarming yet entertaining adventure shonen, with some dark twists and cool action scenes. The character progression and the pacing can be a little slow for those who love non-stop action, but it is still a good read.

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Seoul Station Druid

The Most Powerful Monster Tamer

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

A crazy and ruthless Archdruid returns to Earth after being transported to another world for a thousand years. His time away from society has twisted his personality into that of a Beast King, a Tamer who wields the power to control and befriend any kind of animal in the universe. Plus, he has some broken extra powers like the ability to control weather, the elements, and transform into beasts.

His abilities are quite similar to that of the “crazy bird person” Druid build from D&D, so readers who also enjoy this TTRPG or are relatively informed of the lore will immediately catch some cool and funny references. Action, humor, and drama in balanced quotas make the story even more interesting to follow.

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The Strongest Tamer Returned From Another World With His Childhood Friend As His Familiar

A Weird Story With Lots Of Twists

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Shounen, Isekai.
• Author: Sky Farm.
• Artist: Meidoin Heaven.

Wataru and Rumi were summoned to another world to beat the Demon Lord, and after completing the Grand Fantasy Quest, they were returned to their original world: Earth. But nothing seems to be the same for these students who now have to deal with monsters popping up from portals and dungeon breaks in their own turf.

Since Rumi’s abilities are incredibly powerful when analyzed by the Dungeon Hunter association, and Wataru’s skills are not reflected on the scanner, everyone ends up underestimating him and targeting her due to her power. But soon they will discover that Wataru has the power of the Ultimate Tamer, and he is able to tame and empower monsters (and Rumi as well, for some strange reason) from all over the world.

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Taming Master

Combining VRMMO Immersion With Sci-Fantasy

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Gaming
• Author & Artist: Park Taesuk.

Taming Master is perhaps one of the most popular manhwa with a protagonist who uses monsters to fight. With unparalleled narrative and non-stop action, this story about a top VRMMO player who decides to change his profession to that of a Summoner and goes back to level one is quite a sensation.

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Thrilling combat scenes, dark twists, and a laid-back background narrative complement the main storyline well. Lots of cool references to the gaming culture, and also, a lot of relatable content for those who enjoy the MMORPG genre above all else.

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S-Class Spirit Master’s Taming Diary

A Rebellious Spirit Meets A Reluctant Tamer

• Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation, Comedy, Action
• Author & Artist: Sena

Yu-Ina was reincarnated in a parallel version of her world, and as a former Adventurer/Awakener her only ambition was to live a comfortable and laid-back life, away from every type of danger.

But, as fate would have it, she ends up becoming an Awakener once more, and a rare type no less: a Spirit Summoner. Now, a strange fairy-like creature that hatched from an egg pesters her and forces her to become a contract Spirit Tamer. It’s a story of a reluctant heroine and a quirky fairy, with lots of comedy and good spins.

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