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Webtoons is filled with hidden gem comics that fans of manga don’t want to miss. From action-packed stories to whole slice-of-life webtoons, the site has a vast variety to choose from that will leave readers reading through their website for months.
Webtoons original comics are all drawn in color as well, offering a stunning amount of beautiful artwork for readers to absorb as they dive inside its immersive plot. What makes a Webtoons comic visually stunning is their ability to create a distinct sense of style, their beautiful use of color theory and the ability to evoke certain emotions in the panels they create.
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After School Lessons for Unripe Apples Has a Cute, Nostalgic Art Style
Status: Ongoing
After School Lessons For Unripe Apples is about a middle school girl named Hwang Mi-ae who’s just trying her best to survive school, but she runs into an old acquaintance who stirs up trouble in her peaceful life. Despite her attempts to be friendly and close with him, Kim Chul is a tough nut to crack and get close to, but that doesn’t deter Mi-ae from doing her best to befriend him. These two very different personalities blend surprisingly well, and seeing their relationship develop and evolve is a heartwarming experience to witness.
This art style has a distinct, nostalgic tone to it that immediately draws readers into its story. The author, Soonkki, also made a hit webtoon called Cheese in the Trap, which also became a K-Drama, and their art has only improved since then. After School Lessons For Unripe Apples will feel like a throwback to any 90s baby with its charming and familiar vibe that feels like a nice, warm bowl of soup on a chilly day.
After School Lessons For Unripe Apples
Mi-ae is just a normal middle school girl trying to survive school. She likes reading comics, the pop group “The Fire Boys,” and karaoke.Â
- Author
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Soonkki
- Artist
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Soonkki
- Release Date
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December 23, 2020
- Where to Read
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Naver Webtoon, MANHUASCAN, Manga Fire, MyAnimeList
- Chapters
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124
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Operation True Love’s Art Style Perfectly Fits the Vibe of a Romance Story
Status: Ongoing
In Operation True Love, Shim Su-Ae has had trouble finding a fulfilling romantic relationship, and it’s certainly not with her current boyfriend, Kang Minu, who is as indifferent as he can be to Su-Ae despite dating for years. When Su-Ae discovers a strange, sentient flip phone called Jellypop, her life turns upside down. The divide between her and Minu only continues to deepen, and she grows closer to Eunhyeok, especially once she finds out that there’s something going on with her sister, Ra-Im, and her boyfriend.
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Operation True Love puts a twist on this highschool romance story by adding in the Jellypop phone, which measures a person’s love meter. With Su-Ae’s at a zero, she’s completely hopeless that she’ll ever find love, but meeting Eunhyeok has changed her outlook. The art style is absolutely gorgeous and detailed, with each character looking fantastic, as well as the details in each of their expressions and environment.
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Eaternal Nocturnal’s Art Style Is as Cozy as Its Story
Status: Completed
Eaternal Nocturnal follows the restless nights of Eve, a young adult who struggles to sleep and to find a stable job. Because of her lack of good sleep, she often looks irritated and annoyed, which often drives recruiters away from hiring her. One night, though, after being visited by a mysterious being in her dreams, her ailment is suddenly cured, by none other than Dae, a delivery man by day and a dream eater by night.
Dubbed as one of the best stories on Webtoons, this comic has one of the most polished art styles and has one of the most adorable casts, from Dae’s companion Tapi to Eve’s lovable siblings. With dreams as a big part of the comic, future readers can expect a beautiful and vast array of colors and images that will leave every reader in awe with just how detailed and beautiful it looks.
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Purple Hyacinth’s Panels and Beautiful OST Create a Breathtaking Experience
Status: Ongoing
Purple Hyacinth is a thrilling mystery comic that focuses on society and its’ dark history. It follows Lauren, who can detect lies, which is useful in her field as a police officer. Haunted because she couldn’t save a loved one from the past, Lauren dedicates her efforts to protecting those who can’t defend themselves, and because of her high sense of justice, she’s even willing to collaborate with a well-known assassin whose ideals temporarily align with hers.
Purple Hyacinth not only has a page-turning story, but also beautiful art and music to match with its dark and gritty story. The characters are full of life and different personalities, which makes reading about their journey even more interesting. The artist can also capture expressions extremely well and, without words, many readers can capture the full range of emotion each panel displays with no need for much context.
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Morgana and Oz’s Colorful and Charming Art Resembles Children’s Books
Status: Ongoing
In Morgana and Oz, a struggling witch who goes by the name, Morgana encounters a vampire named Oz. Their families are rivals, which makes their meeting even more high stakes, but what’s worse is that they’re indefinitely stuck to one another because of Morgana’s stray spells. They are forced to work together before the risk of an all-out war breaks out between their two families.
Morgana and Oz has a fairy tale-esque art style that is both warm, inviting and familiar. Similar to that of a picture book, Morgana and Oz not only has beautiful art but also a lovable cast. Morgana is an up-and-coming witch who has messed up more than once, but her optimism and desire to correct her mistakes makes her an easy protagonist to root for, and Oz’s cold and distant demeanor softening as he gets to know Morgana makes it more heartwarming to read.
Morgana and Oz
Morgana belongs to a long line of witches, and Oz to the rival vampire clan. After a chance encounter . . . and maybe a few stray spells . . . these two need to find a way to work together, or risk all-out war between coven and clan.
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Miyuli
- Artist
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Miyuli
- Letterer
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Niko Dalcin
- Publisher
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WEBTOON
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I’m the Grim Reaper Has Bold Colors That Make It Pop Out Against Its Gritty Dark Story
Status: Ongoing
I’m the Grim Reaper follows the story of Scarlet, a human soul who was sent down to the pits of Hell for deeds and crimes she can’t remember from her human life. She’s given the choice to either stay down in the pits left to rot forever, or to become a reaper that must gather a human soul a day. Unsurprisingly, Scarlet chooses the latter, and stumbles upon an ex-detective man named Chase, who’s determined to solve a mysterious case even at the cost of his life.
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I’m the Grim Reaper‘s world is filled with malice, darkness, and human corruption. With the world on the brink of destruction, readers can expect the art to be just as brooding as the plot, but in the best way possible. Scarlet isn’t the only grim reaper, and since each one possesses a demon, readers get to see just how beautifully terrifying they are portrayed in the comic. Not only is the art eye-catching, but the plot will grab your attention just as much and will leave readers wanting more.
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Like Wind on a Dry Branch Has a Whimsical Art Style That Resembles a Fairy Tale
Status: Ongoing
Like Wind on a Dry Branch is a fantasy Webtoon that follows the story of the widowed Rieta Tristi. Her husband dies from the plague and her child gets taken away from her. To make matters worse, Lord Casarius has demanded that she be buried with him after he dies. Fortunately, Rieta’s death is prolonged when Archdule Killian Axias takes her away and saves her from her dreadful fate, though he too has a nasty reputation of being a womanizer. It turns out the rumors are false, since he’s actually quite compassionate.
Like Wind on a Dry Branch has a tragic beauty to it that draws the reader in. Rieta’s gut-wrenching backstory also makes one wonder if she’ll ever receive justice or if her life improves. The sketch-like art style is similar to that of fables and fairy tales, which gives this webtoon a sort of whimsical feeling to it that will transport every reader into its rich world full of unique lore and magic.
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Serena’s Gorgeous, Watercolor-Esque Art Style Is Straight Out of a Museum
Status: Ongoing
Serena takes place in Wellenberg, Meuracevia during the 19th century. Serena and Eiser, an age-gap couple who are in a loveless marriage of convenience and run Serenity Hotel, struggle to keep it afloat. To make matters worse, Serena has an attachment to her handsome servant, Frederick, which makes things even more complicated.
Serena has one of the prettiest art styles on Webtoons with its wispy, soft-feathered painting style and attractive main cast. Readers will no doubt be drawn in to everyone’s beauty. Despite Serena’s gentle look, she’s anything but that. She comes off as cold and callous at first, written in a way to be disliked by the reader since she’s quite flawed, but as the plot progresses and the reader slowly unravels the lives of the characters, readers will realize there’s more than meets the eye.
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Unholy Blood’s Vibrant Art Style Is Befitting for Its Action-Packed Story
Status: Completed
Unholy Blood follows a young adult named Hayan, whose only wish is to live a normal, peaceful life. Her chance of that is destroyed though, when vampires barge into her life and force her to live the life she wanted to avoid. She teams up with a young, talented police officer named Euntae and, together, they uncover the dark secrets of the organization that’s been terrorizing humans for years to protect their loved ones.
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From the very beginning, Unholy Blood has had stunning visuals that stayed consistent throughout the series. The vibrant, bright colors and intense fighting scenes only enhanced the already immersive plot. Not only is the art absolutely stunning, but the main characters are also endearing in their own way. Hayan’s kindness is a beacon of light in a world filled with darkness and Euntae’s justice-driven attitude keeps hope alive in this dark society.
Unholy Blood
Park Hayan deals with vampires who destroy her chance at a normal life in Lina Im’s Unholy Blood.
- Author
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Lina Im and Jeonghyeon Kim
- Artist
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Lina Im and Jeonghyeon Kim
- Release Date
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October 25, 2020
- Genre
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Manhwa
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Mystical Is Just as Breathtaking as It Sounds
Status: Completed
Mystical is a supernatural mystery webtoon about a strange creature that Garam, an artist, discovers after moving to his grandma’s empty house by a serene ocean. Wanting to be more independent and to process the passing of his mother, he moves there by himself. Myst becomes his newest muse as her beauty draws him out of his art block and, together, they work on uncovering Myst’s mysterious past.
Mystical‘s art and story are just as enchanting as its title. It immediately draws readers in with its absolutely gorgeous watercolor-esque art style. It has a softness to it that is both inviting and comforting, and each panel it offers has a story of its own. The author also does a fantastic job at balancing comedy panels and breathtaking ones, which makes this story simply all-around perfect. Readers will find themselves not only drawn to Myst’s mysterious past, but also Garams, who’s struggling to overcome his grief.
