Sometimes, the supporting characters is so good that we completely forget who the real protagonist is. It happens in every series: an eye-catching secondary love interest, a fun mascot, or a powerful summoned creature. Anything and anyone could steal the spotlight from the main character, and the audience might fall so in love with them that they suffer when these supporting characters don't get enough screen time.
This list is all about those wacky sidekicks and supporting characters that can't be helped steal the spotlight every time they appear in a Manhwa series.
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The Horse – The regressed mercenary has a plan
An Aura Farming Horse? Yes please
They say that the greatest warriors are often accompanied by some of the best warhorses bred for battle, but this HORSE from The regressed mercenary has a plan is an absolute monster. Intelligent like no other horse, capable of dealing lots of hurt, durable and mean like few supporting characters. This creature steals the spotlight every time he appears, so much so that fans have started complaining every time the author doesn't include him in a chapter. This horse is said to only exist in the series for aura cultivation, and fans love it.
Beru – Solo Leveling
The most loyal soldier
Beru from Solo Leveling considered one of the most powerful creatures in the series, and also one of the fan favorite side characters. Able to fight like no other, stronger than any awakener, and above all: loyal to Sung Jin-Woo like no other shadow in his army. Beru has become the epitome of the Shadow Monarch's army, and he has one of the best designs of them all. Fans can't help but love this Ant Shadow Soldier.
Javier Asrahan – the biggest real estate developer
More than just a simple sidekick
Speaking of stealing the limelight, Javier Asrahan from The largest real estate developer is the standout (the true protagonist) of the novel, in which Loyd Frontera is reincarnated. As the deuteragonist of this Manhwa, Javier is covered in action armor, and fans love it because his quirky relationship with Loyd is what makes this series an endearing and entertaining tale of friendship and overcoming fate with the sheer power of kicking the dirt.
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Never, Ever, Cross the Head Maid
Ruler of Ophelis Hall by absolute margin, Belle is no simple servant, but the very core of what makes the show tick Extras Academy Survival Guide. She may be a secondary character, but she is shown to be involved in more than was first revealed. Again, she is the only person who can control the capricious nature of the most powerful mage in the academy (Lucy), and she has both character and intelligence by far. She is also strangely troubled by Ed Rothstaylor's ability to ensnare the hearts of various young ladies in the academy, watching in horror as his potential match grows arc after arc. Its incredibly fun to watch.
Subin Lee – Eleceed
First a rival, now a friend
Subin Lee from Eleceed was introduced as a rival type character who grew alongside Jisuk (another major secondary character) and formed a quartet of friends/rivals known as Jiwoo's crew. As the story continues, Subin has proven herself to be the goo that keeps the friends glued together, forcing reconciliation between the crew members as they fight (often violently) and sparking tons of funny moments that have made her one of the fan favorite characters in the series. Unfortunately, she has slipped away from the main story, but every time she reappears she goes out with a bang.
Kun – Tower of God
The devil you know
Only Aguero Agnis is equally hated and loved by all fans of Tower of God. He began as a mystic Machiavellian type secondary characterbut he stopped steal the spotlight from the main character of the series (Bam). Although his methods are questionable, his goal is (and always has been) to destroy the Tower's rule and those who oppress others within it. He has developed a special relationship with Bam, who others see as an obstacle or a tool (weapon); Bam only sees a friend and someone he needs to protect.
Uriel – Omniscient Reader's Point of View
Just your average guardian angel
Uriel is quirky and edgy, despite her absolute power and divine nature, a contrast that has made fans love her the most out of all the supporting characters in Omniscient reader's point of view. She usually gets overly excited at the simplest things in life, such as friendship, and often displays behaviors that are typical of a frantic fangirl. On the other hand, she is also absolutely serious and brutal when evil threatens her beloved friends Kim Dokja and Yoo Joonghyuk. After all, she is known as Fire judge.
Ax – To become the monarch
We may never know who he really was
Axalso known as Dollis a recurring character in To become the monarch series by SOULPUNG. This brave Viking-like warrior has managed to keep his true identity hidden throughout the series, and has also become one of the most notorious unsolved mysteries in Manhwa. Brave, impulsive and completely hilarious, Ax has stolen the hearts of fans and even ranks higher than the main character (Chris Proudmount) in the popularity rankings. An absolute beast.
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