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

Summary

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

Fans are looking for reincarnation stories may have stumbled upon a special genre that sends gifted people back in time or reincarnates them in a child's body, retaining all their memories and experiences from their adult lives. There are many Manhwa series featuring overpowered main characters who start out as children and grow into walking disasters.

So this ranked list will highlight some of the best series with that trope. From one of the best fantasy manhwa of the last decade that is about to get its own anime, to a thrilling story of a betrayed wizard who comes back as a noble child, who shares the same name as him.

8 The beginning after the end

An old king returns as the son of adventurers

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

Tired of war, betrayal and all pointless battles, mankind's strongest king decides to forfeit his life and dies full of regret. An unknown being rescues his soul from oblivion and sends him back to a newborn body, the son of a couple of retired adventurers living in the countryside. He has reincarnated on the continent of Dicathen as Arthur Leywyn, and his story has only just begun.

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

7 The 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 murdered by his own brother. To add insult to injury, he realized that someone had cursed him when he was a child, hindering his development as a worthy heir. But just before he died, Solderet, the God of Darkness, offered him a second chance.

And so begins this exciting tale of rebirth, adventure and epic sword battles with incredible visuals. Amazing world building, lore and masterfully designed characters in a unique setting that is a must read for any fan of the martial arts genre.

6 The Reformation of the Lazy Nobleman

A regression from a nightmare and the restoration of his glory

• Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Sword and Sorcery, Comedy, Drama
• Author: Dope
• Artist: Lee Deung Byeol

He woke up from a feverish dream, trapped in his room for years, worrying his family. His mind was confused and confused, was this his true self? Or was he someone else before it all started? Her confused mind gave way to remorse as he remembered his lousy behavior over the past few years.

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

5 Year 66666: Rise of the Dark Wizard

The man who defied the gods has returned as a sweet young heir

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

Hate, Remorse and Rage of the Gods who Betrayed Humanity: Diablo Volpir was the avatar of their destruction and the Gods 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 preoccupied with revenge. The story of a dark wizard who never gave up 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 Reincarnation standard

An exiled swordsman 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 his worst enemy: The one-armed devil Davyon. But as he fails to take revenge, he dies a miserable death, and a powerful force pulls him back to life to inhabit the body of the youngest heir to the Adenca family.

Now he must inhabit the body of Vinchen, the youngest son of the rival house of the ruling Samion family. This proves to fit perfectly with his desire for revenge, so he is willing to start over. This story is one of the meanest but funniest reincarnation Manhwa readers can find and with great world building to boot.

3 Ygret: The Great Sage

A hermit lives again, in search of 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 the spirits and became a Sage and a Hermit. His life was filled with the regret of his loveless past and of what could never be. But when he died of old age, he started a new life in the body of Prince Judas, a little boy who was bullied by everyone.

This story is quite intense, with many twists and turns and heavy subjects 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 overwhelmed main character returns as his child version, preparing to get payback on those who betrayed and killed him. When Joshua Sanders grows up for the second time, he rediscovers a new way to make his enemies fear him.

A story of reincarnation, revenge and lots of action. A powerful main character who wields both magic and spears as a legendary dragon slayer.

1 Return of the 8th grade wizard

An arkmage poisoned to be too powerful turns back the clock

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

Archmage Ian Page became a weapon in the service of the Emperor, who indiscriminately sent him to kill thousands of his enemies under the pretense of improving the realm. But in the end, even Ian could not escape his ruthless slaughter, and he died poisoned by the one he trusted most.

But just before he dies, he uses a forbidden spell to turn back the clock 30 years and returns as a child, ready to live his life again: this time with no regrets. A decent story, with many memorable characters.