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Manhwa villains who rise to power provide compelling plots.
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The main characters show growth, hard work and bonds of friendship.
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Stories like Eleceed and Tower of God captivate fans.
under the dogs They were part of the curriculum culture for a long time, but recently these seemingly weak characters have risen to power. For those fans specifically looking for these stories, with hard-working heroes or growth-type heroes, there are a variety of recommended series to choose from.

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Characters who have few chances in life and are born through sheer force, heroes not by chance but by choice, and most importantly the often misfits make for some of the best plots. So, this issue presents some underdog empowerment stories that fans should read.
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Chosen
A modest and timid boy becomes the best student
- Genres: action, martial arts, comedy, urban fantasy, dystopia
- the author: Jae Ho's son
- the artist: Genna
Jivu was always afraid of being discovered as a superhuman, and a lifetime of hiding his abilities caused them to stagnate, making him one of the weakest of the Awakened. When he was accidentally discovered by Kaiden, the (allegedly) most powerful man on the planet saw something special in him.

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So, in addition to developing a lovely friendship and an incredibly good student/mentor relationship, Kaiden made sure that Jivo's efforts didn't go to waste. It's great to see this underdog who has never strayed from the right path finally get the recognition he deserves.
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Summoning Academy
A group of misfits work together to survive
- Genre: Action, School Life, Comedy, Sword and Sorcery, Drama
- Author: Tarzian
- Artists: heat
What started out as one of the best new fantasy manhwas has now become the struggle of four underlings to survive in one of the harshest school life environments readers will ever see in a fantasy story. With an exciting plot, unexpected dark twists, and a pace that will leave readers dizzy, this underrated series tells the story of several witches of different origins who are searching for their place in the world.
But a dark secret buried deep within the academy will test not only their mettle, but also the bonds of their friendship. Will they survive the next onslaught, or will they fall prey to the evil plans of the mysterious director Elf, who seems hard to bear? A great villain becomes a top dog story.
A trashy but hardworking character becomes essential
- genre: action, iskai, sword and magic, school life, shounen, drama
- The authors: Corita
- the artist: Girin Geurin
Extra Academy Survival Guide It has a downtrodden character as the main protagonist: a trashy character named Ed Rottilor, who was kicked out of the school dormitory and has to live in a cabin in the woods, provide his own food, clothes, and study at the same time. . He's not a particularly gifted character: his magic is awful, his physical stats are low, and he has no allies.
But as others witness how hardworking and relentless Ed becomes after his partial expulsion from the academy, they begin to see him in a new light. It turns out that someone else has taken over his body, and this underrated former villain gradually becomes essential to the plot. Despite some questionable decisions, Ed's choices have always been for the greater good. Even the false harem that grows around him starts to read interestingly.
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Nano machine
An exiled prince receives a gift from the future and rises to the top
- Genres: martial arts, science fiction, fantasy, drama, tragedy, time travel
- the author: Jeolmo Hyun
- the artist: Geumgangbulgoe
An exiled prince from a martial cult, a visitor from the distant future and nanotechnology that enhances martial arts. All of these songs create the script for a truly compelling story, where a seemingly defeated martial artist is re-empowered using strange technology that seems out of this world.
Honor, revenge, and a sense of walking the right (if sometimes morally complicated) path round out this gripping coming-of-age story. But readers beware: unexpected twists and very difficult moral choices abound in this story. It's not a simple become top dog and get revenge story, it's a really deep and complex path to a power story.
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Tower of God
A weak boy, a big dream, and many complex moral decisions
- genre: Psychological, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Action, Shounen
- Writer and artist: SIU
Tower of God It has become one of the fan-favorite stories of “Growing Power'' in Manhwa. With charming main characters, a plot full of betrayal, unexpected twists and bloody battles for supremacy, it is one of the best in the shonen genre.

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The story has a lot of secrets, so if readers don't get a chance to discover them at first, it's a great excuse to reread the first arcs and search the pages trying to connect the dots. And for those who have never taken it, get ready for the trip of a lifetime, because Bam's tale of climbing against the odds will give them no quarter.
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weak hero
The best strategy against bullying is to be together
- Genres: action, school, drama, martial arts
- the author: SEOPASS
- the artist: Razan
weak hero It's one of the best that climbs to the top stories, and the best part is that it has an interesting anti-bullying message that's out there. The main character is not particularly strong, but is smart and knows how to move.
So, tired of the bullies at her school doing whatever they want, she stands her ground and her example slowly but steadily turns others into an anti-bullying force. It has some of the best and most endearing friendship moments, as well as some of the best character and villain redemption arcs.
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reality search
From student bully to street thug and local hero
- Genre: Urban fantasy, martial arts, drama
- Author: Lee Joo Won
- Artist: Lee Joo Won
When Reality Quest began, it was about a bullied boy who suddenly finds his way to power through a mysterious system. But now that Han Do-Wan's intentions are more and more focused on uncovering the link between his father and the infamous Bully Council, the downtrodden man has become a powerful hound of justice.
With incredible action scenes, this series is about overcoming weakness through sheer force of will. There's no room for hesitation as the main character weaves the ties that connect his dead father's past to his current situation and trudges on as he takes over the reigns of his future. Great character development here, ready for any reader who enjoys drama, action, and martial arts.

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