Best Fantasy Romance Manhwa

Romance and fantasy are already two of the most popular media genres out there, but they’re even better together. Romance usually offers an overall positive atmosphere and worldview, presenting an idealistic relationship and the opportunities that come with it. Audiences enjoy the possibility of love and happiness.

Placing these themes in a fantasy setting allows for more variety in character and plot. There’s more room for interesting sources of conflict or more complex antagonists. The themes and lessons in romance can be expanded upon or emphasized with magical story elements, which is why these two genres work well together.

10 Roxana

My AnimeList Score: 7.96

• Published
  : 2021 to Present
• Genres/Theme
  : Psychological, Villainess, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : Kin
• Illustrator
  : Yeoreumbit

Suddenly trapped in the romance novel she read, the protagonist becomes Roxana Agriche, the daughter of an evil duke who has kidnapped the older brother of the original female lead. Since she’s not the real Roxana, the protagonist decides to protect him. However, she must do it while acting just as cruel as her father.

This story is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, featuring two houses as mortal enemies and a pair of would-be lovers. However, Roxana and Cassis’s relationship is much more tragic given one is a prisoner to the other. Despite that, they learn to trust each other. Because their characters have so much depth, their relationship feels more rewarding.

9 Witch Of Mine

My AnimeList Score: 7.97

• Chapters
  : 31
• Published
  : 2015 to 2018
• Genres/Theme
  : Drama, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : Heyoon
• Illustrator:
  MAS

Traditionally, witches are portrayed as evil beings who only care for themselves and curse innocents for the fun of it. In this story, those who know too much or are too pretty are regarded as witches. They are beautiful people who come back to life even if they die. They can create illusions, alter memories, and much more.

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9 Short Manhwa You Can Read In One Sitting

These manhwa are ideal for readers searching for interesting reads that won’t require much time to finish.

This story isn’t about their power. It’s about their tragic love. As eternal beings, they are fated to lose loved ones endlessly. Since they aren’t human, they can’t understand humans and do things that seem wrong and twisted for the people they love. The display of these emotions is superbly portrayed in this short manhwa.

8 Kubera

My AnimeList Score: 7.98

• Published
  : 2010 to Present
• Genres/Theme
  : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : Currygom
• Illustrator:
  Currygom

After living peacefully for fifteen years, Kubera’s life is changed when her village is destroyed by a red and gray monster. She survives with the help of Asha, a powerful magician. They escape together, and Kubera starts her journey towards revenge. Unbeknownst to her, she’s part of a bigger picture, the centerpiece that will determine the fate of the world.

This manhwa is mostly adventure and action. There is some light romance. However, it’s not expanded upon and appears rarely. Kubera is a great coming-of-age, adventure story, but for a main plot about lovers, other manhwa would be much better.

7 The Remarried Empress

My AnimeList Score: 8.04

• Published
  : 2019 to Present
• Genres/Theme
  : Drama, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : Alphatart
• Illustrator
  : Sumpul

Navier is the proud and strong empress known for her talent in politics and management. She’s universally respected for her work and her beauty. However, not even she can go against the emperor, so when he brings in a concubine, there’s nothing she can do. Not even when she’s being pushed from her position.

This manhwa is full of political struggles and secrets to the point it gets a little confusing, but the relationships between all the characters are even worse. It’s like a spiderweb with a string connecting everyone. That’s not to say it’s a bad story. It’s just a lot to process.

6 Winter Woods

My AnimeList Score: 8.05

• Chapters
  : 55
• Published
  : 2014 to 2017
• Genres/Theme
  : Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
• Author
  : Cosmos
• Illustrator:
  VAN.J

The story of Frankenstein’s monster is well known. Due to his hubris, the doctor dies at the hands of his creation. But what if, instead of a cold scientist, the monster met someone with more compassion? EL-10 is the product of dozens of experiments; an artificial “person” who can walk and talk.

To see if he can become “alive,” he’s given to children’s novelist Jane, who is in a slump with her career. What unfolds is a tender story about their progress in understanding each other. However, with a serial killer on the loose, the winter might not be too peaceful.

5 A Stepmother’s Märchen

My AnimeList Score: 8.12

• Published
  : 2019 to Present
• Genres/Theme
  : Time Travel, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : Nyangi-wa Hyangsinnyo (Story)
• Illustrator:
  ORKA (Art)

After taking care of her stepchildren until they reached adulthood, Shuli believed she’d be able to rest. Unfortunately, her life ends suddenly, and she wakes up on the day of her husband’s funeral many years prior. Her children never liked her, but at this point, their animosity was the highest.

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7 Best Historical Romance Manhwas

In the vast realm of Historical Romance, these Manhwas are a must-read that readers shouldn’t miss out on.

This time travel story is more than a redo of past events. It’s a mystery of Shuli’s regression. It’s a drama between family members who are scarred after a loved one’s death. It’s a romance between Shuli and all the young men who are interested in her. This manhwa has amazing depth with a lot to explore.

4 Your Throne

My AnimeList Score: 8.15

• Published
  : 2020 to Present
• Genres/Theme
  : Drama, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : SAM
• Illustrator:
  SAM

Love triangles are common in romance novels and other media. The tension between three people and the opportunity to pick sides can be fun. Medea Solon and Psyche Callista compete to be the next Crown Princess. Despite being the best candidate, Medea is rejected in favor of Psyche. However, this love triangle has more going on.

There’s drama, a body swap, and dark secrets at the heart of this story. They all help make this manhwa thrilling to read, leading the reader to discover the many twists and turns. As far as romance goes, Your Throne is one of the most exciting.

3 Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke’s Mansion

My AnimeList Score: 8.16

• Chapters
  : 158
• Published
  : 2017 to 2021
• Genres/Themes
  : Fantasy, Romance, Isekai, Reincarnation
• Author
  : Milcha
• Illustrator:
  Gorae

After being pushed off a building, the protagonist wakes up as Raeliana, a minor noble lady who is a side character in a murder mystery novel. Of course, she is determined to prevent her death, so she asks the duke for a marriage contract. Unfortunately, the duke is not exactly normal and displays some questionable behavior.

The romance is quite slow in this story, but it’s pushed along by greater conflict due to the original narrative changing. There is a subplot in the background regarding the protagonist’s original death, but it’s not explored in depth.

2 Villains Are Destined To Die

My AnimeList Score: 8.27

• Published
  : 2020 to Present
• Genres/Theme
  : Reverse Harem, Villainess, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
• Author
  : Gyeoeul Gwon
• Illustrator
  : SUOL

After playing a popular otome game at the hardest level, the protagonist was transported into the game with a real challenge for her. Becoming Penelope Eckhart, she must achieve a happy ending with at least one of the male leads. The problem is Penelope is the universally hated villain, meaning her likability with everyone is abysmal.

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10 Best Villainess Manhwa

Telling a story through the eyes of the antagonist, these villainess manga create fascinating characters and interesting worlds.

Often in stories like this, the game factor only serves as a way to make the main character powerful, but in this story, it’s probably the biggest antagonist. Not only are events different from the original, but Penelope gets virtually no information. Her solutions to these problems are what make this story great.

1 Who Made Me A Princess

My AnimeList Score: 8.45

• Chapters
  : 125
• Published
  : 2017 to 2022
• Genres/Theme
  : Reincarnation, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
• Authors
  : Plutus
• Illustrator
  : Spoon

Athanasia is the forgotten princess of the emperor, living in a desolate palace full of servants stealing for their own gain. When the main character is transported into her body, she is basically a baby and can’t do much. However, Athy is destined to die at the end of her novel, but she’s not going to wait for it. She starts hiding money for later.

Coincidentally, she meets her father, Claude, and they begin a lukewarm relationship. That’s what most of the story is about. The romance is quite a minor detail in the story, but this narrative is highly regarded because of how well-written it is, displaying a dreamlike father-daughter relationship.

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