— Badass MC’s (mostly male mc’s) / action + fantasy! ⛓

Some of my favorite reads containing badass MC’s and a solid storyline. 

— stories w harem will be noted
— solid mc and side characters 
— romance not excluded from list
— rating of stories may not align with other readers‘ tastes
All(77) / manga(77)

Solo Leveling

 9.9(1006 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Jang Sung-Lak,Gee So-Lyung
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Webtoons

10/10
Status: Completed
The classic. Lovely reread and likable main characters.

(Copied summary)
10 years ago, after “the Gate” that connected the real world with the monster world opened, some of the ordinary, everyday people received the power to hunt monsters within the Gate. They are known as "Hunters". However, not all Hunters are powerful. My name is Sung Jin-Woo, an E-rank Hunter. I'm someone who has to risk his life in the lowliest of dungeons.

29 03,2022

Eleceed

 9.9(439 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Son Jeho,Zhena
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Webtoons / Shounen

10/10
Status: ongoing
The characters are fleshed out and generally likable. Super funny moments and MC has his own little squad (cats and humans).

Summary:
Jiwoo, average high schooler and avid cat lover, finds himself in a bind when he picks up an injured stray who turns out to be the most powerful awakener in the world. Aforementioned awakener agrees to become his mentor.

29 03,2022

Nano Machine

 9.6(1107 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Han-joong-wueol-ya,Guem-gang-bul-gae , unbreakable [redice studio]
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Martial Arts / Webtoons

10/10
Status: Ongoing
HAREM
MC has a tragic backstory and it becomes his main motivation. The development of his character is well-paced and his growth in power and intellect is noticeable when comparing the first few chapters to the latest. One of my favorite rereads.

(Copied)
After being held in disdain and having his life put in danger, an orphan from the Demonic Cult, Cheon Yeo-Woon, has an unexpected visit from his descendant from the future who inserts a nano machine into Cheon Yeo-Woon.

29 03,2022

Return of the Flowery Mountain Sect

 9.8(161 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Biga (비가) , LICO
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Webtoons

10/10
Status: Ongoing
This actually had me giggling and I could not put it down past chapter 10.

Summary (copied):
Chung Myung, The 13th Disciple of the Great Flowery Mountain Sect, One of the 3 Great Swordsmen, Plum Blossom Sword Saint, defeated Chun Ma, who has brought destruction and disarray onto the world. After the battle, he breathes his last breath but somehow he is reborn after 100 years in the body of a child. …What? The Flowery Mountain Sect has fallen?! What BS is that?!

09 04,2022

The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years

 9.5(978 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): barnacle,kim deok-yong , redice studio
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Fantasy / webtoons

10/10
Status: Ongoing
This has me in my feels lowkey. OG soul deserves so much better.

Summary:
4000 years ago, 5 humans with great power worked together to uproot the greedy demigod who sought to rule over the world as an invisible force. The great mage is subdued by the demigod and is trapped for 4000 years before he hears the desperate plea of a dying boy. He returns to accomplish his mission in the body of a talentless noble, now with new companions and in an unfamiliar world.

04 04,2022

Chronicles of Heavenly Demon

 9.5(297 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): il-hwang,gom-guk
Genre(s): Drama / Fantasy / Webtoons

10/10
Status: Ongoing
MC is so badass-- one of my favorite MC's.

Summary:
MC and his master are killed after being accused of practicing forbidden demonic arts. MC reincarnates not long after in the body of a weak boy in the demonic cave where hundreds of children are trained and picked off in order to groom the strongest warriors for the demonic cult. MC must grow stronger in order to survive and to fulfill his revenge.

19 04,2022

Star-Fostered Swordmaster

 9.6(393 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Juno, Q10, Hong Dae-Wui
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Webtoons

10/10

- MC gradually grows stronger over time on his quest for revenge
- From surviving in the slums to training to be a knight
- LOVE the MC and Joseph

13 days

Myst, Might, Mayhem

 9.6(233 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s):
Genre(s): Webtoons / Action / Adventure / Fantasy

10/10
Status: Ongoing

- prequel to Nano Machine ! (Both can be read as standalone)
- MC is bloodthirsty
- MC collecting demon servants like Pokémon

23 days

Mercenary Enrollment

 9.8(240 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): YC,Rakhyun
Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Drama / Webtoons

10/10
Status: Ongoing
MC IS SO KICKASS LOL

Summary:
MC returns to his family after years of having gone missing from a plane accident. In his time away, he had lost his memories and received training as a mercenary, becoming a distinguished member of his organization. Everything changes when he starts remembering the past…just how much has he changed?? And just who the hell is this kid?!

29 03,2022

The beginning after the end

 9.7(454 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Turtleme,Fuyuki23
Genre(s): Webtoons / Adventure / Fantasy / action / romance

10/10
Status: Ongoing
This story is *chef's kiss* but I had to drop it for the sake of my mental health because boy it gets ANGSTY later on. Still a 10.

Summary:
MC was once a lonely king who ends up dying miserably before reincarnating into the body of a newborn baby with doting parents. Using his intelligence and drive to grow stronger, MC harnesses incredible powers and becomes a child prodigy leading to new friendships, separation, and a journey looking all too similar to his past l

29 03,2022

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