Best Manhwa that mixes science fiction and fantasy

Highlights

• Get ready for an exciting fusion of science fiction and fantasy in these manhwa, which combine action, adventure and superpowers to perfection.

• Immerse yourself in virtual reality worlds, dystopian futures, and powerful awakenings in gripping stories that keep readers hooked for more.

• Follow the journeys of genius female characters, legendary moonlight sculptors, master marksmen, and artificially intelligent housewives in these captivating manhwa titles.

Combining the best of the science fiction genre and fantasy settings can result in a great story. There are many manhwa where the line between science fiction and sword and sorcery becomes a thing, while there is also the Awakened genre, a common trope in Korean manhwa culture that combines action, fantasy, and science fiction.

The following are the best manhwa that fans of these two genres could enjoy. From deep dives into a VRMMORPG to dystopian realities where a shadow government controls everything and super-powered people run rampant through common law. Buckle up, because these titles have the perfect combination of action and adventure.

1

The legendary sculptor in the moonlight

A boy takes his hobby to a full immersion VMMORPG

• Gender: Virtual reality games, science fiction, action, comedy, fantasy, drama
• Author: Lee Do Gyeong
• Artists: Nam Heesung as Kim Tae Hyung
• Number of chapters: 170
• State: In progress

In a world where Virtual Reality technology has advanced considerably, a new VMMORPG called Continent of Magic allows players to live a second life within a fantasy game. It is a fully immersive experience, including full mobility, pain and taste simulation. In this scenario, a young and hardworking Korean student, Lee Hyun, loses all of his money because a loan shark pressures him to pay his student debts.

He decides to sell his main character in a popular game for billions just to pay off his debts and his family’s mortgage. But then he creates a new one and decides to spend his time in the game playing however he wants. With nothing to lose, Lee Hyun soon discovers that he can translate his sculpting hobby into gaming and discovers a hidden class called Moonlight Sculptor. His sculpting skills become so good that he accumulates fame and money in the game like crazy, and he soon manages to make a living playing as a sculptor in the game.

2

overloaded

A combination of virtual reality immersion, fantasy and advanced artificial intelligence

• Gender: Virtual reality games, Shonen, Action, Comedy, Fantasy
• Author: Saenal Park
• Artist: monophonic
• Number of chapters: 238
• State: In progress

In the near future, virtual reality immersion is so advanced that games like Satisfaction Online (SO) offer the possibility of practically living inside the game. With high-tech specifications that simulate reality with 100% accuracy and AI-advanced NPCs that are practically living, breathing beings, this game is the ultimate fantasy VRMMORPG.

Grid is a solo OS player and is about to unlock a very difficult mission when he discovers that he can unlock a special class called Legendary Blacksmith. From that moment on, Grid’s life in the game changes forever: he becomes a high-ranking player, amassing an enormous amount of wealth in and out of the game, even marrying an NPC named Isabel and having a son with her.

3

Elected

In a dystopian future, people with powers rule the world from the shadows

• Gender: Shonen, Action, Comedy, Sci-fi, Fantasy
• Author: Jeho son
• Artist: ZHENA
• State: In progress
• Number of chapters: 310

In a dystopian future, humanity is ruled by a group of super-powered beings called the Awakeners. These superhumans are vicious and selfish, often fighting for supremacy, while also ruling society from the shadows. In this scenario, Jiwoo has been hiding from him his entire life, knowing that he is different from others. He has special abilities that make him super fast, but he needs to hide them for fear of being segregated by his peers.

On one fateful day, while feeding stray cats, they lead him to an injured cat lying in an alley. Jiwoo nurses him back to health and soon discovers that this is no ordinary cat, but an Awakener in disguise, and not just any superhuman, but Kayden Break, the strongest and most infamous of them all. Kayden is impressed by Jiwoo’s good nature and abilities and soon explains to the boy that the nature of his powers is similar to his own. Thus, they become teacher and disciple, and together they forge a special bond. But danger lurks in this dangerous sci-fi story, and Jiwoo’s journey is just beginning.

4

Housekeeper

When a dangerous AI fights for humanity

• Gender: Horror, Action, Drama, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Psychological
• Author: Chae Yong Taek
• Artist: Yu Hyeon
• State: In progress
• Number of chapters: 120

In a distant dystopian future where artificial intelligence and robotics have advanced enormously, a dangerous virus of unknown origin has almost wiped out humanity. The rich and powerful pressure governments to exterminate the infected and survivors instead of helping them. This has brought humanity to the brink of extinction and caused Hasty, a battle AI-powered robot maid, to take extreme measures to protect her master, Navil. As a super-advanced Android, Hasty has almost supernatural powers, thanks to a secret upgrade that has been installed into her core.

The young master is infected and Hasty will have to fight using all his skills to prevent his untimely death. But this loyal robot soon discovers that the future could depend on his actions and becomes an ally to the weak and unprotected. She will help humans take back the world from the evil overlords of her, seeking a cure for her master and the rest of humanity. The manhwa constantly deals with themes such as the difference between a soul and an AI, and high fantasy tropes such as transcension. It is part of a series called Super String, where Hasty is a recurring character (with an alternate version) in this multiverse, with a lot of transdimensional travel and various fantasy elements such as superpowers and alternate worlds.

5

Arcane Sniper

A former army sniper gets a second chance in a virtual fantasy world

• Gender: Virtual reality games, Shonen, Action, Comedy, High fantasy
• Author: Shaymel, Lee Soo-baek
• Artist: Depo, glpi
• State: In progress
• Number of chapters: 160

Highly trained Korean Army sniper Sergeant Ha LeeHa suffers a spinal injury during a combat deployment and is honorably discharged. Not knowing what to do with his life from now on, and very depressed at not being able to walk again, he is invited to play a VRMMORPG with a high fantasy setting where he can, at least, enjoy walking again.

But LeeHa is stubborn, and instead of choosing a good old-fashioned fantasy class, he selects the Musketeer class, not knowing that it is the “worst class” or, to be more precise, the most difficult to play. Far from being discouraged by this difficult start, LeeHa begins to progress in his class, until he finally achieves a breakthrough, surpassing the limits of his abilities and unlocking the legendary Musketeer advancement quest. This will make him one of the Three Musketeers, unique to the game, and he will also be known as the Arcane Sniper for his incredible aim.