Among manhwa’s many genres and subgenres, none seem to get fans going quite like comedy manhwa. This manhwa genre can brighten your day, giving readers more reasons to laugh even when they don’t want to. While comedy alone is not a central theme, it blends uniquely with other stories to create hilarious plot-driven stories.
No two comedy manhwa are the same, with each one bringing something new to the table. Although most manhwa can usually take a while to get into comedy, they are typically known to captivate their readers from the first chapter. With that said, here are some of the best comedy manhwa.
Mafia Nanny
Mafia Nanny has taken the world by storm since its release last year. Despite having only a few chapters, it has thrown its hat in the ring for top comedy manhwa. The story revolves around Davina, whose parents were killed by the mafia when she was still young. She becomes an elite nanny to protect children from such harsh realities. However, things take a terrible turn when her first client is Gabriel, a dangerous mafia boss. He gives her the task of protecting Mikey, heir to the Angellini crime family, who may have had a hand in her parent’s death. Despite the seriousness of the plot, the story is a very light romantic comedy with many funny and relatable scenes.
Beware the Villainess
Not all Villainesses have to be dark and evil; they can also be dangerously beautiful. Those are the words used to describe Melissa Podebrat. After an accident, a college student finds herself reincarnated into the body of Melissa Podebrat, a side character in the novel. Now a daughter of the duke, she chooses to relax as payment for all the suffering she has suffered in her past life. Unlike many villainess stories, she has no desire to make amends or be seen as a hero. Its unique art style pairs well with the story’s comedic nature.
Eleceed
Though most do not regard this insane superhero story as a comedy manhwa, it perfectly combines the two genres. It follows the story of Kayden, the most powerful awakened, who is ambushed, forcing him to take the form of a cat. He then runs into cat lover, Jiwoo, who takes him and treats him. Kayden then introduces himself to Jiwoo after learning he was awakened and trains him. The story is very funny and has some really wholesome scenes.
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell
Unfin has been turning heads with his incredible short story. The story follows Paul, a simple boy trying to impress the girl of his dreams. However, that is easier said than done when you have no real defining qualities or family and friends to ask for advice from. Paul chooses to summon a demon from hell to help him in his quest for romance. This manhwa has been praised by many fans for years now and is still a good read today.
The Return of the Blossoming Blade
Biga’s The Return of the Blossoming Blade has won the hearts of many fans with its remarkable story. It follows the story of Cheongmyeong, the strongest disciple of the Mount Hua sect, who dies battling the Demonic Cult Leader. However, Cheongmyeong is reborn 100 years later and sees his glorious sect reduced to a third-rate sect. He aims to make his sect number one using his martial prowess and techniques. The story perfectly combines martial arts with the comedy genre to produce this amazing masterpiece.
The Greatest Estate Developer
The popular series has been hailed as the funniest manhwa in the world today. The MC will surely leave you kicking and screaming with his hilarious facial expressions. The story follows Kim Suho, an engineering student reincarnated into a fantasy novel. He’s reborn as Lloyd Frontera, a noble who loves to drink and whose family is in a mountain of debt. Using his knowledge of the past life, Suho designs inventions to change his family’s fate and avoid a terrible future. The story is an isekai quite like no other out there.
