Murim manhwa revolves around martial arts, secret sects, powerful warriors, and epic battles between clans. Whether you're a fan of action-packed fights, reincarnation, or revenge-driven protagonists, this list has something for you!
1. Chronicles of the Heavenly Demon
Author: Il-hwang / Gom-guk
Status: Ongoing
A talented disciple of the Spear Master Sect is framed and executed by the Orthodox Murim Alliance. However, instead of dying, he is reincarnated as the young leader of the Demonic Cult. Now, he must embrace the dark arts and seek vengeance against those who betrayed him. With his past life’s knowledge and newfound power, he begins his journey toward dominance in the Murim world.
2. The Breaker
Author: Jeon Geuk-jin / Park Jin-Hwan
Status: Completed (Sequel: The Breaker: New Waves)
Shi-Woon is a weak and bullied high school student who stumbles upon his mysterious new teacher, Chun-Woo Han. Unbeknownst to him, Chun-Woo is a powerful Murim master with a grudge against the Murim world. Shi-Woon is soon dragged into the brutal conflicts between martial arts sects and learns the truth about the hidden world of Murim.
3. Return of the Mad Demon
Author: Jin Sungyu
Status: Ongoing
Jaha Lee, a deranged martial artist, is known for his reckless and unhinged personality. He dies in a failed attempt to steal a divine artifact but is unexpectedly reincarnated in his younger body. With his knowledge of the future and refined martial arts, he decides to live life on his own terms—wreaking havoc and climbing to the top of Murim once again.
4. Nano Machine
Author: Han Joong-Wueol Ya / Geum Gangbulgoe
Status: Ongoing
Cheon Yeo-Woon, a despised prince of the Demonic Cult, faces constant assassination attempts from his own family. One day, he is injected with a futuristic Nano Machine by a mysterious visitor from the future. This machine grants him unparalleled abilities, enhancing his martial arts and intelligence. With this newfound power, he embarks on a journey to rise through the ranks and claim his rightful place as the sect’s leader.
5. Murim Login
Author: Zerobic / Jin Se-ha
Status: Ongoing
Jin Tae-Kyung is a struggling VR gamer who accidentally gets trapped inside a Murim-based virtual reality game. Unlike ordinary players, he discovers that his experiences, skills, and martial arts techniques carry over to the real world. With this advantage, he grows stronger and begins using his newfound Murim abilities to navigate both the game and reality. However, as he dives deeper, he realizes that the game’s world is more than just a simulation—it holds real dangers and secrets that could change everything.
6. Volcanic Age
Author: Jeong Jun / Tomassi
Status: Ongoing
Joo Seo-Cheon, a respected elder of the Mount Hua Sect, has lived through the turbulent times of Murim. Despite his power, he regrets the many lives lost in war and his own failures. Miraculously, he finds himself reincarnated into his younger self. Determined to change the course of history, he uses his future knowledge to guide his sect and prevent a devastating war.
7. Legend of the Northern Blade
Author: Woo-Gak / Hae-Min
Status: Ongoing
Jin Mu-Won is the last descendant of the Northern Heavenly Sect, which was betrayed and destroyed by the Murim Alliance. Forced to live in hiding, he secretly trains in his family’s lost martial techniques. When the time is right, he sets out to uncover the truth behind his sect’s downfall and exact revenge on those responsible.
8. Heavenly Demon Reborn!
Author: Il-hwang / Gom-guk
Status: Ongoing
After being falsely accused and executed, a young martial artist is reborn as a disciple of the Demonic Cult. Determined to take control of his fate, he embraces the dark arts and rises through the ranks of Murim. Unlike his previous life, this time, he refuses to be a victim and instead seeks absolute power.
9. Doctor’s Rebirth
Author: Taesun / Dobin
Status: Ongoing
Jin Cheon-Hee was an ordinary modern-day doctor who died in an accident and woke up in a Murim world. He soon finds himself entangled in a deadly martial arts battle but uses his medical knowledge to save lives. As a result, he gains the favor of a powerful sect, allowing him to navigate the dangerous world of Murim while healing warriors and honing his own abilities.
10. Reaper of the Drifting Moon
Author: Mogin / Inkyo
Status: Ongoing
Pyo Wol was kidnapped as a child and trained in a brutal underground assassin organization. After enduring years of suffering, he emerges as one of the deadliest warriors in Murim. Seeking revenge against those who imprisoned him, he sets out to carve his own path, leaving behind a trail of blood and vengeance.
