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Na Honjaman Level Up

Also known as Solo Leveling.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

In a world where awakened beings called “Hunters” must battle deadly monsters to protect humanity, Seong Jin-U, nicknamed “the weakest hunter of all mankind,” finds himself in a constant struggle for survival. One day, after a brutal encounter in an overpowered dungeon wipes out his party and threatens to end his life, a mysterious System chooses him as its sole player: Jin-U has been granted the rare opportunity to level up his abilities, possibly beyond any known limits. Follow Jin-U’s journey as he takes on ever-stronger enemies, both human and monster, to discover the secrets deep within the dungeons and the ultimate extent of his powers.



Note: Includes 22 extra chapters.

Tags: Dungeon , Male Protagonist , War , Super Power , Full Color , Magic , Necromancy , Urban Fantasy , Gods , Primarily Adult Cast , Politics , Demons , Post-Apocalyptic , Video Games , Bullying , Estranged Family , Long Strip , Anti-Hero , Memory Manipulation , Tragedy , Foreign , Time Manipulation , Age Regression , Heterosexual , Assassins , Chimera , Language Barrier , Time Skip

Na Honja Mallep Newbie

Also known as I’m the Max-Level Newbie.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Kang Jin-Hyeok, a gaming streamer, and content creator is the only person who has cleared the game, [Tower of Trials]. However, as the game’s popularity declines, it becomes increasingly difficult for him to continue making a living as a content creator. Jinhyeok prepares to end his 11-year-long relationship with the game and say goodbye to his humble group of subscribers. But on that very day, the Tower of Trials appears in reality with a message saying that humanity will perish unless all players clear each floor within 90 days. Jin-Hyeok, who knows the game better than anyone, decides to use his knowledge to his advantage and dominate the tower. It’s time to show everyone what a hardcore gamer can do!



Tags: Full Color , Male Protagonist , Dungeon , Magic , Urban Fantasy , Anti-Hero , Video Games , Demons , Vampire , Long Strip , Heterosexual , Gods , Primarily Adult Cast , Dragons , Nun , Time Skip

Dalko Dareun Newbie

Also known as The Worn and Torn Newbie.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

After learning 15 miserable years of his life as a failed gamer was one long nightmare, Lee Eojin is glad to be a newbie again. Vowing not to repeat the same mistakes, Eojin starts anew as the hotshot, Old-timer. He’s conquering monsters, getting sweet gear, and making enough dough to set himself up for life. Loved by fans and hated by foes, both old and new, will Eojin break the game and triumph, or will the game break him once again?



Tags: Virtual World , Video Games , Age Regression , Male Protagonist , E-Sports , Full Color , Time Manipulation , Anti-Hero

Double Click

Also known as Double Click.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Sports

What happens when you lose the one thing that you were the best in the world at? Ji-Ho Seong was once a top-ranked player in the online action game, One Sword. When the game eventually shuts down due to a lack of players, he loses all interest in competitive gaming. That is, until he finds out that his school has an e-sports club and discovers a popular team-based game called Sword Rush, which seems to be an exact copy of One Sword. With new teammates now by his side, Ji-Ho takes another shot at rising to the top of the game!



Tags: E-Sports , Male Protagonist , Full Color , School Club

Choinui Game

Also known as The Esper's Game.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Sports

Seventeen years ago, the world was saved from destruction by the Seven Heroes. But it came with the sacrifice of the strongest one among them, Seomun Yeop. Now that there is peace, beings like the Seven Heroes known as “espers” no longer have use for their supernatural powers. That’s where Battle Field comes in, an action VR game specifically created to allow espers to showcase their skills. Unfortunately, Korea hasn’t been doing so well in the recent tournaments, making it hard to believe that it was once home to the greatest esper in history. But just when all hope seems lost, Seomun Yeop miraculously returns! Will the legendary hero be able to save his people yet again?



Tags: Virtual World , Super Power , Male Protagonist , Full Color , Magic , E-Sports , Time Manipulation , Dungeon

Jamman Jado Ranker

Also known as The Slumbering Ranker.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

After sleeping a total of 10,000 hours inside Idea, the hottest online game around, Lee Hyunsung becomes one overpowered player! He's given an exclusive hidden class with an array of unique skills, and one of which allows him to fight in his sleep! He's slowly making his way up to the top, and everyone from the developers to other players are starting to take notice of this odd rookie. Will Hyunsung eventually become the top ranker in Idea? Or is this all just a dream that's too good to be true?



Tags: Artificial Intelligence , Dissociative Identities , Video Games , Virtual World , Male Protagonist , Full Color , Dungeon , Super Power , Rehabilitation , Magic , Swordplay , Urban

Dusk Howler

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

Kim Jee-Ha comes from a good background with decent grades and test results; however, he has one big flaw - when it comes to official events like university interviews for example, he is horrible. To overcome his social awkwardness, he embarks upon the virtual reality game Trikia where he meets an eccentric high level undead Nine - his future guild master.

Source: Manga Updates

Tags: Full Color , Virtual World , Travel , Video Games , Ensemble Cast , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Artificial Intelligence , Elf , Tsundere , Dungeon , Swordplay , Coming of Age , Rehabilitation , Magic , Found Family , Necromancy