Best Isekai Manhwa with OP MC reincarnated as a child, rated

Summary

• Talented adults reincarnated as children in Manhwa series with overpowered main characters in epic adventures.
• “The Beginning After The End” redefines the reincarnation genre with perfect storytelling and epic battles.
• “The Youngest Son of the Sword Master” offers thrilling adventure, lore and masterful characters in an incredible setting.

Fans are looking reincarnation stories they might have come across a specific genre that sends talented people back in time or reincarnates them in a child's body, keeping all their memories and experiences from their adult lives. There are many of them Manhwa series featuring overpowered main characters who start out as children and grow into walking disasters.

So this ranked list will show some of the best series with this trope. From one of the best fantasy Manhwa of the last decade getting its own anime, to the thrilling story of a betrayed wizard who returns as a noble child who shares his name.

8 The beginning after the end

The ancient king returns as the son of adventurers

• Genre: Isekai, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery
• Author: TurtleMe
• Artist: Fuyuki23

The strongest king of mankind, tired of war, betrayal and all the pointless fighting, decides to lose his life and dies full of regret. An unknown entity rescues his soul from oblivion and sends it back into the body of a newborn, the son of a pair of retired adventurers who live in the countryside. Reincarnated on the Dicathen continent as Arthur Leywyn, his story has just begun.

With impeccable storytelling, TURTLE ME redefines the genre of reincarnation with this gripping tale of love, loss and second chances. This story is so good that it finally ranks alongside the Korean Manhwa getting an anime adaptation. For all those who love the fantasy genre and epic battles, this Manhwa has a lot to offer as well as great character development.

7 The youngest son of a sword master

A cursed swordsman gets a second chance

• Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Action
• Author: AZI, HWANGZE PENGUÁK, SYS
• Artist: Mr. Big

The failed youngest son of Runcandel's family, he was bullied, betrayed and finally murdered by his own brother. To make matters worse, he realized that someone had cursed him when he was a child, thwarting his development as a worthy heir. But just before he died, Solderet the god of darkness offered him a second chance.

And so begins this thrilling tale of rebirth, adventure and epic sword battles with incredible visuals. Great world building, lore, and masterfully designed characters in a unique setting, a must read for any fan of the martial arts genre.

6 The Reformation of the Lazy Nobleman

Retreating from the nightmare and restoring his honor

• Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Sword and Sorcery, Comedy, Drama
• Author: Doip
• Artist: Lee Deung Byeol

He awoke from a fever dream, trapped in his room for years, much to the worry of his family. His mind was confused and confused, was this his true self? Or was it someone else before it all started? Her confused mind gave way to regret as he remembered his lousy behavior in years past.

From there begins the story of an unworthy heir seeking redemption. After returning to the body of the younger self, I started my life again. This manhwa series has great moments where friendship is key to the development of the story and characters.

5 66666 years: The arrival of the dark wizard

The man who defied the gods returned as a cute young heir

• Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, School Life, Drama
• Author: Hwabong
• Artists: Tara

Hate, Regret, and Rage Against the Gods Who Betrayed Humanity: Diablo Volpir was the avatar of their destruction, and the deities feared him so much that he was banished to another dimension for 66,666 years.

His story is an inspiring story of coming back from hell and rebuilding his life, despite being consumed by revenge. The story of a dark wizard who never gave up and got a second chance as a young noble. With a new life comes a new perspective, and his revenge becomes a fleeting fantasy. Can he let go and move on?

4 Standard Reincarnation

An exiled master swordsman returns as the youngest son of his rival family

• Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Action, Reincarnation
• Author: Ilhwang
• Artist: Ramwoo

The Samion family, his own flesh and blood, betrayed him and created his worst enemy: the one-armed devil Davyon. However, when he fails to exact his revenge, he dies a miserable death and is drawn back to life by a powerful force to inhabit the body of the youngest heir to the Adenca family.

Now he must live in the body of Vinchen, the youngest son of the rival house of the ruling Samion family. This turns out to be a perfect match for his desire for revenge, so he's willing to start over. This story is one of the meanest yet funniest reincarnation Manhwa stories readers can find, with great world building to boot.

3 Ygret: The great sage

The hermit lives again, seeks happiness

• Genres: Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Regression, Romance, Drama
• Author: GDT
• Artist: Yaeshin

Ygret (Egret in the English version) lived his whole life in communion with nature and spirits, becoming a sage and hermit. His life was filled with regret for his loveless past and for what could never be. But when he died of old age, he began a new life in the body of Prince Judas, a little boy who was bullied by everyone.

This story is quite intense, with many twists and turns and heavy themes perfect for those who love deep spiritual drama. The sage's reincarnation in the body of a young boy will be the spark for a great change in the kingdom.

2 The return of the unrivaled spear knight

A betrayed loyalist becomes their worst nightmare

• Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Regression
• Author: Jo Huang
• Artist: Studio Ignis

The return of the unrivaled spear knight is one of those Manhwas where the defeated protagonist returns as a child version of himself and prepares to exact revenge on those who betrayed and killed him. As Joshua Sanders comes of age for the second time, he rediscovers a new way to make his enemies fear him.

A story of reincarnation, revenge and lots of action. A powerful main character who wields both magic and spears like a legendary dragon slayer.

1 Return of the 8th grade wizard

The archmage, poisoned by too much power, reverses the clock

• Genres: Fantasy, Action, Shounen, Regression, Drama
• Author: Ryu Song
• Artist: Tess

Archmage Ian Page became a weapon in the service of the Emperor, who sent him indiscriminately to kill thousands of his enemies under the pretext of improving the empire. But in the end even Ian could not escape his merciless culling and died poisoned by the one he trusted the most.

But just before he dies, he uses a forbidden spell to turn back time 30 years and returns as a child, ready to live his life again: this time with no regrets. A decent story with lots of memorable characters.