Highlights
- Dystopian manhwa like
Villain To Kill
and
Leviathan
offer gripping plots for sci-fi fans. -
The Last Human
and
Nano List
bring unique twists to post-apocalyptic settings in manhwa form. - Dive into a world where mages reign supreme in
Versatile Mage
for a thrilling dystopian read.
Dystopian futures where humanity has collapsed, or society has greatly shifted into an unrecognizable new dawn for mankind, are often great reads for every lover of the sci-fi genre. There are a few manhwa that combine dystopian future elements with other genres to create a great plot.
Here’s a list of some of the best manhwa with a dystopian setting. From post-apocalyptic lands to transhumanism, these stories deal with every trope and trend in the sci-fi genre. These are some great reads for people who enjoy a classic genre with a speckle of fantasy and action.
6 Villain To Kill
Villains And Heroes Collide In A Futuristic South Korea
- Author(s): Fupin, Eunji
- Status: Ongoing
- Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Shonen, Martial Arts
In a far future, psykers and villains try to integrate into the modern world. While psykers are controlled by the Lampas association and have the respect of the public, villains are relegated to Vilzones, where they live secluded under the rule of the most powerful and dangerous criminals.
This manhwa narrates the adventures of Cassian, a former Psyker (Hero) who was reincarnated into the body of a Villain. Cassian will try to take control of the Gadam Vilzone and find himself surrounded by new allies who want the same thing as him: To change the way the world treats villains, and prove that psykers are not as good as society thinks.
5 Solo Leveling
The World Has Changed And Hunters Are The New Top Species
- Author(s): Sung-Lak Jang
- Status: Complete
- Genres: Action, Dark Fantasy, Drama, Shonen
The story of Sung Jin-woo takes readers to a far future where a catastrophe caused by multiple dimensional rifts opening at the same time has led humanity to the brink of extinction. To counter-attack, humans have adapted and developed powers, turning into Hunters, who are classified from D (the weakest) to S (the strongest).
Sung Jin-woo was at the lowest of the D rankings, earning the title “The Weakest Hunter,” but thanks to a brutal encounter with a boss in one of the Rift Dungeons, he develops new powers. Soon, he becomes a powerful Necromancer, capable of fighting toe to toe with the most dangerous interdimensional creatures.
4 The Last Human
An Alien Virus Destroys Mankind, Mutated Humans Inherit The Earth
- Author(s): Amazing Works
- Status: Ongoing
- Genres: Action, Drama, Gore, Zombies
An alien virus falls to Earth and transforms all life into mutated beings (zombies) who cause the collapse of human society. A bunch of survivors try to escape the streets of the former Shangai, while others try to flee towards South Korea and North Korea. Unknowingly carrying another powerful strain of the virus with them.
In this new devastated world, Zuo Tianchen tries to survive with knowledge of the future he has gained through a premonition. Knowing how to evolve, he will use his newly acquired skills to survive a ruthless and dangerous dystopia, where the strong oppress the weak, and zombies roam the streets.
3 Nano List
In The Future, Androids Have Infiltrated Human Society
- Author(s): Song Ah Min
- Status: Ongoing
- Genres: Action, Adult, Drama, Sci-Fi
In a futuristic society where androids are almost everywhere, Milo Ahn and his android bodyguard, San, live peacefully after the tragic death of Milo’s sister leaves him in the care of this synthetic human. Everything changes when the last android made by Maddie, Milo’s sister, finds him after he turns 17.
Here enters Nano, a classified android who presents herself as a “birthday gift” from his late sister, but this apparent gift is a ticking bomb, waiting to destroy Milo’s comfortable and relaxed life. Now Milo, San, and Nano must survive constant attempts by various android companies to get the secret technology that Dr. Maddie used to build Nano.
2 Leviathan
The Rising Sea Level Has Taken Humanity To The Brink Of Extinction
- Author(s): Noh Miyoung, Gyuntak Lee
- Status: Ongoing (Hiatus)
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Drama
In a dystopian future where the sea level has risen above all land and drowned all cities in the world, young Bota and his family wander the oceans, scavenging for submerged treasures in the ruins of ancient Earth. Ddanger lurks in the perilous waters, and Bota and his sister lose their father after a sea monster attacks.
Deciding to follow their father’s footsteps and seek revenge on the monster who killed him, Bota and Rita Ma join Kana, a former (lover) friend of their father. She will train them to become Harpoonists, and together, they’ll embark on a quest to destroy the most dangerous monsters and loot the submerged cities of the world. The trio will prove that nothing is thicker than blood, not even the salty ocean waters.
1 Versatile Mage
A Dystopian Society Where Mages Now Rule The World
- Author(s): Chaos
- Status: Ongoing
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Sci-Fi
On the day he turns eighteen, Mo Fan steps into an interdimensional rift and is transported to a dystopian version of Earth, where magic and technology have merged seamlessly. He is now set to be admitted to the City Alliance Magic University, and while he studies, tragedy strikes his home.
A group of dark mages known as the Black Vatican destroy his birthplace and kill dozens of his family members and friends. Mo Fan swears revenge. Now, having awakened dual elemental magic, he will rise to be the most powerful (and versatile) combat magician in the world, and hunt down those responsible for destroying every Dark Mage in the world.
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