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

Summary

• Talented adults reincarnated as children in the Manhwa series with the main characters overwhelmed in epic adventures.
• “The Beginning After The End” redefines the reincarnation genre with impeccable storytelling and epic battles.
• “Swordmaster's Youngest Son” offers thrilling adventures, lore, masterful characters in an incredible setting.

Searching fans reincarnation stories they might have encountered a certain genre that sends gifted people back in time or reincarnates them into a child's body, keeping all their memories and experiences from their lives as adults. There are many Manhwa series with overwhelmed main characters that start from childhood and turn into disasters.

So this ranked list will highlight some of the best series with that trope. From one of the best fantasy Manhwa of the last decade, which is about to have its own anime, to a thrilling story about a betrayed wizard who returns as a noble child who shares the same name as himself.

8 The Beginning After the End

An ancient king returns as a son of adventure

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

Tired of war, betrayal and all the meaningless fighting, the most powerful king of mankind 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 retired adventurer couple living in the countryside. He reincarnated on the continent of Dicathen as Arthur Leywyn, and his story has only just begun.

Impeccably told, TURTLE ME redefines the reincarnation genre with this thrilling tale of love, loss and second chances. This story is so good that it has finally joined the ranks of Korean Manhwa, receiving an anime adaptation. For anyone who loves the fantasy genre and epic battles, this Manhwa offers plenty of that as well as great character development.

7 The Swordmaster's youngest son

A cursed swordsman gets a second chance

• Gender: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Action
• Author: TODAY, HWANGZE PENGUIN, SYS
• Artist: big sir

The failed youngest son of the Runcandel family was bullied, betrayed and eventually murdered by his own brother. To add insult to injury, he realized that someone had cursed him as a child, thwarting his development as a worthy heir. But just before he died, Solderet, the God of Darkness, gave 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 worth reading for every fan of the martial arts genre.

6 The reformation of the idle noble

A regression from a nightmare and the restoration of his honor

• Gender: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Sword and Sorcery, Comedy, Drama
• Author: Double
• Artist: Lee Deung Byeol

He awoke from a fever dream, trapped in his room for years, worrying his family. His mind was troubled 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 bad behavior over the years.

From there, a story begins about an unworthy heir seeking redemption. Returning to the body of a younger self, he began his life anew. This manhwa series has great heartwarming moments where friendship is key to the development of the story and characters.

5 66666 years: Rise of the Dark Wizard

The man who defied the gods has returned as a handsome young heir

• Gender: Action, Dark Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, School Life, Drama
• Author: Hwabong
• Artists: Taro

Hate, Regret, and Rage Against the Gods Who Betrayed Mankind: Diablo Volpir was the avatar of their destruction, and the deities feared him so much that he was banished to another dimension for 66666 years.

His story is an inspiring tale of coming back from hell and rebuilding 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. Will he be able to let go and move on?

4 The Standard of Reincarnation

An exiled Swordsmaster returns as the youngest son of his rival family

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

The Samion family, his flesh and blood betrayed him and created his greatest enemy: the one-armed devil Davyon. But as he fails to exact his revenge, he dies a miserable death, and a powerful force pulls him back to life 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 align perfectly with his desire for revenge, so he's willing to start over. This story is one of the meanest yet fun reincarnation Manhwa readers can find with great world building as well.

3 Ygret: The Great Sage

A hermit lives again, in search of happiness

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

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

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

2 Return of the Peerless Spear Knight

A betrayed loyalist becomes their worst nightmare

• Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, regression
• Author: Jo Huang
• Artist: Studio Ignis

Return of the Peerless Spear Knight is one of those Manhwas where the overwhelmed main character reverts to his child version and prepares to get revenge on those who betrayed and killed him. As Joshua Sanders grows up 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 spear as a legendary dragon slayer.

1 Return of the 8th grade magician

An archmage poisoned for being too powerful turns back the clock

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

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

But just before he dies, he uses a forbidden spell to turn the clock back 30 years and returns to childhood, ready to live his life again: this time, without regrets. A decent story with many memorable characters.