Summary
Isekai Romance is among the most used genres in Manhwas. The theme is so exploited to the extent that readers have their own fandom of truck-sama, who is responsible for most of the leads’ deaths, andIsekai-ing them into another realmwhere they have to survive or alter their destiny.
However, the majority of this genre mixes the stories with proper world-building, character backstories, and well-written plots. Moreover, some ofthe Isekai Romance Manhwasare not afraid to include heavy materials such as PTSD, traumas, abuse, and mental illness in their plots to raise awareness about the subjects and educate readers about them.
Updated on June 16, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Themes like reincarnation and time travel from the modern world to the past frequently add an extra layer of interest that pulls readers in and highlights the story’s appeal. Whilemany Manhwas follow the protagonist’s point of view, some hidden gems offer a refreshing twist by portraying the events from the antagonist’s perspective. These narratives provide a getaway to explore grand realms filled with fantasies and compelling character arcs.
July 06, 2025, to July 06, 2025
MyAnimeList Rating
7.01
In her past life, Rosalyn was a secretary and died from overworking. After getting isekai-d, she wanted to live peacefully butwhen the tyrant Emperor Kahirdecided to hire her clumsy brother as his secretary, Rosalyn got the job instead to save her family.
After working for years inI’m the Tyrant’s Secretary, she wanted to quit as she had fulfilled her duty, but Kahir refused and forced her to stay next to him. This misunderstanding is the start of a beautiful relationship betweenRosalynandKahirthat will later shake the whole kingdom.
7.57
Fiona Greenis the antagonist inAuthor of My Own Destiny, however, everything changes when the novel’s author gets Isekaied into the novel and gets reincarnated as Fiona. Shedecides to become stronger and thrive to accumulate enough powerto be able to face anything that may come her way without depending on anyone.
As the story progresses, she meets themale Manhwa lead,Siegren, who becomes her puppy and follows her around everywhere. At first, Fiona rejects and ignores Siegren’s obvious growing feelings to not hinder the novel’s main storyline, but later on, her feelings grow to the extent that she can’t hold them back anymore. The two main leads' chemistry is one of the best in the Isekai Romance genre, and it is evident with every little moment they share.
Jul 10, 2025 to Jun 05, 2025
8.47
Who Made Me a Princessis an Isekai Manhwa that revolves around the life ofAthanasia de Alger Obelia, the first princess and only heir to the Obelian Empire. In her first life, she gets killed by her father, Claude, when she turns 18, then in her second lifetime, the protagonist gets reincarnated as the princess of a magical kingdom, Athanasia, and decides to run away from this fate by using her knowledge of the novel’s events.
All the characters in the Manhwado not exist just for the sole purpose of filling the plot shortcomings, but instead, each of them has layers of complexity and depth. As the story goes by, readers will get to know more about their past, and witness their growth, and the changes they go through to become better.
May 24, 2025 to May 20, 2025
7.67
The First Night With the Dukenicely mixes the comedy, romance, and Isekai genres, making itone of the most enjoyable Manhwas out there. The story unfolds as a college student travels to her favorite romance novel world and gets reincarnated as a mere extra character,Ripley Liverpool.
After Ripley stealsZeronis Inglid’s first night, their destiny gets intertwined, and he refuses to let her go without taking responsibility for her actions. The characters’ synergyshines the most during the Manhwa, especially between Ripley and Duke Zeronis. The two leads' romance unfolds as Zeronis tries his best to keep Ripley close to him, while she wants nothing to do with him because of his nasty reputation that she reads about in the novel.
Jun 18, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025
7.77
Beware the Villainess!Is the story of Han Da Young, who wakes up asMelissa Foddebratin All the Men That Loved Her novel. Melissa will go to any length to protect theoriginal female leadfrom the four “loving” male leads of the novel, even if resorting to violence is the only solution. However, even though she is no damsel in distress and a very independent individual, she can’t help but fall deeply in love with the Manhwa’s male lead as they help each other become the best versions of themselves.
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7.50
After Eun-Seo gets sent into the world of the web novel, Brigitte wants to be happy. She becomesYereninovica Shusuvia Lebovny, the second princess of Lebovny. She realizes that she had reincarnated 20 years before the start of the original story, which gives her an advantage in how to save herself and her family from the future antagonist.
Her idea of ‘saving’ is getting kidnapped byEuredian Bellecourtinstead of her pregnant sister andtrying to seduce Euredian so he doesn’t marry Soleia Elodiaand give birth to the future villain.
7.98
Even thoughSecret Ladyis among the Otome Isekai genre, it has a heavy lore that many readers might find hard to understand.The Manhwa takes placein a time when the Kartazen Empire went through disasters and wars until it halted one day when the emperor oppressed the sorcerers.Rosentine Arzenhas the ability to see spirits, but she hides that power like it’s a curse to protect her loved ones. The ability was bestowed upon her in her previous life asYoon Seolwoo, for unknown reasons.
Her out of this world ability made her a loner and drove everyone away from her, but in her life as Rosentine, she decides to use that power to save princeCharteris Kartazenfrom an assassination attempt and uncover the cause behind the Kartazen Empire’s greatest conspiracy.
8.26
Penelope Eckhartgot isekai-d into the world of an Otome game as the fake daughter of Duke Eckhart, and now she is stuck in Hard Mode where everybody hates her as she’s the villainess. Thanks to the system’s ability, she can see the male protagonists' affection score above their heads, and some of them even started the game with a negative score.
To clear the game and survive inVillains are Destined to Die, Penelope must get a 100% affection score with one of the romance options and receive a confession before the real daughter of the duke appears.
8
This Manhwa discusses heavy subjects such as anorexia, family abuse, trauma, and sexual harassment.
How to Win My Husband OverRudbeckia “Ruby” de Borgiagets abused by her adoptive family members, who always control her fate and sacrifice her at any given chance to improve their reputation. To obey her father’s political advances and to escape her twisted step-brother, Cesare de Borgia, she gets married to the cold-hearted Duke of the North,Izek von Omerta.
At first, the two never see eye to eye, and that’s because Ruby’s past traumas controlled her and made her push and test Izek past his limits to see how much it takes him to leave her. However, in their second timeline, Ruby learns tofind comfort in Izek’s presenceas he helps her untangle from all the trauma that is holding her down from shining the brightest.
7.44
Unlike most Isekai tropes,I Married the Male Lead’s Dadhas a well-built and captivating world setting, where the leads have to fight against their tragic destiny to survive alongside each other. The Manhwa’s pacing and events keep readers hooked on every little detail. Furthermore,the characters are far from being confusing, boring, or stereotypical, as each one possesses depth and an intriguing backstory.
Within the narrative,Aisha Heathclifftries her best to protect and helpAbel Louvremontalternate his sorrowful and painful destiny. However, alongside her journey,she gets entangled withHades Louvremont, and against all odds, she can’t help but fall in love with him.
