andy2mc's manga / #Shounen(10)

Debut or Die

Ongoing | Baek deoksoo | 2019 released

9 (potential 9.5) I love this manhwa so so much! I didn’t expect to like it this much. I got really attached to the characters and it made me want to become a Stan ahah. I laughed so hard, cringed and even cried. Truly touching and a fresh plot premise. The art is absolutely stunning and the found family trope is so heart warming

Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

Ongoing | Sing-shong,Sleepy-c (redice studio) | 2019 released

10 The plot is absolutely FIREEEEE. I felt all range of emotions. I sobbed, laughed like a maniac, I giggled, I gasped, I fangirled, I got super enthralled in the action scene and unfolding plot… it was truly a remarkable experience. Such a masterpiece I came across. I completely understand why it’s regarded so highly (and this comes from someone who has read a lot of game/system manhwas). The scene when he understood HE was the one that killed his father and his mother was protecting him this whole time HAD ME SOBBING REALLY UGLY. Greatest piece of fiction I have ever read I relate so hard to Kim Dokja, as a chronic “Dokja” myself. It hits pretty hard. I relate to him on a spiritual level damn. He's my animal spirit Also, for me Kim dokja x Yoo Jonghyuk are canon idc (though kdj is shippable with pretty much all characters)!

Solo Leveling

Complete | Jang Sung-Lak,Gee So-Lyung | 2000 released

9 The leveling up is a bit too fast paced imo. I’d prefer a slower leveling up like Debut or Die So far the “reflective” one liners are kinda corny/overused “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” “If you look at the abyss for too long the abyss will look back at you” etc. It feels kinda gimmicky and cliche Also so far the plot progression is very linear and predictable. That said, it’s still quite enjoyable to read since seeing an underdog getting stronger through a shown progression manner is always incredibly satisfying! AND THE FIGHT SCENES ARE FUCKING EPIC️ truly phenomenal. Reading them is such an experience The fight scenes are absolutely phenomenal. So fucking thrilling to read! The harem coding annoys me tho It just keeps getting better and better The ending was a bit lame

The beginning after the end

Ongoing | Turtleme,Fuyuki23 | 2000 released

8.5 Hmm there’s a lot of things I loved about this manhwa. But it’s a tad bit overrated tbh. First of all, at times I got annoyed by the romance subplot but it was also okay— kinda mixed feelings. What truly bothered me though was how Arthur had to constantly save Tess (like 5 times!?! Wth). It was giving too much damsel in distress (which I HATE), despite Tess supposedly being depicted as a really strong character. (Note a few chapters later: I’m glad this was explicitly brought up. Hopefully it won’t be this way going forward). And the training arc was a bit monotonous and boring. Ig the action in this webtoon is just overall more slow paced than most shounen But all and all it was plenty of fun! The art is absolutely gorgeous beyond s1. It was quite funny and interesting lore. I also quite liked the cultivation magical lore. It was explained to such a detailed extent and so interesting. The analogies drawn and the pace also felt very appropriate. Though ig I’m spoiled with super intense faster paced shounen, I found it refreshing in a sense and it felt more realistic. And I’ve seen many comments saying the best of tbate is still yet to be adapted, and that it gets muchhhh better. That said, I still enjoyed it plenty so far. I just crazy af expectations since it was always mentioned together with ORV and SL. Also, I’m disappointed with the art style change of s3. It feels like such a downgrade *sigh*

Solo Max-Level Newbie

Ongoing | | 2019 released
2024-05-26 00:14 marked

It kinda feels like a cheap replica of ORV x SL tbh.

The S-Classes That I Raised

Ongoing | 근서 | 2019 released

10 The bro-con is strong on this one! I LOVE IT SO SO MUCH. It’s so funny lol. And it’s so gay and omegaverse-coded. 10/10 I LOVE THIS ONE SO SO SO MUCH. The emotional depth. The caretaker themes are really pulling at my heart strings

Trash of the Count's Family

Ongoing | elegant yoo ryeo han 유려한,pan4 | 2019 released

He’s building a whole ass orphanage lmao. The baby chicks just keeping flocking to him— the ultimate mother hen lmao The baby dragon is absolutely adorable He’s so lazy I love it. He thinks he’s selfish trash and gets surprised when everyone ends up simping on you and following him around

SSS-Class Suicide Hunter

Ongoing | Shin Noah , 신노아, Neida , 네이다,Bill K | 2000 released

Always mentioned as one of the best shounen Bullshitter x100 The 10th kid boss arc… it got me sobbing

Eleceed

Ongoing | Son Jeho,Zhena | 2000 released

9.5 I'm so so obsessed with this one! It was even better than I expected! I LOVE THE CHARACTERS SO SO SO SO SO MUCH. I got seriously attached to them. Kayden is so freaking iconic, Jiwoo is a the most adorable cinnamon role and Kartein is majestic. It feels like a SatuSugu co-parenting fic. The character dynamics and development arcs are truly top tier. That's what sets this manhwa apart from other shounens imo. It's slower paced than traditional shounen, especially in the first like 150+ chapters. But it makes it much more captivating as well. It maintains a proper pacing for fully explore emotional and character depth. It has much more 'filling scenes' throughout the overaching action plot than most shounens (which in Eleceed's case is def a strength). Honestly, I wouldn't mind this manhwa to last forever since I love the banter and character dynamics SO FREAKING MUCH. The humor is top tier, the feels between Jiwoo and pretty much any other character are also phenomenal. It reminded me of The S Classes That I Raised, in the feels of parenting + collecting them like pokemon (Kayden, Kartein, Pluton..and more to come LMAO). That said, I haven't given it a 10 bc I find it a bit lacking plotwise. Like there isn't a solid planned out overarching plot. It's just going with the flow (which I don't necessarily mind since the characters compensate this aspect imo). Also, I wish Jiwoo would lose more fights early on. I'd prefer to see him struggle harder/fight incredibly well but end up losing by a nail (or barely winning); rather than being so OP. Some fights I'd personally tweak here and there. But yeah, I'm definitely nitpicking. I binged the whole 300+ chapters in like 2/3 days (and didn't finish sooner just bc I was incredibly busy). I loved it so much and wish I could reread it for the first time. I might even up it to a 10, despite these 2 flaws, if the next arcs are good. That's how much I love the characters!!! (tho I still think ORV is in a league of its own)

Special Civil Servant

Ongoing | Kwon sora , seo jaewon , baesaem | 2022 released

8.5/9 MC is a breedable baby girl. Just my type. He's kinda giving Kim Dokja. Hottie hottie. AND THE OFFICIAL ART? HOT DAMN “It’s peak fan service, and I’m the fan being served