What is Swordplay manga?

The act or art of using a sword or similar weapon skillfully.

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Dorei Tensei: Sono Dorei, Saikyou no Moto Ouji ni Tsuki

7.11

Description:

Ars, the prince of the Kingdom of Karitz, who was called the strongest wizard, died at a young age. But on the verge of death, he uses reincarnation magic. Reincarnated as Wals Sai, a slave with the best body! Wals, who became the escort of a princess in a small country, became a matchless slave who used her best body and magic to crush all enemies! From "Become a Novelist"! A fantasy adventure by "the strongest slave", opening !! * "Become a novelist" is a registered trademark of Hina Project Co., Ltd. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Volumes

13

Chapters

116

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2020-10-22

Kare Chwihan Bameul Geotda

(In the Night Consumed by Blades, I Walk)

7.48

Description:

Despite being an orphan, Jin So-Han was taken in by the Crescent Moon Sword Dance Troupe and spent his childhood with those women. But one day the Poison Demon, one of the Four Great Evils, recognized So-Han’s special physical characteristics and kidnapped him. In the end, after various experiments by the Demon, So-Han was raised as his disciple. Ten years later, he tried to look for any trace of the Crescent Moon Sword Dance Troupe, but they had already been vanished and destroyed at the hands of the Dark Path that’s now ruling over his hometown
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2022-06-07

Sihanbu Cheonjae Amheukgisa

(Time-Limited Genius Dark Knight)

7.6

Description:

When there is no way out, the way is in. Doomed to die next month, our terminally ill protagonist Chan is too frail and defeated to try anything at all. No wonder he chooses to plunge himself into an RPG world he is only too familiar with. Why should this run be any different? Well, other than the fact that he will wake up inside the game and get struck with an existential epiphany that will make him fight tooth and nail to give Nox, his equally ill-fated RPG persona, a better chance? Maybe, it’s not over until it’s over. (Source: WEBTOON)
Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2023-05-17

Muk-Hyang: The Origin

7.79

Description:

During a turbulent time in the world of murim, Number 2044 was kidnapped as a child and brought to the Demonic Faction in order to train in the ways of assassination. After enduring all of his harsh training and surviving till the end, he was able to earn the title, ‘Muk-Hyang’. However, Muk-Hyang has always had an insatiable thirst, and that was his desire for the sword! It was during this time that Muk-Hyang met his new master, ‘Blade of Illusions, Yu-Baek’, which became a turning point in his life! Will Muk-Hyang be able to rise to the Profound Demonic Realm that he’s been aiming for all his life? This is the story of Muk-Hyang who ends up fighting against numerous martial masters in order to achieve his goal! (Source: KakaoPage, translated)
Type

manhwa

Chapters

48

Status

finished

Started

2021-01-31

Hwansaenghan Amsaljaneun Geomsul Cheonjae

(The Reincarnated Assassin Is a Genius Swordsman)

7.91

Description:

I was a chained dog in my past life. I didn’t remember my parents, and I lived an emotionless life, like a tool. That life ended with my master horrifically murdering me. I thought that was the end of my life. But when I opened my eyes again, I was born as the youngest child of the continent’s most powerful family. For both revenge and those who treasured me in my new life, I wielded the sword instead of the dagger. (Source: Kakaopage, translated)
Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2023-08-31

Barbarian Quest

(Barbarian Quest)

8

Description:

The Sky Mountain Range was a resting place for souls, and the living were not allowed to cross it. Everyone believed it as such. “You will become a great warrior, Urich.” The strongest warrior of the Boulder Axe Tribe, Urich, accomplished what others in his tribe couldn't, and went beyond the ‘Sky Mountain Range’. What he saw beyond those mountains was, different clothing being worn, different languages being spoken, and unfamiliar people in iron-clad armour. This is the story of an uncharted world and the one who faces it. Source: MU
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2022-04-15

Doron Dororon

(Doron Dororon)

6.41

Description:

Humans are under threat from mysterious monsters called mononoke. Dora Sasaki is unbeatable in a fight, and in order to keep a promise to his deceased mother, he aspires to be an anti-mononoke samurai. However, everything changes when he meets a kind-hearted mononoke named Kusanagi. Welcome to this dark fantasy story of humans and monsters! (Source: MangaPlus) Notes: - Includes the one-shot "FANTASIES". - Includes the one-shot "Doron Dororon (Pilot)". - Includes 1 extra chapter.
Type

manga

Volumes

5

Chapters

39

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2021-11-29

Hazure Skill [Mapping] wo Te ni Shita Shonen ha Saikyou Party to Dungeon ni Idomu

(Mapping: The Trash-Tier Skill That Got Me Into a Top-Tier Party)

6.8

Description:

Note used to dream of becoming a top-tier adventurer, but now he spends his days drinking away his profits at the local tavern and reminiscing about the past. Funny a boy with the Mapping ability could get so lost, huh? That’s right. Note’s dreams of becoming a big name in adventuring died the day he pulled the infamous trash-tier skill Mapping. Who wants to adventure with someone who has such a worthless ability? Wait... the renowned dungeon-diving party “Arrivers” does? WHAT?! Get your gear packed, because Note has a whole new life to navigate now! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

manga

Volumes

3

Chapters

16

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2018-09-25

Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi

(Road to Kingdom)

7.25

Description:

This is the story of a young slave gladiator in an underground arena. He doesn’t know about his past or how he got to where he is, only that his name is Aegir, and that he is strong. One day he kills the boss and escapes the arena, joining a band of mercenaries as a new recruit. During one mission, they encounter the vampire, Lucy, who slaughters the band with her inhuman strength. After learning that Aegir only knows how to kill, Lucy lets him stay at her house, educating and taking care of him. Two years pass, and on the day of Aegir’s departure, they both exchange a promise that if Aegir becomes a king and owns the land of Erg forest, he can come and take her as his woman. Making this his life goal, Aegir set out on a journey to become a hero, a king, and found his own kingdom. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2019-11-19

Nataehan Swordmaster

7.02

Description:

“I finally managed to kill the demon lord. Can’t I rest now? At least for a bit. Actually, just leave me alone. Let me rest.” In his past life, Riley Fin Iphelleta was a hero who defeated the demon lord. Though he emerged victorious from his battles, the emotional strains from fights after fights got the best of him. After experiencing a rebirth in a powerhouse family who upheld their reputation through swordsmanship and didn’t lack the power to support his leisurely life, Riley decided to become House of Iphelleta’s "Lazy Swordsman," but the course of the path he walked was never easy. He’ll need to make a choice to bare his fangs or continue… his naps…
Type

manhwa

Rating

13 teens or older

Status

current

Started

2022-05-03

Douyara Watashi No Karada Wa Kanzen Muteki No You Desu Ne

(The Invincible Little Lady)

6.91

Description:

On her deathbed, a sickly young girl wishes to be reborn with a strong body that will never succumb to anyone or anything. Lo and behold, her wish is granted! Upon reincarnating into another world as Mary Regalia, she discovers her new body has maxed-out attributes, from physical strength to defense—even magic. But wait! That isn’t what she really wanted! All she longed for was a normal life. Baffled by God’s choice to grant her wish in this most unexpected way, Mary tries to spend her days as uneventfully as possible. The hitch is...nothing’s harder than living a normal life when you’re absolutely invincible! (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2018-02-02

Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru ~tada no inaka no kenjutsu shihan datta no ni, taisei shita deshi-tachi ga ore wo hottekurenai ken~

(An Old Man From the Countryside Becomes a Swords Saint: I Was Just a Rural Sword Teacher, but My Successful Students Won't Leave Me Alone!)

7.59

Description:

Beryl Gardenant is a man who runs a small swordsmanship dojo in a rural village. The glory he dreamed of as a swordsman is nowhere to be found. He spends his days calling himself a dull old man. "Will I continue to grow old quietly like this?" One day, one of his former students, Aleutia, who had risen to the rank of Knight Commander of the Kingdom at a young age, visited him. "I have recommended you as a special instructor with the knight order." "......what??" He has cultivated his swordsmanship over the years to the point where no one can match him, and his successes have earned him a reputation in the capital as a backwater swordmaster. "Isn't that title uncool?" (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2021-09-21

Geu Gisaga Lady Saneun Beop

(From a Knight to a Lady)

7.61

Description:

The sword of my closest friend and trusted adjutant pierced my body. When I opened my eyes again, I had become a noble lady of the enemy kingdom. In an unfamiliar and weak stranger’s body, three year’s time was lost, in which my homeland was brought to ruin. I was unable to come to my senses because of the pain of betrayal and confusion of my identity. However, eventually I decided to live on as 'Luciphella Aidine', a noble who wields a sword. (Source: Naver)
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2021-03-09

Samayoeru Tensei-sha-tachi no Revival Game

7.19

Description:

When "Nice Guy" Asai Manatsu's marriage proposal gets rejected, he thinks his day can't get any worse, until a Knight in a Skull helmet tries to kill him! He's saved by a beautiful, silver-haired swords-woman and told to flee, but his nice guy impulses are too strong and he saves her from an attack, getting himself killed in the process. As he dies he wishes to be reborn in a world where people won't judge him for taking care of others.
Type

manga

Volumes

4

Chapters

26

Status

finished

Started

2019-04-09

Jeokgisaneun Nunmeon Doneul Jotji Anneunda

(A Red Knight Does Not Blindly Follow Money)

7.57

Description:

The Imperial Knight Judith was once a scumbag that would do anything for money. She lived as a slave to money as a dog of the imperial family and a tool of the chief. Under the guise of destitution, she abandoned her guilt. But what was at the end was betrayal and death.However, when she opened her eyes, she went back to being a new knight after six years?‘I’m not going to be a swordsman for money anymore!’In front of Judith, who is determined to live a different life than before, the commander of the Red Knights and scouts appears...“I assure you that you will be treated fairly. Why don't you join the Red Knights?”Judith decided not to pursue money blindly as a Red Knight, abandoning her past of being a Black Knight.Can she live this life without regret? Source: MU
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2021-06-12

Hawk´s Sword

(Hawk´s Sword)

7.92

Description:

Rescued from a band of human traffickers, Eremia, the continent's most renowned traveling musician, meets Rajid Shan, the ruler of Istania. Soon, fate brings Eremia into the palace and she's forced to serve as his royal musician. They bond over their shared love of Istania's lore, but the threat of a devastating war looms on the horizon. Will Eremia be forced to watch the nation burn, as history repeats itself? And will Rajid realize that even a caged songbird longs to be free?
Type

manhwa

Volumes

10

Chapters

111

Status

finished

Started

2014-11-24

Madan no Ou to Vanadis

(Lord Marksman and Vanadis)

7.77

Description:

Set in Western Europe during times of war, Eleanor "Ellen" Vertalia, one of the Vanadis of Zhcted, leads the battle into Brune. There are, in fact, seven Vanadis, named for having each received a powerful weapon from the dragon to individually reign over seven territories. The power of the Vanadis invokes dread and fear from their enemies. An earl in the service of the country of Brune, a young archer by the name of Tigre, experienced the Vandis's power firsthand after being defeated on the battlefield by Ellen. However, Ellen chose to spare his life after witnessing his skills, but in exchange, he is asked to serve her. (Source: JCafe)
Type

novel

Volumes

18

Chapters

95

Rating

Ecchi

Status

finished

Started

2011-04-25

Star-Embracing Swordmaster

8.13

Description:

Vlad was a vagrant child of the slums who always admired knights. After an incident where he was struck by black lightning, he began hearing a voice. A knight of blue moonlight appeared one day, and Vlad’s back-alley life was turned upside down… Even an obscure star that does not shine in the highest peaks of the night sky is still a star if it wishes to shine.
Type

manhwa

Status

current

Started

2023-09-20

Seirei Gensouki

(Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles)

7.79

Description:

Meet Rio: a callous orphaned boy living in the slums. At only 7-years-old, he realizes he’s actually the reincarnation of Haruto Amakawa, a Japanese university student with a tragic past. While still reeling from this shocking epiphany, Rio also comes to learn that he possesses extremely potent magical abilities and uses his new powers to solve the kidnapping case of a little girl. His good deed is acknowledged, and he’s rewarded by being enrolled into… a prestigious academy for noble children...? (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2015-10-01

Abyss Rage

7.07

Description:

The story of a blind boy who learn an ancient martial art meant for people who can't see the light. The boy continues to train and grow until one day he encounters a big roadblock which forces him to dive deep in darkness.
Type

manga

Chapters

98

Status

finished

Started

2018-05-31

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