Shows, manga, and manhwa that portray themes of science fiction often have a place in the hearts of fans. With sci-fi exploring intriguing topics such as advanced technology, AI, and even parallel universes, many find it exciting and groundbreaking.
As sci-fi is incorporated into manhwa, many fans of advanced technology discover the intriguing storylines that are portrayed. With various sci-fi manhwa, such as If AI Ruled the World and Dusk Howler, fans cannot get enough of what the genre has to offer in manhwa mediums. Moreover, exploring what fictional characters have to offer in a sci-fi setting is something most are not opposed to.
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8 Under City
- Created by: Chobap
- Chapters: 8 (ongoing)
Most gamers play games to de-stress and as a form of entertainment. However, after the Hollow Man appears, the fun and entertaining online game Under City becomes more of a chore than entertainment. As Hollow Man kills any player that gets into his range, players are always more wary and on their toes than excited and happy.
While various veteran players try to take down Hollow Man, they have no choice. And finally, all players decide to eradicate Hollow Man and gain back the fun that comes with playing Under City. However, Hollow Man is no newbie, and taking him down is easier said than done.
7 A.l. Doctor
- Created by: Hansanleega, ZAINO, Kuiq
- Chapters: 59 (updated every Thursday)
The Taehwa group created an AI called Baruda for diagnostic purposes to help doctors and surgeons. However, while the internal medicine resident, Lee Soo-hyuk, was running a test with AI Baruda, they got caught up in an explosion.
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The aftermath of the explosion shows that somehow, AI Baruda has become set up in Lee Soo-hyuk's mind. While he previously wasn't the best medical student, with an AI lodged in his mind, Lee Soo-hyuk is not to be underestimated; moreover, AI Baruda and Lee Soo-hyuk give their best to achieve their goals and become successful in their field of work.
6 Nano Machine
- Created by: Great H, GGBG
- Chapters: 155 (updated every Wednesday)
Cheon Yeo Woo, a low-ranked martial artist, has a life filled with lots of misfortune. While contemplating what to do with his life, Cheon Yeo Woo's descendant from the future suddenly pays him a visit and gives him a nanomachine. With this nanomachine, Cheon Yeo Woo's life takes on a drastic turn; however, what is the true purpose for which he was given the machine?
Centering around martial arts and a nanomachine, this manhwa series portrays a science fiction element like no other. The series portrays a great story with transformative technology that transforms Cheon Yeo Woo's life from being an average martial artist to something more.
5 The Gamer
- Created by: Sangyoung Seong, Sang-A
- Chapters: 155 (updated every Friday)
Game lovers know the thrill and excitement they get from exploring the world in which their favorite game is set. However, for Han Jee-Han, his gaming addiction gives him the ability 'the gamer'. With this ability, Han Jee-Han is able to see the real world in a game-like setting, allowing him to upgrade his stats and develop powers that should only be doable in a game in the real world.
With his newfound ability, Han Jee-Han's ordinary life takes a 360-degree turn and becomes filled with adventure like no other. However, after finding out that he's not the only one who has developed such supernatural abilities, a plot unfolds.
4 Dusk Howler
- Created by: Taesun, Seong Sangyeong, Crew
- Chapters: 91 (completed)
Having good grades and test results certainly makes one a better candidate for a job offer. However, when it comes to being interviewed, that's a different ball game entirely, and Jee-Ha Kim, the protagonist of the Dusk Howler manhwa series, finds it hard to socialize with others and perform exceptionally when confronted.
To fix his lack of confidence and social awkwardness, Jee-Ha Kim decides to turn to the virtual reality game Trikia. There, he can practice interacting with others without having to be too embarrassed. As he journeys with friends and battles monsters in his virtual reality world, Jee-Ha Kim also develops his social skills in the process.
3 If AI Ruled The World
- Created by: POGO, HOOPA
- Chapters: 51 (Completed)
Many shows and manhwa grounded in science fiction have portrayed settings in which AI, a supposed helper of humanity, finally takes over humanity itself. Following its title, this manhwa series portrays exactly that: a world in which AI is seen as a superior being and humans as lesser beings.
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In this manhwa, AI started off as tools created to make life easier for humans; however, as the years passed by, AI eventually became the ruler of the world, and the protagonist lost his memory due to a virus. What mystery connects his memory loss to an AI-run world?
2 No Scope
- Created by: ZOYANG
- Chapters: 205 (Completed)
With the introduction of PSI BOND, the hottest online game available, connections and high school are not what they used to be. Now, having a high ranking in PSI BOND is enough to determine a person's worth and status.
Introducing Suho Kang, a grandmaster in PSI BOND, which only the top one percent of players can match, and Doyoon Lee, a clueless loner whom Suho Kang takes under his wing, the series takes off. Despite being a newcomer and noob to the game, Doyoon Lee proves to be a gaming genius. And while it's interesting to see the grandmaster and noob battle side by side, there are more stakes when they're against each other.
1 Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint
- Created by: singNsong, Sleepy-C
- Chapters: 175 (updated every Wednesday)
Imagine reading a book, and subsequently, it becomes reality. Well, for Kim Dojka, who is the only one who reads 'Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World' from cover to cover, his world is turned around. Immediately after he finished reading the book, the world changed, and the events of the apocalyptic novel came to life.
Seeing the world progressing as it did in the novel, Kim Dojka manages to stay ahead of everyone as he knows the events that will occur. However, he clashes with the highly proud and determined protagonist of the novel, who has also come to life. While Kim Dojka is the protagonist of the series but not the protagonist of the world that has come to life, things get interesting. After all, both Kim and the protagonist of the novel want the highly exclusive materials and treasures to survive.