Top 19 Manhwa Where MC is an Overpowered Transfer Student
If you’re looking for the best Manhwa where the MC is an overpowered transfer student, look no further.
Ah... yes, manhwas with overpowered transfer students. Why do we like such genres? Because sometimes, instead of the good old character development, we like MCs who are immediately capable of turning their enemies into speckles of dust on the pavement. Of course, ‘overpowered’ isn’t limited to physical ability or fighting techniques. In some manhwas on this recommendation list, the MCs are mental geniuses. In others, they possess special skills - from cheating to mysterious powers - that enable them to manipulate their position in the school’s hierarchy.
Through this recommendation list and its 19 manhwas, you’ll become acquainted with overpowered MCs with a variety of powers, personalities and stories - enjoy
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1.THE WORLD IS MONEY AND POWER
세상은 돈과 권력
This manhwa isn’t your typical ‘transfer student’ story as it combines many different elements from various genres: a school system like that of Kakegurui (an intense and slightly insane gambling manga), the high-stakes intensity of gambling, and the mastery of skill and intelect that you can expect throughout this recommendation list (with a dash of violence). Basically, the story is full of areas as morally grey as my grandmother’s hair. The story centers around Gunwoo Dahn, an enigmatic high schooler who, after transferring schools, immediately dives into the established system of gambling, political alliances, and high corruption centered around money and power.
+Chapters: +195
+Published: 2018 to Present
+Genres: Supernatural - Suspense - Strategy Game
+Authors: Han Dongwoo [Story] Lee Dohee [Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Naver Webtoon
2.Jungle Juice
정글쥬스
Jungle Juice's story revolves around Suchan Jang, a college student whose life took a turn when he encountered a mysterious bug spray. The spray gave made him develop a pair of insect wings (lovely), which he obviously had to start hiding. After years of concealing his wings from everyone around him, Suchan is one day forced to use them to save his life. Since this is the 21st century, someone records him as he flies and his friend and classmates, recognizing him from the video, become distant from him as he creeps them out. As he becomes a recluse and falls into depression, Suchan stumbles upon a hidden world of similarly insect-like individuals.
+Chapters: +83
+Published: 2020 to Present
+Genres: Action - Fantasy
+Authors: Hyeong Eun [Story] Juder [Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Naver Webtoon
3.Save Me
구원하소서 - Guwon Hasoseo
While overpowered transfer students is a pretty popular storyline to treat in manhwas, rare are the ones that manage to incorporate the feature with actions that shock and converge into extreme acts of violence. But Save me is such a work, as it has a high chance of making you uncomfortable - I found myself covering my mouth in sheer horror at some of the scenes. You won’t find warmth or coming-of-age stories here. This is a dark psychological read which centers on revenge. The plot follows Hyeongoh, a disabled student whose school bullies treat more like an entertaining animal than a human. But one day, an odd student transfer into his class.
+Chapters: 63
+Published: 2016 to 2017
+Genres: Drama - Psychological - School
+Authors: 1230 [Story & Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Lezhin Comics Webtoon
4.Lookism
외모지상주의 - Oemojisangjuui
'Lookism' refers to a social phenomenon that includes discriminating against individuals based on their physical appearance. This manhwa explores this theme by depicting the life of a high school student named Park Hyung Suk, who is overweight and unattractive. One day, his mother discovers that he has been continuously bullied throughout his school years and decides to transfer him to a new establishment. But Hyung Suk knows that the problem isn't the school he's in but the society as a whole. As he gets anxious, imagining how terrible his first day will go, he eventually falls asleep, only to wake up next to... himself. His old body is still sleeping, but his new one is that of a handsome, tall, and muscular young man.
+Chapters: +428
+Published: 2014 to Present
+Genres: Action - Comedy - Drama - Supernatural
+Authors: Park Tae-Jun [Story & Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
5. Second Life Of A Gangster
착하게 살자
The life of a gangster is usually one of violence and crime. But as it is often laced with money and the inability to rewrite their chosen paths, criminals find themselves unable to walk away from their life of crime. But in Joong Seok's case, after spending the majority of his adult life killing, stealing, and selling substances, he gets a second chance. One day, he is killed by members of his organization, only to wake up very much alive in the past, back in his high school days. Yes, it's that type of manhwa. No, it's not original, and the story won't change your life, but it's mildly entertaining if you're looking for that.
+Chapters: 51
+Published: 2018 to 2019
+Genres: Action - Drama - Fantasy - Psychological -Romance - School Life - Slice of Life
+Authors: Sayeol [Story] Yerang [Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
6.Trickster (Mas Hiro)
On his first day as a transfer student at a new school, Angga Ardiansyah is asked to introduce himself and state one of his hobbies. To his classmate's surprise, Anngga states that his hobby is cheating. This proclamation gets him the attention of a mysterious student. As his first exams take place, the tricks he uses to cheat astound the entire class. This is probably not what you expected when looking for overpowered transfer students, as cheating is a bit of a weird power to have, but this is the originality of this manhwa lies.
+Chapters: 53
+Published: 2016 to 2018
+Genres: Drama - Mystery - Psychological - School Life
+Authors: Mas Hiro [Story] Kairnn + Mas Hiro [Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
7.Watch Dog
와치독
Usually, school systems have a designated group of bullies who become the dominating predators within an established hierarchy. This hierarchy is usually rarely flexible, with members climbing up in rank as others graduate or change schools. This is where the originality of this bullying manhwa comes in. Within its school grounds, that very same hierarchy is constantly redefined. This is because of the establishment the story takes place in: Hongjin High is a high school in Incheon where all the delinquents in the country get sent to. Here, if you punch someone, the people surrounding you will take it as an invitation to participate in a bit of fun and an opportunity to climb in the ranks of their current ranking.
+Chapters: 67
+Published: 2018 to 2019
+Genres: Drama - Slice of Life
+Authors: The Villains [Story] Jamu (자무) [Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Toomics
8.Designated Bully
일진담당일진 - Iljindamdangiljin
The concept of bullying has been heavily treated in Manhwas since it, unfortunately, is part of daily life for many students in South Korea. But in Designated Bully, the MC is thrust into the role of a bully instead of naturally being one. The story follows the life of a high school student named Han Bi Kwang, who is offered the position of 'designated bully' at school to sort of 'weed out' the other bullies.
+Chapters: +43
+Published: 2022 to Present
+Genres: Action - Delinquents - School
+Authors: Grimzo [Story&Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
9.Hanlim Gym
한림체육관 - Hanlim Cheyukgwan
If you're looking for a Manhwa where the MC has had enough of being bullied and decides to fight back, then you won't regret giving 'Hanlim Gym' a read. Hanlim Gym's entire plot revolves around Yeongha, a new transfer student. One day, he grows tired of being bullied and chooses to finally fight back, realizing his rage enables him to fight for himself. Due to his newly found courage, he becomes known as the most brutal guy at school. But he is soon defeated by Suho Kang, the PVP game champion. But Yeongha, with a new passion for brutality, does not give up and decides to fight back to reclaim his title. In addition to the main plot, several subplots add depth and complexity to this story.
+Chapters: +104
+Published: 2020 to Present
+Genres: Sports
+Authors: Hyeseong [Story] Lee Sukjae [Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
10.Athena Complex
아테나 컴플렉스
Although romance, whimsicality, mythology, and 'overpowered transfer student MC’ don't usually appear in the same sentence, they do in this Manhwa. The story follows the goddess Athena as she decides to transform into a dude to win the heart of her beloved Poseidon. Why? Because after challenging Zeus, Poseidon was cursed to live as a human boy on Earth for a lifetime, forgetting his past. Is it an all-school boy? No, why is Athena a dude? I have no idea. Is the story entertaining? Yes.
+Chapters: +104
+Published: 2016 to Present
+Genres: Action - Fantasy - Mythology - School
+Authors: Kaisar [Story&Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
11.Dokgo
독고
Although I’m not usually a fan of Op's main characters in bullying manhwa, this one incorporates that trait without being illogical. The story follows Kang Hyuk, a high schooler whose brother died at the hands of a gang of extremely dangerous and violent bullies. After meticulously crafting a plan, he enrolls in school intending to take down this group whose organization resembles more that of the Mafia than that of high school bullies. While the art might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it definitely was mine *lifts pinky*.
+Chapters: 90
+Published: 2012 to 2014
+Genres: Action - Drama - Martial Arts - School Life
+Authors: Baek Seung Hoon [Art] Min (민) [Story]
+Serialization/Other works: Lezhin
12.Study Group
스터디그룹
Nicknamed the “school for future criminals,” Yusung Technical High isn’t exactly the ideal place to study. A rarity among his peers, Gamin is a student with just one goal: to get into university. In a place where it’s every man for himself, he is rejected from countless study groups before he decides to form his own. When Hankyeong, Gamin’s former tutor, joins his high school in hopes of earning her teacher certification, it seems like they’re both reaching for the impossible in a space that promotes beating more than it does learning..
+Chapters: 118
+Published: 2019 to 2021
+Genres: Action - Comedy - Martial Arts - School Life
+Authors: RYU Seungyeon [Art] SHIN Hyungwook [Story]
+Serialization/Other work: Naver Webtoon
13.Tong
통
This story follows Busan high school student Lee Jung Woo. Knowns as a fierce and formidable fighter with exceptional fighting technique, his skills eventually earned him the title of 'Legend' in Busan. But Jung Woo is tired of his reputation and the expectation his classmates put on him and looks forward to transferring to a new high school in Seoul. But his hopes for a new peaceful life are short-lived. Due to his frail and short body, bullies at his new school assume they can pick on him. As he dominates his new school grounds with lightning-fast fists and powerful kicks, the long-established hierarchical system at his new school collapses. Overall, Tong is an action-packed Manhwa that is perfect for readers who enjoy a story with an overpowered MC.
+Chapters: 32
+Published: 2015
+Genres: Action - Drama - Delinquents - School
+Authors: Meen [Story] Baek Seung Hoon [Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Comico Korea
14.Gang Of School
갱스쿨
A school gang is often a group of students united by a common purpose, usually to take over the school or get revenge on someone. But there are different shades of brutality and violence within this genre. In this Manhwa, the shades that are explored are those of the darker kind. The plot follows the story of a family that crumbled when a father commits suicide: a mother loses her mind and becomes mentally unstable, leaving her son to become the new head of his family. As he becomes the sole provider for his mother and visually impaired sister, he decides that to survive financially, physically, and mentally, he must form his own gang by transferring to the worst gangster school in Seoul. The story is a bit out there, but it's entertaining nonetheless.
+Chapters: 51
+Published: 2018 to 2019
+Genres: Drama - Martial Arts - School Life
+Authors: Taibogi [Story&Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Kakao Page
15.Mercenary Enrollment
입학용병
Ex-warrior teenager gets a chance at a normal life when he is shipped back to his Korean hometown to become an everyday school student. If you’ve read mangas or watched anime in the past, you’re probably already familiar with this very popular plotline, whose popularity reduces its originality. I read a few other titles with similar stories, but this one was my favorite as it brings entertainment and a tiny bit of originality to the genre. Wars are less intense, but if you’re familiar with school bullying (especially in Korea), you know that this doesn’t mean this work is any less bloody, cruel, or violent than the rest of the items on this war manhwa list recommendation.
+Chapters: +90
+Published: 2020 to Present
+Genres: Action - Drama - School Life - Military
+Authors: YC [Story] Rakhyun [Art]
+Serialization/Other works: Naver Webtoon
16.Monster (Eun-Jae LEE)
몬스터 (이은재)
Although he possesses superpowers capable of eradicating even the strongest of enemies, Yoo Jin is not allowed to use them against ordinary human beings. Because of this rule, he finds himself subjected to the intense bullying of Cha Donghae, who does not hesitate to get his hand as bloody as he feels like. As he gets subjected to more and more physical and mental oppression, Yoo Jin nears the limit of his sanity. Although retaliation might cost him his life, he starts to value it less and less.
+Chapters: 73
+Published: 2021 to 2022
+Genres: Action - School Life - Supernatural
+Authors: LEE Eun-Jae [Story & Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Naver Webtoon
17.Weak Hero
약한영웅 - YAKHAN YEONG-UNG
'Weak Hero' follows the journey of Gray, a small-in-stature student that looks like a perfectly frail victim but actually holds the calculative mind and unparalleled skills of a savage fighter. He moves into a school run by tyrants and decides to reestablish its rules by engaging in extremely ferocious fight scenes that don't shy away from puncturing eyes, breaking skulls, and turning noses into blood-propelling pumps.
+Chapters: +180
+Published: 2018 to Ongoing
+Genres: Drama - Action
+Authors: Seopass [Story] RAZEN [Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Naver Webtoon
18.Noblesse
노블레스
Even though vampires are often portrayed as ruthless creatures, this story features a vampire with all the characteristics of a soft-ish noble. Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, also known as Rai, has been in a long deep sleep for 800 years. But, awakening in the 21st century, he quickly learns to adapt to modern society and tries to uncover the mysteries of his past. For him, the best way to learn about what happened during his slumber is to attend school (logic), and so he transfers into a new one. Noblesse is known for its action-packed plot, detailed artwork, and unique blend of supernatural and science-fiction elements and quirkyness.
+Chapters: 544
+Published: 2007 to 2019
+Genres: Action - Adventure - Comedy - Supernatural
+Authors: Son Jae-Ho [Story] Lee Gwang-Su [Art]
+Serialization/Other work: Naver Webtoon
19. God of Backfield
갓 오브 블랙필드
The main plot of "God of Backfield" revolves around a soldier known for his exceptional combat abilities. With remarkable skills and an appetite for destruction, he and his team are known for striking fear into the hearts of their opponents. But one day, he mysteriously gets shot into battle and loses consciousness. Oddly, he wakes up three years into the future in the body of a high school student in South Korea with significant issues. The manhwa is known for its fast-paced and action-packed storytelling, as well as its detailed artwork and exciting characters. It is popular among readers who enjoy immersive worlds and thrilling battles. If you are among such readers, you might enjoy giving "God of Backfield" a try.
+Chapters: 89
+Published: 2020 to 2021
+Genres: Drama - Action - School Life
+Authors: Mujang [Story] Shin Inseong [Art]
+Serialization/Other work: KakaoPage
