Adaptation Recs (Manga, Manhua, Manhwa, Anime, etc.)

Adaptation Recs (Manga, Manhua, Manhwa, Anime, etc.)
A list I'm using to recommend works which I may or may not have read the light novel for, but that I've definitely enjoyed the adapted version of, whether it's been adapted as a manga, manhua, manhwa, anime, webtoon, etc. I'll try to add notes on what the adaptation is and why I rec it to them, but there'll be a lot on here, so it's gonna be a WIP
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Created: Jan 7th, 2023, Updated: Mar 31st, 2023
Created Jan 7th, 2023
Updated Mar 31st, 2023
KR (4.3)
0 Chapters Every 1717 Day(s) 3541 Readers 16 Reviews N/A
The manhua adaptation is incredible and hilarious, it's one of my top favorite villainness transmigration manhua, and I read a LOT of villainness transmigration manhua.
CN (4.3)
3 Chapters Every 512.7 Day(s) 26571 Readers 504 Reviews 06-25-2022
The book is great (especially the illustrated official translations!!) but the 3D animated donghua is also quite good! Last I checked there was a chapter... more>>
KR (4.2)
4 Chapters Every 561.5 Day(s) 3503 Readers 8 Reviews 08-07-2019
One of the first "ab*sed child taken in by another noble family and finally treated right while also navigating political challenges and schemes" manhua I'd... more>>
CN (4.7)
247 Chapters Every 83 Day(s) 28034 Readers 567 Reviews 07-06-2025
Whether it's the illustrated offically translated books, the animated donghua, the official manhwa, or the live action Untamed TV series, this is a great series... more>>
CN (4.7)
28 Chapters Every 18.5 Day(s) 23409 Readers 515 Reviews 11-29-2020
Another of MXTX's works with an illustrated official translation in book form and a gorgeous (so far, partial) adaptation as an animated donghua. So not... more>>
CN (4.4)
115 Chapters Every 27.9 Day(s) 13368 Readers 107 Reviews 01-23-2022
KR (3.6)
33 Chapters Every 87.7 Day(s) 3220 Readers 10 Reviews 09-09-2022
This manhua is cheesy and requires a little suspension of disbelief on some accounts, but it's that cheesy, warm, perfect blend of cliches I adore.... more>>
KR (4.6)
246 Chapters Every 2.8 Day(s) 7769 Readers 48 Reviews 07-23-2025
The manhua for this series is cute, very funny, a little dark, and overall does a great job playing off standard transmigration tropes and making... more>>
KR (3.5)
10 Chapters Every 206.3 Day(s) 7545 Readers 122 Reviews 12-01-2019
The manhua of this is great if you love a good juicy time travel revenge & romance drama like me... is it kinda cliche? yes.... more>>
JP (4.5)
97 Chapters Every 311.1 Day(s) 1559 Readers 5 Reviews 03-31-2013
The anime for this is one I watched in high school and still remember very fondly. Dramatic and dark at times, but also heartwarming, and... more>>
JP (4.6)
139 Chapters Every 211.7 Day(s) 10783 Readers 72 Reviews 12-11-2016
I highly recommend this manga! Interesting historical slice of life romance with an emphasis on worldbuilding, crafting, culture, interpersonal relationships, cooking, and survival. If you... more>>
KR (3.9)
13 Chapters Every 156.6 Day(s) 1939 Readers 7 Reviews 01-25-2020
A good, solid manga series that portrays this series and its interesting characters and their relationship dynamics well.
JP (4.4)
0 Chapters Every 2000 Day(s) 731 Readers 2 Reviews N/A
Do you find quantum mechanics or ideas of alternate timelines/dimensions really interesting, whether or not you completely understand it? Go check this manga out right... more>>
KR (3.6)
5 Chapters Every 22.2 Day(s) 1156 Readers 4 Reviews 05-29-2025
The manga for this is a lot of fun if you love a good "slow-burn romance comedy chock full of misunderstandings, character development & mutual... more>>
JP (4.6)
15 Chapters Every 242.5 Day(s) 2149 Readers 8 Reviews 12-25-2015
The anime adaptation of this is 2 seasons long and it's a little formulaic and predictable once you get into the groove of it, but... more>>
KR (4.4)
0 Chapters Every 32.4 Day(s) 11569 Readers 71 Reviews N/A
This manhua is a villainness transmigration romantic comedy blast and also involves the creation of fantasy starbucks. The male lead is just as funny to... more>>
KR (4)
0 Chapters Every 3334 Day(s) 18994 Readers 212 Reviews 08-11-2019
A manhua adaptation with a unique art style that really sells the dark, romantic brooding kind of vibe of the story and the main character.... more>>
KR (3.4)
188 Chapters Every 14.5 Day(s) 2379 Readers 13 Reviews 01-22-2025
A childcare manhua with a really unique, gorgeous art and which embodies the mindset of an imaginative child a LOT better than most other manhua... more>>
KR (3.4)
6 Chapters Every 241.8 Day(s) 2291 Readers 9 Reviews 11-14-2021
KR (4.1)
2 Chapters Every 793 Day(s) 1473 Readers 2 Reviews 03-22-2021
KR (4.6)
199 Chapters Every 2.2 Day(s) 2250 Readers 8 Reviews 06-14-2025
A very nice manhua adaptation has been coming out for this series recently. So far I love its depiction of the characters and setting of... more>>
KR (4.2)
30 Chapters Every 109.4 Day(s) 4531 Readers 15 Reviews 01-08-2022
A unique twist on the usual repeater noble intrigue fantasy story, set in a world where several noble families with powers vie to be top... more>>
KR (3.3)
0 Chapters Every 506.3 Day(s) 1282 Readers 0 Reviews 07-23-2021
Love the manhua adaptation of this, does a great job of portraying the hardened mercenary transmigrator villainness female lead and her love for her pitiable... more>>
KR (4.3)
51 Chapters Every 80.6 Day(s) 2625 Readers 9 Reviews 08-11-2022
Do you enjoy bickering couples, hidden identities, accidental animal transformations, and slow burn romance against a backdrop of war, dark political strife and intrigue in... more>>
KR (3.6)
28 Chapters Every 76.5 Day(s) 1280 Readers 3 Reviews 08-07-2022
The manhua version of this is great! Very solid artwork, really good portrayals of the comedic moments, the darker moments, and everything inbetween. If you... more>>
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  1. Bunnyman13
    Bunnyman13· Jan 20, 2023 09:37 AM
    The list is great, but i wonder why "Youjo Senki", " Overlord", "Konosuba", "Eminence in the shadow" not here? I mean they definitely are great novels and have pretty good adaptations.
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    • nubialsheep
      nubialsheep· Author · Jan 23, 2023 10:40 PM

      Glad you're enjoying the list so far! This is just my own list of recommendations based on my reading/watching experience, and I read/watch a LOT of stuff haha, so if something isn't on here it's either because I just plain forgot about it when I was updating the list (like Youjo Senki or Overlord, which I definitely plan to add on here, thank you for the reminder!clear.png), because I simply haven't gotten around to watching it yet (Konosuba), or because I tried it but couldn't get into it just bc of my own preferences (Eminence in the Shadow).


      That being said, I'm open to recs for adapted series to try out or give a second shot to, so if there's anything else you think is particularly good that isn't listed, jlmk!clear.png

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    • Bunnyman13
      Bunnyman13· Jan 24, 2023 12:41 PM

      @nubialsheep I really relate to forgetting what you've read. Happens to me so often too.

      Oh and do watch konosuba. You'd probably like it a lot. 

      As for more recommendations, "Kino's journey" and "Shinsekai yori" come to mind. Kino's journey is a bit philosophical but a great read nonetheless and "Shinsekai Yori"(Or "From the new world" in english) is a book that i think everyone should read atleast once in their life. Though, shinsekai yori is a pretty heavy novel and not something you read for a light read. Its pretty heavy and reminded of "1984" but of a worse world than 1984. Its shocking, mind-numbing and will leave you empty after finishing it. But i think its something everyone should read as it asks some very important questions and pokes at topics that are very relevant in real life and some things which will leave you questioning what is truly right and what is wrong. And will have you questioning what is justice as well. "Shinsekai Yori" or "From the new world" is a definite recommendation from me and a must read. But be warned before reading it as it is a slow burner.

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    • nubialsheep
      nubialsheep· Author · Jan 24, 2023 11:56 PM

      @Bunnyman13 clear.pngoh man thank you again, I'd also forgotten about kino no tabi and shinsekai yori!! I enjoyed both of them too, but it'd been years since I watched them so they slipped my mind. Glad I'm not the only one with a mind like a sieve lmao. clear.png

      okay I've left a tab open with the first episode of konosuba ready to go in it so I don't forget to give it a whirl once I have the time. looking forward to seeing how it is!

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    • Bunnyman13
      Bunnyman13· Jan 25, 2023 06:01 AM

      @nubialsheep hope you enjoy it as much as i did. 

      And it really feels good to see someone else who has read kino's journey and shinsekai yori.

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    • Bunnyman13
      Bunnyman13· Jan 25, 2023 06:05 AM
      @nubialsheep and i am really glad that you added those novels now. Thanks for that.
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