The Impact of Action Manhwas on Anime and Pop Culture
Manhwa, the Korean version of Japanese manga, is a genre that in recent years has become increasingly popular within the world of pop culture, especially with action-based stories. With their powerful story-telling, detailed graphics, and well-crafted characters, these action manhwas have not only captured the hearts of the readers, but they have taken a toll on anime and pop culture in general. The Rise of Overpowered Main Characters Among the most popular trends in action manhwas are overpowered main characters, often referred to as OP MCs. Such protagonists begin their journeys as underdogs but rise rapidly to god-like status, with sheer determination or unique abilities. Manhwas such as Solo Leveling and Tower of God have raised the bar by providing OP MCs who take down powerful foes without breaking a sweat and seem to overcome even impossible challenges with ease. This trend has extended to anime and other forms of media, whereby viewers are beginning to demand such stories that ...