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 (4.4)
42 Chapters Every 331 Day(s) 3353 Readers 16 Reviews 05-25-2023
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 (4.4)
0 Chapters Every 1881 Day(s) 23621 Readers 462 Reviews 05-01-2017
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 (4.3)
4 Chapters Every 446.3 Day(s) 3380 Readers 7 Reviews 08-07-2019
One of the first "abused 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)
17 Chapters Every 176.3 Day(s) 24980 Readers 545 Reviews 04-01-2024
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)
23 Chapters Every 106.3 Day(s) 20522 Readers 478 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 9.5 Day(s) 12071 Readers 99 Reviews 02-18-2024
KR (3.7)
33 Chapters Every 57 Day(s) 3166 Readers 9 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 (4.5)
190 Chapters Every 7.7 Day(s) 6184 Readers 41 Reviews 03-22-2024
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 (3.7)
10 Chapters Every 160.2 Day(s) 7206 Readers 120 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 280.4 Day(s) 1335 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 181 Day(s) 10504 Readers 70 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 121.2 Day(s) 1871 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)
1 Chapters Every 2758 Day(s) 686 Readers 2 Reviews 10-01-2016
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 (3.5)
0 Chapters Every 1222 Day(s) 1061 Readers 2 Reviews N/A
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 211.7 Day(s) 2111 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 (4.5)
215 Chapters Every 2.1 Day(s) 10617 Readers 61 Reviews 04-19-2024
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 (4.1)
279 Chapters Every 78.9 Day(s) 17079 Readers 200 Reviews 04-23-2020
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 (3.5)
103 Chapters Every 5.3 Day(s) 1858 Readers 11 Reviews 03-19-2024
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 165 Day(s) 2150 Readers 5 Reviews 11-14-2021
KR (4.1)
2 Chapters Every 562.5 Day(s) 1355 Readers 1 Reviews 03-22-2021
KR (4.4)
54 Chapters Every 39.8 Day(s) 1858 Readers 6 Reviews 01-04-2024
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 78.7 Day(s) 4341 Readers 13 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 (3.4)
3 Chapters Every 352.7 Day(s) 1221 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 (4.4)
51 Chapters Every 49.9 Day(s) 2537 Readers 8 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 (4.1)
28 Chapters Every 45.8 Day(s) 1231 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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