Even though they aren’t as popular, or as well-known as manga, manhwa, or other print comics, webtoons are a great way for people to read and enjoy digital comics on the go. What makes them both wonderful and not so well-liked, is that anyone can publish a webtoon and they don’t have to follow the same design standards or norms that readers would see in other comics.
Nonetheless, there are brilliant webcomics out there waiting to be read. In fact, there are many manga-inspired romance webcomics like the popular Mage & Demon Queen that fans of romance will love (even though some of the art styles can be a little unique and do take some time getting used to).
10 A Young Mage Is Determined To Make The Demon Queen Fall In Love With Her (Mage & Demon Queen)
Mage & Demon Queen is a GL fantasy and comedy webtoon from the author and artist color_LES. In this world, adventurers climb the demon tower in the hopes of being able to defeat the demon queen—which no one has been able to do. When people die in the tower, they have to have sufficient gold on their persons to be revived.
For one young and cute mage, all she wants is for the demon queen to be her lover. So much so, that she’s entered the tower countless times, made friends with all of the demons, almost died permanently because she didn’t have enough gold, and thrives on her very limited interactions with the beautiful queen. This webtoon is hilarious, ridiculous, and an enjoyable read.
9 Two Sea Creatures Decide To Take Their Future In Their Own Hands Rather Than Follow A Prophecy (Castle Swimmer)
From the author and artist Wendy Lian Martin, Castle Swimmer is a BL romance and adventure webtoon. Two young sea creatures have their lives planned out for them. Long before they were born, it was prophesized that one, the Beacon, would lead his people towards a brighter future. The other is a prince who is destined to kill the Beacon so that his people could prosper.
When the two decide to make their own future, one that wasn’t predicted or predestined, their actions and their love send ripples throughout the ocean.
8 Gods May Be Powerful But They’re Capable Of Acting Human-Like & Giving Into Their Emotions When Necessary (Lore Olympus)
Lore Olympus, from the creator Rachel Smythe, is a romantic drama webtoon that contains mature themes that might be triggering for some. This webtoon is a twisted retelling of the story about Persephone and Hades, and the Gods' lives.
After dark, the Gods don’t let anything hold them back. Gossip and lies rampage, friendships are torn, wild parties ensue, and love is thick in the air. Even though they may be Gods, they have very human problems and not all of the Gods are good and wholesome, as one woman in particular discovers.
7 A Woman Follows The God Of War To The Mortal Realm In Hopes Of Getting Him To Love Her Back (Three Lifetimes)
Three Lifetimes is a comedy and drama webtoon from the creators Art.te and Kerbasi. Juju is a beautiful woman who fell in love with the God of War, Jin Lei. Unfortunately for Juju, the God of War doesn’t even know that she exists.
So, when he decides to go to the mortal realm to complete three trials to achieve higher divinity, she follows after him. They have three lifetimes to achieve their goals, and Juju is determined, in at least one of them, that she will get the God of War to love her back.
6 An Encounter Between An Art Student & A Bad Boy Proves That Opposites Do Attract (Nice To Meet You)
From the author and artist Wishroomness, Nice to Meet You is a romance webtoon set in college. Mew is a ditzy college student who happens to stumble across a student I.D. card. Instead of doing the right thing by turning it in, she decides to keep it and see what fate has in store for her.
Unfortunately for her, Daze, the person whose card she has, isn’t too impressed with her or her actions. But as their lives move forward, the sweet art student and the cold bad boy realize that opposites do attract the more that they spend together.
5 Kimmi Can’t Resist The Bread Made By A Rude & Arrogant Apprentice Baker (Sound Of Bread)
Sound of Bread, from the creators Miqin and Scarlozet, is a romantic webtoon. Kimmie is a young cellist who hopes to one day be a renowned conductor. She also happens to have a unique ability that allows her to hear tastes as music. Kale, a rude apprentice who works at a basic bakery in Paris, just so happens to be someone that she despises.
However, she keeps going back to the bakery because the sound of the bread that he makes is absolutely beautiful. The two form an unlikely friendship that eventually leads to something even more beautiful than the sound of bread.
4 A Demon Becomes A Babysitter For A Single Mother (The Demon Babysitter)
The Demon Babysitter is a drama and comedy webtoon from the creators Aanchal Budhiraja and Blau. When a supernatural being shows up at your door offering three wishes, more often than not, a person will choose money, fame, or power.
Yuki Rin is a single mother who accidentally summons a demon in her kitchen. Kuro, who is an alpha demon with terrible luck, must grant Yuki three wishes. However, the single mother asks for his help in taking care of her son, which he believes is beneath him. So, he plans to seduce the woman to break his contract, but she is a tougher nut to crack than he first believed.
3 Chiko Forms An Unusual Relationship With A Delivery Girl After Paying Her To Pretend To Be His Girlfriend (Unlovable Replacement)
From the author and artist Nylana, Unlovable Replacement is a romance webtoon filled with laughter, love, and heartache. Chiko Dyer was dumped by his girlfriend, and it hurt him deeply. But he hopes that he would be able to pretend to be fine without her with the help of the delivery girl, November, who will act as his cool and beautiful girlfriend, for a fee (which is similar to what happened in Rent-A-Girlfriend).
After their first exchange, the two develop a weird and unusual connection filled with banter and laughter that only seems to deepen as they spend more time together.
2 Sun- Yi Kim Grows Close To A Mute Boy Who Was Found In Their Barn (A Werewolf Boy)
A Werewolf Boy, from the creators Kikuatama and Tessa Yadawaputri, is a comedy, drama, and horror webtoon. Sun- yi Kim is a very ill girl whose family moved to the countryside for her to get better. While exploring the barn, she finds a dirty and wild boy inside who is incapable of speaking.
Despite this, Sun- yi's family takes him in until the police can locate his family or find a place that will take him in. As the two grow closer, an unbreakable bond forms between them, but their future is filled with obstacles and heartbreak.
1 Maeva Marries A Lazy Prince To Solidify Their Kingdom’s Power But There’s More To Him Than She Realizes (Prince Of Silk & Thorn)
Prince Of Silk And Thorn is a drama and fantasy webtoon from the creators Ellinot and Maham Fatemi. Maeva is the princess of Krashna and has always gotten anything and everything that she wanted. That is until she is forced into marrying the third prince of Jora.
To avoid a war with another kingdom, she knows that she has to solidify the relationship between Jora and Krashna. Even though he seems lazy, aloof, and unmotivated, she hopes that if he can fall in love with her, then everything will be okay. But she soon discovers that there’s more to the prince than she first thought.