Reviews for The Legend of the Northern Blade

Are you are looking for manhwa with original story, a well develop character, an amazing and unique art, and the great enjoyment and hype of an awesome power fantasy? Than this is the one you've been looking for. The characters are not stale. We got the main characters that can fulfill all of our power fantasy craving but still able to be wise and humble. We have the side characters that really contribute to the development of the story and not just there, just because. We have the antagonists that makes the fighting scene awesome and crazy good. The art is also very unique. If you aretired of the same art in manhwa, this is your answer. The artist is able to make an art that can portray the character very well, the fight scene hype, and still make them unique and aesthetic.

As a person who have read tons of Korean Manhwa. It is overall one of the best manhwa I've ever read. My overall review cannot give justice as to how good the manhwa is.

So what are you waiting for?, go read it!

ONE THE BEST FINISHED (SHOUNEN) MANHWA OUT THERE: BASIC PLOT: A story of a Boy who wants Revenge for his Father's death. Has everything a Shounen story would need; Action, Art, Good characters, Good world-building and Plot. Pro's: - Has everything you would need, a bit of romance ( nothing major), great fights, amazing characters and great world view and world building. - Is not too long and not too short, since Manhwa can be easily read. ( they are coloured ) Once you get immersed, you cannot get out it's that good. - Start to finish, Is very good. Very consistent, and doesn't have any sort ofloopholes.

Cons:

- The Ending could have been a tad bit more longer, but is fine as it is.

- Does not any after end after-stories for now.

- The Art-style is unique. It might be for you, might not be.

OVERALL:

A GREAT ACTION MANHWA, Is based in Murim but doesn't have any of that cultivation BS. While I will praise it, it isn't perfect. Nothing can be. So just give it a go and trust this fellow stranger, You will not be disappointed.

Words really can't describe how I feel about this Manhwa. I started reading Manhwa when I found Solo Leveling and TBATE; each considered masterpieces by the community, but I can't help but feel like The Legend of the Northern Blade tops them in almost every aspect. The main, despite being the protagonist of a power fantasy is very humble and rational. The cold demeanor exhibited by many other characters gets a little stale. Everything from the art, to the characters, to the story is extremely refreshing and in the best way possible. It does something I've never seen in a Manhwa before (despite reading 50+),in a way that makes it extremely enjoyable. I truly believe that if anything on MAL deserves a 10/10, it's this, and I'm frankly disappointed that it doesn't. I recommend everyone who sees this goes and reads this masterpiece, and come back to leave it a 10/10 once you see what I mean:)

Legend of the Northern Blade" is nothing short of a masterpiece in the world of manhwa. From its incredible storytelling to its breathtaking art, it’s a series that truly stands out for so many reasons. First, let’s talk about the story. At its core, the manhwa follows Jin Mu-Won, a young warrior navigating a world of betrayal, revenge, and the heavy legacy of his father's sacrifices. While that might sound like a classic martial arts tale, what sets this apart is its depth. The plot doesn’t rush but takes its time to build a rich, immersive world filled with political intrigue, alliances, and deeppersonal struggles. Every twist and turn feels earned, and the stakes are palpable throughout.

The characters are another highlight. Jin Mu-Won is a protagonist who stands out not just because of his skills but because of his humanity. He’s not some overpowered hero who breezes through obstacles; instead, he faces each challenge with determination, intelligence, and a strong sense of responsibility. The supporting characters are equally nuanced, each with their own backstories, motivations, and conflicts. This makes every interaction meaningful, whether it’s with allies or enemies.

The art is simply stunning. From the fluidity of the fight scenes to the meticulous detail in the environments, every panel feels alive.

The combat sequences, in particular, are some of the best you’ll find in any manhwa, seamlessly blending strategy, emotion, and jaw-dropping choreography. But it’s not just about the action—the quieter, emotional moments are just as impactful, brought to life by the expressive art style.

What makes "Legend of the Northern Blade" a masterpiece is how it balances everything: the gripping story, layered characters, and incredible visuals.

It’s a manhwa that doesn’t just entertains — it resonates. Whether you’re here for the martial arts, the emotional depth, or the worldbuilding, this series delivers on every front.

If you’re a fan of martial arts stories with heart, complexity, and a touch of philosophical exploration, "Legend of the Northern Blade" is a must-read. It’s not just a manhwa—it’s an experience.

Overall, I'm enjoying this manhwa. I like the style and the depiction of special abilities and moves. The main character of course has the usual tragic backstory, but he doesn't win all of his fights which I like, as usually the main is too OP for anything to even phase them. Most of the side characters also have reasonably good backstories, with the main getting stronger and wiser as he continues. The fight scenes are also extremely well done, with quite calculated and precise battles taking place. There are lots of different sects and 'groups' so it isn't just the 'good vs evil' troupe whichhelps to add more intrigue. Good if you like character growth with a kinda OP main in a murim type world!

Simply a masterpiece and hidden gem of manwha, it seems to me to be one of the best manwhas out there and also one of the best that has to do with martial arts. Story: 9/10 The story progresses great, being at first a revenge story with many epic moments and without advancing slowly or very fast, which changes little by little to something bigger. Art: 10/10 The art is just unique, you may not like it at first but as you read it you realize that there was no better art to represent the manwha. A genius artist. Characters 10/10 I love the characters, the protagonist has a development thatI find very good and the characters that surround him are extremely easy to become attached to all of them.

A gem that you have to read if you like manwha and martial arts with special techniques

"Legend Of The Northern Blade" is a must read Murim manhwa with amazing action. Ratings first: Art - 10/10 Story - 8/10 Character - 9/10 Enjoyment - 9/10 Overall - 9/10 First of all, this manhwa is simply a must read. The character designs are varied and unique, and each could likely be recognized simply from their silhouettes. The artstyle might be offputting at first, but soon you will realize that is amazing whilst being stylized. The fights are actually nearing Sakamoto Days level of action, with incredible choreography and effects.Secondly, the hype for this manhwa is nearly unparalleled. A bit in, it gives off a similar vibe to Solo Leveling, in that you want to scream from the coolness factor of it all. The characters are written well, there is development, a great backstory, politics, revenge, and setting. Well, the setting is a little generic due to the usage of Murim and martial clans, but it manages not to go too cliché or overbloated.

I would say the only thing about this manhwa that doesn't live up to its potential is the discard of the mc's blacksmithing skills, which are never mentioned again after the midpoint. There was much nuance and mystery to be discovered there, gone unfulfilled. Perhaps we'll see its re-emergence, however - I have faith in the author.

Overall, this is one of the greatest manhwa of all time for sure. I recommend reading a random chapter halfway into the series before you start it, to get a better sense of what the series will become.

Signing off, HeyMyHead

I watched plenty of manhwas in which I found no interest in reviewing but this Jin guy right here is an absolute masterpiece!! Starting his journey by looking at his dying father's back when the old man's being betrayed by almost every a-holes that he deemed a trustworthy companion, Jin has 0 rating in martial arts and can't do anything aside from reading ancient texts that his ancestors had left behind. Hereon he learned how to be both a crafty and a warmhearted person, but then we're introduced to the first enemy and the first plot twist that involves his (later to be) love ofhis life lol. It was then that he started to forge his on ways for 7 years untill he finally got up to what is going on; his (not literal) uncle went missing and that means he had to save the person he loves. From here the story gets darker, from sweet revenge to some mind-blowing plot twists, from a wise cold-headed monk to a serial killer, from a silent traveler to a famous celebrity, and lastly from a nothern sect leader's son to a nothern sect leader. I will not compare it literally with like other manhwas but damn this manhwa is definitely worth so much that I waited for the update day after day

The Legend of Northern Blade has a simple basic idea. One child wanna get powerful and get his father's revenge. nothing special. But the story is more complicated. it has a great world building and characters and also it's know what wanna do with this world and these characters. the dialogues are good too. The art of this series isn't very normal and typical. it's a bit different from other series but personally liked it. it fit the story very well. i really can't imagine this manhwa (Or Weboon??) with another art style. i really enjoyed this series. Frankly this series don't have anything newbut it's enjoyable. like tales of demons and gods or Jujutsu kaisen and chainsaw man. i really suggest it.

Story: 8

Characters: 8

Enjoyment 8.5

Overall: 8

I hope you enjoy this manhwa.

The Legend of the Northern Blade contains a rich world filled with fascinating martial arts, politics, characters, and depth beyond what a vast majority of stories can achieve. While the story might seem to start of on a slow start (Especially when comparing it to Manhwa in which the main character is a SSS+ Class God within the first 10 chapters) The Legend of the Northern Blade slowly draws out the reader's attention while showing them all that there is to love about the series - which is a lot. If you're looking for a story to dive into, you'll sure love and get lost inthe fascinating world contained in The Legned of the Northern Blade.

For everyone who loves an original storyline and consept then I highly recommend it JUST READ IT... I saw people complaining about the art style and that's the reason why they dropped it... They definitely missing this PEAK manhwa.. "And for the reference don't worry the art style gets better every chapter so don't worry about the art style" I don't know where to start like the characters in this manhwa are so unique in their on way The MC... THE VILLAINS... THE SIDE CHARACTER'S.... Every character is so unique in this manhwa....... I Really liked it.. It is and always be mytop 1 manhwa

A certified must read for anyone who likes action comics, the characters are realistic, plot devices are interesting, and the combat is actually insane. At a complete 202 chapters, the story is tight with zero fat and the pacing is ridiculous - even the worst plot points are justified satisfyingly. This is easily the best murim comic I've seen and it's in contention with Top Tier Providence for being the best Chinese-fantasy type comic ever made. I've never seen a better example of a over-powerful MC in a series before - once you realise the true scope of the world the power scaling becomes very obvious. Rarelyever are characters this three dimensional in media, let alone manhwa. Gone are the atypical Korean characters that are evil for evil's sake, or the guy who switches side like nobody's business. These characters develop and change with every chapter, you can really see the intentions behind all of their actions.

While the entire manhwa is a complete package, the combat is down-right impressive. The artist manages to sell the combat as if it's animated itself, with intricate depictions of dodging and hand-to-hand combat that any martial art fan will love. I've never seen a better depiction of sword fighting put to paper and I've read hundreds of action comics.

It's a bit of a shame the final arc was rushed, but considering what the artist went through in his personal life, the fact that the fight choreography and art remained so good is already praiseworthy enough. Despite the aforementioned rush, LotNB remains by far the best murim manhwa. To go a bit more in depth - It's a revenge story through and through - set in a murim setting, one we've seen in manhwa in countless stories, as this one does not really stray from the well established setting nearly whatsoever, as the one big change to the usual "unorthodox" or "demonic" sects in the worldis the existence of the mysterious "Silent Night", which acts as the nemesis for the orthodox sects of this world. Little is known about the Silent Night, only that the murim must be protected - and protected it is, by our main protagonist's, Jin Mu-Won's, sect - the Northern Heavenly Sect. As the threat of the Silent Night is squandered by the power of the Northern Heavenly Sect, the Sect Leader, Jin's father, is swiftly betrayed by the murim alliance.

Thus begins the path of bloodshed and vengeance - but what sets LotNB apart from your average murim story, is that Jin is neither infallible, nor omnipotent, nor omniscient and requires genuine help from his allies, who contribute greatly for the story to move forward. Jin meets people and grows, not only physically but also mentally - his worldview is shaped as the story progresses and does not remain stagnant throughout. This experience is welcome and greatly enhances the story, as all the characters that appear serve a greater purpose than be simple mcguffins like 90+% of other manhwa.

The fight choreography had me reading very slowly, as each page was so wondrously drawn that one can't help but get lost at how wonderful it is. The beginning parts of the story have quite rocky art, as it seemed that the artist was only starting to find his groove, but it later develops into stunning page after page.

Strong 9/10

The best story out of all the manga's and manhwa's I've read throughout the years. This is my first time writing a review so hopefully I do it justice. The names we're the thing I struggled most with my entire time reading the manhwa (might just be a personal fault that falls on me). That will be a tough point for most readers but other than that, the story, the art, the characters, the action & fight scenes are all beautifully done... Especially the characters facial expressions/tiny details throughout each panel (try not to scroll them too fast otherwise you'll miss all the tiny/small details ofeach panel). The story had my emotions going through infinite ups and downs, I was unable to guess accurately for almost every plot point or plot twist, really enjoy stories like this where I can't guess a single thing right. When each arc peaked, the action scenes had me hyped to the point where I had to take constant breaks lol.

If you give this manhwa time, it will build into something beautiful completely worth reading (it's a hidden gem). A story where each decision made impacts you, each fight makes you think, each consequence leaves you wondering where it goes from here. You will be fully immersed in no time.

Story a 10/10

Characters 9.5/10

Art: 10/10

Names: 5/10

The Legend of the Northern Blade is one of the best manhwas I’ve ever read. The story is intense, emotional, and filled with brutal but beautifully drawn fight scenes. What really stands out is the unique art style and the deep bond between the main character and his enemies – especially the final antagonist, who’s more than just a villain. Jin Mu-Won’s journey from isolation to becoming a near-mythical swordsman is tragic, powerful, and unforgettable. The final arc felt a bit rushed, but it still made sense and gave proper closure. This series gave me chills multiple times. If you’re into meaningful action with real heart,this is a must-read.

Well, that's a good cultivation manhwa with generic family revenge plot. The art is fairly good too. But, that's all there is about it. Cultivation manhwa/ manhua with OP MC being the korean/ chinese counterpart of our old good antiquated nekketsu shonen. If you like that kind of manhwa, you'll like it, if not... So, that's a 6 but a 6 as a cultivation manhwa. If i'd be to mark it as an artpiece, I would put a 2 despite the fact I pretty enjoyed it. Like, you know, entertainment doesn't always mean quality. However, it has no pretention of being anything else than an entertainment. Ergo, to conclude,I think it's okay as long as you're not thinking of making up an overcomplicated bullshit theory about its hidden depth or whatsoever else just because you cannot admit you still like dragon ball-like things at age of 20.

Really hope that was actually clear although I dout it for English isn't my mother tongue.

My apologies just in case.

KrS