Summary
- Many manhwa introduce modern expertise in isekai settings, revolutionizing medieval worlds.
- Protagonists use knowledge in medicine, fitness, engineering, and more to improve fantasy realms.
- Incorporating modern technology and practices into isekai settings adds depth and innovation.
When it comes to isekai, the majority of manhwa take place in a fantasy or historical setting reminiscent of medieval Europe, utilizing popular cultural motifs to craft the world. Because many manhwa use the same type of setting, authors often use different methods to distinguish their story. One of those methods is introducing modern technology, philosophy, or culture through a character who specializes in that field.
Protagonists who bring their knowledge to a fantasy world are often adults who worked in that field before their isekai, and for story reasons, they need to use their expertise to help those around them or help themselves adjust to the new environment. With their introduction, the static medieval settings are able to go through a revolution, whether ideological or technological.
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Resigning And Healing in Another World
The Cultural Exchange Between Two Worlds
- MyAnimeList Score: 6.70
- Published: 2022 to Present
- Genres/Themes: Fantasy, Gourmet, Isekai
- Author: DeepBlack
- Illustrator: Paran
Isekai doesn’t always happen when a person dies. Living people can go to other worlds too. Cho Isu was tired of his everyday life, doing the same things over and over again. However, one day he is given the chance to travel to another world. With nothing left to lose, he goes through a portal and begins a new life, experiencing new things and making new memories.
Through meeting people and making connections, it’s not long before Isu becomes an important part of the community. Not only does he have access to expensive spices, but he also has recipes and foods to share. This manhwa focuses on Isu’s daily life, making food and doing chores, but it does have some exciting moments that shift the momentum of the story.
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The Apothecary Prince
The Prince Is The Royal Doctor
- MyAnimeList Score: 6.78
- Published: 2023 to Present
- Genres/Themes: Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation
- Author: Back-kyung Moon
- Illustrator: Dadaeng
In some cases, characters are reincarnated as someone who needs their skills most. This manhwa features a doctor who is reborn as a sickly prince named Lachiel. In order to save his new body, he uses eastern medicine and acupuncture to fix what is broken. His efforts earn him a game-like system that tracks his body parts and organs, keeping him updated on his health and condition.
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It’s only after he’s taken care of his own body that he begins to introduce medicine and sanitization to the rest of the kingdom. He uses his castle as a clinic, hires nurses, and performs check-ups for people. Hs goal is widespread access to medicine, especially for the common people who need it most. Through experimentation with local herbs and magic, he’s able to replicate the machines and technology on Earth.
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Life Of A Quack Healer
A Doctor Doesn’t Need Magic To Heal
- MyAnimeList Score: 6.83
- Published: 2023 to Present
- Genres/Themes: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai
- Author: Saesongi Deopbap
- Illustrator: Nayen
Medicine is the most common field of study used in isekai manhwa, because it’s a useful tool that displays the difference in setting. In a world without vaccines or antibiotics, common first aid would seem incredible. This story revolves around Kang Seunghyeon, who was given the Healer class after being isekai’d. Unfortunately, he didn’t gain any healing skills or magic, so he could only help others through manual treatment.
Unlike other manhwa with a similar concept, Seunghyeon isn’t a doctor. He only has common knowledge about wounds and diseases, but he can act like a doctor through his skills, which allow him to properly diagnose, create medicine, and perform surgeries. Since he can’t participate in the fantasy world’s style of treatment, he must use what he knows from Earth.
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The Genius Murim Fitness Trainer
Learning Ancient Martial Arts Safely
- MyAnimeList Score: 7.11
- Published: 2024 to Present
- Genres/Themes: Isekai, Martial Arts, Reincarnation
- Author: Cru Cru
- Illustrator: Minwoo Hwang
The Covid pandemic caused a lot of changes around the world and even in creative works. Due to the virus, Ganghyeok was forced to close his gym and start streaming to support himself, and the stress was making him bald. After a night of reading comics, he is transported into a story as Mujin, a Shaolin disciple learning martial arts. Unfortunately, the techniques the disciples were learning were unhealthy for the body, so he decided to teach everyone how to properly exercise.
Knowledge of the body has advanced greatly in modern times, which has helped people learn how to improve their bodies without injuring them. Mujin wants to introduce proper form and technique, diet, and recovery methods, but he’s inside a Murim comic where things like tradition matter more. It’s an interesting combination of modern and traditional teachings.
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Academy’s Undercover Professor
The Combined Power Of Math And Magic
- MyAnimeList Score: 7.71
- Published: 2022 to Present
- Genres/Themes: Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation, School
- Author: Sayren
- Illustrator: WAG
When modern knowledge is implemented in isekai manhwa, it’s usually more tangible or noticeable, like new building blueprints or a new remedy for a sickness. In this manhwa, the author uses math and programming to influence the magic system. The story is about an isekai’d man who often changes his identity. Due to a terrorist attack, he’s forced to take on the name Ludger Cherish, a new teacher at Ceoren Academy. However, the original Ludger was involved in some shady business, and the new one must figure out what it is.
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Many manhwa don’t bother to explain how magic works, but in this one, it’s done by creating a formula and executing it. By applying programming methods, Ludger is able to shorten the amount of time it takes to cast a spell to less than a second. As a teacher, it’s the focal point of his lessons, and he continues to teach by integrating modern math and science.
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Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady With The Lamp
Doctor Princess Lives Another Life
- MyAnimeList Score: 7.72
- Published: 2017 to 2024
- Genres/Themes: Fantasy, Romance, Medical, Reincarnation
- Author: Yuin
- Illustrator: min
Many shojo manhwa use modern knowledge in their stories, but it’s mostly in passing as a tool for the protagonist. Unlike those, this manwha is centered on medicinal practices being introduced to the fantasy world. After being reincarnated, Elise finds herself back in her original body as a young woman. Hoping to make up for the mistakes from the past, she devotes herself to being a better person.
To that effort, Elise introduces medicinal practices from the modern world. This goes from simple tips like washing hands to setting up clinics in churches. Her goal is to provide as much care as possible and make sure everyone has access to medicine. This is just one part of her rehabilitation, but she continues to be a doctor despite being a princess.
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The Greatest Estate Developer
Civil Engineering In Medieval Times
- MyAnimeList Score: 8.77
- Published: 2021 to Present
- Genres/Themes: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai, Reincarnation
- Author: Back-kyung Moon
- Illustrator: Hyunsoo Kim
The Greatest Estate Developer is one of the best examples of modern information being used in an isekai situation. It follows Kim Suho, a college student, after he is reincarnated as Lloyd Frontera, a minor character in a novel he read before going to sleep. Lloyd is notorious for being aggressive and drunk, so in an effort to rehabilitate his reputation, he puts his education to good use. Kim Suho studied Civil Engineering, and now he’s building homes and amenities for the people in Frontera territory.
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While many other manhwa feature characters who use their knowledge passively, Lloyd is always working on something, establishing his territory and making life better for his people. He’s refurbished homes, added infrastructure, and provided jobs for the people, essentially restarting the economy. It’s a great example of kingdom building with added comedy.
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