The characters are wonderfully developed and with wonderful personalities created. The main character started off as a nonchalant ass, but his background story is one that I will never forget. I'm a sucker for charismatic guys and this one simply oozes with charisma.
The antagonist is one that you will never understand. You can never really predict him and his actions.

The best thing about the manhwa is that you will feel the story right through your bones.

I'm totally speechless.. This manga is great in many aspects. I love the drawing. The only drawback for me was...

... Last updated on March 21st, 2010, 4:09pm

Shin Angyo Onshi is a tragic tale, so be prepared for some heart-wrenching moments, twists, and turns. The protagonist is a nonchalant kind of guy but is unusual in that he is not the warm-hearted good guy you'd find in other manga. The primary antagonist is very easy to dislike, especially as the story progresses. You never seem to know what he is thinking.

The art style is unique; I've never read a manga that looks like this. It gets quite gory at times, especially in the big battles, but they're all drawn with meticulous attention to detail. Also, as an fyi, there is an actual rape(emphasis on actual..you'll understand) late in the story, which I found disgusting and distasteful. Rape is terrible, so I'm docking a point for it. I wish it wouldn't be incorporated into stories, but I suppose this is a tragic tale to begin with >_>

Aside from that, its a tense, gripping read that I'd recommend.

... Last updated on January 23rd, 2010, 8:07am

and that is the word I use for the ending itself. SERIOUSLY. You just have to read this manhwa just to get to the end. It is really epic and I have not seen such a powerful ending in a long long time and I won't really forget it easily. Highly recommended for the amazing story and equally gratifying art. Even if you hate historical manga (like me) don't worry, it actually disguises it in a way that everyone will read it.

... Last updated on December 12th, 2009, 3:41am

I have read many manga's and I have been impressed before. However this manga is what truly made me remember why i read manga. That is to be taken away to another world and honestly be astonished and amazed.

This manga takes you on a journey like no other. The story involved in this manga is wonderfully thought out. Everything flows perfectly at the right time just when you need it. You can tell the amount of time spent planning and putting together a story, as intricate and beautiful as this one, is very long. The story seriously pulls you into another world. The connection you have with this manga is story. You will feel every emotion from complete bliss to agonizing sorrow as the plot unfolds. This manga takes you on a psychological trip, where you will question right or wrong, or ever your very existence. This manga goes through many morals, just what exactly makes us human will be questioned. You will tear, you will laugh, you will hope, you will be shocked simply put you will feel attached to the manga.

The way this manga presents itself is beautiful. The artwork is wonderful. Though there are times when something gruesome happens (to be honest there were a few scenes, very few, which were disturbing so please keep that in mind) it adds to the story and characters. Even though it may seem repulsive at times, the amount of beauty in the other scenes more than enough makes soothes your mind. The art captures the essence of the characters and their situations perfectly. It perfectly adjust to the situation at hand. If there is something funny, they look hilarious, and when something serious comes up the art hits the spot in getting the detail in every panel. Simply put, this manga is visually is marvelous.

The characters in this manga, wow, I can't really talk about. Every character was so great in their own way. Each character has their own back story which is so deep that they could have their own manga's if they wanted too. When the story continues you will realize the importance of each and every character. The lead Munsu is wonderful. He appears cruel and heartless, however.... READ to find out. I really just want to talk endlessly about every character in this manga but i do not have the time. I absolutely cared for every character.

All in all, this manga will shock and awe, astonish and amaze, and bring you to a world you wouldn't believe. Shin Angyo Onshi will inspire many. It hits everything perfectly. I have given out 10's before, but this manga is one where I believe truly deserves this 10. This manga is special. (After finishing reading I went out and bought all 17 volumes!) I wish i could go on forever and try to tell everyone in the world how amazing this manga is but that is impossible. I know I will never read any other manga as great as Shin Angyo Onshi. So I end by saying this is an absolutely, positively the best manga, that every person should pick up and read. I recommend this to anyone so please read this manga and take yourself through an amazing journey.

....ABSOLUTE JUNSHIN!!!

... Last updated on September 11th, 2009, 6:33pm

This is my favourite manga/manhwa! It absorbed me completely.
It has everything I need: action, drama, romance, fantasy, magic, humour, great and handsome protagonist (Munsu... I love you :-)) and my favourite badass swordsman (Won Sul, I love you too ^^ ), all characters were interesting and you'll like them for sure, moreover it has riveting plot, impressive drawing (especially the battles and landscapes....) and good ending.
I just can't express how much I liked it!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

now, what are you waiting for?
GO AND READ THIS ONE!
You won't regret :-)

... Last updated on September 6th, 2009, 8:01am

Don't be upset by the randomness of happenings at the beginning like I was, the plot will slowly unfold.

One of my favourite action manga, though mayhaps a bit too gory for my taste ._.

Heh this is my fav manga, now that i've completed it whenever i read any other manga i start comparing it to this lol.
Munsu is cool, sando is cute and deadly, aji tae is the perfect villain and won sul is well simply put kickass.
The story is one grand tale of the classic good vs evil with a heart breaking romance also in it.
The length of the manga is perfect its neither too long or too short.
The art is amazing somehow reminds me a bit of clamp works. Anyone else noticed it?
I think its about time they made an anime on this it would be epic after all many mediocre mangas have gotten animated. This is a great manga and i bet it would translate into a great anime as well.
Well for now read the manga and be amazed by everything it offers!

... Last updated on May 26th, 2009, 3:21pm

Great art, a really original and good plot, cool protagonists, awesome support characters and a villain that you'll love to hate makes this an amazing manga. From the 29 people who voted 1 not one cared to comment why, so I could have commented on their views. Heh. Some reviews say the ending was rushed.Rushed is a different thing, it's not rushed its just that the last chapter is probably too short for some people. Some people say that the story got too confusing, well maybe english isn't your first language or something? To me anything that was confusing got explained later on so that after the ending there wasn't much left unexplained. Some people said the character development wasn't good enough, well those who needed the development got it and a lot of it. I don't wanna read about characters i don't care about.It sounds like I'm over hyping it but for me its just that good. Can't find a fault with it really, even the ending was completely satisfying. Although the story can get a bit confusing sometimes give it time and it gets explained, but please don't rush through reading it otherwise some points might be missed and you'll end up confusing yourself. This manga should be savored when read although I read it pretty quickly but I couldn't help myself :/. I"ll reread it again soon though i just finished it yesterday I wanna start again already. Oh well also don't forget to read the side stories (gaiden). NOW ON TO READING THE MANGA YOU!
No really give this manga a chance you won't regret it my guarantee! On a side note Won Sul has to be the most badass guy with a sword ever!

... Last updated on May 23rd, 2009, 8:26pm

This one starts out pretty good, gets better and better (also darker) with each chapter, and ends with one of the most satisfying, gripping, holding-your-breath-and-crushing-the-pages-in-your-sweating-palms-as-you-read endings ever.