Majeh

This is my first review, but King Of Hell (KOH) truly deserves it! I'm not great with technical ratings, so I base my overall rating on personal opinions. When I started reading this series, the art style and humor quickly caught my attention. Even though KOH is mainly an action/martial arts story, it has plenty of funny moments that aren't just "comic relief" but integral parts of the plot itself. The plot, while containing familiar elements, uses them to create a unique world filled with interesting characters. Majeh, a messenger of death or soul reaper, is tasked with collecting souls and bringing them to hell. However, his powers are sealed, and his physical body remains in the real world. The ruler of hell deceives Majeh into returning to his preserved body by promising to remove the seal, allowing him to regain his full powers and capture escaped evil souls. In his unsealed form, Majeh is more mature and older, adding intensity to battle scenes. But due to the deception, he initially appears as a teenager. Besides Majeh, there are several other fascinating, sometimes eccentric characters. Dohwa, a skilled fighter using poisoned needles, and Chung Poong, who comes from a renowned martial arts family and seeks to restore his honor despite being a coward, are key figures. They both participate in a martial arts tournament, and Majeh joins them, leading to further developments and new characters. The action sequences in this series are excellent, and it's unfortunate it hasn't been adapted into an anime. Nevertheless, the detailed techniques and artwork make the battles enjoyable even without animation. In conclusion, this is a fantastic manhwa series that I hope to follow until the end. I hope others enjoy it as much as I do :D

If you're seeking a series packed with action, adventure, and plenty of combat, this is the one for you. The narrative primarily centers around Majeh, who was once a legendary and powerful swordsman during his lifetime. Now deceased, he serves the King of Hell by collecting spirits from those who have passed on. In the first chapter, a dimensional rift opens up, allowing seven of Hell's strongest and most dangerous demons to escape. Consequently, the King of Hell sends Majeh back into his original human body to hunt down and capture these escaped demons.

Throughout the series, numerous characters are introduced, many of whom never reappear or only show up much later. Initially, Majeh encounters two key figures: Dowha Baik and Chung Poong. Dowha is a clever girl who battles her enemies using a whip and poison needles. On the other hand, Chung Poong comes from a respected family but has been labeled as a coward. He meets Majeh along his journey to compete in a Martial Arts tournament to prove his worth to his family. Chung Poong's weapon of choice is a broadsword which he carries everywhere. Both Dowha and Chung Poong join forces with Majeh and participate in the Martial Arts tournament, eventually siding with him to assist in capturing the escaped demons.

The storyline occasionally veers off into side stories but always manages to circle back to the main plot. The artwork in this series is exceptionally detailed and surpasses that of many manga and manhwa I've read. Every page is intricately drawn, bringing the series vividly to life.

Considering the story, artwork, characters, and overall enjoyment, I rate "King of Hell" 8 out of 10.

It has been more than a decade since this series was first launched in South Korea, and even after all these years, it remains one of the best manhwa series I've ever read, still going strong in its homeland. When I initially started reading "King of Hell," I never anticipated that it would last as long as it has.

The story introduces our protagonist named Majeh, who is somewhat akin to a soul reaper, collecting souls and guiding them to the next world for the King of Hell. When malevolent spirits began escaping into the living world, the King of Hell had Majeh's spirit returned to his perfectly preserved body in the living realm and tasked him with hunting down and capturing these demons.

Throughout the series, numerous characters are introduced, some of whom support Majeh on his quest to find the escaped demons.

In the beginning, I had mixed feelings about how the series would unfold because the storyline wasn't particularly engaging or well-developed from the start, which might deter some readers from progressing past the first volume. What drew me back into the series was the exceptional detailed artwork by Kim, Jae-Hwan. His artistic style is among the finest I've seen in manga and manhwa. Over time, not only did I notice the artwork improving with each volume, but the storyline and character development also saw significant enhancements.

Currently, in South Korea, there are approximately 350 chapters released, published bi-weekly in Comic Champ magazine every 1st and 15th of the month. So far, 42 volumes have been released, with volume 43 scheduled for release in the coming month. Judging by where the story stands now, it seems like this series could continue for another 10 to 20 volumes, and I intend to follow it until the very end.

Overall, this manhwa offers plenty of action, fight scenes, and a touch of humor. If you're a fan of "Bleach," I highly recommend giving it a read.

(REVIEW LAST UPDATED: September 1, 2012)