Where to read Chainsaw Man legally
Chainsaw Man is Japanese manga, not Korean manhwa. Read it on MANGA Plus by Shueisha or VIZ Shonen Jump. VIZ labels its opening chapters free and marks others as requiring membership; check each service for access in your region and its current free chapters.
If you came for monsters, dangerous bargains and high-stakes action, the eight real manhwa below offer different takes on those themes. These are recommendations to read after Chainsaw Man, not editions of it. Each score is our editorial opinion.
Rankings
1. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint — Our score: 9.4/10
An office worker finds that the apocalyptic novel he has been reading has become real. Knowing its story gives him an advantage, though surviving still depends on the choices he makes.
Why it’s great: Its collapsing world and resourceful lead make every new threat compelling. Read it on WEBTOON, where the English release is titled Omniscient Reader.
2. SSS-Class Revival Hunter — Our score: 9.1/10
In a dangerous tower, Gongja Kim gains an extraordinary ability after years of envying its celebrated hunters. His pursuit of power grows into a story about what he is willing to endure for others.
Why it’s great: It pairs action with unusually thoughtful emotional stakes. Read it on Tapas.
3. Solo Leveling — Our score: 8.9/10
Gates connect the ordinary world to one filled with monsters, and empowered hunters enter them to fight. Its central appeal is watching an underdog confront increasingly daunting threats.
Why it’s great: The brisk progression and monster encounters make it an easy next read for action fans. Search for Solo Leveling on WEBTOON; confirm the publisher and availability before opening a result.
4. Second Life Ranker — Our score: 8.6/10
After learning that his missing brother died, Yeonwoo receives a pocket watch that points toward betrayal. He sets out to uncover what happened in a perilous world of rival powers.
Why it’s great: The personal motive gives its escalating fights a clear purpose. Read it on Tapas.
5. The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon — Our score: 8.4/10
A loyal skeleton soldier fails to protect the person it serves, then gets another chance after their deaths. Repeated attempts to change that outcome turn a simple rescue goal into a larger mystery.
Why it’s great: Its vulnerable protagonist makes each encounter feel consequential. Search for the title on WEBTOON; verify any result’s licensing before reading.
6. A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special — Our score: 8.2/10
Desir survives a catastrophe that nearly destroys humanity and returns to an earlier point in his life. Armed with knowledge of what lies ahead, he tries to keep his companions alive.
Why it’s great: Its second-chance premise gives the battles urgency beyond winning. Search for the title on WEBTOON; verify any result’s licensing before reading.
7. The Max Level Hero Strikes Back — Our score: 7.9/10
After an attack leaves Prince Davey in a coma, his soul reaches a realm of legendary heroes. What he learns there changes the balance of power when he returns.
Why it’s great: It delivers direct, power-driven fantasy action with a dramatic comeback. Search for the title on WEBTOON; verify any result’s licensing before reading.
8. Beware the Villainess! — Our score: 7.8/10
A woman enters a romance story in the role of its villainess and refuses to follow the expected script. She confronts the people and conventions that were meant to decide her fate.
Why it’s great: Its defiant lead offers a lighter change of pace while keeping the appeal of a protagonist who fights back. Read it on Tapas.
Sources checked
- MANGA Plus: Chainsaw Man
- VIZ Shonen Jump: Chainsaw Man
- WEBTOON: Omniscient Reader
- Tapas: SSS-Class Revival Hunter
- Tapas: Second Life Ranker
Skipped unverified direct release links for four titles; search results may vary by region.