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Is Auto Hunting Worth Reading?

By Next Panel Editorial2 min read
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Quick Answer

It depends on how you feel about reading an unfinished story -- the first 93 chapters deliver a solid, well-executed stat-system power fantasy, but the series was discontinued before reaching an ending.

Quick Verdict

ManhwaOn Hiatus
6.9out of 10

“This is a competently built Korean stat-system action fantasy that delivers real genre satisfaction for as long as it runs, undercut only by the fact that it was cancelled before completing its story.”

Best for: readers who enjoy Solo Leveling-style stat-system power fantasy and are comfortable reading a series that won't reach a full conclusion.

Not for: readers who want a guaranteed complete story -- this one stops partway through rather than reaching an ending.

Type
Manhwa
Genres
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Action, Supernatural
Status
On Hiatus
Author
Aro (story), Daneos (art)
Publisher
Naver Series
Quick facts
FormatManhwa, 176 chapters
Run2022–2025 · on hiatus
Community scoreAniList 7.3 · MangaUpdates 6.8
ContentNone of note content-wise -- the main consideration here is that the series was discontinued before reaching an ending, not any mature content.

What It's About

In a world where monsters pour through mysterious fractures, skilled hunters are in constant demand to deal with the threat. Oh Yunsung, an ordinary worker at a meat restaurant, unexpectedly awakens a strange ability: a button appears before him that lets him automatically hunt monsters using MMORPG-style skills, which grow and upgrade the more he uses them. It's a classic Korean stat-system premise, and the story follows Yunsung as he grows from an unremarkable civilian into a genuine threat on the battlefield against the fractures' monstrous invaders.

Why It Works

Auto Hunting delivers exactly what fans of the stat-system action genre come looking for: steady, satisfying power progression, clearly telegraphed skill growth, and action sequences that make good use of the protagonist's evolving abilities. For the 93 chapters it got to tell, it's a competently constructed entry in a crowded but reliably entertaining subgenre. The unfortunate catch is that the series was discontinued before reaching any kind of conclusion, which undercuts an otherwise solid read.

Who Should Read This

If you're a genre completionist who enjoys stat-system power fantasy and doesn't mind reading a story that stops rather than ends, there's real entertainment value here. But if an unfinished story is a dealbreaker for you, it's worth knowing upfront that Auto Hunting won't deliver a resolution -- treat it as a sample of the genre rather than a complete arc.

Where to Read It

Auto Hunting has no current official English license, so there's no legitimate English platform to point to -- English-speaking readers will need to watch for a future licensing announcement, though given its discontinued status, one may be unlikely.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • A well-executed stat/skill-system action premise that genre fans will recognize and enjoy
  • Full-color art typical of the genre's polished webtoon presentation
  • Steady, satisfying power progression across its available chapters

Weaknesses

  • The series was discontinued partway through and never reached a conclusion
  • No official English license is currently available

Similar Titles

  • Solo Leveling

    The clearest genre touchstone -- a similar stat-system power-fantasy structure, though Solo Leveling reached a full, satisfying conclusion.

  • The Gamer

    Another stat/skill-system action manhwa for readers who want more of the same gamified-power-fantasy register.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auto Hunting finished, and how long is it?

No -- the series ran for 93 chapters before being discontinued and never reached a conclusion. Readers should know this going in before investing in the story.

Is there an official English translation?

Not currently -- there's no official English license for this series at this time.

How does the auto-hunting ability work?

The protagonist, Oh Yunsung, awakens an MMORPG-style ability where a button appears before him that lets him automatically hunt monsters using skills that grow and upgrade as he gets stronger.

Is this related to Auto Hunting With My Clones?

No -- that's a separate, distinct series with a similar-sounding name and overlapping subgenre, but it's not a sequel, spin-off, or connected story to this one.

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