Is There Are No Bad Warriors in This World Worth Reading? Review & Where to Read
Quick Answer
It's a fun, low-commitment read if a good-vs-evil war played mostly for laughs and fight choreography sounds appealing, though it doesn't have a lot underneath the premise beyond that.
Quick Verdict
“Loose, funny, and pretty shallow once the joke of a hero in demon clothing wears off around the midpoint.”
Best for: Readers who want an easygoing action-comedy with a charming, morally uncomplicated lead and fast, punchy fight scenes.
Not for: Readers who want the good-vs-evil premise to actually complicate the story's morality rather than just set up jokes.
- Type
- Manhwa
- Genres
- Fantasy, Action
- Status
- Ongoing
- This review
- Minor Spoilers
- Author
- Hanso
- Artist
- Ghost Tofu
- Publisher
- Naver Webtoon
- Platform
- WEBTOON
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Format | Manhwa, 76 chapters |
| Run | 2024–present · ongoing |
| Community score | AniList 6.8 · MangaUpdates 6.6 |
| Content | Cartoonish violence, fan service |
| Where to read | Webtoons — official |
Overview
Hyeonseok Choi spends his whole life clawing his way to the top of MMA, finally becomes the sport's undisputed heavyweight champion, and gets hit by a truck almost immediately after. A fairy named Rahel shows up to recruit him for the forces of good in the afterlife's ongoing war, and then, through no fault of his own, sends him to the demon side instead. Rather than panic about it, Hyeonseok does what he does best: sizes up the room and starts fighting his way up the ranks.
What it does well
The premise does a lot of work fast. Instead of stretching the misdirected-hero setup into a slow mystery, the story leans straight into the comedy of a genuinely good guy talking, charming, and occasionally punching his way into the demon world's power structure. That confidence keeps the early chapters moving briskly, and Hyeonseok's fighter mentality, read the opponent, exploit the opening, stay calm under pressure, translates into fight scenes that are clean and easy to follow without over-explaining a power system.
The demon-side cast gets more sympathy than the setup promises, and the story is at its best when it's letting a supposed villain turn out to be reasonable, or a supposed hero turn out to be a jerk, without turning it into a heavy-handed lecture about perspective. It's a light touch on a theme that other stories in this space tend to belabor.
Where it falls short
The trouble is that the story states its good-and-evil-aren't-so-simple idea early and then mostly just gestures at it afterward instead of following through. Hyeonseok rarely has to make a genuinely hard call between two conflicting loyalties; he mostly just gets to be likable and win, which flattens what could've been the story's most interesting throughline.
Fan-service gags show up often enough to become a recurring crutch, and they sit oddly next to stretches where the story wants you to take its stakes seriously. Side characters beyond Hyeonseok's inner circle also tend to stay one-note, introduced with a single gimmick or power level and rarely given room to develop past it.
Verdict
As a fast, funny action-comedy with a likable lead, this delivers exactly what it promises on the surface. Just don't expect the good-vs-evil premise to pay off with anything more substantial than a fun ride.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- The setup, a hero accidentally recruited by the demon side, gets immediate comic mileage instead of dragging out the reveal.
- Hyeonseok's fighter instincts translate well into clean, well-choreographed action sequences that don't get bogged down in overexplained power systems.
- The demon-world cast gets played as more sympathetic and less evil than expected without the story overselling the twist.
- The pacing is brisk — chapters move fast and rarely sit still on a single joke or fight for too long.
Weaknesses
- The 'good and evil aren't so clear-cut' idea gets stated early and then mostly coasts on vibes rather than actually complicating any of Hyeonseok's choices.
- Fan-service gags recur often enough to feel like a crutch rather than a spice, especially once the plot starts trying to be taken more seriously.
- Side characters outside Hyeonseok's immediate circle tend to be one joke or one power level, with little room to grow past their introduction.
Similar Titles
Same humans-aren't-automatically-the-good-guys angle, with a more deliberate, slower build.
For the same loose, comedic energy paired with a confident, larger-than-life lead.
Return of the Blossoming Blade
If you want punchier action with a similarly irreverent, wisecracking protagonist.
Where to Read Officially
| Platform | Format | Pricing | Region notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBTOON | Digital chapters (vertical scroll) | Free + Paid | Region availability varies | Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hyeonseok actually evil by the end?
No spoilers on specifics, but the story keeps him fundamentally decent — the joke is that he ends up on the wrong team, not that he becomes one of them.
Is this based on a novel?
Yes, it adapts an existing web novel, though the webtoon moves at its own pace rather than following it beat for beat.
How much of the story is finished?
It's ongoing and still building out its second arc, so don't expect a wrapped-up ending yet.
