These 5 Kingdom-Themed Manhwas Address Gender Equality Issues! Have You Read Them?

Kapanlagi.com - Manhwa is the term for comics originating from the land of ginseng, South Korea. Currently, manhwas are widely known in digital format, or commonly referred to as webtoons. The type of manhwa that is currently popular among readers is the type that presents stories with a kingdom background.

In addition to its stunning visuals, many interesting stories are presented by manhwas set in a kingdom. The messages conveyed are also diverse. Here are some manhwas that imply messages about gender equality. What are the titles? Check out the following review!

1. EBONY

EBONY (Credit: Instagram/kakaopageindo)

EBONY is a manhwa that tells the story of a girl named Ebony Vonieck who is accused of being a lowly woman for killing her father and fiancé. As a result of the accusations against her, Ebony is imprisoned where women are mistreated by the guards. While waiting for her death sentence, Ebony is freed from her punishment and sent to where Archduke Schneider is.

At first, Ebony thought that her fate as a woman would not be much different from life in prison. However, apparently, Archduke Schneider and his people help Ebony to clear her name and get the justice she cannot obtain just because she is a woman. Starting from her disguise as a free-spirited woman named Raven, Ebony also helps other women to obtain their rights.

2. THEY SAY I WAS BORN A KING'S DAUGHTER

THEY SAY I WAS BORN A KING'S DAUGHTER (Credit: Twitter/tapas_app)

THEY SAY I WAS BORN A KING'S DAUGHTER is a comic that tells the story of a South Korean woman who reincarnates into another world after she dies. She is reincarnated as a princess named Kim Sanghee. However, it turns out that the place where Sanghee is reborn does not consider women to have important roles other than serving husbands and giving birth to children.

Equipped with memories and knowledge from her previous life, Sanghee tries to eliminate the patriarchal system in her world. She wants to show that women can also be useful in other fields. Suhee also shows everyone in the kingdom that as a princess, she can have abilities equal to men.

3. THE EMPEROR AND THE FEMALE KNIGHT

THE EMPEROR AND THE FEMALE KNIGHT (Credit: YouTube/Tapas Media)

THE EMPEROR AND THE FEMALE KNIGHT is a webtoon about a little girl named Pollyana who was sacrificed by her parents without mercy to join a long-standing war in their place. After being trained to become a knight until her teenage years, Pollyana joins the war between kingdoms. However, it turns out that Pollyana's comrades do not accept her presence as a woman and consider her a burden, leading to her being ostracized and treated poorly.

After Pollyana's allies are defeated, the opposing forces led by King Lucius capture Pollyana, who possesses excellent fighting and strategic abilities. Lucius then makes Pollyana his knight. Although Lucius' subordinates initially do not accept the presence of a female knight, Pollyana continues to demonstrate her superior abilities, earning the respect of everyone.

4. I CHOOSE THE EMPEROR ENDING

I CHOOSE THE EMPEROR ENDING (Credit: Instagram/jaradog_)

I CHOOSE THE EMPEROR ENDING is a manhwa that discusses a woman who enters her own game as a female slave. After successfully escaping slavery, the woman disguises herself as a man named Rino and approaches the main character, Edward, to defeat his opponent, Emperor Baron. At the beginning of the story, the issue of gender equality is not heavily discussed.

However, in the middle of the story, when Rino, Edward, and their subordinates strategize to defeat Baron, Rino encourages women to participate in the rebellion. She also demonstrates her skills in techniques and strategies to convince and inspire them that women can also be useful and equal to men.

5. CRIMSON KARMA

CRIMSON KARMA (Source: YouTube/kakaopage Indonesia)

CRIMSON KARMA is a comic about a female military warrior named Casilla who is reincarnated as a female knight with the same name. Casilla is found as the only survivor of a powerful explosion from the enemy's side. The second prince, Tassel, who found Casilla, takes care of her until she recovers to obtain information.

After fully recovering, Casilla continues to demonstrate her superior skills as a knight, leading Tassel to appoint her as the leader of a team. Initially, the team refuses to acknowledge Casilla, a woman, as their leader. However, Casilla's skills in strength and strategy silence them. Casilla always shows that she cannot be underestimated even though she is a woman.

Those are a series of manhwas that touch on gender equality. Interested in reading?

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

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