ComicBook.com Lists Three Fantasy Webtoons That Deserve Anime Over The Remarried Empress
The upcoming anime adaptation of The Remarried Empress faces criticism due to controversy surrounding the source material's portrayal of slavery and its treatment of a young concubine character. As the series prepares for its premiere next year, ComicBook.com argues that other fantasy webtoons would make better candidates for anime adaptations based on their storytelling quality and handling of complex themes.
The Remarried Empress originated as both a manhwa and light novel in 2019, with the series being criticized for villainizing a young slave girl who becomes the Emperor's concubine. According to ComicBook.com, the source material glosses over slavery issues while treating enslaved characters as inferior to ordinary citizens, with the Empress ignoring their suffering due to their lower status.
How to Win My Husband Over tops ComicBook.com's list for its exceptional handling of trauma and transmigration tropes. The story follows Ruby, who reincarnates as Rudbeckia de Borgia, a minor villain destined for death at her husband's hands. Rather than using trauma as a mere plot device, the series authentically portrays Ruby's PTSD, anxiety, and eating disorders as driving forces of the narrative. The third season concluded on a major cliffhanger, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the series' return.
I Married the Male Lead's Dad offers a fresh take on the transmigration genre through its found family theme. The story follows Aisha Heathcliff, who awakens in the world of her favorite novel as a young girl engaged to Abel's father. What begins as a typical transmigration tale evolves into an emotional journey exploring tragic backstories and mysterious curses. While the main story has concluded, the manhwa continues with side stories featuring Abel as a teenager.
The Fantasie of a Stepmother rounds out the list with its cinematic art style and realistic character development. Shuri, a young widow, must navigate managing her late husband's estate and four hostile stepchildren. When time resets to the night of her husband's funeral, she gets a chance to rewrite her story and find happiness. Ongoing since 2021, the series showcases some of the webtoon industry's best plotlines.
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