A couple of weeks ago, Webtoon had a Canvas week celebrating its more underrated webcomics. And considering that I've been really really late on that and February is just around the corner, I thought what better way to show off my appreciation for the canvas' by getting a massive spotlight celebrating ten great webtoons. To make sure that all of these reviews aren't too long, I'll keep them simple. With that out of the way, let's begin.
Spotlight #20: Mushroom Movie by Potato-chop
I've tried to stay away from comedy webtoons since comedies in it of itself is subjective and hard to describe. Overall, Mushroom Movie is a collection of incredibly short and punny stories following a bunch of cute, lovable shrooms. What separates it from lots of other webtoons is that it updates nearly every single day and has consistently done it for over three years, so there is a lot to enjoy. Plus it has a book.
Spotlight #21: Power Pills by bookfangeek
Power pills are, in many ways, could be seen as an anthology series as we see a bunch of young adults each gets mysteriously given special abilities through one out of 8 mysterious pills that they all take in one form and another. As they learn to balance both their powers and their lives together, they soon learn that they're not as alone as they thought. So far, three have been discovered with more along the way. I appreciate a story that takes a while to simmer, and so far, it's built much of its world and characters in an organic way, can't wait for more.
Spotlight # 22: My Indian Chickk by Krossdraws
Even with all the singles in my audience, I think there is at least something to enjoy from the small and relatable adventures of an Indian couple. If you read My Giant Nerd Boyfriend, then you've seen this, but it' still worth the read.
Spotlight #23: Facts and Facterinos by Sharkzy
A simple story filled with fun facts about various topics, not much to add or subtract from this.
Spotlight #24: I like Lycan by Cheese-wen
Follow the fun, and I guess (real-life) adventures of Lycan and Cheese throughout their daily lives. While Cheese is your average girl, Lycan often has a wild side that gets the better of him. The story is pretty cool, and I can appreciate a lot of its WTF chapters while still trying to tell the simple stuff.
Spotlight # 25:My pet succubus by Carlos G.
Okay, all jokes aside on the title Pet is a joy to read. Using the power of black magic, a very voluptuous witch named Natasha summons an ironically innocent demon called Giselle. Again I don't have much to say except that it is a very funny and unexpected webtoon with a growing cast of charming characters. For every wtf chapter, there is a genuinely heartwarming and self-aware chapter that makes a fun read. The author has dealt with a lot of mental health issues and the writer's block throughtout the series, so I hope he is alright.
Spotlight# 26: Lily and Marigold by Jin Zhan.
The perfect combination of fantasy and slice of life we follow a bunch of fantasy girls and gals as they live in the Sun Flower townhouse with their variety of friends. Overall with so many characters, there's got to be someone you like as there are fun interactions to be had. This is one of the best art styles on the list, as it's very anime-inspired. The various fantasy elements create a very varied story with lots to explore. I will touch on its spin-offs another day since their casts are much smaller. Either way, if you like comedy, ninjas, demons, and androids, then this is for you. There are also a couple of spinoffs I can speak of later.
Spotlight#27: Mondo Mango by TheKao
The real-life chibi adventures of relatable artist Kao. His excitable nature, height complex, and constant hard work make for a very enjoyable binge.
Spotlight 28#: Cinnamon Roll by ReMe
Another top contender for the best art style of the list tender highschool heartthrob Hirose Satu is hopelessly in love with his crush Rin Ozawa. And while she frequently shot down, their bond grows stronger by the day. The jokes always hit hard, and the story is going down a more serialized and emotional road right now, so there is much more to tell at a later date. While I'm not a fan of the whole obsessive lover trope this is one of the few times that it works.
Spotlight 29#: Sarah Scribbles by Sarah Andersen
If I could put mood into a comic, this is exactly what it looks like. This pretty is all about the most random and strange thoughts we have a species rolled up into a fun story for all. It is witty; it is emotional; it is Sarah's Scribbles.
Spotlight 30#: my name is death by Rumbo
Follow Death as he goes everywhere and everywhen to wreak havoc, take lives and spit a joke or 2. It has a lot of dark messed up humor but also has a lot of sweet moments that make you question the purpose of life. One of the few supporting characters in the series, a guy by the name of Frank, gives us a lot of perspectives as he ironically lives through Death's intervention. It goes to show death is not bad or good, only equal. It makes you think and makes you laugh.
Epilogue
And that is it. I hope you all enjoyed the list and support these creators. They deserve it for making a career that is not the most liquid. I hope you all enjoyed the spotlights, and I hope you stick around as the next couple of spotlights are going to be far more: lovely.