Bastard

후레자식

Manhwa 2014–2017 South Korea Finished 94 chapters 5 volumes

★ 8.3 / 10 75,518 tracking

DramaHorrorMysteryPsychologicalRomanceThriller

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Synopsis

High school life is hard enough, but it’s even harder for Seon Jin. A sickly disabled boy, Jin might as well be invisible. No one ever pays attention to him, except for the bullies who prey on him for being weak. Jin, however, keeps a very dark secret—there’s a serial killer in his house…and it’s his father! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Note: Includes one extra chapter.

About

Bastard is a Korean manhwa, first serialized in 2014, spanning 94 chapters, collected across 5 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2017).

Why readers enjoy Bastard

Bastard appeals to readers of Drama manhwa, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Thriller elements. This combination of Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Thriller sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Bastard is written by Carnby Kim, with art by Yeong-Chan Hwang.

Reception

Bastard holds an average score of 8.3 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 4,689 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Bastard include: Crime, Tragedy, Male Protagonist, Gore, Bullying, Anti-Hero, Full Color, Coming of Age. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.