Title

THE BREAKER

Also known as: 브레이커

by Geuk-Jin Jeon, Jin-Hwan Park

Score from AniList: 80/100finished10 volumes72 chapters

Action Comedy Drama More like THE BREAKER

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The story of The Breaker follows Shi-Woon Yi, a timid high school student who becomes the disciple of Chun-Woo Han, a martial artist who is an enemy to the secret martial arts society known as the Murim. However, Shi-Woon is nave and unaware of his master's shady past and the unseen underbelly of the society. How will Chun-Woo manage to teach Shi-Woon and help him survive in the world of the Murim? (Source: ABLAZE)

Chapters available: 72
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A classic martial-arts school story with a strong master-and-student bond, though its older art style shows its age.

Pros

Strong master-student dynamic
Classic martial-arts action
Complete and compact

Cons

The older art style can feel dated
Bullying and violence can be intense

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Read the full take

The Breaker is a classic martial-arts comic that still has plenty to offer. The core relationship is a timid student who becomes a disciple of a martial artist with a shady past, and that bond is the emotional anchor. The fights are energetic and clearly drawn, and the series has a strong sense of tradition in its martial-arts world. The school and gang elements add tension and humour. The downside is the art. It's a product of its time, and readers used to modern webtoon polish may find it dated. The story also deals with bullying and violence, which can be hard to read at times. Even so, the series is complete and compact, so you won't be waiting years. If you enjoy old-school martial-arts stories with a mentor at the heart, this is a rewarding pick.