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“Hero Gangyu becomes prison executioner to avenge his brother's death by killing the villain who murdered his squad.”
The Executioner
사형집행관
7.09
8,215 rank · 6,305 readers · 16 favorites
Adult Cast
Super Power
Action
Drama
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Synopsis
Hero Gangyu becomes prison executioner to avenge his brother's death by killing the villain who murdered his squad.
A hero should never kill anyone, not even the worst of villains. Gangyu could never understand why his team of heroes lived by those words, but he tried his best to do the same... until the villain who wiped out his squad killed his brother in prison. Gangyu breaks his vow and enters Ruculus with permission to kill as the prison's executioner. Now, he must fight his way through the villains to kill the worst of them all. (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
7.0
/10
What 3 readers settled on.
67%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9
mode 2
σ 3.56
Agreement
Polarized
σ 3.56 · split reception
The polarity gap
7.5 pts
Recommenders 9.5 · others 2.0
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Score over time
↓ 2.00
Running avg · Jun 2024 → Jan 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “The art style is exceptional, featuring great designs that pair well with a fast-paced start and a satisfyingly powerful protagonist. However, the plot is uninteresting due to its repetitive focus...”
- 10 “I really enjoy the diverse, overpowered characters and the appealing art style, especially since the protagonist still has room for growth. While the initial imbalance between the restricted heroes...”
- 2 “The battles and spectacle are well-executed, offering a satisfyingly bloody experience that effectively utilizes flashbacks to flesh out characters. However, the series suffers from significant...”
Verbosity
Short · 100%
Medium · 0%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The Executioner begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Apr 2024 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M74600 catalog