Summary
The Prosy of Yama – Full Story Summary
Not every story about heroes and legends begins with greatness. Some begin with someone who seems small, ordinary, or even a little foolish. The Prosy of Yama is one such tale, where the main character starts out as nothing more than a schoolyard gangster. His daily life is simple and pathetic: standing at the school gate, collecting protection fees from weaker kids, and pretending to be tough. To anyone watching, he looks like a man with no future and no ambition.
But life has a way of turning the unexpected into something extraordinary. One day, his world changes completely. Instead of continuing down his path as a petty gangster, he finds himself pulled into the afterlife. To his own surprise, he is not punished for his actions or thrown into eternal suffering. Instead, he is given power, authority, and a role no one could have imagined for someone like him. He becomes King Yama, the highest administrator of hell.
At first, it feels ridiculous. How could a small-time thug who bullied kids suddenly sit on the throne of hell? Yet, that is what makes this story unique and entertaining. The comedy comes from watching someone with street-smart thinking and a gangster’s boldness try to run the underworld. He does not act like a wise ruler or a calm leader. Instead, he treats his new role the same way he once handled life at school: with stubbornness, attitude, and an unwillingness to bow to anyone.
As King Yama, he quickly realizes that hell is not what it should be. The system is unfair, broken, and oppressive. Ghosts suffer endlessly, and the gods of heaven rule with complete authority, keeping the underworld under their control. For many rulers before him, this was just how things worked. But our protagonist is different. He does not believe in blindly following rules. Instead, he begins to shake things up.
He reforms hell’s system, introducing changes no one had ever considered. He questions traditions, challenges heavenly authority, and even rallies the ghosts to stand up against oppression. His approach is messy but bold. He does not care about keeping the old order intact. What he cares about is freedom, power, and making hell a place that no longer bows down to the heavens.
This is where his personality shines the most. He may have been a simple gangster in his past life, but that experience taught him something valuable: how to resist authority. He knows what it is like to be at the bottom, ignored and looked down upon. That is why, once he becomes King Yama, he refuses to let anyone push him around. Whether it is the gods of heaven or the spirits of the underworld, he stands firm, showing that he will not be controlled.
The story mixes comedy and fantasy in a way that keeps readers hooked. On one page, you might see him laughing like a madman as he declares himself the strongest in both heaven and hell. On the next page, you see him facing real battles against powerful gods who are furious at his rebellion. This balance of humor and action makes the manhwa exciting, unpredictable, and fun to follow.
One of the best parts of The Prosy of Yama is how it plays with expectations. Normally, in stories about the afterlife, the ruler of hell is serious, terrifying, and wise. Here, the ruler is someone who used to shake down classmates for lunch money. His rise from a nobody to the top of the spiritual world feels absurd at times, but that absurdity is what makes the series so entertaining. Readers cannot help but laugh, but at the same time, they are impressed by how far he manages to climb.
Even though the series is lighthearted, it also carries a theme about ambition and self-worth. The main character proves that even someone who looks useless and ordinary can rise higher than anyone ever expected. He is not polished, and he is not perfect, but he has determination. By refusing to give up and by boldly pushing forward, he goes from being a schoolyard gangster to the ruler of both hell and heaven.
As the story continues, readers watch him face resistance from every side. The gods try to crush his rebellion. The old officials of hell resist his reforms. Even some ghosts doubt him. But his mix of courage, humor, and pure stubbornness pushes him through. His journey is both funny and inspiring, showing that greatness can come from the most unlikely people.
The Prosy of Yama is the perfect series for readers who enjoy comedy mixed with fantasy. It has witty dialogue, over-the-top moments, and a main character whose rise to power is both ridiculous and impressive. Watching him stumble through leadership while somehow always landing on top is part of what makes the story so addictive.
From a little gangster standing at the school gates to the supreme ruler of heaven and hell, the journey is wild, funny, and surprisingly meaningful. This is not just a story about a king of the underworld. It is about how even the most unlikely person can shake the world when given the chance.