The Best Free Manga Sites and Apps in 2025

Discover a World of Free Manga: Your Guide to Online Reading

IGN loves manga, but the sheer volume of titles released annually in Japan can make staying current a challenge. Fortunately, many fantastic places offer free manga online. From classic titles like Battle Angel Alita to modern hits like Attack on Titan, this guide helps you access your favorites while saving money. (See our guide to free online comics for even more options.)

Hoopla

Hoopla boasts one of the internet's largest and most diverse free manga collections. A free library card is required, but once obtained, you gain access to a vast library including Berserk, Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Lone Wolf and Cub, and Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. The collection includes complete series, individual volumes, and hidden gems. Best of all: instant access, no holds or waiting lists.

Libby

While Hoopla is a popular choice, don't overlook Libby. This app offers a wide selection of free digital books, including manga. Availability varies by library system, but expect titles like One Piece, Naruto, Spy x Family, and more. Note that Libby operates like a physical library; availability may be limited, but you can place holds.

Viz

Viz, a major English-language manga publisher, provides free previews (20-60 pages) of many titles on its website, including Ranma 1/2, Chainsaw Man, and Tekkonkinkreet. A paid app offers broader access ($2/month, 7-day free trial). The website features free first chapters of popular shonen and shoujo series.

Shonen Jump

Another Viz offering, the Shonen Jump app provides free access to chapters from One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, and other titles. Unlike many free services, it often includes the latest chapters, making it ideal for staying up-to-date. A paid subscription ($3/month) unlocks full access.

Kodansha

Kodansha, a renowned manga publisher, offers free first volumes or chapters of titles like Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, and Vinland Saga through its free Kodansha Reader account. Its K MANGA app offers a rotating selection of free volumes but has a daily chapter limit and a point system for additional reading.

MANGA Plus by Shuiesha

From Shuiesha, Japan's largest publisher, MANGA Plus provides free chapters from popular titles like Chainsaw Man, Spy X Family, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. While full series and simulcast releases require payment, it's a great way to sample new series.

Amazon

Amazon Kindle offers some free manga, though typically less well-known titles. However, it often has discounts on manga bundles. Kindle Unlimited subscribers have access to a larger selection.

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