Discover the Top Manga Sources for 2025

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

IGN loves manga, but the sheer volume of Japanese comics released annually makes staying current a challenge. Fortunately, numerous platforms offer fantastic manga for free. From classic titles like Battle Angel Alita to modern hits like Attack on Titan, this guide helps you access your favorites while saving money. Don't forget to check our guide to free online comics for even more options!

Hoopla

Hoopla boasts one of the internet's most extensive and diverse free manga collections. Access requires a free library card, but once obtained, you'll unlock a treasure trove of titles. Highlights include complete runs of Berserk, Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Lone Wolf and Cub, and Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. The collection includes multi-volume series, complete works, and hidden gems. Best of all: instant access—no holds or waiting lists!

Libby

While Hoopla shines as a free manga hub, don't overlook Libby. This app offers a vast digital book library, including a significant manga selection. Available titles vary by local library system, but examples include One Piece, Naruto, Spy x Family, Vampire Hunter D, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer. Note that Libby operates like a physical library; availability might be limited. However, you can place holds and receive automatic notifications when a title becomes available.

Viz

Viz, a major English-language manga publisher, provides generous free previews (20-60 pages per volume) on its website. This includes classics like Ranma 1/2, modern hits like Chainsaw Man, and cult favorites like Tekkonkinkreet. While not free, the Viz Manga App offers a vast selection for a small monthly fee, with free trials available. The website also features first chapters of numerous shonen and shoujo titles.

Shonen Jump

Another Viz offering, the Shonen Jump App provides free chapters without a paid subscription (a low-cost subscription option is also available). Unlike many free services, it often includes the latest chapters of popular manga, making it ideal for staying current.

Kodansha

Kodansha, a renowned manga publisher, offers free first volumes or chapters of many titles, including Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, Cardcaptor Sakura, Akira, Vinland Saga, and Blue Lock, via a free Kodansha Reader account. The K MANGA app offers additional options, though its daily chapter limit and point system may be less appealing.

MANGA Plus by Shuiesha

For shonen fans, MANGA Plus (from Shuiesha, Japan's largest publisher) offers free chapters from popular titles like Chainsaw Man, Spy X Family, Choujin X, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. While full series and simulcasts require payment, it's a great way to sample new series.

Amazon

Amazon's free manga selection is less extensive, but it offers some free Kindle titles and previews from various publishers. Amazon also frequently offers discounted manga bundles.

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