Guide: Where to read manga online LEGALLY?

I’ll be blunt: This list is long, and it took me ages to put together. But if it helps you find a convenient manga reading site you can actually use, then it was all worth it. So please, USE this guide. I’m begging you.

Here, you’ll find over 60 platforms where you can read manga online. Whether you prefer reading on your phone or computer, in English, French, Thai, or another language, or prefer free access, subscriptions, virtual currency systems, or just buying digital volumes outright, this guide covers it all. Hopefully, you’ll find a platform that truly fits your reading style.

Note: Yes, I used “manga” in the title, but this guide also contains sites where you can read manhwa/webtoons, manhua, and light novels, so dig in!

Please use the links below to check out the details for each site:

Library Passes

ComicsPlus

ComicsPlus, powered by LibraryPass, offers 25,000+ manga, graphic novels, and comics for free through its mobile app (iOS/Android)—exclusively via school, public, and academic libraries. Anyone with a library card can enjoy unlimited, simultaneous access with no waitlists or borrowing limits. The platform includes titles from major publishers like Kodansha, Yen Press, Dark Horse, and TOKYOPOP, available 24/7 for both online and offline reading. With age-curated packages for K–12 readers, ComicsPlus provides a library-friendly, accessible gateway into manga.

Pricing Structure: Free (via schools and libraries)
Languages: English

Check out ComicsPlus

hoopla

hoopla offers an incredible deal for library cardholders in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, giving completely free access to a wide range of manga and audiobooks. With just a library card, you can read hundreds of popular series like Attack on Titan and Berserk, or explore unique, artistic titles like Okinawa and Search and Destroy from Fantagraphics. Whether you’re into mainstream hits or niche gems, hoopla constantly expands its catalog to offer something for every reader. Available on web and mobile (iOS/Android/Kindle Fire), hoopla supports offline reading and cross-platform sync for a smooth, convenient manga experience.

Pricing Structure: Free with your library card
Languages: English

Check out hoopla

Libby

Libby connects users to their local library’s digital catalog through a free website and app (iOS/Android), providing access to manga, audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines. With just a library card, you can borrow popular titles like Naruto, Inuyasha, Sailor Moon, and Case Closed at no cost. Libby supports offline reading, Kindle transfers (U.S. only), and Apple CarPlay for audiobooks, and it syncs your reading progress across devices. While the catalog varies by library, it typically includes everything from beloved classics to current bestsellers.

Pricing Structure: Free with your library card
Languages: English

Check out Libby

English Only

Alpha Manga

Alpha Manga is a mobile app (iOS & Android) by Alphapolis that delivers exclusive manga from its core and imprint lines like Regina and Eternity. Available globally, the app features popular series such as Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy and Gate, with a strong focus on isekai, villainess, and adventure genres. Readers can unlock many chapters for free using the “Wait & Read Free!” system, watch ads to earn Premium Tickets, or purchase ticket bundles starting at $0.99 for 12. The platform also offers simulpub releases, and rented chapters remain accessible for multiple reads within 7 days.

Pricing Structure: Free (time-gated, ad-supported), Token-based currency ($0.99 for 12 tickets)
Languages: English

Check out Alpha Manga

Azuki

Azuki is a digital manga service available worldwide (excluding Japan) that delivers a rich and diverse catalog of over 550 series, spanning major hits and hidden indie gems. Accessible via web and mobile (iOS/Android), the platform features fan-favorite titles like Attack on Titan, Fire Force, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, alongside standout indie works from publishers like Star Fruit Books and Glacier Bay Books. Shoujo and josei fans will also find a lot to enjoy thanks to a strong lineup in both demographics. Readers can enjoy free, ad-supported access with new chapters released weekly, or unlock the full Premium library for $4.99/month—which also includes a 20% discount on digital volume purchases. A solid deal.

Pricing Structure: Free (ad-supported), Pay-per-volume, Subscription ($4.99/month)
Languages: English
Free Trial: 14 days

Check out Azuki

CORONA EX

CORONA EX serves as the official manga platform of TO Books, hosting titles like Ascendance of a Bookworm, Tearmoon Empire, and The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash. Readers can check out the first episode of every series for free, while a $4.50/month subscription unlocks ad-free reading and exclusive “Subscribers Only” chapters. That said, readers should proceed with caution: CORONA EX openly relies on machine translation, primarily Google Translate and INKR Studio, for many of its titles, which may lead to noticeable errors. While some series reuse licensed translations from publishers like J-Novel Club or Seven Seas, others use raw, unedited AI-generated text.

Pricing Structure: Subscription ($4.50/month)
Languages: English

Check out CORONA EX (Contains AI-assisted titles)

emaqi

emaqi is a digital manga store available on web and app (iOS/Android) by AI-localization company Orange Inc. (not to be confused with the animation studio Orange). Available in the U.S. and Canada, it offers over 13,000 volumes from major publishers like VIZ Media, Kodansha USA, and Yen Press. The app includes free one-shots from Shonen Jump+, daily free chapters, and a Wait Until Free model (every 23 hours). Users can also buy volumes via in-app purchases. It features exclusive titles like Anjo the Mischievous Gal and The Vampire Dies in No Time. emaki utilizes AI-localization technologies to translate manga to English, which fans have criticized heavily.

NOTE: While Orange Inc. claims “no more than 10 percent” of the localization process is AI-assisted, they also state they will “increase the pace of manga localization currently done in Japan roughly fivefold, to 500 titles per month” and “increase localization capacity by 10 or 100 times” from the current state with their small team of approximately 20 human translators, raising serious questions about the true extent of AI involvement. Against my suspicions, I have too much respect for real translators, editors, letterers, and typesetters to recommend this service. I won’t be using it, so read at your own conscience.

Pricing Structure: Pay-per-volume
Languages: English

Check out emaqi (Contains AI-assisted titles)

INKR Comics

INKR Comics, formerly known as MangaRock, is a global digital comic platform powered by AI, available on web and app (iOS/Android). Launched in 2020, it now hosts over 1,000 manga, manhwa, manhua, and comics from major publishers like Kodansha USA, TOKYOPOP, Softbank, and Medibang, alongside indie and creator-owned works. Notable titles include Your Lie in April, A Silent Voice, and Attack on Titan. The platform delivers simulpub content from Kodansha USA and Kuaikan and offers free-to-read chapters.

With the INKR Extra subscription ($4.99/month), users unlock ad-free reading, early chapter access, offline downloads, and 9,600 free coins (a $600/year value). Cross-platform sync and smart AI recommendations enhance the reading experience across devices.

Pricing Structure: Free, Subscription ($4.99/month), Token-based currency (Starting at: 80 Coins for $4.99)
Languages: English
Free Trial: 30 days

Check out INKR Comics (Contains mature content)

InkyPen

InkyPen is a unique global comic subscription service available on Nintendo Switch and soon, Steam, making it one of the first comic platforms to launch on major gaming systems. For $7.99 a month, subscribers gain unlimited access to a diverse catalog featuring manga, manhua, manhwa, bande dessinée, webtoons, and more, including fan favorites like A Silent Voice, Chihayafuru, and Your Lie in April. Readers can check out free samples and comics without even signing in, and the platform supports both offline reading and cross-platform sync. It’s an innovative, artist-conscious service that makes reading truly accessible on your favorite devices.

Pricing Structure: Free, Subscription ($7.99/month)
Languages: English

Check out InkyPen

J-Novel Club

J-Novel Club is a global digital platform that offers simulpub manga and light novels, releasing new chapters weekly from over 30 active series. Fans can choose between Regular and Premium Memberships to read the latest content early and take advantage of monthly catch-up campaigns on select titles. Once a series finishes serialization, the platform compiles chapters into eBooks with exclusive content, available for purchase through major retailers or directly on the site using coins. Popular titles include Ascendance of a Bookworm, Full Metal Panic!, and My Next Life as a Villainess.

Pricing Structure: Free, Subscription (Regular: $4.95/month, Premium: $10.95/month), Pay-per-volume, Token-based currency (Starting at: 699 coins for $6.99)
Languages: English

Check out J-Novel Club

K MANGA

K MANGA is Kodansha’s official manga app (iOS/Android), giving fans daily access to over 500 titles—including iconic series like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Revengers, Ghost in the Shell, and Fairy Tail. The platform features more than 60 original series released simultaneously with Japan, delivering a steady stream of new content across action, romance, fantasy, sports, and more. Readers can enjoy a new chapter for free each day or support their favorite creators through a token-based currency system. With works from Shounen Magazine, Young Magazine, Afternoon, and other top imprints, K MANGA offers a direct line into Kodansha’s vibrant manga universe.

K MANGA is currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, and Brazil.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 100 points for $1)
Languages: English

Check out K MANGA

MANGA BANG!

MANGA BANG! is a Japanese manga and webtoon app (iOS/Android) that delivers a wide variety of genres, including romance, BL, and fantasy, in English. The platform lets users read free episodes daily through a ticket system, with additional access unlocked by watching ads or purchasing coins. Readers can dive into both original hits and series adapted for TV, such as The Date of Marriage, Embrace My Shadow, and Ascend.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 200 coins for $1.99)
Languages: English

Check out MANGA BANG!

MANGA MIRAI

Launched in March 2025, MANGA MIRAI is a global digital manga platform created by NTT docomo, MyAnimeList Co., Akatsuki Group, and MEDIA DO. It offers over 11,000 volumes across more than 780 titles, including hits like BLUE LOCK, WIND BREAKER, and Solo Leveling. The platform delivers both popular anime-based series and English editions of previously untranslated works. Featuring manga from Kodansha USA and Square Enix, it allows users to purchase volumes directly through the web or app (iOS/Android). Free volume previews and limited-time campaigns are also available. A standout feature is its integration with MyAnimeList, enabling users to discover, track, and read manga seamlessly within a platform millions of fans already use and trust. MANGA MIRAI is a fresh player in the market worth trying!

Pricing Structure: Pay-per-volume
Languages: English

Check out MANGA MIRAI

Manga Planet

Manga Planet is a browser-based global platform that offers officially licensed English manga straight from Japan, including indie and self-published titles. Users can preview content for free, rent or buy with points, or unlock broad access through the Manga Planet Pass, which offers five different plans ranging from $1.99 a week to $47.99 a year. The platform caters to every demographic—shoujo, josei, shonen, seinen—and boasts a rich BL collection through its futekiya branch. At futekiya, BL manga fans will find plenty to love, with curated categories like Spicy Hot BL, Mild to Medium-Hot BL, Mild BL, Omegaverse BL, BL with Older Men, and yeah… a lot of BL. After you’ve had your fill of BL, Manga Planet also offers GL/Yuri, spicy romance, isekai, and mature manga. No app is needed—access it via browser on any device.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 300 points for $3), Subscription ($1.99/week, $6.99/month, $47.99/year, and more options)
Languages: English

Check out Manga Planet (Contains mature content)

Manga UP!

Manga UP! is Square Enix’s official manga website and app (iOS/Android), offering over 200 titles like Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, The Apothecary Diaries, and My Dress-Up Darling worldwide (excluding Japan) in English. It provides daily free reads, coins, and simulpub releases, making it easy to stay up to date with your favorites. The real standout is the VAULT PASS: for $6.99 a month, you get unlimited access to thousands of regular chapters across a vast catalog. It’s one of the best value deals in digital manga today—perfect for binge-readers and newcomers alike. I can’t recommend Manga UP! enough.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 160 coins for $0.99), Subscription ($6.99/month)
Languages: English
Free Trial: 7 days

Check out Manga UP!

MANGA.CLUB

MANGA.CLUB is a global web-based manga platform that offers a wide variety of officially licensed Japanese comics from publishers like Torico, Akita Shoten, and Nihon Bungeisha. With shounen, seinen, and shoujo manga spanning genres like yaoi, romance, and adult content, it has something for every reader. You can read up to 9,000 chapters for free with no registration required, or unlock up to 23,000 chapters using daily tickets (3 per day, or 6 with a Tokyo Otaku Mode Premium membership). Use coins to purchase chapters for permanent access, especially useful for mature titles.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 100 coins for $1)
Languages: English

Check out MANGA.CLUB (Contains mature content)

Mangamo

Mangamo is a mobile manga app (iOS/Android) that offers one of the best deals for manga lovers worldwide. With over 1,000 officially licensed titles and 20,000+ chapters from more than 20 top Japanese publishers, it delivers a massive, high-quality library updated with new chapters daily. Many series feature free chapters, and the Daily Free Chapters system lets you read one free chapter per day per series. Want more? The Mangamo Plus subscription unlocks unlimited access to over 50 exclusives and thousands of curated chapters for just $4.99 per month. Not ready to commit? You can always buy coins to read chapters individually.

Mangamo is a top-tier choice if you want to dive into hits like Blue Lock, Vinland Saga, A Sign of Affection, and My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 20 coins for $1.99), Subscription ($4.99/month)
Languages: English

Check out Mangamo

MangaPlaza

MangaPlaza is a browser-based manga platform intended for U.S. readers but available globally, offering over 140,000 chapters across a wide range of genres—including action, romance, fantasy, BL, GL, and heavy erotica. Users can read the first chapters for free and unlock more using points, or opt for a Premium membership at $6.99 per month, which includes a 7-day free trial. Premium perks include bonus points and exclusive deals. MangaPlaza features top titles like The Seven Deadly Sins, Battle Angel Alita, and The Fox Lord’s Bride, and partners with major publishers like Kodansha and Yen Press.

Pricing Structure: Freemium, Token-based currency (Starting at: 500 points for $5), Subscription ($6.99/month)
Languages: English
Free Trial: 7 days

Check out MangaPlaza (Contains mature content)

NOVELOUS

NOVELOUS is Shogakukan’s new light novel platform, launched in January 2025 in the U.S. and Canada, and available via web and app (iOS/Android). It offers over 80 light novels and manga series across genres like fantasy, romance, and action, including titles like Kengan Ashura and Witch and Hound. Chapters can be unlocked using coins, which can be paid for or earned via ads.

However, readers should exercise extreme caution: NOVELOUS uses AI-assisted translation via the Mantra system. And as reported by MangaAlerts, none of the manga are new—they’re repurposed Comikey releases. Given the heavy reliance on AI, poor localization quality, and non-exclusive content, you’re better off spending your money elsewhere.

Pricing Structure: Token-based currency (Starting at: 150 coins for $0.99)
Languages: English

Check out NOVELOUS (Contains AI-assisted titles)

Renta!

Renta! is a global digital manga platform offering high-quality in-house localizations, exclusive romance and BL titles, and original series. Available on web and app (iOS/Android), it features daily updates and a wide catalog specializing in shoujo, BL, and mature romance. It’s flexible 48-hour rental system lets readers try manga affordably, with the option to upgrade to unlimited access.

You can also “take a peek” for free to preview content before committing. Popular titles include What’s a Villainess Supposed to Do Again?, The True Value of the Throwaway Bride, and How the Fierce Female Knight Found Her Knight in Shining Armor.

Perks include offline reading, no ads, gift codes, daily visit bonuses, and Premium Wednesdays. Spend $100 in 3 months to reach permanent Premium Member status, which earns double the bonus points and 2% back on all purchases as points, saving more the more you read.

Pricing Structure: Token-based currency (Starting at: 100 points for $1.00)
Languages: English

Check out Renta! (Contains mature content)

Shonen Jump

The Shonen Jump app (iOS/Android) by VIZ Media is a must-have for manga fans, offering the latest chapters of Jump manga completely free. Stay up to date with hits like One Piece, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, and more—new chapters drop weekly in sync with Japan, all at no cost.

Need to catch up? For just $2.99 a month, you can unlock unlimited access to over 20,000 chapters. It’s an unbeatable deal, easily one of the best-value subscriptions in digital comics, period. Offline reading, device sync, and full-spread viewing in landscape mode are all supported, making for a seamless reading experience.

Perfect for binge-readers and Jump fans alike, this app is seriously so good, you might find yourself wondering how they’re even making money. Do yourself a favor and download it now.

Pricing Structure: Free, Subscription ($2.99/month)
Languages: English

Check out Shonen Jump (iOS / Android)

SuBLime Manga

SuBLime is North America’s largest publisher of yaoi/Boys’ Love (BL) manga, delivering a wide range of high-quality, download-to-own titles for English-speaking audiences around the world. With an expanding catalog of uncensored releases (when possible), fans can purchase directly from the SuBLime site in PDF or EPUB formats.

Digital volumes are also available on Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, and other major platforms. Popular titles include Given, Birds of Shangri-La, Yarichin Bitch Club, and Old-Fashioned Cupcake—a lineup that hits hard for passionate BL readers.

Pricing Structure: Pay-per-volume
Languages: English

Check out SuBLime Manga (Contains mature content)

The Yaoi Army

The Yaoi Army is an indie studio dedicated to producing original, uncensored Boys’ Love (BL) comics in English. With over 340 episodes, more than 6,000 comic pages, and even short animations, it offers a bold and distinctive catalog for BL fans who crave something fresh and daring.

The BL Super Fan subscription at $9.99 per month unlocks unlimited access to the full library of comics and animations, while directly supporting the creation of even more original queer content.

Pricing Structure: Subscription ($9.99/month)
Languages: English

Check out The Yaoi Army (Contains mature content)

VIZ Manga

VIZ Manga is a goldmine for manga fans, offering one of the best deals in the industry. For just $1.99/month, readers can unlock over 10,000 chapters from the largest English-language manga publisher, including works by legends like Junji Ito and Rumiko Takahashi. You can read up to 100 chapters per day, all ad-free, synced across devices, and with offline reading.

It’s almost absurd how much you get for so little: Chainsaw Man, Komi Can’t Communicate, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Zom 100, Inuyasha, and even Marvel Manga. Premium manga access for the price of a coffee. Absolutely amazing deal.

Pricing Structure: Subscription ($1.99/month)
Languages: English

Check out VIZ Manga (iOS / Android)

WebComics

WebComics is a global digital website and app (iOS/Android) for reading manga, manhwa, and webtoons, with a focus on romance, fantasy, action, and LGBTQ+ genres. Boasting over 5 million reads and high-definition comics, it offers daily free reading perks, free downloads for offline reading, and exciting giveaways.

Most content requires payment. You can buy gems to unlock individual chapters or subscribe to Premium for $5.99 per month, which removes ads, grants free gems, early access, and exclusive comics. Popular titles include The Unstoppable, The True Heiress Is an All-Powerful Bigshot, and Live Happily Ever After With My Exes.

Pricing Structure: Token-based currency (Starting at: 30 gems for $2.99), Subscription ($5.99/month)
Languages: English

Check out WebComics

Other Languages

Pricing Structure: Free (Ad-supported, Wait-for-free), Token-based currency (Starting at: 20 keys for $1.99)
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Indonesian

Check out Comikey (Contains mature content)

Coolmic

Coolmic is a global digital manga platform offering over 4,000 officially licensed Japanese titles in English and French, with a strong focus on romance, fantasy, BL, drama, and mature genres. Optimized for mobile reading, Coolmic supports both vertical-scroll and traditional manga formats. It features simulpub releases and flexible access options, including free first chapters, time-gated “Wait to Read” content, ticket-based unlocks, and a $9.99 monthly subscription. In partnership with Kodansha USA, Coolmic hosts over 80 titles from Kodansha and VERTICAL, including Tokyo Revengers, Sweat and Soap, and The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity. Other fan favorites include Kneel Before Me, Hero!! and New Normal.

Pricing Structure: Free (Time-gated), Subscription ($9.99/month), Token-based currency (Starting at: 50 tickets for $5)
Languages: English, French

Check out Coolmic (English) and Coolmic (French) (Contains mature content)

DELITOON

DELITOON is a global webtoon platform delivering officially licensed comics in French and German, with new episodes released daily at midnight. Catering to fans of romance, fantasy, horror, BL, and action, DELITOON blends titles from top Asian webtoon studios with content from emerging creators. The platform operates on a freemium model—many episodes are free to read, while additional content can be unlocked with coins. Available via mobile app (iOS/Android) and web browser, DELITOON features fan-favorite series like The Beginning After The End and The Villain’s Daughter Plans to Run Away.

Pricing Structure: Freemium, Token-based currency (Starting at: 250 coins for €5 (~$6))
Languages: French, German

Check out DELITOON (French) and DELITOON DE (German) (Contains mature content)

DouDoujin

DouDoujin is a global web-based platform that offers free, unlimited access to self-uploaded manga featuring fan-made translations and audio adaptations. What truly sets it apart is its revolutionary creator-first model: Original authors grant permission for fans to translate, narrate, and produce derivative works, all of which can be monetized based on viewership and listens. This model empowers readers to become contributors—translators and voice actors can earn revenue alongside original creators. Available in 13 languages, including English, Japanese, Hindi, and Spanish, DouDoujin is a vibrant celebration of doujin culture and collaborative creativity.

Pricing Structure: Free
Languages: English, Spanish, German, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese

Check out DouDoujin (Contains mature content)

Glénat Manga Max

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Glénat Manga Max offers an incredible deal for French-speaking manga fans by providing free, time-gated access to hundreds of chapters, including weekly simulpubs like One Piece and Sakamoto Days. Readers can stay up to date with the latest manga releases simultaneously with Japan, without spending a cent. The platform also features pre-publication chapters, giving fans a chance to discover upcoming titles early. Covering a wide range of demographics, including shounen, seinen, shoujo, and kids’ manga, Glénat Manga Max makes high-quality manga more accessible than ever, entirely in French.

Pricing Structure: Free (time-gated)
Languages: French

Check out Glénat Manga Max

izneo

izneo is a global all-in-one digital platform for comics and manga, accessible via mobile (iOS/Android), web browser, Nintendo Switch, and even smart TVs. With a massive catalog of over 40,000 titles, including One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, and The Promised Neverland, izneo offers something for every reader, from shonen and shojo to yaoi, webtoons, and indie comics. Access is flexible: enjoy limited free chapters, purchase titles à la carte, or unlock everything with a €9.99/month subscription, which includes a 10-day free trial for new users. Weekly promotions, simulpub releases, offline reading, and cross-platform sync add extra convenience. Thanks to a partnership with Kodansha USA, izneo also offers over 2,000 English-language fan favorites like Attack on Titan, The Ghost in the Shell, Sailor Moon Eternal Edition, Fire Force, and The Quintessential Quintuplets.

Pricing Structure: Free, Subscription (€9.99 (~$11)/month), Pay-per-volume
Languages: English, French, German, Dutch
Free Trial: 10 days

Check out izneo

Lezhin Comics

Lezhin Comics is a global webtoon platform available on mobile (iOS/Android) and desktop, known for delivering premium manga and manhwa across a wide range of genres, including BL, GL, gore, mystery, and martial arts. With daily new content drops and exclusives from top creators, Lezhin caters especially to adult readers and fans of mature, LGBTQ+, and genre-diverse stories. The platform uses a token-based system (starting at €5 for 250 coins), with a VIP Membership that includes monthly coin bundles and additional perks. Cross-platform syncing allows you to pick up where you left off on any device. Standout titles include Heaven Official’s Blessing, Killer Crush, and Unintentional Love Story.

Pricing Structure: Token-based currency (Starting at: 250 coins for €5 (~$6)
Languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, Thai

Check out Lezhin Comics and Lezhin Thailand (Contains mature content)

Manga Box

Manga Box is a free mobile app (iOS/Android) developed by DeNA that features original manga from both well-known and indie Japanese creators. Updated daily, the app lets readers access the latest twelve issues of each series completely free, making it easy to keep up with ongoing stories. While it currently supports Japanese and Chinese, Manga Box previously included English titles as well. It’s an excellent choice for native readers looking for fresh, serialized manga straight from Japan.

Pricing Structure: Free
Languages: Japanese, Chinese

Check out Manga Box

Manga Nova

Manga Nova is a free, ad-free digital manga platform developed by French publisher Ki-oon, available via web andmobile (iOS/Android) exclusively in France. It offers weekly simultranslated chapters, including popular Jump series and titles never before published in French, alongside Ki-oon originals and upcoming works from Mana Books. Designed for accessibility and engagement, the platform includes customizable interfaces, quests, and reader challenges that unlock exclusive content. Popular titles include My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at LVL 999, Ichi the Witch, and Akane-banashi.

Pricing Structure: Free
Languages: French

Check out Manga Nova

MANGA Plus by Shueisha

Time for my favorite app! Ever!! MANGA Plus by Shueisha is the ultimate manga reading app (iOS/Android) and website for new and seasoned manga fans worldwide. Officially run by the Shonen Jump+ editorial office, MANGA Plus offers simulpub access for free to all Weekly Shonen Jump titles, including One Piece, Kagurabachi, and SAKAMOTO DAYS. In other words, you can follow your favorite series without paying a dime and with no time lag between Japan and the rest of the world. It honestly can’t get better than this.

The first and latest three chapters of every title are always free. Want even more? For just $4.99 a month, you can unlock over 17,000 chapters across 250+ titles, including full classics like Naruto, BLEACH, and Dragon Ball. With multilingual support and no region lock (except for Japan, China, and Korea), MANGA Plus is an absolute blessing for manga fans. I use it every day, and so should you.

Pricing Structure: Free, Subscription (Standard: $1.99/month, MAX: $4.99/month)
Languages: English, Spanish, Thai, Portuguese, French, Indonesian, German, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic

Check out MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA

Mangadraft

Mangadraft is a French-language web platform and app (iOS/Android) showcasing over 13,000 independent creators. It offers free access to more than 12,000 titles, including manga, comics, webtoons, light novels, and artbooks. Focused on indie talent, Mangadraft is a hub for discovering original stories across all levels of experience and genres. Readers can support creators directly while exploring a diverse, community-driven catalog that celebrates creativity and experimentation.

Pricing Structure: Free
Languages: French

Check out Mangadraft

Mangas.io

Mangas.io is one of the best deals for my French besties. This subscription-based French manga platform is available on web and mobile (iOS/Android), giving manga lovers unlimited access to over 1,500 series for the price of a single volume per month. With subscriptions starting at just €6.99, readers can choose between an individual plan or a family option with up to 4 profiles and parental controls—perfect for shared households.

In partnership with top French publishers like Glénat, Kana, and Ki-oon, Mangas.io offers shounen, shoujo, seinen, manhua, BL, and even Made-in-France titles across all French-speaking territories. You’ll also get simulpubs, tailored recommendations, HD pages, offline reading, and early chapter access. Even better? If you’re 18 or under, you can subscribe for free with the Culture Pass. With hits like Naruto, Hellsing, Haikyuu!!, Orange, and Mo Dao Zu Shi, Mangas.io is a total must-have.

Pricing Structure: Subscription (Basic: €6.99 (~$8)/month, Premium: €8.99 (~$10)/month, Family: €15.99 (~$18)/month)
Languages: French

Check out Mangas.io

MangaToon

MangaToon is a global website and app (iOS/Android) that delivers manga, manhwa, and manhua across genres like romance, action, horror, fantasy, and BL. While many titles cost coins, users can complete tasks or watch short ads to earn points and vouchers to unlock chapters. Weekly free releases and offline reading options keep it flexible and budget-friendly. You’ll find popular manhua like Tales of Demons and Gods and Battle Through the Heavens on the platform. With support for over ten languages, MangaToon stays accessible to fans around the world.

Pricing Structure: Freemium (ad-supported), Token-based currency (Starting at: 600 coins for $5.99)
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Arabic, and Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)

Check out MangaToon (Contains mature content)

Manta

Manta ranks among the largest paid-user comic platforms, delivering scroll-friendly, binge-worthy webcomics tailored for Gen Z readers around the world. With over 16 million downloads, it offers a library of 300+ titles—including Under the Oak Tree, Semantic Error, and Tempest Night. For $4.99 a month, the Standard plan gives you full access to the subscription library. Upgrade to Premium for $8.99 and you’ll receive 125 Gems monthly for exclusive content, plus a 60% discount on additional gem purchases. Manta supports offline reading, cross-platform access, and content in English and Spanish, making it a strong choice for fans of romance, BL, fantasy, and more. New users can grab a one-time starter pack—25 Gems for just $0.99—then continue with 20 Gems for $1.99.

Pricing Structure: Subscription (Standard: $4.99/month, Premium: $9.99/month), Token-based currency (Starting at: 20 gems for $1.99)
Languages: English, Spanish

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ONO

ONO is a French website and mobile app (iOS/Android) for reading webtoons and manga, blending top Korean hits with fresh French originals. Developed by Izneo, it showcases titles from Webtoon Factory and new content from Dargaud. The platform offers over 150 series, including Solo Leveling, Only Death Awaits the Villain, Roses & Champagne, and The Alpha’s Obsession. For €4.99/month, the ONO+ subscription gives you 525 coins, and you can earn at least 250 more through exclusive missions and gift tickets. Using the Culture Pass? You can grab over 1,370 coins for €9.99. Don’t feel like paying? No worries—selected titles have wait-to-read access, and you can complete daily missions to earn credits and enjoy webtoons for free.

Pricing Structure: Freemium (ad-supported, time-gated), Token-based currency (Starting at: 100 coins for €0.99 (~$2))
Languages: French

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Pentacomix

Pentacomix is a mobile-first, Spanish-language webtoon platform that brings hit Korean manhwas like Solo Leveling and Villains Are Destined to Die to Hispanic audiences. Available on both web and mobile (iOS/Android), the platform reaches 170 countries and caters to Spanish-speaking readers with offline reading and weekly updates. Users can rent chapters using Penta currency or watch ads for free access. Since 10 Penta coins cost just $0.99 and each chapter only costs 1 Penta, it’s a pretty sweet deal for webtoon fans. Don’t speak Spanish? No worries! Pentacomix plans to expand globally in July 2025 with support for English, Japanese, and Korean!

Pricing Structure: Token-based currency (Starting at: 10 Penta coins for $0.99)
Languages: Spanish (English, Japanese, Korean coming in July 2025)

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POCKET COMICS

POCKET COMICS serves as the international version of Comico, delivering a robust library of over 800 webtoons and manga, with a strong focus on romance, isekai, and fantasy. Accessible on web and mobile (iOS/Android), it showcases titles like I Can’t Keep Up With My Stallion Duke, Nullitas – The Counterfeit Bride, Lady to Queen, and BL fan-favorites like 2Gether: The Series and The Forbidden Peach. Readers can unlock chapters using Free Gauge, ads, daily free coins, or the Wait Until Free feature (available every 23 hours). Chapters are also available to rent or purchase with coins.

Pricing Structure: Freemium (time-gated, ad-supported), Token-based currency (Starting at: 10 coins for $0.99)
Languages: English, French

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Tapas

Tapas is a publishing platform that brings readers and creators together through bite-sized episodes of webcomics and novels. Available on web and app (iOS/Android), Tapas offers a flexible reading experience with plenty of free episodes and premium content unlockable with Tapas Ink. The app includes exclusive perks like ad-based unlocks, discounted bundle deals, and Free Access premium titles. With hit series like The Beginning After the End, Solo Leveling, and A Business Proposal, Tapas delivers top-tier romance, action, and BL content. Thanks to daily updates and a thriving creator community, it’s a fan favorite for millions.

Pricing Structure: Free (ad-supported), Token-based currency (Starting at: 1,600 Ink for $1.99)
Languages: English, Spanish, French

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Tappytoon

Tappytoon leads the way in digital Korean webtoons and web novels, with over 10 million readers across 241 countries. Available on web and app (iOS/Android), it features hit series like Solo Leveling, Cherry Blossoms After Winter, and Daughter of the Emperor. Readers can unlock chapters using points or earn them by watching ads and completing offers. The platform supports English, French, and German. With the Tappytoon Club subscription, members receive 4,400 points monthly, daily login bonuses, and reduced wait times for free chapters. If you’re into action, romance fantasy, or K-Drama webtoon adaptations, Tappytoon is a must.

Pricing Structure: Free (ad-supported, time-gated), Token-based currency (Starting at: 3,900 points for $4.99), Subscription ($4.99/month)
Languages: English, French, German

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Toomics

Toomics is a legal webtoon platform available on both web and mobile (iOS/Android), offering a massive selection of exclusive comics across action, romance, BL, thriller, and hot, steamy NSFW genres. A $9.99/month VIP Membership gives readers unlimited access to over 50,000 episodes, along with 10 monthly Gift Coins. Prefer paying per title? You can buy coins to unlock specific chapters, and every coin purchase comes with bonus coins. With content available in multiple languages, Toomics serves a global audience. Just note: each language has its own site, and coin purchases don’t transfer between them, so be careful!

Pricing Structure: Token-based currency (Starting at: 20 coins for $4.99), Subscription ($9.99/month)
Languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese

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WEBTOON

WEBTOON is the world’s largest digital comics platform, giving readers free access to millions of episodes across romance, action, thriller, and more. It delivers personalized recommendations, offline downloads, and early access to new chapters through Fast Pass (starting at 10 Coins for $0.99). Want to unlock chapters for free? Use Ad Pass to watch short ads instead. The platform features global sensations like Lookism, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, True Beauty, and Tower of God, many of which inspired popular K-Dramas and anime. With a blend of creator-driven originals and licensed comics, WEBTOON offers unmatched variety and quality for every type of reader.

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 10 Coins at $0.99)
Languages: English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Thai, Indonesian, Spanish, French, German

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WeComics

WeComics is a Thai comic platform offering thousands of licensed titles from Korea, China, Japan, and Thailand—a treasure trove for fans of romance, fantasy, BL, horror, and historical genres. Readers unlock chapters for free by collecting daily stars or purchase 1,800 Coins for just ฿29.00. The platform features exclusive series like ENNEAD, King’s Maker, and Boss in School, along with adaptations of hit novels and dramas such as The Untamed and Hidden Love. You can enjoy WeComics on both the web and mobile (iOS/Android).

Pricing Structure: Free, Token-based currency (Starting at: 1,800 Coins for ฿29 (~$1))
Languages: Thai

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BOOK☆WALKER

BOOK☆WALKER is KADOKAWA’s official digital store for manga, light novels, and audiobooks, available worldwide on the web and mobile (iOS/Android). It offers everything you could want. With a catalog of over 30,000 volumes, users can dive into free chapters, buy volumes individually, and earn coins through a rewards system—1 coin for every $1 spent, with even bigger returns for higher-ranked members. You can use coins to purchase more volumes, so the more you spend, the more you read and save. Simulpubs, offline reading, cross-platform syncing, and exclusive extras like art and interviews add major perks. Frequent sales and bundle deals make it an amazing value for manga and light novel fans.

Pricing Structure: Free, Pay-per-volume, Token-based currency (1 coin per $1 spent)
Languages: English, Japanese (Japanese eBooks can be purchased in their Japan Store)

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ComiXology

ComiXology, owned by Amazon, offers over 45,000 comics, graphic novels, and manga—including more than 2,400 manga titles from Viz Media, Kodansha, Yen Press, and others. Readers can buy individual volumes or subscribe to ComiXology Unlimited for $5.99/month to access thousands of titles. Manga fans can dive into hits like Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, and Witch Hat Atelier, mostly from North American publishers. Available on iOS, Android, and web, ComiXology lets you read offline and sync your progress across devices.

Pricing Structure: Pay-Per-Volume, Subscription ($5.99/month)
Languages: English
Free Trial: 30 days

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eManga

eManga is a global digital and print manga platform that offers a wide catalog of licensed English-language titles from over 50 Japanese publishers. It brings together everything from BL, GL, and romance to action, seinen, and slice of life, blending mainstream and niche genres under one roof. Supporting multiple eBook formats, including PDF, ePub, CBZ, and Kindle-friendly options, it lets fans read offline on all major devices. Readers also earn points through purchases and shares, and can explore eManga’s own DMG imprint featuring fan-localized works.

Pricing Structure: Free, Pay-per-volume
Languages: English

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Irodori Aqua

Irodori Aqua is the “all-ages” label of Irodori Comics, offering a refreshing alternative to adult doujinshi by spotlighting “family-friendlier” indie manga. Think hot, smutty manga—but not hentai. This label highlights creators from Japan’s doujin scene and brings their work to international readers. Popular titles include My Wife Is an Oni and Shorty Senpai Falls in Love. Available globally through the Irodori website, Irodori Aqua serves as an accessible gateway into the vibrant world of self-published manga.

Pricing Structure: Free, Pay-per-volume
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Thai

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Juné

Juné is a dedicated yaoi/BL manga imprint and online shop that curates a library of over 200 digital and 300 print titles for fans around the world. It focuses on delivering authentic, high-quality localizations, offering manga and novels in multiple digital formats (PDF, ePub, Mobi, PRC, CBZ) for easy offline reading across devices. As a pay-per-volume or chapter platform, Juné gives BL fans a flexible and permanent way to enjoy their favorite romance stories. Popular titles include Apple and Honey, Black Eagle in the Sahara, and Deadlock.

Pricing Structure: Pay-per-chapter/volume
Languages: English

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2D-Market

2D Market is a web-based platform that specializes in adult manga and hentai, offering officially licensed, translated, and uncensored digital doujins. Operating globally, it partners directly with doujin artists to deliver high-quality, high-resolution releases. The platform uses a pay-per-doujin pricing model, allowing users to purchase or access a curated selection of free titles. Readers can enjoy their purchases online or download them for offline access.

Pricing Structure: Pay-per-doujin
Languages: English

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FAKKU Unlimited

FAKKU Unlimited is a global (excluding Japan, China, and South Korea) R18+ platform that gives readers access to over 10,000 uncensored hentai manga chapters. Featuring content from top Japanese magazines like Comic Kairakuten, Comic X-Eros, and Comic Bavel, along with doujin and Western indie works, FAKKU delivers a fully immersive adult manga experience. Subscribers get simulpub releases, past issues, exclusive perks, and access to beta features. Best of all, subscriptions directly support the artists. A time-gated free version is available, but a monthly subscription unlocks full access.

Pricing Structure: Free (Time-gated), Subscription ($14.95/month)
Languages: English

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Irodori Comics

Irodori Comics serves as the main label of Irodori’s global doujinshi platform, delivering high-quality, uncensored English localizations of erotic doujinshi straight from Japanese artists. With a growing catalog of over 300 titles from more than 100 creators, the label brings fans intimate, creator-approved content, available first on the Irodori Store before expanding to other platforms. It’s the ideal destination for anyone seeking authentic indie hentai manga with offline reading support.

Pricing Structure: Free, Pay-per-volume
Languages: English, French, Chinese, Spanish

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Irodori Sakura

Irodori Sakura is Irodori Comics’ dedicated label for BL, Yuri, and LGBTQ+ R18+ doujinshi, spotlighting diverse voices and romantic storytelling from Japan’s indie scene. It localizes content in multiple languages, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy hot and steamy stories with full offline reading support.

Pricing Structure: Free, Pay-per-volume
Languages: English, Spanish, Thai, French, Chinese, Vietnamese

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Project Hentai

Project Hentai is the NSFW sister site of eManga, specializing in English-localized erotic manga and doujinshi. This pay-per-volume platform serves adult readers with tankoubon compilations and self-published works across a wide range of 18+ genres. Available internationally, it offers multiple eBook formats (PDF, ePub, CBZ, Mobi, and PRC), ensuring compatibility with everything from PCs and tablets to Kindle and comic reader apps.

Pricing Structure: Pay-per-volume
Languages: English

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And that’s a wrap! With so many great services listed here, there’s bound to be at least one that works for you. I can only hope! Reading on official, legal platforms is the best way to support the industry and the artists we love, so let’s show them just how much we love manga over here!

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