The Best Free Manga Sites and Apps in 2025

IGN's Guide to Free Manga Online: A Reader's Paradise

Here at IGN, we're huge manga fans! But with the sheer volume of Japanese comics released annually – some series spanning decades – staying current can be a challenge (and expensive!). Fortunately, numerous fantastic and easily accessible platforms offer free manga reading. From timeless classics like Battle Angel Alita to modern blockbusters like Attack on Titan, and the latest chapters of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Demon Slayer, we've compiled a list to help you enjoy your favorite manga while saving money.

Don't miss our guide to free online comics for even more options!

Hoopla

Hoopla boasts the most diverse and extensive free manga collection online. Access requires a free library card from your local library, but once obtained, a world of manga awaits. Highlights include the complete Berserk by Kentaro Miura, Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama, classics like Fairy Tail and Lone Wolf and Cub, and newer hits such as Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service.

The collection is vast, featuring multi-volume series, complete runs, and hidden gems. Hoopla's instant availability, without holds or waiting lists, is a major plus. If you're choosing just one app, Hoopla is the top choice.

Libby

While Hoopla is renowned for free comics, don't overlook Libby. This app is a leading source for free digital books, including a substantial manga library. Availability varies by local library system, but the Los Angeles Public Library, for example, offers titles like One Piece, Naruto, Spy x Family, Vampire Hunter D, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer.

Unlike publishers who offer only the first volume for free, Libby often provides complete series. However, like a physical library, availability may be limited. You can place holds and receive automatic notifications when a title becomes available.

Viz

Viz, a major English-language manga publisher, offers a significant portion of its catalog online. Most series include generous free previews (20-60 pages per volume), encompassing classics like Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2, modern successes such as Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, and cult favorites like Taiyō Matsumoto's Tekkonkinkreet. While not free, the Viz Manga App provides extensive content for a small monthly fee, with free trials available.

The Viz website offers many first chapters of popular shonen titles (My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Punch Man, etc.) and shoujo titles (Maison Ikkuko, Skip・Beat!, etc.). It's user-friendly and an excellent starting point for manga exploration.

Shonen Jump

Another Viz offering, the Shonen Jump App provides free chapters without requiring a paid subscription (a low-cost subscription is available). It features many Weekly Shonen Jump titles, including One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Unlike other free options, it often includes the latest chapters of popular series.

Kodansha

Kodansha, a prominent manga publisher, offers free first volumes or chapters of many titles (Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, Cardcaptor Sakura, Akira, Vinland Saga, Blue Lock) through a free Kodansha Reader account. Its Limited Spotlight Series provides rotating access to additional volumes. The K MANGA app offers another option, though it has usage limitations.

MANGA Plus by Shueisha

For shonen fans, MANGA Plus (by Shueisha, Japan's largest publisher) offers free chapters from top titles like Chainsaw Man, Spy X Family, Choujin X, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. While full series and simulcast releases require payment, the free selection is substantial for sampling new series.

Amazon

Amazon's free Kindle manga selection is less extensive than other platforms, but it includes some interesting titles and free previews from various publishers. Kindle Unlimited subscribers have significantly more options. Amazon is also a good source for discounted manga purchases.

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