Best Free Manga Reading Platforms for 2025

At IGN, we're passionate about manga, but with the Japanese industry releasing countless comics annually—some series spanning decades—it can be challenging and costly to stay current. Thankfully, there are numerous excellent, accessible platforms where you can read manga for free.

From timeless classics like Battle Angel Alita to blockbuster hits like Attack on Titan, and even the latest chapters of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Demon Slayer, we've got you covered. Keep up with your favorite manga series while saving money!

Also, explore our guide to free online comics for additional options.

Hoopla

Leading our list, Hoopla boasts the most diverse and likely the largest collection of free manga online. Access requires a library card—available at no cost from your local library—unlocking a vast array of manga. Highlights include Kentaru Miura's iconic Berserk, Hajime Isayama's groundbreaking Attack on Titan, and classics like Fairy Tail, Lone Wolf and Cub, plus newer gems like Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service.

This extensive library offers multiple first volumes, complete series, and hidden treasures that could become new favorites. For a single app to read free manga, Hoopla is unmatched. Best of all, there are no holds or wait times—every title is instantly available.

Libby

While Hoopla is renowned for free comics, Libby is a top destination for digital books, including a robust manga selection. Title availability varies by local library, but a glimpse at the Los Angeles Public Library reveals One Piece, Naruto, Spy x Family, Vampire Hunter D, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and more.

Unlike publishers like Viz and Kodansha, which often limit free access to first volumes, Libby provides many full series. Note that, like a physical library, availability may be limited by copy numbers. If a title isn’t available, you can place a hold and get notified when it’s ready for you.

Viz

Viz, a leading English-language manga publisher, holds nearly a quarter of North America’s graphic novel market and offers much of its catalog online. Most series feature free previews of 20 to 60 pages per volume, covering classics like Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2, modern hits like Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, and cult favorites like Taiyō Matsumoto's Tekkonkinkreet. The Viz Manga App, while not free, provides extensive titles for $2 monthly, with a 7-day free trial for new users.

For browser readers, Viz’s website offers first chapters of shonen titles like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Punch Man, The Legend of Zelda, Assassination Classroom, Choujin X, and more, plus shoujo titles like Maison Ikkuko, Skip・Beat!, and Fushigi Yügi. Its user-friendly interface makes it an ideal starting point for manga newcomers.

Shonen Jump

Viz’s Shonen Jump App offers free chapters without a subscription, with a paid option at just $3 monthly—one of the most affordable services.

It provides access to Weekly Shonen Jump titles like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Kaiju No. 8, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Unlike many free platforms, Shonen Jump often includes the latest chapters, making it perfect for staying current with your favorite series.

Kodansha

Renowned publisher Kodansha has delivered iconic titles like Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon, Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan, CLAMP's Cardcaptor Sakura, and Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira. A free Kodansha Reader account grants access to free first volumes or chapters of these titles, plus recent hits like Vinland Saga and Blue Lock. The Limited Spotlight Series also offers rotating access to deeper volumes, such as the first three volumes of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier, available free for a limited time.

Kodansha’s K MANGA app, despite mixed reviews due to its one-free-chapter-per-day limit and complex point system, is another mobile reading option.

MANGA Plus by Shuiesha

For shonen fans, the MANGA Plus app by Shuiesha, Japan’s largest publisher, is a must. It offers free chapters from major Weekly Shonen Jump titles like Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, Tatsuya Endo's Spy X Family, Sui Ishida's Choujin X, and Hiroki Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. While full series or simulcast releases require payment, the free selection provides ample taster chapters to explore new favorites.

Amazon

Amazon’s free manga offerings are limited but include Kindle versions like The Destroyer Fell in Love with Me: Chapter 1, DON'T COUNT YOUR TANUKIS #1, Lockdown Zone: Level X: Chapter 1, and God Complex #1. Publishers like Kodansha and TokyoPop also offer free samples. Kindle Unlimited subscribers gain access to a much broader range of well-known series.

Amazon is also a top destination for purchasing manga in 2025, often offering discounts on boxed sets.