The Best Free Manga Sites and Apps in 2025
Author: Aaliyah
Mar 06,2025
IGN's Guide to Free Manga Online: Accessing Your Favorite Series Without Breaking the Bank
We at IGN are huge manga fans, but the sheer volume of titles released annually in Japan—some running for decades—makes staying current a costly and challenging endeavor. Fortunately, numerous excellent platforms offer free manga access. From established classics like Battle Angel Alita to modern hits such as Attack on Titan, and the latest chapters of series like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Demon Slayer, we've compiled a list to help you enjoy your favorite manga while saving money.
Consider also checking our guide to free online comics for even more options.
Hoopla
Hoopla boasts one of the internet's most diverse and extensive free manga libraries. Access requires a free library card from your local branch. Once registered, you'll find a vast selection, including complete runs of seminal works like Kentaro Miura's Berserk and Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan, alongside classics such as Fairy Tail and Lone Wolf and Cub, and newer titles like Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. The collection includes multi-volume series, complete works, and hidden gems. Hoopla's instant availability, without holds or waiting lists, is a significant advantage.
Libby
While Hoopla is a well-known source, don't overlook Libby. This app is a top destination for free ebooks, with a substantial manga collection. Availability varies by library system; for example, the Los Angeles Public Library offers titles like One Piece, Naruto, Spy x Family, Vampire Hunter D, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer. Unlike Viz and Kodansha, which typically offer only the first volume for free, Libby often provides complete series. However, availability might be limited by the number of copies your library holds. You can place holds and receive automatic notifications when a copy 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 like Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, and cult favorites like Taiyō Matsumoto's Tekkonkinkreet. While not entirely free, the Viz Manga App provides extensive content for a small monthly fee, with free trials available.
The Viz website offers many first chapters from shonen titles (My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Punch Man, etc.) and shoujo titles (Maison Ikkoku, Skip・Beat!, etc.). Its user-friendly interface makes it 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 option is available). It features many Weekly Shonen Jump titles, often including the latest chapters of popular series, unlike many free services that only offer initial chapters or volumes.
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 its free Kodansha Reader account. Its Limited Spotlight Series provides rotating access to additional volumes. The K MANGA app offers another option, although its daily chapter limit and point system may be limiting for some readers.
MANGA Plus by Shuiesha
MANGA Plus, from Japan's largest publisher, Shuiesha, provides free chapters from many popular Weekly Shonen Jump titles (Chainsaw Man, Spy X Family, Choujin X, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure). While full series and simulcasts require payment, the free selection offers excellent opportunities to sample new series.
Amazon
While Amazon's free manga selection lacks major titles, it offers some free Kindle versions and publisher previews. Amazon also frequently offers discounted manga boxed sets.
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