The Best Free Manga Sites and Apps in 2025

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

IGN loves manga! With so many titles and ongoing series, staying current can be challenging. Fortunately, numerous fantastic resources offer free manga access. From classic titles like Battle Angel Alita to modern hits such as Attack on Titan, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Demon Slayer, we've compiled a list to help you save money while enjoying your favorite manga.

Also explore our guide to free online comics for even more options.

Hoopla

Hoopla boasts an extensive and diverse free manga collection. A free library card is required for access, but the payoff is immense. Explore complete series 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 series like Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service. Hoopla offers instant access to its entire collection—no holds or waiting lists.

Libby

While Hoopla is a popular choice, don't overlook Libby. This app provides a vast selection of free ebooks, including manga. Availability varies by library system, but many libraries offer titles like One Piece, Naruto, Spy x Family, Vampire Hunter D, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer. Note that Libby operates similarly to a physical library; availability may be limited, but you can place holds for future access.

Viz

Viz, a major English-language manga publisher, offers generous free previews (20-60 pages) of many titles on its website. Explore classics like Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2, modern hits like Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, and cult favorites like Taiyō Matsumoto's Tekkonkinkreet. A paid Viz Manga App provides broader access for a small monthly fee, including a free trial. The website also features free first chapters of numerous shonen and shoujo titles.

Shonen Jump

Another Viz offering, the Shonen Jump App, provides free access to chapters from One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Kaiju No. 8, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, among others. Unlike some free services, it often includes the latest chapters of popular series. A paid subscription offers even more content.

Kodansha

Kodansha, a renowned manga publisher, offers free first volumes or chapters of many titles, including Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Akira, through a free Kodansha Reader account. Its Limited Spotlight Series provides rotating access to additional volumes. The K MANGA app offers another access point, though with usage limitations.

MANGA Plus by Shueisha

MANGA Plus, from Japan's largest publisher, Shueisha, provides free access to chapters from popular titles like Chainsaw Man, Spy X Family, Choujin X, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. While full series access often requires payment, it's a great way to sample new series.

Amazon

Amazon Kindle offers some free manga, though major titles are less common. However, it often features free previews from various publishers and offers substantial discounts on manga purchases. Kindle Unlimited subscribers have access to a much larger selection.

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