Free and Legal Manga Websites and Apps
Many free and legal manga websites and apps are available. Here are some recommended services that offer free content, or have limited-time free campaigns. I’ll also include some that might be of questionable legality.
Free Manga Sites Where Legality is Questionable
These are generally recommended for viewing on smartphones or PCs.
- https://mangaraw.best: Generally the best for smartphones and PCs.
- https://klmanga.hot: Recommended for PCs; a bit difficult to read on smartphones but has a wide variety.
- https://mangaraw.plus: Recommended for smartphones and PCs, but may not be updated or could have missing chapters.
- https://dokiraw.com: Recommended for smartphones and PCs, but may not be updated or could have missing chapters.
Free and Legal Manga Websites and Apps
- Piccoma ピッコマ
- Features: Read popular manga daily, little by little, with their “Wait for Free” model.
- Genres: Wide range including romance, fantasy, and slice-of-life.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android) and browser.
- Highlights: Many popular titles, with a generous number of chapters readable without payment.
- LINE Manga LINEマンガ
- Features: Numerous free serials and “one chapter per day free” titles. Regular campaigns are also held.
- Genres: Shojo manga, seinen manga, Korean webtoons, etc.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Rich selection of webtoons from Korea and other countries.
- MangaBANG! マンガBANG!
- Features: Many titles readable using daily free tickets.
- Genres: Masterpieces, new releases, and trending titles.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Can read classic manga like “Fist of the North Star” for free.
- comico comico（コミコ）
- Features: Many original titles readable in a vertical-scroll format.
- Genres: Romantic comedy, horror, youth, etc.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android) and browser.
- Highlights: Many completely original works, offering a unique worldview.
- GANMA! GANMA!
- Features: Abundant original manga available completely free.
- Genres: School life, fantasy, action, etc.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Convenient to use without registration.
- Shonen Jump+ 少年ジャンプ＋
- Features: Official Shueisha app. Releases some Jump titles for free daily.
- Genres: Shonen manga, gag, battle, romance, etc.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Can read spin-offs and past works of popular titles serialized in Jump magazines.
- Manga UP! マンガUP!
- Features: Official Square Enix app, with daily free reads.
- Genres: Many masterpieces like “Fullmetal Alchemist” and “Saki.”
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Extensive free trials for famous titles.
- MangaONE マンガワン
- Features: Official Shogakukan app, readable using daily free “lives.”
- Genres: Seinen manga, romance, comedy, etc.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Many completed works, and you can enjoy a significant portion for free.
- BOOK☆WALKER BOOK☆WALKER
- Features: Primarily an e-book store, but frequently holds limited-time free campaigns.
- Genres: Various genres of manga and light novels.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android) and browser.
- Highlights: Can read popular titles for free during campaigns.
- Champion Cross チャンピオンクロス
- Features: Official Champion app, with daily free reads (in-app purchases available).
- Genres: Seinen manga, romance, comedy, etc.
- Platforms: App (iOS/Android).
- Highlights: Recommended for reading Champion titles (e.g., Baki, Iruma-kun, Tsui Yaba).
Important Notes
- Check Terms of Service: Each service has different terms of service, so pay attention to the free scope and in-app purchases.
- Beware of Illegal Sites: Some sites illegally distribute manga using overseas servers. Using such sites is a violation of the law and carries the risk of malware infection.
- Ad-Supported Free Services: Some apps offer a style where you earn points by watching ads and use those points to read. Check if you’re comfortable with advertisements.
