Top 10 Manga Websites of 2025
Important Notice
This list includes official platforms and third-party sites. Using official sites like Manga Plus and VIZ is the best way to legally support manga creators. Third-party sites often operate in a legal gray area and may contain intrusive ads. Please use them wisely. Links are current as of July 2025 but may change.
1. MangaDex
Remains a community favorite due to its massive collection and its ethical approach to scanlations. MangaDex allows multiple translated versions for a single chapter, giving readers choice and respecting the hard work of scanlators. Its ad-free reading experience is its main selling point.
- Massive collection
- Multiple translation options
- Active community
- Free of intrusive ads
- Has experienced downtime in the past
- Interface can be complex for new users
2. Manga Plus by SHUEISHA
The official platform from Shueisha, Japan's largest publisher. This is the best way to read the latest chapters of hit titles like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Boruto legally, for free, and simultaneously with the Japanese release. Highly recommended for keeping up with ongoing series.
- 100% Legal and official
- Free for the latest chapters
- Simultaneous release with Japan
- Available in English & other languages
- Only the first and last few chapters are free
- Full catalog requires the paid MANGA Plus MAX app
3. VIZ Manga / Shonen Jump
The official platform for readers in North America and other supported regions. For a very affordable subscription fee (around $2.99/month), you get access to a massive digital vault of over 15,000 manga chapters, including the entire Shonen Jump catalog. Its professional translation quality is unmatched.
- Directly supports creators
- Best professional translation quality
- Very cheap subscription price
- Access to a huge back catalog
- Officially unavailable in some regions (may require VPN)
- Mainly focused on VIZ Media's titles
4. BATO.to
A highly respected third-party site known for its clean interface and high-quality image uploads. BATO.to has a strong community focus and an organized upload system, often becoming the platform of choice for scanlation groups who want a reliable host. Its modern look is free of excessive ads.
- Clean and modern interface
- High-quality images
- Minimal ads
- Good community features
- Requires registration for some features
- Collection might not be as vast as large aggregator sites
5. MangaKakalot
As one of the largest aggregators, MangaKakalot is known for two things: its enormous collection and super-fast updates. If a new chapter is released, it will likely appear here within minutes. Its simple interface focuses on speed of access.
- Massive manga collection
- Very fast chapter updates
- Easy-to-use interface
- Lots of pop-up and banner ads
- Image quality can be inconsistent
6. bumanga
A top choice for readers in Indonesia. Komikcast provides a very complete collection of manga, manhua (Chinese comics), and manhwa (Korean comics) with fast and high-quality Indonesian translations. Its interface is user-friendly and optimized for mobile.
- Fast Indonesian translations
- Very complete collection (manga, manhwa, manhua)
- Active Indonesian reader community
- Dark mode available
- Contains many ads, though a donation option exists to remove them
- Not an official source, domain can change
7. Manganelo
Often considered MangaKakalot's sibling, Manganelo shares much of the same database but with a slightly different interface. Many users prefer its vertical scrolling feature, which makes for a smooth and seamless reading experience without page breaks.
- Extremely large collection
- Convenient vertical scrolling
- Fast updates
- Like MangaKakalot, it is ad-heavy
- An aggregator, not an original source
8. Mangago
A long-running site with a loyal fanbase. Mangago is famous for its highly diverse collection of genres, especially for Shoujo, Josei, and BL (Boys' Love). Its active comment system on every chapter creates a strong sense of community.
- Very strong in romance and mature genres
- Also includes manhwa and webtoons
- Lively comment community
- Many aggressive pop-up ads
- The site's domain has changed in the past
9. Comikey
A relatively new official platform, Comikey partners directly with publishers like Shogakukan and Square Enix. They offer a "free-to-read with ads" model for the latest chapters and a payment system for full access, providing a legal alternative for titles not found on other platforms.
- Official and legal platform
- Access to exclusive titles
- Simulpub releases for some series
- Monetization model can be confusing (keys, tickets, etc.)
- Collection is still growing
10. WEBTOON
A dominant force in the world of digital comics, WEBTOON is the official and legal home for a massive library of webcomics, with a primary focus on Korean manhwa. Its vertical-scroll format is optimized for mobile reading and it features a mix of professionally published "Originals" and a "Canvas" section for independent creators.
- Official platform that supports creators
- Huge library of free-to-read content
- Excellent mobile app and user experience
- Diverse range of genres
- Focus is primarily on manhwa/webcomics, not Japanese manga
- "Fast Pass" system requires payment to read ahead
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