Top 10: Manga reading apps

2023. DC Universe Infinite unveils Manga Reader



DC Universe Infinite, the digital comics service, is making a splash in the comic industry with the introduction of an exciting new manga-reader feature. This addition caters to the growing demand for manga content and offers users an immersive reading experience. The manga-reader is specifically designed to suit the unique reading style of Japanese manga. Now, users can effortlessly flip pages or swipe panels from right to left, mimicking the traditional manga format. This intuitive and immersive feature aims to captivate manga fans by delivering an authentic manga experience through a digital medium. In line with popular practices in the manga industry, DC Universe Infinite is also embracing the serialization of stories. Inspired by successful manga websites and webtoon platforms, DC plans to release chapters of upcoming stories on its digital service before printing them. This serialized approach not only generates excitement among readers but also enables DC to gauge audience response and adapt storytelling accordingly.


2023. K Manga browser version launched



Kodansha has expanded the availability of its K Manga app by launching a browser version. This platform, which grants access to beloved manga for US audiences, can now be enjoyed beyond the confines of its app. K Manga, an app introduced by Kodansha, boasts an extensive library of 400 titles and 60 Simulpubs. While the app version was recently released for Android and iOS smartphones, offering complimentary access to initial chapters of popular titles, the recent introduction of a web browser version has undoubtedly increased flexibility for manga enthusiasts. To ensure an optimal reading experience, K Manga implements a ticket and point system, where the approximate value of 100 points is USD 1. Consequently, readers are required to expend approximately 99 points per manga chapter to gain access.

2023. Azuki now allows to read unlimited manga for less than $5 a month



Azuki is a new manga subscription service that recently has expanded its collection to include over 200 series, such as The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting, BLITZ, Gacha Girls Corps, Attack on Titan, Fire Force, and works from additional publishers such as Futabasha, Micro Magazine, ABLAZE, and Star Fruit Books. Azuki operates on a subscription basis, but they have recently introduced a new initiative to distribute download-to-own e-books of their licensed and original content on platforms like BookWalker, Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play Books. Azuki is faced with the challenging task of standing out in the digital comics industry that is dominated by Amazon’s comiXology, or other manga-specific platforms like Shonen Jump and Viz, and Webtoon. According to Minto, Azuki’s unique features, such as its subscription model that allows for unlimited access at $4.99 per month, its commitment to professional localization through teams of translators, letterers, and editors, its diverse selection of content, and its passionate approach to the material, can all contribute to setting it apart from its competitors.


2020. Mangamo - new unlimited subscription service for Manga



Introducing Mangamo, a novel unlimited subscription service exclusively available for iOS. With a complimentary two-month trial, followed by a monthly fee of $4.99, Mangamo stands out by offering a vast collection of English-translated manga. Collaborating with 11 manga publishers, they anticipate releasing over 300 titles spanning more than 1,000 volumes within the next three months, with fresh chapters added on a daily basis. Mangamo fulfills the desires of every manga enthusiast by providing an accessible and cost-effective means to explore numerous new manga titles, all while supporting publishers and creators who tirelessly bring forth the manga you cherish.