VIZ Manga - Manga library & reading

A premier collection of iconic creators spanning all genres in the world of manga. Released simultaneously with Japan!

ALL YOUR FAVORITE SERIES IN ONE SPOT! Titles include Komi Can’t Communicate, Uzumaki, Inuyasha, Kamudo, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Nana, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kimi ni Todoke, Call of the Night, The King’s Beast, Ima Koi: Now I’m in Love, and many more!

FAMOUS CREATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Featuring artists such as Akira Himekawa from The Legend of Zelda manga, horror master Junji Ito, renowned creator Rumiko Takahashi, and acclaimed storytellers Taiyo Matsumoto and Kazuo Umezz, among others.

NEW CHAPTERS AT NO COST! Fresh chapters are available weekly, matching releases from Japan. New titles will be added frequently.

MANGA FOR EVERY TYPE OF FAN! Whether you enjoy horror, shojo romance, fantasy, or classic comedy and drama, there’s a beloved series waiting for you in the VIZ Manga collection.

YOUR DESTINATION FOR MARVEL MANGA! Discover your favorite superheroes through unique original manga stories featuring Spider-Man, Deadpool, Wolverine, Iron Man, and more!

MANGA ON THE MOVE. Access your favorite series anytime, anywhere using our advanced manga reader! View stunning 2-page spreads in landscape mode just as they were illustrated. Download for offline reading! Create an account to synchronize your reading progress across devices and easily continue from where you stopped! Enjoy light and dark modes!

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT! Gain access to an extensive library of over 10,000 manga chapters for ONLY $1.99/month (USD*)! Begin your 7-day free trial today!

ENHANCE YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL LIBRARY. Start a new series or complete your collection of favorites. Read free previews of paid volumes before making a purchase.

* Prices may vary based on local currency.

About VIZ Media

An international authority on manga for more than three decades, VIZ Media is leading the way in what’s now, new and next. Reaching one in four millennials and half of all GenZ manga readers, VIZ is at the forefront of America’s Japanese pop-culture phenomenon, which today dominates multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming.

VIZ is proud to be the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry. Combined with a market share footprint larger than household names collectively, VIZ has pivoted from a localization company to a market leading pop culture publisher and producer.

Executive Team

Brad Woods

President and Chief Executive Officer

Brad Woods brings over 25 years of experience in entertainment, marketing, and brand strategy, including a decade at VIZ Media, where he played a key role in transforming manga and anime into mainstream entertainment. With a strong background in franchise development, digital innovation, and consumer engagement, Woods has helped shape VIZ’s expansion across publishing, digital media, streaming, and consumer products.

He holds an MBA from USC’s Marshall School of Business and a BS from the University of Arizona.

Trevor Stordahl

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Trevor Stordahl leads the legal, corporate services, human resources, and IT departments for VIZ Media. Before joining VIZ Media in 2012, he worked at law firms representing tech startups, fashion brands, liquor companies, musicians, and filmmakers.

Trevor has focused his career on supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and corporations so that they can protect their intellectual property and expand their audience. Outside of VIZ, he has served on non-profit boards in connection with publishing and rock climbing. He served as an extern clerk to the Honorable James Larson and the Honorable Stuart R. Pollak. He received a JD from the University of California, Hastings Law, and a BA in Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Ken Sasaki

Chairman and Executive Advisor

Ken Sasaki serves as Chairman for VIZ Media, developing and maintaining key relationships for the company and acting as an executive advisor for the company’s strategic initiatives. Since joining VIZ in 2008 as VP of Strategy and Business Development, he later served as CEO for 13 years, leading the company through a period of growth and digital transformation. Under his leadership, VIZ expanded its digital content strategy and extended partnerships that broadened its award-winning manga and anime catalog.

Ken holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Keio University. He has worked extensively in both Japan and the United States, bringing a cross-cultural perspective to his leadership.

What Are Manga and Anime?

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First off, how do you say manga?! Since this is a Japanese word that has been adopted by many languages, including English, there is no one “right” answer, but here at VIZ Media we pronounce it “mahn-gah,” which is pretty close to the original Japanese pronunciation.

What is manga?

Put simply, manga is a Japanese form of comics. While manga has similarities to American comics, there are some stylistic aspects that distinguish them, such as bigger eyes on characters and more speed lines in action scenes, and they are typically done in black-and-white, with lots of cool visual sound effects.

Another important difference from Western comics is that Japanese comics read from right to left, so always start reading from the “back,” which is actually the manga’s front—it feels a little strange at first, but you’ll get used to it. Reading right to left is important to maintain the flow of action from panel to panel and page to page as it was originally intended by the artist, or mangaka, as manga artists are called.

Mainly, though, manga is known for great characters, rich stories, excellent artwork, and exciting, imaginative worlds.

For over thirty years, VIZ Media has brought the best in manga to the English-speaking world.

What are some types of manga?

Manga is a wonderfully diverse art form that’s globally appealing across age and gender. VIZ Media publishes over three hundred unique series, including award winners by some of the best creators in the field. Do you like battling ninjas, lovelorn vampires, wild pirate adventurers, creepy ghouls, or samurai warriors? They’re all here! We even have manga about cooking!

While there are many manga types, you will often hear about the two most popular categories: shonen and shojo.

Shonen literally means “boy,” but this type of manga has appeal across gender and age groups. Shonen tends toward fantastic action-adventure stories with awesome fight scenes, epic story lines in fabulous worlds, and a spirit of teamwork. Prime examples of the shonen genre include Naruto, One-Punch Man, and Dragon Ball.

Shojo means “girl” but, like shonen, can have a broader appeal. After all, who doesn’t love romance? And similar to shonen, shojo are often set in fantastic worlds with compelling characters and fascinating situations, only with more focus on drama, relationships, and, well, life! Ouran High School Host Club and Vampire Knight are great series to start with.