MANGA Plus
An app that lets you read new manga chapters free on release day.
What MANGA Plus does
MANGA Plus is the official manga app from Shueisha, the Japanese publisher behind Weekly Shonen Jump. New chapters land free at the same time as in Japan. The first three and newest three chapters of each series are free, and MAX plans open up the back catalog.
If you want to read manga for free without going to shady sites, MANGA Plus is the official way to keep up with Shueisha's series. New chapters come out in English at the same time they do in Japan, and you can read the first three and latest three chapters of every series at no cost. Ongoing series in English can be read once for free.
MANGA Plus MAX is the paid side. It removes ads and gives you more than 17,000 English chapters. The Standard plan keeps you current on ongoing series, and Deluxe adds finished classics. Some titles are also available in Spanish, Thai, French and other languages, depending on where you live.
It's best for following series week to week. If you want to binge older volumes, a paid plan or the Shonen Jump app will serve you better.
Alternatives to MANGA Plus
Who it's for
Skip it if: People who want to binge full classic series for free.
Pricing
Free planFree to read new chapters plus the first and latest three of each series. MAX plans are listed at $1.99 (Standard) and $4.99 (Deluxe) in the US App Store.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free and fully licensed
- Same-day release with Japan
- Cheap paid plans if you want more
Watch out for
- Middle chapters of older series aren't free
- Ads on the free side
- MAX isn't available in every country
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Questions people ask
Is MANGA Plus free?
Yes. New chapters and the first and latest three chapters of each series are free. MAX plans open up more of the back catalog.
Is MANGA Plus legal?
Yes. It's run by Shueisha, the publisher of Weekly Shonen Jump.
What's the difference between MANGA Plus and Shonen Jump?
MANGA Plus is run by Shueisha and is available in many countries. Shonen Jump is VIZ Media's app with a $3.99 a month membership and a big English library.