Crunchyroll Manga
Type of site | Digital manga |
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| Available in | 1 languages |
List of languages
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| Dissolved | December 11, 2023 (original) |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California , U.S. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Area served | United States and Canada |
| Industry | |
| Products | |
| Parent | Crunchyroll, LLC |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | October 30, 2013 (original) October 9, 2025[1] (current form) |
| Current status | Active |
Crunchyroll Manga is a premium digital manga service from Crunchyroll, LLC offering a vast library of officially licensed manga to readers in the United States and Canada via an ad-free mobile app on iOS and Android. The service's current iteration launched on October 9, 2025, significantly expanding upon its original form, which began distribution on October 30, 2013.[2] Crunchyroll Manga launched with the goal of making manga even more accessible by bringing hundreds of titles from numerous leading publishers onto a single platform. Initial launch partners include AlphaPolis, COMPASS Manga, Square Enix, VIZ Media and Yen Press, with major additions like Shueisha and J-Novel Club planned to follow.[1]
History
Crunchyroll Manga (2013–2023)
The original Crunchyroll Manga was a digital manga platform that was first launched on October 30, 2013,[3] and initially had a lineup of twelve titles, with chapters released simultaneously with their Japanese release. The Crunchyroll Manga service provided English speaking readers with officially licensed editions of the latest installments of popular manga published by Futabasha, Kodansha, Kadokawa Shoten and Shōnen Gahōsha soon after they were released in Japan.[3]
On October 26, 2013, Crunchyroll confirmed that the Crunchyroll Manga service would be released on October 30, 2013.[4] The service became available in 170 countries, except Japan, China, France, Germany and Italy.[5]
On February 17, 2018, Crunchyroll announced that Kodansha titles excluding Fairy Tail would be removed from the manga section of the site on March 1. The titles are still available for purchase as eBooks.[6] On March 1, 2018, Crunchyroll announced that they would simultaneously publish new Kodansha manga titles as they release in Japan.[7]
On November 10, 2023, Crunchyroll, LLC confirmed that Crunchyroll Manga would be shut down on December 11.[8]
Manga chapters can be read online through the website or on web-enabled devices through Crunchyroll or an official app. Readers can sign up for an All-Access or Manga subscription for full access to several manga titles. Anime and Drama subscribers can read only the latest chapters with limited advertisements.[9]
The anthology format generally mirrors that of the equivalent magazine issues, typically featuring the same cover illustrations, and color interior pages. If a physical copy or digital copy of a series is available for sale, it might not be available on Crunchyroll Manga.[9]
Completed series (2013–2023)
Series that have completed their serialization in Crunchyroll Manga.
| Title | Creator(s) | First issue | Last issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Mask (Monthly Action) |
Datto Nishiwaki | January 24, 2014 (Chapter #8) |
Ongoing |
| As the Gods Will - The Second Series (Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine) |
Muneyoshi Kaneshiro, Akeji Fujimura | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #40) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| Attack on Titan (Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine) |
Hajime Isayama | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #50) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| Coppelion (Monthly Young Magazine) |
Tomonori Inoue | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #205) |
February 20, 2016 (Chapter #233) |
| Fairy Tail (Weekly Shōnen Magazine) |
Hiro Mashima | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #376) |
July 26, 2017 (Chapter #545) |
| Fort of Apocalypse (Monthly Shōnen Rival) |
Yuu Kuraishi, Kazu Inabe | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #25) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| The Heroic Legend of Arslan (Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine) |
Yoshiki Tanaka, Hiromu Arakawa | April 8, 2014 (Chapter #9) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| King's Game Origin (Monthly Action) |
Nobuaki Kanazawa, J-ta Yamada | January 24, 2014 (Chapter #8) |
January 25, 2016 (Chapter #30) |
| My Wife is Wagatsuma-san (Weekly Shōnen Magazine) |
Yuu Kuraishi and Keishi Nishikida | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #67) |
September 24, 2014 (Chapter #108) |
| Mysterious Girlfriend X (Monthly Afternoon) |
Riichi Ueshiba | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #82) |
September 25, 2014 (Chapter #92) |
| Orange (Bessatsu Margaret, Monthly Action) |
Ichigo Takano | January 24, 2014 (Chapter #9) |
August 25, 2015 (Chapter #22) |
| The Seven Deadly Sins (Weekly Shōnen Magazine) |
Nakaba Suzuki | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #52) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| Space Brothers (Weekly Morning) |
Chūya Koyama | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #220) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| A Town Where You Live (Weekly Shōnen Magazine) |
Kōji Seo | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #233) |
February 12, 2014 (Chapter #261) |
| UQ Holder! (Weekly Shōnen Magazine) |
Ken Akamatsu | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #2) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
| Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches (Weekly Shōnen Magazine) |
Miki Yoshikawa | October 30, 2013 (Chapter #84) |
March 1, 2018[6] |
Crunchyroll Manga Relaunch (since 2025)
On January 7, 2025, Crunchyroll announced during Sony Group Corporation's CES 2025 press conference that a new digital manga application would join the service as a premium add-on, launched later that year. The app launched as a standalone, called Crunchyroll Manga, on iOS and Android with web browser support planned for the future. The relaunched service first launched in English in the United States and Canada, with other language options planned.[10][11]
On September 25, 2025, Crunchyroll announced that Crunchyroll Manga, an add-on service that would make hundreds of manga titles from across several publishers available to subscribers, launched as an app on October 9, 2025.[12] Launch titles include One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, My Dress-Up Darling, The Summer Hikaru Died, Lycoris Recoil, Delicious in Dungeon, Sasaki and Miyano, Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy, Maiden of the Dragon: Falling for the Demon’s Lies, and many more, spanning multiple genres.[1]
On November 10, 2025, Crunchyroll announced that it has partnered with publisher Titan Publishing Group to bring more than 20 iconic manga series, including ATOM: The Beginning, Burst Angel, Speed Grapher and more, to its catalog. Titan Manga joins AlphaPolis, COMPASS, Square Enix, VIZ Media and Yen Press on Crunchyroll Manga, which now features hundreds of fan-favorite series with more publishers to come in the future.[13]
On December 8, 2025, Crunchyroll announced that 30 new series from J-Novel Club and more will join the Crunchyroll Manga growing catalog. Ascendance of a Bookworm, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill, May I Ask for One Final Thing?, The Faraway Paladin were added to the platform.[14]
On January 13, 2026, Crunchyroll announced that over 20 new manga series, which includes Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! were added to the growing catalog.[15]
On February 10, 2026, Crunchyroll announced that it had added The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World, Demon Lord, Retry, and 30 more titles to the catalog.[16]
Publishing partners
Following the service launch in October 2025, Crunchyroll transitioned its digital manga offering to a standalone application. The current service operates through licensing agreements with multiple North American and Japanese publishers. Partner publishers for the service include:
| Publisher | Year | Status | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaPolis | 2025 | Active | [17] |
| COMPASS Manga | 2025 | Active | [17] |
| Square Enix | 2025 | Active | [17] |
| Viz Media | 2025 | Active | [17] |
| Yen Press | 2025 | Active | [17] |
| Titan Manga | 2025 | Active | [18] |
| J-Novel Club | 2025 | Active | [19] |
| Shueisha | 2025 | Active | [20] |
| highstone | 2026 | Active | [21] |
| MobileBook.jp | 2026 | Active | [22] |
| ThirdlineNEXT | 2026 | Active | [22] |
References
- ^ a b c Friedman, Nicholas (September 25, 2025). "Crunchyroll Manga Sets October 9 Launch with Multiple Major Publishing Partners". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (September 25, 2025). "Crunchyroll Manga to Debut in October 2025". IGN. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Press Release (October 30, 2013). "CRUNCHYROLL LAUNCHES "CRUNCHYROLL MANGA" DIGITAL COMIC PLATFORM". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ "Crunchyroll to Simultaneously Offer Kodansha Manga in 170 Countries". Anime News Network. October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ^ 人気漫画、電子書籍で170カ国に即時配信 講談社. Nikkei (in Japanese). October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Crunchyroll Manga to No Longer Offer Catalog Chapters of Kodansha Titles". Anime News Network. February 17, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "New Crunchyroll Manga Simulpubs Starting March 2018!". Crunchyroll Forums. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (November 11, 2023). "Crunchyroll Ends Digital Manga App on Mobile, Web on December 11". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Macias, Patrick (October 30, 2013). "It's Here! Crunchyroll Manga is Now Open!". Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Crunchyroll to Launch New Manga App in 2025". Crunchyroll. January 7, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Crunchyroll to Launch New Manga App in 2025". Anime News Network. January 7, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Anime streamer Crunchyroll wants to be your digital home for manga too". Los Angeles Times. September 25, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Manga Adds ATOM: The Beginning, Burst Angel and More From Titan Manga". Crunchyroll. November 10, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Manga Adds Ascendance of a Bookworm, May I Ask For One Final Thing? and More". Crunchyroll. November 10, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Manga Adds Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet!and More". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Manga Adds The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World, Demon Lord, Retry and More". Crunchyroll. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Friedman, Nicholas (September 25, 2025). "Crunchyroll Manga Sets October 9 Launch with One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen & More". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ Friedman, Nicholas (November 10, 2025). "Crunchyroll Manga Adds ATOM: The Beginning and More From Titan Manga". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (December 8, 2025). "J-Novel Club Joins Crunchyroll Manga Growing Catalog". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Manga Adds Sanda, Saint Seiya: Dark Wing, More Titles from Titan, J-Novel Club, Compass". Anime News Network. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (March 9, 2026). "Crunchyroll Manga Adds Sanda and More". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ a b Cardine, Kyle (January 12, 2026). "Crunchyroll Manga Adds Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles and More". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved March 14, 2026.