The short answer
MangaPark is gone. It was one of about 60 sites in the BATO.TO piracy network, which closed after Shanghai police searched the operator’s home on 19 November 2025, and CODA, the anti-piracy body acting for Japan’s big publishers, confirmed all 60 sites were down by 19 January 2026 [1]. The best legal replacement for most readers is MANGA Plus by Shueisha: the first three and newest three chapters of each series are free, released the same day as in Japan [3]. For Kodansha series such as Attack on Titan, K MANGA unlocks a free chapter every day [7].
Checked 3 October 2026 on each app’s own site or App Store listing. Prices are in US dollars and can differ by country.
- Best overallMANGA PlusFree first and newest chapters, same day as Japan [3]
- Best back catalogueShonen Jump20,000+ chapters for $3.99 a month [4]
- Best for KodanshaK MANGAA free chapter every day [7]
- Best all-in-oneMangamo1,000+ titles from 20+ publishers [12] [13]
What happened to MangaPark?
Police in China shut it down. MangaPark posted scanned and translated manga without licences, and after CODA filed a criminal complaint on 25 September 2025 for KADOKAWA, Kodansha, Shueisha, Shogakukan and Square Enix, Shanghai police searched the operator’s home on 19 November 2025; he admitted running about 60 sites, including bato.to, xbato.com and mangapark.io [1].
How big the network was
About 350 million visits in May 2025 alone and about 7.2 billion over 37 months; more than 1,000 works from the five publishers could be read there, and CODA puts the economic damage at about ¥770 billion [1].
Across all Japanese content, a survey CODA ran for Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry put losses from online piracy at ¥5.7 trillion in 2025, about three times the 2022 figure [2].
We don’t link to sites that use the MangaPark name now. After the shutdown, the legal store MangaPlaza reported that its daily sales roughly doubled [1].
The 10 MangaPark alternatives compared
All ten are run or licensed by publishers: MANGA Plus, the VIZ apps and K MANGA come from the publishers themselves [3] [4] [7], Omoi, Mangamo, Comikey and INKR license from them [8] [13] [15] [20], and BookWalker and Kindle sell volumes [16] [18].
| App | Run by | Free reading | Paid plan | Offline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANGA Plus by Shueisha | Shueisha [3] | First 3 + newest 3 chapters; ongoing English series once [3] | MAX $1.99 / $4.99 a month [3] | Not stated |
| Shonen Jump (VIZ) | VIZ Media [5] | Latest chapters [5] | $3.99 a month [4] | Yes [5] |
| VIZ Manga | VIZ Media [4] | Latest chapters each week [6] | $1.99 a month [4] | Yes (download and sync) [4] |
| K MANGA | Kodansha [7] | 1 chapter a day [7] | Points ($1 = 100) [7] | Not stated |
| Omoi (formerly Azuki) | KiraKira Media [8] | New free chapters weekly [9] | $4.99 a month [10] | Yes, unlocked chapters [11] |
| Mangamo | Mangamo Inc. [13] | Free chapters on most series [12] | $4.99 a month (varies by region) [12] | Not stated |
| Comikey | Comikey Media [15] | Daily Pass + ad unlocks [14] | Keys (in-app currency) [14] | Not stated |
| BookWalker | M12 Media (KADOKAWA Group) [16] | Not stated | Buy volumes [16] | Yes [16] |
| Kindle (Amazon Comics & Manga) | Amazon [18] | Some titles via Prime / Kindle Unlimited [18] | Buy volumes [19] | Yes [18] |
| INKR | INKR Global [20] | Daily free chapters, coins from ads [20] | INKR Extra [20] | Yes [20] |
The 10 best legal manga apps, reviewed
The best are MANGA Plus for Jump series [3], Shonen Jump for the English back catalogue [4], K MANGA for Kodansha titles [7] and Mangamo for many publishers in one app [13]; all ten are reviewed below.
1MANGA Plus by Shueisha
Best for: Weekly Shōnen Jump series
- Run by
- Shueisha [3]
- Free reading
- First 3 + newest 3 chapters; ongoing English series once [3]
- Paid plan
- MAX $1.99 / $4.99 a month [3]
- Platforms
- iOS app (others not confirmed) [3]
- Languages
- 9, incl. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian [3]
- Offline
- Not stated
- Series
- One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Dandadan, SPY x FAMILY [3]
MANGA Plus is Shueisha’s own app, and Shueisha publishes Weekly Shōnen Jump [3]. The first three and newest three chapters are free, released the same day as in Japan, and in English you can read every chapter of an ongoing series once for free [3].
MAX removes ads and opens more than 17,000 English chapters: Standard ($1.99) covers ongoing series and Deluxe ($4.99) adds finished classics such as Dragon Ball, NARUTO, BLEACH and Death Note [3]. Shueisha notes that “available titles may vary by language and region” [3].
Pros
- Free on Japan’s release day
- From the publisher itself
- 9 languages
Cons
- Older chapters need MAX
- Titles vary by language and region
2Shonen Jump (VIZ)
Best for: reading the whole series in English
- Run by
- VIZ Media [5]
- Free reading
- Latest chapters [5]
- Paid plan
- $3.99 a month [4]
- Platforms
- iOS, Android [4]
- Languages
- English [5]
- Offline
- Yes [5]
- Series
- One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family [5]
VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump app promises “Latest chapters are always free!” [5]. A $3.99-a-month membership opens more than 20,000 chapters, and new chapters arrive “the SAME DAY they come out in Japan” [4]. You can download chapters to read offline [5].
Pros
- 20,000+ chapters
- Offline downloads
- Same-day chapters
Cons
- English only
- Older chapters need the membership
3VIZ Manga
Best for: Frieren and Uzumaki
- Run by
- VIZ Media [4]
- Free reading
- Latest chapters each week [6]
- Paid plan
- $1.99 a month [4]
- Platforms
- iOS, Android [4]
- Languages
- Not stated
- Offline
- Yes (download and sync) [4]
- Series
- Frieren, Uzumaki, Komi Can’t Communicate [6]
The separate VIZ Manga app costs $1.99 a month for more than 10,000 chapters of VIZ’s own series, and you can “stream, download and sync across devices” [4]. New chapters are free each week, alongside Japan [6].
Pros
- Low-cost plan ($1.99 a month)
- Download and sync
Cons
- VIZ titles only
4K MANGA
Best for: Kodansha titles such as Attack on Titan
- Run by
- Kodansha [7]
- Free reading
- 1 chapter a day [7]
- Paid plan
- Points ($1 = 100) [7]
- Platforms
- iOS app (others not confirmed) [7]
- Languages
- English [7]
- Offline
- Not stated
- Series
- Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Tokyo Revengers, Hajime no Ippo [7]
Kodansha’s own app lets you “read a new chapter for free every day”, and you buy more chapters with points at $1 for 100 [7]. It has more than 500 titles, and over 60 appear “the moment they are published in Japan” [7].
Pros
- Free daily chapter
- Straight from Kodansha
- 60+ same-day titles
Cons
- Points add up on long series
5Omoi (formerly Azuki)
Best for: many publishers on one plan
- Run by
- KiraKira Media [8]
- Free reading
- New free chapters weekly [9]
- Paid plan
- $4.99 a month [10]
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android [8]
- Languages
- English [9]
- Offline
- Yes, unlocked chapters [11]
- Series
- Attack on Titan, Fire Force, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime [9]
Omoi started in June 2021 as Azuki, took its new name on 13 November 2025, and is run by KiraKira Media in San Francisco [8]. Premium costs $4.99 a month, with a 14-day trial, for full access to more than 200 series [10].
Chapters you unlock can be downloaded in the apps, some volumes come as DRM-free ePub files, and some publishers keep certain volumes out of subscriptions, so you buy those outright [11].
Pros
- Some DRM-free ePub volumes
- Web and apps
- 14-day trial
Cons
- Some volumes are not on the plan
- English only
6Mangamo
Best for: a big catalogue for one price
- Run by
- Mangamo Inc. [13]
- Free reading
- Free chapters on most series [12]
- Paid plan
- $4.99 a month (varies by region) [12]
- Platforms
- iOS, Android [12]
- Languages
- English [13]
- Offline
- Not stated
- Series
- Blue Lock, Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan [13]
Mangamo licenses titles from more than 20 Japanese publishers [13] and has more than 1,000 titles and 20,000 chapters [12]. Most series have free chapters, and some give a free chapter every 24 hours [12].
Pros
- 1,000+ titles
- 20+ publishers
Cons
- Apps only
- Price varies by region
7Comikey
Best for: action series and free unlocks
- Run by
- Comikey Media [15]
- Free reading
- Daily Pass + ad unlocks [14]
- Paid plan
- Keys (in-app currency) [14]
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android [14]
- Languages
- Not stated
- Offline
- Not stated
- Series
- Kengan Omega, Record of Ragnarok, Asobi Asobase [15]
Comikey publishes officially licensed chapters from Japan, Korea and China on their release day [15]. Daily Pass unlocks one chapter per series every 23 hours, and one ad unlocks any chapter except the newest [14].
Pros
- Daily Pass and ad unlocks
- Same-day releases from 3 countries
Cons
- Newest chapters can’t be unlocked with an ad
8BookWalker
Best for: owning whole volumes
- Run by
- M12 Media (KADOKAWA Group) [16]
- Free reading
- Not stated
- Paid plan
- Buy volumes [16]
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Mac [16]
- Languages
- English [16]
- Offline
- Yes [16]
- Series
- Not stated
BookWalker’s English store now runs at bookwalker.com under M12 Media LLC, a KADOKAWA Group company, and you buy volumes and download them to read without Wi-Fi [16]. Its publishers include Seven Seas, Yen Press, Kodansha, J-Novel Club, VIZ and Square Enix [16]. If you bought on the old Global store, move your account across before you can read those books again [17].
Pros
- You keep what you buy
- Many publishers
Cons
- No subscription
- Old Global accounts must migrate
9Kindle (Amazon Comics & Manga)
Best for: reading on any device
- Run by
- Amazon [18]
- Free reading
- Some titles via Prime / Kindle Unlimited [18]
- Paid plan
- Buy volumes [19]
- Platforms
- Kindle apps [18]
- Languages
- English + 9 more (app) [18]
- Offline
- Yes [18]
- Series
- Not stated
ComiXology now redirects to Amazon’s Comics & Manga store, and you read in the Kindle apps [19]. The app lets you zoom in on high-definition colour images and download books, Kindle Unlimited offers more than a million titles, and Prime includes more than 1,000 books, magazines and comics [18].
Pros
- Offline reading
- Works across Kindle apps
Cons
- Mostly pay per volume
10INKR
Best for: manhua and webtoons
- Run by
- INKR Global [20]
- Free reading
- Daily free chapters, coins from ads [20]
- Paid plan
- INKR Extra [20]
- Platforms
- Web, apps [21]
- Languages
- Not stated
- Offline
- Yes [20]
- Series
- BAKI, Tales of Demons and Gods [21]
INKR has more than 1,000 titles, mostly manhua and webtoons, and supports offline reading [20]. Its series include BAKI and Tales of Demons and Gods [21].
Pros
- Free coins from ads
- Offline reading
Cons
- Fewer Japanese manga
Where to read popular series legally
Each series lives with its publisher’s app or licensee, as the table shows.
| Series | Legal app |
|---|---|
| One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man | MANGA Plus, Shonen Jump [3] [5] |
| Dragon Ball, NARUTO, BLEACH, Death Note | MANGA Plus MAX Deluxe [3] |
| Attack on Titan | K MANGA, Omoi, Mangamo [7] [9] [13] |
| Frieren, Uzumaki | VIZ Manga [6] |
| Blue Lock, Vinland Saga | Mangamo [13] |
| Record of Ragnarok, Kengan Omega | Comikey [15] |
Which app should you pick?
Pick the app that holds the series you follow, then decide whether to stay free or pay.
- You follow weekly Jump seriesMANGA Plus free [3], or Shonen Jump for the back catalogue [4].
- You read Kodansha titlesK MANGA’s free daily chapter [7].
- One plan, many publishersMangamo or Omoi [13] [10].
- You want to keep your booksBookWalker or Kindle volumes [16] [18].
Apps we left out
We left out Tapas: it closes on 31 March 2027, it stopped selling Ink on 1 October 2026, and anything you unlocked will not be readable after it shuts [22]. If you’d rather not pay at all, our guide to MangaOwl alternatives shows how to read manga free and legally. For anime and films with Hindi dubs, see Vegamovies alternatives. For live sport, see Vipbox alternatives. More is in Entertainment.
Questions people ask
Is MangaPark shut down?
Yes. mangapark.io was one of about 60 BATO.TO network sites, and CODA confirmed all of them closed by 19 January 2026 [1].
What is the new MangaPark website?
There isn’t a legitimate one; sites that use the name are unlicensed copies. For free reading that’s legal, start with MANGA Plus [3].
What are the best sites like MangaPark?
For Shueisha series, MANGA Plus and Shonen Jump [3] [5]. For Kodansha series, K MANGA [7]. For many publishers in one app, Mangamo or Omoi [13] [10].
Can I read manga offline legally?
Yes. Shonen Jump and VIZ Manga allow downloads [5] [4], and so do Omoi for chapters you’ve unlocked [11], BookWalker [16], Kindle [18] and INKR [20].
Sources
- CODA news release, BATO.TO network closed, 29 January 2026 (Japanese): https://cms.coda-cj.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/coda_newsrelease_20260129.pdf
- CODA, piracy damage survey for METI, 26 January 2026: https://coda-cj.jp/en/wp-json/wp/v2/news/845
- MANGA Plus by Shueisha, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1442476536
- VIZ, apps: https://www.viz.com/apps
- Shonen Jump, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id594237344
- VIZ Manga, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id421486286
- K MANGA, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1637040002
- Omoi, About: https://www.omoi.com/about
- Omoi, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1545075904
- Omoi, Premium: https://omoi.com/premium
- Azuki/Omoi blog, downloads and subscriptions: https://blog.azuki.co/?p=1297
- Mangamo, About: https://www.mangamo.com/about
- Mangamo, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1462183152
- Comikey, FAQ: https://comikey.com/faq/
- Comikey, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1601348237
- BookWalker, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6738940313
- BookWalker, Global store notice: https://bookwalker.jp/info/202605_global_store/
- Kindle, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id302584613
- Amazon Comics & Manga: https://www.amazon.com/comics-manga/home
- INKR, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1500548154
- INKR Comics: https://comics.inkr.com/
- Tapas, service closure notice: https://tapas.io/newsfeed/271
