What is this genre all about? Shows that are produced outside of East Asia, but are influenced by Japanese animation, themes, and culture. Usually has an animation style similar to anime, or contains themes commonly found in anime.
We present you the list of Anime Influenced manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Anime Influenced manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 19. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters
- 18. BlackSun
- 17. Scott Pilgrim
- 16. Covenant
- 15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto
- 14. Jovantore
- 13. Ellin's Solhwa
- 12. Devil's Candy
- 11. Edith
- 10. Faded Away
- 9. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise
- 8. Avatar: The Last Airbender
- 7. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
- 6. Gods Reborn
- 5. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search
- 4. The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars
- 3. The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire
- 2. The Legend of Korra
- 1. Brimstone and Roses
19. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters
18. BlackSun
Hunted since birth for a burden he unknowingly carries, Yu must discover the secrets of his origins and his ties to a hidden shinobi world so he can come to realize the weight of his destiny, of being the last hope…the Last Flame of humanity standing against an ancient demonic threat.
BlackSun is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Black Sun
17. Scott Pilgrim
Scott Pilgrim is a series of graphic stories by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The series is about Canadian Scott Pilgrim, a slacker and part-time musician who lives in Toronto and plays bass guitar in a band. He falls in love with American delivery girl Ramona Flowers, but must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her.
Scott Pilgrim has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: Scott Pilgrim
16. Covenant
Ezra, a powerful exorcist with no faith in God, is tasked to protect a seemingly normal human from rising demonic forces. With his church under scrutiny and the threat of war on the horizon, will Ezra find his conviction in time? Or will Sunny suffer the consequences?
Covenant is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Covenant
15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto
When teenage reporter April O’Neil has a clandestine meeting with Tsunade, the leader of the Hidden Leaf Village, it garners the attention of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi. They aren’t the only ones who are wondering what the two women were discussing, though. The sinister Foot Clan have their own interest in April’s visit, as they think she might hold the valuable information on mutation research being conducted by the scientist Baxter Stockman. With April caught between the forces of the Hidden Leaf Village and the Foot Clan, it can’t be long before the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show up to lend her a hand!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto
14. Jovantore
At first glance, Rita is a completely normal young woman. What no one can tell from looking at her is that since she was a child she has been plagued by a penetrating ticking sound that seems to come directly from inside her head. The doctors are also at a loss. But when Rita has already given up hope for a cure, she meets a mysterious old witch who, of all things, gives her a watch...
Jovantore has finished publishing and it has 4 Chapters. It is also Known as: Jovantore
13. Ellin's Solhwa
The last thing Ellin remembers is having to deal with a belligerent customer at her dead-end job. And when she opened her eyes… she’s “Solhwa,” the beautiful fourth concubine to the king of the Xyaran Empire. Between trying to learn the language and eating steak, Ellin’s trying to figure exactly what’s going on. Where is she? How did this happen? And who can she trust: Solhwa’s handsome charismatic childhood friend or the elegant, raven-haired king’s advisor?
Ellin's Solhwa has finished publishing and it has 52 Chapters. It is also Known as: Ellin's Solhwa
12. Devil's Candy
This is a world where devils reside, some tall and some small, some thin and some wide.
Some hairy, some scary, some sweet and some snide.
This is the tale of the Scarlet Crown's pride and of Hemlock Heart where prejudice is decried.
Although these events seem like a dreadful ride, the devils of the world always take them in stride.
Yet there is one girl, who may turn the tide....
Pandora, Pandora, where are your claws?
Where are your fangs if they're not in your maw?
Pandora, Pandora, where are your wings?
You seem to be missing so many things.
Pandora, Pandora, where are your horns?
Pandora, Pandora, why were you born?
Devil's Candy is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Devil's Candy
11. Edith
Edith is not your typical heroine. She struggles with her confidence, her morals, and life in general by not only holding herself to high standards, but her men as well. Enter two less-than-perfect men: one who may be the Prince Charming she’s been waiting for to deliver a fairy tale ending, the other a brash reality check who does NOT believe in happily-ever-after. What will Edith do? Will she sacrifice her standards? Or keep searching for that mythical white knight who may or may not exist in the first place? Funny, messy and sexy, Edith’s journey is relatable to anyone who’s ever left their heart on the battlefield of the dating world.
Edith has finished publishing and it has 122 Chapters. It is also Known as: Edith
10. Faded Away
They meet as children, but all of a sudden Mitsuko disappears. Sou waited, but waited so long he started to think he imagined her. They meet again in High School when Mitsuko returns. The girl hadn’t really changed, whereas the boy had changed a lot. …What happened to him?
Faded Away is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Faded Away
9. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise
This series rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a face-off against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise
8. Avatar: The Last Airbender
The hit Nickelodeon cartoon craze goes TOKYOPOP, as you relive every exciting episode...now in the easy-to-follow cine-manga form!
In a timeless quest that brings all elements (pun!) of Asian history and culture together, Avatar: the Last Airbender has the perfect blend of action, comedy, and adventure! And where martial arts translates to "levitate-rocks-and-chuck-them-at-your-enemy's-face," you just want to jump right up and join the local karate school!
There's no doubt Avatar: the Last Airbender has struck it rich with fans across the board, and this editor is just one of them! ATLA quenches my thirst for Asian cultures not usually seen in the world of animation, while drawing me in further with magic and action! And with a fresh blend of characters, anywhere from a sarcastic older brother to a legion of butt-kicking girls, I keep coming back! At only two seasons completed, and a full four to be expected, ATLA will be sure to have much more to offer its loyal fans.
Avatar: The Last Airbender has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender
7. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
For three years, millions of eager fans tuned in to watch new episodes of Nickelodeon’s hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Ever since, fans have been hungry for more and now their wait is finally over. This volume collects the long-out-of-print, fan-favorite comics previously published in Nickelodeon Magazine and with the Airbender DVDs, plus over seventy brand-new comics pages. That’s twenty-six stories set in Airbender continuity, by a host of top-notch talent, many of whom worked on the original animated series. Twenty-six in-continuity stories, plus bonus content.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures has finished publishing and it has 28 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
6. Gods Reborn
Were they angels or demons? Appearing out of nowhere like god’s wrath upon the Earth, no one knows what the monsters are or why they attack humans. They call them: the Djin. After waking up from a nine-month coma, part-time Djin-hunters Lilou and Lux must slay all the monsters and collect the bounty. But why does Lilou have such a strong connection to the Djin and such extraordinary powers?
Gods Reborn is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: God's Reborn, GR
5. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search
An Earth Kingdom Scholar's points of view about "family" and governing with dignity motivates Zuko to set things right within his own family. He makes a deal with Azula, releasing her from the mental institution in exchange for her help on his quest to discover the truth about their mother, Ursa. Additionally, with the help of Aang, Sokka, and Katara, the five set out on a journey towards Ursa's hometown. Tensions between Azula and the rest stir trouble and an encounter with a wolf spirit delays them even more, though as they continue, they find their own dynamic to make it all work.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Search
4. The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars
Relishing their newfound feelings for each other, Korra and Asami leave the Spirit World . . . but find nothing in Republic City but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict!
A pompous developer plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. What's more, the triads have realigned and are in a brutal all-out brawl at the city's borders--where hundreds of evacuees have relocated!
In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other--but first, they've got to get better at being a team and a couple!
The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars
3. The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire
On the eve of its first elections, the Earth Kingdom finds its future endangered by its past. Even as Kuvira stands trial for her crimes, vestiges of her imperial ambitions threaten to undermine the nation’s democratic hopes. However, when Korra, Asami, Mako, and Bolin disagree on the solution, drastic measures will be taken to halt a new march to war and Korra must decide whom to trust as the fate of the Earth Kingdom hangs in the balance!
The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire is currently publishing and has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire
2. The Legend of Korra
When Meelo shirks his duties at the refugee camp, Korra recruits him for a top-secret, super-important mission: tracking down a pack of lost pets! Then, in a story based on Nintendo's smash-hit video game, a debut fighter in the ARMS League tirelessly trains to reach the top! Spring Man's only wish is to win the Grand Prix-but first, he has to win the title of the Spring Gym! Can he defeat the other 599 contenders to become the best?
The Legend of Korra has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Legend of Korra
1. Brimstone and Roses
Bea is over her ex. Absolutely, completely, over her... except that she's not. When Bea finds out that her ex is also attending her sister's wedding, Bea does what any logical person would do and summons an incredibly hot, sarcastic demon to be her date. But demons are tricky, and now hers won't leave her alone.
Brimstone and Roses is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Brimstone and Roses