What is this genre all about? Shows that are produced outside of East Asia, but are influenced by east asian 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. [2026 List]
- 19. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters
- 18. Gods Reborn
- 17. BlackSun
- 16. Rot & Ruin
- 15. Ellin's Solhwa
- 14. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Ashes of the Academy
- 13. Avatar: The Last Airbender
- 12. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search
- 11. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise
- 10. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift
- 9. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Azula in the Spirit Temple
- 8. Muted
- 7. Brimstone and Roses
- 6. Not So Silent
- 5. Covenant
- 4. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance
- 3. Faded Away
- 2. Scott Pilgrim
- 1. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
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. 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
17. 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
16. Rot & Ruin
Benny Imura and his friends must navigate a post-apocalyptic zombie-infected America in which teenagers are forced to find labor or face starvation. When Benny grudgingly joins his annoying older brother Tom as an apprentice zombie hunter, he soon discovers that almost everything he believed about his sheltered life is wrong--and zombies aren’t the greatest thing to fear in the Rot and Ruin.
Rot & Ruin has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: Rot & Ruin
15. 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
14. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Ashes of the Academy
Kiyi, half-sister to Fire Lord Zuko, enrolls at the Royal Fire Academy for Girls! Known for its strict curriculum and even stricter instructors, Zuko worries for Kiyi.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Ashes of the Academy has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Ashes of the Academy
13. 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
12. 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
11. 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
10. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift
Avatar Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen's Festival - an extremely sacred Air Nomad holiday that has not been held in over a hundred years.
However, cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery - operating on land sacred to the Airbenders! Is this the cause of the pollution Aang finds there, or is something more mysterious happening?
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Rift
9. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Azula in the Spirit Temple
Azula continues her destabilizing campaign against the Fire Nation and her brother, Fire Lord Zuko.
But after a failed attack on her latest target, Azula finds herself in a mysterious forest temple inhabited by a solitary monk…or is it something more mysterious? Azula must confront her past, and finally face her chance at redemption.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Azula in the Spirit Temple has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Azula in the Spirit Temple
8. Muted
On the full moon of her 21st year, the young witch, Camille Severin, is expected to perform the traditional ritual to summon forth a winged demon for her families success and prosperity. But when the ritual goes wrong, it reveals the terrifying truths about herself and the secrets that threaten to tear her family apart.
Muted is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Muted
7. 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
6. Not So Silent
Lewis Walker is the perfect student: amazing grades, a clean school record, an extensive club itinerary- but absolutely no time for himself. His busy schedule suddenly clears once the new student, Fern Montalvo, affectionately captures his attention. High school is hard enough when you've spent your whole life pleasing your teachers, your unsupportive family, and disgruntled friends. But while navigating his new feelings for Fern, maybe Lewis can learn to love himself in the process?
Not So Silent is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Not So Silent
5. 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
4. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance
This new three-part adventure follows Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph as they return to Earthen Fire Industries—the factory owned by Toph’s father—and Team Avatar find that the once-small town of Cranefish is now booming. Expecting a warm welcome, Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with disinterest and even open hostility. At a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear: A massive bender versus non-bender conflict has gripped the town’s inhabitants, and is threatening to turn violent
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance
3. 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
2. 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
1. 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