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 20 Anime Influenced manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. BlackSun
- 19. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters
- 18. Ellin's Solhwa
- 17. Scott Pilgrim
- 16. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise
- 15. Avatar: The Last Airbender
- 14. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
- 13. The Legend of Korra
- 12. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Shells
- 11. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Rebound
- 10. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance
- 9. Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South
- 8. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow
- 7. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift
- 6. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search
- 5. Covenant
- 4. Gods Reborn
- 3. Drifting Into Summer
- 2. ShootAround
- 1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto
20. 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
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. 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
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. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Shells
Sokka follows Suki as she gives a lesson in manners and encourages a young girl's strength.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Shells has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: Shells
11. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Rebound
Mai left the palace after her breakup with Zuko, and tries to get her life back on track.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Rebound has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: Rebound
10. 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
9. Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South
When Aang leaves to aid Fire Lord Zuko with spiritual affairs in the Fire Nation, Katara and Sokka return to the Southern Water Tribe by themselves, where they are shocked to discover that their village has become a bustling city, with Hakoda in charge. The changes seem to have largely been due to the efforts of Malina, a member of the Northern Water Tribe who is seemingly striving for greater unification of the Water Tribes, but has unknown intentions.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South
8. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow
The Fire Nation is threatened by a prophecy told by the Kemurikage, mysterious figures thought only to exist in legend: remove Zuko from the throne, or the country will perish!
Avatar Aang and his friends escort Zuko and his family back to the capital, completely unaware of the looming threat growing in the city. Unrest is brewing as the New Ozai Society prepares to make its move against the crown, and children begin to go missing from their homes under mysterious circumstances!
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow has finished publishing and it has 3 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow
7. 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
6. 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
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. 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
3. Drifting Into Summer
Drifting Into Summer has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Drifting Into Summer
2. ShootAround
When a zombie apocalypse hits during the practice of a high school basketball team, it's a whole new life for the coach, Jeff. The world's turned upside down and the girls seem to be handling the changes way better than Jeff, who has troubles adjusting. A close-knit group of friends, the girls are eager to tackle this new world with its challenges!
ShootAround has finished publishing and it has 136 Chapters. It is also Known as: ShootAround
1. 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