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. [2025 List]
- 19. Muted
- 18. BlackSun
- 17. Avatar: The Last Airbender
- 16. The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars
- 15. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imbalance
- 14. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift
- 13. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow
- 12. Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South
- 11. Scott Pilgrim
- 10. Devil's Candy
- 9. Covenant
- 8. My Name is Benny
- 7. Ellin's Solhwa
- 6. Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures
- 5. Brimstone and Roses
- 4. Rot & Ruin
- 3. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Sisters
- 2. Sleepless Domain
- 1. Drifting Into Summer
19. 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
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. 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
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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
11. 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
10. 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
9. 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
8. My Name is Benny
Follow along with the adventures of weirdo Benny and her friends!
My Name is Benny has finished publishing and it has 255 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Name is Benny
7. 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
6. 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
5. 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
4. 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
3. 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
2. Sleepless Domain
In possibly the last city on earth, citizens live a relatively normal life by day. But from 10pm to 2am, deadly monsters roam the streets, and magical girls must fight to defend the citizens from grave danger. When a tragedy befalls her magical girl team, Undine is left to pick up the pieces while continuing to fight. But is this battle truly never-ending?
Sleepless Domain is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sleepless Domain
1. Drifting Into Summer
Drifting Into Summer has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Drifting Into Summer