Top 20 Kids manga you should read right now. [2024 List]

20. Youkai Watch: Wakuwaku☆Nyanderful Days

A young girl is browsing an antique shop when she comes across some youkai. At first scared of them, she eventually comes to befriend them and they give her a device called a "Youkai Watch", which grants her the power to see and befriend other youkai.

Youkai Watch: Wakuwaku☆Nyanderful Days is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 妖怪ウォッチ～わくわく☆にゃんだふるデイズ～, Youkai Watch: Wakuwaku Nyanderful Days

19. Pocket Monsters Special

Red is just a normal kid living in the rural Pallet Town, when he decides to go out on his own adventure, along with his rival since childhood, Green. In this world of Pokemon, he makes many friends, humans and Pokemon alike. However, all is not well. Team Rocket is trying to capture Mew, a very rare Pokemon, and is performing experiments on other Pokemon, trying to increase their power. Red and his friends must battle against Team Rocket to stop their cruel experiments and unlock the secrets of Pokemon.

Pokémon Adventures is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターSPECIAL, Pokémon Special, Pokespecial, Pokemon Adventures, Pokémon Black and White, Pocket Monsters Special XY, Pocket Monsters Special Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire ORAS, Pocket Monsters Special Sun Moon

18. Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics collects every issue of the original Generation 1 Transformers manga published in the pages of TV Magazine. Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Prologue (2 issues, 05/85-06/85)
Hundreds of thousands of years ago there existed a highly-advanced planet called Cybertron. The planet was controlled by two factions of super robot lifeforms: the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons.
Their endless war drained Cybertron of all its energy, leading to both factions leaving the planet in search of new energy sources. Their battle raged on, eventually reaching the vicinity of prehistoric Earth.Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (8 issues, 04/86-11/86)
Trouble is brewing in Tokyo, Japan – Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker are on the attack, out to pillage energy and cause some general destruction. But the Autobots have pursued their foes to Japan, and Optimus Prime, Smokescreen, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker and Sideswipe speed onto the scene, just in time for Prime to transform and save a young boy named Kenji.The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers (5 issues, 12/86-04/87)
Responding to an SOS, an Autobot team consisting of Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Kup, Blurr, Springer and Arcee head into space at full speed, and discover the spaceship that sent the call for help held prisoner by another.The Great Transformer War (3 issues, 04/87-07/87)
(aka Transformers: Big War)
The Decepticons have captured Dalton, a brilliant scientist from the planet Elan, but he is refusing to work with them, and the Aerialbots and Protectobots are already on their way towards Trypticon to rescue him. "Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!" (special, 08/87)
With White Leo and Rodimus Prime away, the Decepticons and their Beastformer allies make another attempt to conquer planet Beast.Transformers: The Headmasters (8 issues, 08/87-03/88)
As the Autobots and the recently-arrived Autobot Headmasters ruminate on the current state of play – the death of Optimus Prime, their base on the planet Athenia, the power of the Headmasters – Galvatron leads the Decepticon Headmasters in a plot to destroy Battleship Maximus.Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (12 issues, 04/88-03/89)
(aka Transformers: Masterforce)
After the events of The Headmasters, the Autobots and Decepticons have departed Earth... or have they? Transformers: Victory (10 issues, 04/89-01/90)
The Victory War begins as Star Saber and Deathsaurus face-off on Earth!Transformers: Zone (special, 04/90)
When nine of the most powerful Decepticons are gathered together under the rule of Violen Jiger, Autobot Powered Master Dai Atlas must step forward to prevent them from acquiring the power of the mystical Zodiac. Transformers: The Battlestars (special, 08/91)
Super Megatron attempts to pillage energon from an oil rig, only to be confronted by Star Convoy!
(Information collected from Transformers Wiki and TFArchives).

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics has finished publishing and it has 51 Chapters. It is also Known as: 戦え!超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーザ★コミックス, Tatakae! Chōrobotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Za Kommikusu, The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers, The Great Transformer War, Big War, Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast, The Headmasters, Super-God Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Battlestars

17. Digimon Adventure

Seven kids at summer camp are unexpectedly transported by 'digi-vices' to a colorful and enigmatic world. Lost and alone, they are befriended by small digital monsters, Digimons. The kids and their Digimon partners quickly become inseparable, and the strange creatures guide their human friends through the wondrous DigiWorld, protecting them from the hordes of evil Digimons. The group soon discovers that some of the giant Digimons they encounter are not evil Digimons but good Digimons gone bad. A dark power is corrupting even the most gentle of Digimons by embedding Black Gears into them, turning them into vicious monsters. Creating chaos and destruction wherever it goes, the evil power threatens all of DigiWorld.
As they try to find their way back home, the seven kids are drawn further and further into the mystery. Through teamwork and trust, they help their newfound Digimon friends digivolve from 'monsters in training' to giant champions that must save the DigiWorld from the powerful evil intent on destroying it.

Digimon Adventure has finished publishing and it has 35 Chapters. It is also Known as: 數碼暴龍, Digimon Adventure

16. Delete

Manga series focused on Shadow The Hedgehog in order to promote Sonic X Shadow Generations.

Delete has not yet been published. It is also Known as: Delete

15. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Matcha Makers

Short put out for Free Comic Book Day 2021.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Matcha Makers has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Matcha Makers

14. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Team Avatar Tales

Collection of Avatar One Shots.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Team Avatar Tales has finished publishing and it has 26 Chapters. It is also Known as: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Team Avatar Tales

13. Doraemon

Doraemon, a cat shaped robot which came from the 22nd century in the future, goes back in time in order to help Nobita, a below average lazy kid, to make his life less miserable and improve his descendent's life. With many of Doreamon's gadgets from the future, Nobita's life will never be as the same.

Doraemon has finished publishing and it has 821 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドラえもん, Doraemon

12. Soulmate

Qi closed her eyes and fell asleep in the warm embrace of her girlfriend Yuanzi… only to wake up 10 years in the past! Now back in high school, Qi sees this as the chance to save the love of her life from becoming terminally ill. But little does she know that her teenage self is in her adult body, with no clue about the life she's built and the precious time she has left with Yuanzi. Throughout it all, with each other by their side, can their love conquer every obstacle, in any timeline?

Soulmate has finished publishing and it has 40 Chapters. It is also Known as: Soulmate

11. Super Fishing Grander Musashi

Musashi lives with his father. His mother left them three years ago, but Musashi believes she will come back to them. One day they move from Tokyo to a village in the countryside. Musashi hates living in the countryside and asks his father to take him back to Tokyo. He wonders if his mother will be able to find him in their new home.
Soon after moving to the countryside, Musashi happens to see a man fishing for bass with a decoy fish. Musashi is fascinated by lure fishing. He learns a lot from the man, and discovers that his mother's father was a grand champion of bass fishing. Musashi feels that fishing could lead him to his missing mother. He shows a marvelous talent for lure fishing and takes trips with his friends he first meet, Mio and Suguru to many places around the world in search of various incredible fish. Through fishing, Musashi comes to enjoy living amongst nature.

Grander Musashi has finished publishing and it has 67 Chapters. It is also Known as: スーパーフィッシング グランダー武蔵, Musashi the Great

10. Irregular Hunter Rockman X

Robots Mega Man X (Rockman X) and Zero battle against an evil robot named Sigma.

Irregular Hunter Rockman X has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: イレギュラーハンターロックマンX, Irregular Hunter Mega Man X

9. Pokemon SPECIAL: Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon SPECIAL: Scarlet & Violet is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターSPECIAL スカーレット・バイオレット, Pokemon SPECIAL: Scarlet & Violet

8. Pokémon DP: Pocket Monsters Diamond Pearl Monogatari

Most kids spend their days at school, but not Hareta. Raised in the wild by Pokémon, he can climb as high as an Aipom, swim as fast as a Magikarp, and even eat bark like a Bidoof!
Recruited by Professor Rowan, Hareta decides to become a Pokémon Trainer. Along with his first Pokémon, Piplup, and his new friend Mitsumi, he sets off in search of the legendary Pokémon Dialga. But Team Galactic is hunting for Dialga too. Can Hareta and Piplup defeat Team Galactic and stop their evil plans?

Pokémon DP: Pocket Monsters Diamond Pearl Monogatari has finished publishing and it has 37 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケモンDP―ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド・パール物語, Pokémon DP - Pocket Monster Diamond Pearl Monogatari, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Adventures, Pokemon DP, Pokémon DP: Pocket Monsters Diamond-Pearl Legend

7. Gekijouban Pocket Monsters: Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios

Follows the plot of the fifth Pokemon film.

Pokemon Heroes has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: 劇場版 ポケットモンスター 水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス, Pokemon Heroes, Pokemon: Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios, Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios

6. Shin Kiteretsu Daihyakka

Continuation of Kiteretsu Daihyakka with a new artist.

Shin Kiteretsu Daihyakka has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: 新キテレツ大百科, Tân Từ Điển Kì Bí

5. Chopperman

One Piece spin off starring Chopper.

Chopperman has finished publishing and it has 25 Chapters. It is also Known as: チョッパーマン, Chopperman

4. Pokémon Adventures: Sword & Shield

The Sword and Shield chapter follows the adventures of Sōdo Tsurugi and Shirudomiria Tate.

Pokémon Adventures: Sword & Shield has finished publishing and it has 43 Chapters. It is also Known as: Pocket Monsters SPECIAL: Sword & Shield, ポケットモンスターSPECIAL ソード・シールド, Pokemon Sword & Shield, Pokémon Special: Sword & Shield

3. Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission

This manga follows the adventure of a boy named Beat, as he enters the Dragon Ball arcade game.

Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ドラゴンボールヒーローズ Victory Mission, Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission

2. Beyblade Burst Sparking

The story centers on brothers Hikaru and Hyūga Asahi, who participate in an all-star battle featuring "Legendary Bladers" from the Beyblade Burst series.

Beyblade Burst Sparking is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ベイブレードバースト 超王, Beyblade Burst Sparking

1. Mother 2: Ness no Boukenki

A manga based on Shigesato Itoi's cult video game "Mother 2" ("Earthbound" in North America) and illustrated by Benimaru Itoh.

Mother 2: Ness no Boukenki has finished publishing and it has 13 Chapters. It is also Known as: MOTHER2 ネスの冒険記, Mother 2: Ness' Great Adventure, Earthbound