Top 20 Kids manga you should read right now. [2025 List]

20. 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

19. Rockman Battle & Chase

When Shadow Man's house breaks, he enters a racing competition to earn money.

Rockman Battle & Chase is currently publishing and has 8 Chapters. It is also Known as: 洛克人大賽車, Rockman: Battle & Chase, Mega Man: Battle & Chase, Rockman Great Car Racing, Rockman Grand Prix

18. Croket!

The world of Croket! is one inhabited by both humans and exotic creatures such as anthropomorphic animals and where individuals called Bankers travel around the world to collect magical coins called Kinkas with their Kinka Banks. Kinkas are said to activate the appearance of the Bank Wizard, who will grant the wish of any Banker who collects enough Kinkas. The story mainly revolves around Croket, a young and scrappy Banker with incredible strength whose wish is to revive his father, a legendary Banker named Burger, who was said to be defeated by a villain Croket knows as the "Black Gown Man."

Croket! has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: コロッケ!, Croquette!

17. Lilo & Stitch

Adaptation of the movie (according to the creator's curriculum vitæ).

Lilo & Stitch has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: リロ＆スティッチ, Disney's Lilo & Stitch

16. Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori: Mujintou Diary

The series follows four humans—Coroyuki, Benben, Himepoyo, and Guchan—who move to a deserted island.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Deserted Island Diary is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: あつまれ どうぶつの森 〜無人島Diary〜, Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori: Mujintou Diary

15. Yo! Daitouryou Trap-kun

A manga featuring a president named "Trap-kun", a parody of U.S. President Donald Trump. He attends an elementary school and spits rap lyrics. He's also a millionaire and thinks he can do anything.

Yo! Daitouryou Trap-kun is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: よ！大統領トラップくん, Yo! President Trap-Kun, Hey! President Trap-Kun

14. 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

13. 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

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. 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

10. Pokémon Adventures: Sun & Moon

Sun dreams of money. Moon dreams of science. When their paths cross with Team Skull, both their plans go awry.

Moon is on her way to deliver a rare Pokémon to Professor Kukui in the Alola region when she meets his good friend Sun, a courier entrusted with a special Pokédex. Sun offers to safely deliver Moon to the professor’s lab…but then they tangle with a group of grunts from Team Skull and are attacked by a mysterious Pokémon!

What does the mysterious Pokémon leave in its wake…?

Pokémon Adventures: Sun & Moon has finished publishing and it has 37 Chapters. It is also Known as: Pocket Monsters SPECIAL: Sun & Moon, ポケットモンスターSPECIAL サン・ムーン, Pokémon Special: Sun & Moon

9. Bambi

Osamu Tezuka’s Bambi (1951) was originally published on November 10, 1951 as a stand-alone book by Tsuru Shobo. the manga is a more-or-less direct adaptation of a Walt Disney classic animated feature film.

Bambi has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: バンビ, Bambi

8. Sonic the Hedgehog

Manga about a hedgehog boy named Nicky Parlouzer who can turn into Sonic the Hedgehog. Along with Miles "Tails" Prower, Sonic fights Dr. Eggman.
Nicky has several friends in the "real world", including little John, his girlfriend Amy (a prototype/first incarnation of Amy Rose), and Charmy (a prototype/first incarnation of Charmy Bee). Nicky also encounters a lizard bully named Anton Beruuka with his little brother, Matt, and their pet, Mad. Nicky's family at home includes his mother, Brenda, his father, Paulie, and his little sister, Anita.

Sonic the Hedgehog is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Sonic the Hedgehog

7. Pocket Monsters (2023)

Pocket Monsters, or "Pokémon" for short. They are these strange and mysterious creatures on this planet. In the skies, in the sea, in towns and in the forests...you can find them living just about anywhere. This is the story of Liko, a girl led by fate, and Roy, a boy chasing his dreams. The curtain is about to rise on this great adventure that will take them all over this big wide world together with Pokémon!

Pocket Monsters (2023) has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター, Pokémon (2023)

6. 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

5. Pocket Monsters: Liko no Takaramono

A manga that adapts the content of the ”Pocket Monsters (2023)” animated series.

Pocket Monsters: Liko no Takaramono is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター～リコの宝物～, Pocket Monster: Liko's Treasure, Pokémon: Liko no Takaramono, Pokémon: Liko’s Treasure

4. Kamen Rider

The original Kamen Rider manga inspired by Shotaro's previous work, Skullman, which became the basis for the Live Action 1971 Series which has made an impact on Japanese culture and media, similar to the success of Ultraman.
Many manga based on the original Masked Rider series have been published, but only a few were penned and drawn by Ishinomori himself.
The original manga published in 1971 diverged from the plot of the television series in several ways. In the manga, Hongo was outnumbered by twelve Shocker Riders (as opposed to six in the television series) and was subsequently killed. Hayato Ichimonji, one of the twelve Shocker Riders, received a head injury during the fight and regained his conscience as a result. He then turned against Shocker and succeeded Hongo's role as Kamen Rider. However, Hongo was resurrected near the end of the manga story.

Kamen Rider has finished publishing and it has 8 Chapters. It is also Known as: 仮面ライダー, Masked Rider

3. Yang Di Wei Huan

While on a military operation, I literally got sucked into the plot of an ancient book! Now I’m trapped as a little girl named Mu Ye, and the only way back to my real life is to obtain the "Map of Borders." But I need the scrawny little Lin Yan Mo, enemy to the Ye family, to lead me to it. I wanted to get rid of him, but maybe guiding him to become the greatest Emperor of all time is a better bet. Now if only he’d stop being so sneaky and devious…! I don’t have time to play these silly games!

Source: Tapas

Guiding a Rival to Become the Emperor is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Raising the Enemy Only Brings Trouble, Our Binding Love: My Gentle Tyrant, How to Raise an Enemy, Breed My Dear Enemy

2. Kirby Manga Mania

Join Kirby and his Dream Land friends as they go on zany adventures in manga form!Jump into Dream Land with Kirby and gobble up some fun! Everyone’s favorite pink puff teams up with his friends to keep arch-frenemy King Dedede in line. Fans of all ages can enjoy this collection of classic Kirby comics—just take a deep breath and hop on in!

Source: Viz

Kirby Manga Mania is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Hoshi no Kirby: Dedede de Pupupu na Monogatari - Kessaku-sen, 星のカービィ デデデでプププなものがたり, Kirby Manga Mania

1. Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: D Team Zexal

In contrast to the first manga, this one focuses on humor and all characters are drawn in a chibi style. Different from the canon series, which aim at a juvenile public, this manga series aims at younger children, and teaches them how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG with a light and humored plot.
In this story, Yuma Tsukumo, Tori Meadows, Caswell Todoroki, and Bronk Stone form a Dueling Team named ZEXAL. Also, Yuma knows Astral since the beginning, but he is still the only one who can see him.

Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: D Team Zexal has finished publishing and it has 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: 遊☆戯☆王 Dチーム・ゼアル, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Team Zexal, Yugioh, Yuu Gi Ou