Top 19 Kids manga you should read right now. [2024 List]

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. 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

17. 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!

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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

16. 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

15. 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

14. 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

13. 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

12. The Legend of Korra: Clearing the Air

Short story put out for Free Comic Book 2021.

The Legend of Korra: Clearing the Air has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Legend of Korra: Clearing the Air

11. Dash & Spin: Chousoku Sonic

Collection of several short stories, including omake (extra) koma stories, published as an anthology. The stories are often very slapstick.

Dash & Spin: Chousoku Sonic has finished publishing and it has 20 Chapters. It is also Known as: ダッシュ&スピン 超速ソニック, Dash & Spin: Hyper Speed Sonic, Dash & Spin: Super Fast Sonic!!

10. Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden

One thousand years ago, the beautiful B-da City was attacked by the Dark B-da in their quest to control the entire Blue Solar System. The heroic B-Daman, drawing on their legendary power and ingenious technology, were able to restore peace to the universe. But, it is only a matter of time before evil forces strike again. Our hero, Shirobon, and his friends continue to patrol the Kingdom, fight against Dark B-da, and are always on the alert for danger, but they're always ready for fun as well.

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: Bビーダマン爆外伝, BB-Daman Bakugaiden, Bakugaiden, Bomberman Bakugaiden, BBB

9. 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

8. 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

7. 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

6. Cat Massage Therapy

Nekoyama, worn out after another long day at the office, stops at a therapeutic massage parlor…only to discover that it’s run by a cat! Not only that, but the cat actually does the massaging?! Nekoyama is a dog lover, but as this professional “meowsseur” digs soft toe beans into his aching muscles, his heart warms and his worries melt away. This is only the beginning, as he and other world-weary workers are about to meet the other cat (and kitten!) professionals who have mastered pawfully cute techniques for reducing human stress.

Cat Massage Therapy has finished publishing and it has 38 Chapters. It is also Known as: Neko no Massageya-san, ねこのマッサージ屋さん, Neko's Massage Salon, A Cat Massage Parlor, Cat Massage Salon, Neko no Massaaji-ya-san, Neko no Massage Salon, Cat Massage Shop

5. Q-Robo Transformer

A 4-koma gag manga based on Transformers.

Q-Robo Transformer has finished publishing and it has 4 Chapters. It is also Known as: 爆笑トランスフォーマーギャグコロシアム, Extremely Funny Transformer Gag Colosseum

4. Dragon Ball: Ossu! Kaettekita Son Gokuu to Nakama-tachi!!

Two strange aliens are terrorizing the home planet of Tarble, Vegeta's younger brother, they have followed him to earth. Read as Goku and his friends try to defeat these aliens at the request of Tarble.
This is the manga adaptation of the 2008 JSAT animated special as published in V-Jump. The original story was written by Koyama Takao and supervised by Toriyama Akira, while the manga adaptation was illustrated by Ooishi Naho.

Dragon Ball: Ossu! Kaettekita Son Gokuu to Nakama-tachi!! has finished publishing and it has 2 Chapters. It is also Known as: DRAGONBALL オッス!帰ってきた孫悟空と仲間たち!, Dragon Ball: Heya! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

3. 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

2. 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

1. Dinosaur King

Max is obsessed with dinosaurs. He knows his Tapejara from his Pteranodon and can find fossils better than a trained paleontologist. When he discovers a stone tablet that transports him to the age of dinosaurs, it's a dream come true--until it becomes a nightmare. An evil genius named Dr. Z has enslaved the dinosaurs so he can use their hidden powers to take over the world! Now Max has to defeat Dr. Z and his Alpha Gang to save the ancient beasts and life as we know it.

Dinosaur King has finished publishing and it has 11 Chapters. It is also Known as: 古代王者恐竜キング, Ancient Ruler Dinosaur King, Kyouryuu King, Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King