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

18. 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

17. 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

16. 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

15. 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

14. Qing Jiao Wo Xiao Xiongmao

Cute and funny story about red panda.
Original Webcomic is published on the author's Weibo.

Qing Jiao Wo Xiao Xiongmao has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: Call Me a Lesser Panda, Please Call Me Red Panda

13. 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

12. Pikachu Tankentai

While most of the smaller Pokémon are taking a nap, Togepi suddenly wakes up and, after seeing a group of flying Pokémon, finds itself separated from the rest of the Pokémon. Noticing this, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Venonat, Marill, and Psyduck go in search of Togepi. It is there that they meet Elekid, who leads them to a group of Exeggcute. However, one such Exeggcute has a missing egg, and believes Togepi to be their missing part. Thus, the gang must travel to find the missing egg, and endure a storm that could blow Togepi and the Exeggcute away.

Pikachu Rescue Adventure has finished publishing and it has 1 Chapters. It is also Known as: ピカチュウたんけんたい, Pocket Monsters: Pikachu Tankentai

11. The Best of Pokémon 4Koma

Pokémon 4Koma (ポケモン4コマ大百科) is a five-volume manga series by Takahiro Yamashita.

The Best of Pokémon 4Koma has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケモン4コマ大百科, Pocket Monsters 4Koma

10. Pokémon 4Koma Gag Battle

Pokémon 4Koma Gag Battle has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスター　４コマギャグバトル, Pocket Monsters 4Koma Gag Battle

9. Pokémon 4Koma: Gold and Silver

Pokémon 4Koma: Gold and Silver is a one-volume Pokémon manga by Takahiro Yamashita. It is based on Pokémon Gold and Silver.

Pokémon 4Koma: Gold and Silver has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケモン4コマ大百科 金・銀, Pocket Monsters 4Koma: Gold and Silver

8. Pokémon 4Koma: Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon 4Koma: Diamond and Pearl has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケモン4コマ大百科 ダイヤモンド・パール, Pocket Monsters 4Koma: Diamond and Pearl

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. 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

5. Pokémon Quiz Puzzle-land: Pikachu wa Meitantei

A manga that focuses on puzzles to get further into the story's plot. The manga centers around Pikachu and his team of Hoenn starters versus a team of Smoochum, Cleffa, and Igglybuff.

Pokémon Quiz Puzzle-land: Pikachu wa Meitantei has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケモンクイズパズルランド ピカチュウは名たんてい, Pokemon Puzzle-land Pikachu is an Excellent Detective, Pocket Monsters Puzzle-land Pikachu is an Excellent Detective

4. Mezase!! Card Master

The manga features Kenta Minamii and his goal to become a great player of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is especially notable for taking place in the real world, rather than the Pokémon world or the GB Islands.
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Mezase!! Card Master has finished publishing and it has 9 Chapters. It is also Known as: めざせ!! カードマスター ポケモンカードゲームバトルコミック, Pocket Monsters Mezase!! Card Master, Aim to be a Card Master!! Pokemon Card Game Battle Comic, Pokemon Aim to be a Card Master, Pokemon Aim for it!! Card Master

3. Pokémon Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Yū Shirogane is a hot blooded schoolboy who competitively plays the Nintendo DS game Pokémon Platinum in order to become the Battle King.
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Pokémon Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! is currently publishing and has 8 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスタープラチナ　めざせ!! バトル王, Pokemon Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!, Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

2. Pocket Monsters Emerald: Chousen!! Battle Frontier

A boy named Enta is invited to come to the Battle Frontier by Scott. Once there, Enta decides to battle each of the Frontier Brains.

Pocket Monsters Emerald: Chousen!! Battle Frontier has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターエメラルド 挑戦!! バトルフロンティア, Pokemon Battle Frontier, Pocket Monsters: Battle Frontier, Pocket Monsters Emerald: Challenge!! Battle Frontier, Pokemon Emerald: Challenge!! Battle Frontier

1. Pocket Monsters HG SS: Jou no Daibouken

This manga is based on the HGSS games and follows Jou, a Pokémon trainer, on his journey through Johto.

Pocket Monsters HG SS: Jou no Daibouken has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: ポケットモンスターHG・SS ジョウの大冒険, Pocket Monsters HGSS: Jou's Big Adventure, Pokemon HGSS: Jou's Big Adventure, Pokémon HGSS: Jou no Daibouken