What is this genre all about? The target audience is children. This does not necessarily mean that the character(s) are children or that an anime whose main character(s) are children is appropriate for this category.
We present you the list of Kids manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Kids manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Doraemon
- 19. Pocket Monsters Special
- 18. Chinpui
- 17. Dorabase: Doraemon Super Baseball Gaiden
- 16. Obake no Q-tarou
- 15. The Legend of Korra: Clearing the Air
- 14. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Matcha Makers
- 13. Mao Mao Chong Kabo
- 12. Atsumare Doubutsu no Mori: Mujintou Diary
- 11. Cat Massage Therapy
- 10. Sonic the Hedgehog
- 9. No, Youna.
- 8. Doraemon Long Stories
- 7. Kiteretsu Daihyakka
- 6. Bakeru-kun
- 5. Croket!
- 4. Perman
- 3. Sonic and the Blade of Courage
- 2. Kirby Manga Mania
- 1. Pokémon DP: Pocket Monsters Diamond Pearl Monogatari
20. 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
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. Chinpui
One day, a regular Earthling girl called Eri is visited by a pair of strange but somewhat cute aliens from the planet ‘Mal’, telling her that she has been selected as the best marriage candidate for their prince. When she refuses, one of them stays to ‘prepare’ her for and perhaps persuade her into marrying their beloved prince! Another Fujiko classic!
Chinpui has finished publishing and it has 58 Chapters. It is also Known as: チンプイ, Chinpui
17. Dorabase: Doraemon Super Baseball Gaiden
This comic follows the story of other robotic cats that form a baseball club. Though it shows Doraemon in the beginning, it doesn't focus on Doraemon itself (because Doraemon must go back to the past to help Nobita). The group is led by Kuroemon, a cat that looks like Doraemon, only it has ears and black fur. It features a lot of imaginary ability, and in the baseball game, is allowed to use up to 3 gadgets.
Dorabase: Doraemon Super Baseball Gaiden has finished publishing and it has 134 Chapters. It is also Known as: ドラベース ドラえもん超野球〈スーパーベースボール〉外伝, Dorabase: Doraemon Chouyakyuu Gaiden
16. Obake no Q-tarou
A Japanese manga about an obake, Qtarō (Sometimes also spelled as Q-tarō) who lives with the Ōhara family. Qtarō, also known as Q-chan or Oba-Q, is a mischief-maker who likes to fly around scaring people and stealing food, though he is deathly afraid of dogs.
Obake no Q-tarou has finished publishing and it has 90 Chapters. It is also Known as: オバケのQ太郎, Obake no Q-tarou
15. 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
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. Mao Mao Chong Kabo
Like a cat, like a bug, this cute and scary story of Capoo will heal your heart, and eat all your meat. A heartwarming comedy of its daily life begins!
Source: MU
BugCat-Capoo has finished publishing and it has 526 Chapters. It is also Known as: 貓貓蟲-咖波, Mao Mao Chong Ka Bo
12. 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
11. 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
10. 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.
has finished publishing and it has 17 Chapters. It is also Known as: ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Sonic the Hedgehog
9. No, Youna.
It was a life changing incident... Kinaho lived by herself until the day her boyfriend, Akito, suddenly brought home two young boys. The brothers were Akito's relatives and had just lost their parents in a tragic accident. A very serious 2nd year middle schooler called Touma, his 5-year-old brother Haruhi, and Akito start their life together in Kinaho's house. A series of confusing days gives way to the beginning of their new relationship.
Like. is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: の、ような。, No youna., Like, Like., No, yōna.
8. Doraemon Long Stories
"Doraemon" is a series about a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to help a schoolboy named Nobita Nobi. Aside from the normal manga books, their great adventures to different places are specially described in Doraemon Long Stories books.
Doraemon Long Stories has finished publishing and it has 126 Chapters. It is also Known as: Daichouhen Doraemon, 大長編ドラえもん, The Adventure of Doraemon
7. Kiteretsu Daihyakka
The main character is a scientific genius boy named Kiteretsu, who has built a companion robot named Korosuke. He frequently travels in time with his friends and Korosuke in the time machine he built. Miyoko is a girl in his neighborhood who is basically his girlfriend. Tongari is his rival, who happen to share some similar traits of Honekawa Suneo. Buta Gorilla (Kumada Kaoru) is a typical neighborhood bully, who also share similar traits of Gian (Takeshi Goda) except that he often antagonizes Korosuke. (though they are in grade school).
Kiteretsu Daihyakka has finished publishing and it has 33 Chapters. It is also Known as: キテレツ大百科, Kiteretsu Encyclopedia
6. Bakeru-kun
Kawaru is a typical ordinary elementary school boy until the day he enters into a “haunted house” to pick up the ball he accidentally throws in and finds a family of mysterious dolls. When he pushes the dog-doll’s nose button, he suddenly turns into a dog! Will he be able to clear the misunderstanding and transform back into a human?
has finished publishing and it has 13 Chapters. It is also Known as: バケルくん, Bakeru-kun
5. 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!
4. Perman
From Birdman, a superman from space, he received a mysterious mask and cape. Wearing these, even a slightly clumsy elementary student can transform into Perman, a hero of justice! Rescue the weak, thwart the evil. Together with his three friends, Perman does hiｓ best every day to protect peace on Earth!
Perman has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: パーマン, Purman, Paaman, Paman
3. Sonic and the Blade of Courage
Original manga based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise
The story follows Sonic and a boy named Yuuta embarking on a great adventure together.
Sonic and the Blade of Courage is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sonic to Yuuki no Tsurugi, ソニックと勇気のつるぎ, Sonic and the Blade of Courage
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 has finished publishing and it has 11 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. 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
