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. Sonic and the Blade of Courage
- 19. Doraemon
- 18. Soulmate
- 17. Oya no Kao ga Mitemitai
- 16. Qing Jiao Wo Xiao Xiongmao
- 15. Minecraft: Sekai no Hate no Tabi
- 14. Sonic the Hedgehog
- 13. No, Youna.
- 12. Zoids Wild
- 11. Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai
- 10. Perman
- 9. Irregular Hunter Rockman X
- 8. Cat Massage Therapy
- 7. Dragon Ball: Ossu! Kaettekita Son Gokuu to Nakama-tachi!!
- 6. Digimon Adventure
- 5. Mahou no Yama
- 4. Yang Di Wei Huan
- 3. Chopperman
- 2. Metroid Prime 2
- 1. Pocket Monsters Special
20. 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
19. 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
18. 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
17. Oya no Kao ga Mitemitai
The teacher of a kindergarten "Sesekura Kiri" has a very bad luck in love. He is suffering constantly the fate of being abandoned by his boyfriends. One night he is abandoned cruelly again, "Sesekura Kiri" met "him" who is more unfortunate than him... Besides, They found each other in the most unexpected place!?
A romantic comedy between a lawyer, a teacher and a child.
Oya no Kao ga Mitemitai has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 親の顔がみてみたいっ, Oya no Kao ga Mitemitai
16. 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
15. Minecraft: Sekai no Hate no Tabi
Official Minecraft manga serialized on Monthly Coro Coro Comics.
Nico specializes in digging, and he used to bother his parents every day by destroying the walls and floors to run outdoors. Nico lives in Teo Village, and one day while hanging with friends, Nico ends up getting into a bit of trouble. This tricky spot is what sets Nico off on his grand adventure.
Minecraft: Sekai no Hate no Tabi is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: マインクラフト〜世界の果てへの旅〜, Minecraft: Sekai no Hate no Tabi
14. 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
13. 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.
12. Zoids Wild
The series follows Arashi and his Wild Liger. The main antagonists are the Death Metal Empire, lead by Gallagher. They use Zoids for conquest, and have at their command many Zoids and warriors, including the Four Heavenly Kings.
Arashi longs to follow his father's footsteps become a Zoid Hunter, and find his ultimate Partner. At the beginning of his journey, he partners up wiht the Wild Liger and meets Bacon and Team Supreme, who tell him about the Great Ancient Treasure Z.
For the sake of adventure, Arashi sets out to find this treasure, and forms Team Freedom along the way.
Zoids Wild has finished publishing and it has 14 Chapters. It is also Known as: ゾイドワイルド, Zoids Wild
11. Gekijouban Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai
On their way to participate in the next Pokémon contest, Ash, Brock, and Dawn come to Álamos Town, known for its beautiful gardens and the impressive Space-time Tower, built by the famous architect Gowdy. After mysterious swathes of destruction begin to appear and an ominous fog envelops the town, preventing the people from leaving, Tonio, Gowdy's grandson recognizes these phenomena as having been predictions in his grandfather's diary - predictions that the integrity of space and time are under threat from a battle between the legendary Pokémon Diagla and Darkrai. Will Ash and his friends be able to save Álamos Town?
Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: 劇場版ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド&パール ディアルガvsパルキアvsダークライ, Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. 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!!
6. 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
5. Mahou no Yama
Kenichi's father is dead and his mum is in hospital. Because of this situation, he will spend summer days staying with his little sister at their grand-parents house. Here he will have the opportunity to express his feelings for his parents and his true wish.
Mahou no Yama has finished publishing and it has 2 Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔法の山, La Montagne Magique, The Magic Mountain
4. 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 has finished publishing and it has 259 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
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. Metroid Prime 2
This manga is based on the video game Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. It is a summarizing story of what happens at the beginning of Metroid Prime 2.
Metroid Prime 2 has finished publishing and it has 7 Chapters. It is also Known as: Metroid Prime: Episode of Aether
1. 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
