One app to read them all: Crunchyroll's new manga service launches this October
For years, reading manga online legally has meant juggling multiple subscriptions across a confusing mess of publisher-specific apps — or resorting to sketchy fan-scan sites just to keep up. But now, Crunchyroll is stepping in to make things simpler. (And to, hopefully, save you some cash.)
The anime giant announced today that Crunchyroll Manga, a new premium add-on for manga readers, will launch Oct. 9, 2025, on iOS and Android in the U.S. and Canada, with a web version to follow on Oct. 15.
The new service offers an ad-free experience with hundreds of titles from major publishers, including VIZ Media, Square Enix, Yen Press, AlphaPolis, and more — all in one place.
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Launch titles span genres and hype levels, including One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Delicious in Dungeon, The Summer Hikaru Died, The Apothecary Diaries, My Dress-Up Darling, and several digital-firsts never published online before. (Though, the press release also notes that these launch titles are subject to change.)
Crunchyroll Manga will be a standalone app, powered by Japan's Link-U Group, and separate from Crunchyroll's anime streaming service.
As for pricing, if you already have Crunchyroll's Ultimate Fan plan ($15.99/month), it will be available to you at no extra cost.
If you're on a lower-tier plan, listen up — the Manga add-on costs extra:
Fan + Manga runs $11.99/month, combining the $7.99 Fan tier with a $4 manga add-on.
Mega Fan + Manga bumps up to $15.49/month, with the add-on discounted to $3.50.
Crunchyroll says all subscription tiers will get unlimited, ad-free reading across mobile, tablet, and web. Features include offline downloads, light and dark modes, full two-page spreads, and the ability to build a personalized reading list with curated recommendations.
With more publishers like Shueisha and J-Novel Club joining post-launch, the platform could become a one-stop shop for digital manga — no shady pop-ups required.
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