You finished the latest chapter of a series on your commute and want the next one the same day Japan gets it. Manga UP! is the official manga app from publisher SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd., and same-day simulpubs of titles like The Apothecary Diaries are one of its main draws. Daily logins unlock free chapters, with no rental limits.
Who the simulpub schedule and Square Enix catalog suit
The app fits readers who follow Square Enix titles. Fullmetal Alchemist, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You are among the series available.
It also suits people who want new chapters fast. Simulpubs such as The Apothecary Diaries, Daemons of the Shadow Realm and Assassin & Cinderella arrive the same day as in Japan. The content rating on Google Play is Teen.
Daily login chapters and the VAULT PASS in practice
Free reading works through daily login. Logging in unlocks free chapters, and there are no rental limits. The app costs nothing to install.
For binge reading, the VAULT PASS subscription unlocks more than 30,000 chapters at once, including completed series like My Dress-Up Darling, Horimiya and Soul Eater. A one-month free trial is advertised.
The catalog covers over 400 manga across isekai, shonen, romance, fantasy, shojo, josei and anime tie-ins.
Ads, purchases and availability limits
Manga UP! contains ads and in-app purchases. The subscription is the likely purchase.
The publisher warns that series availability can change without notice. Mobile data charges may apply, and if images do not display, it suggests restarting the device. The app needs Android 8.0 or later, and the current version is 2.17.7.
What's new in 2.17.7
The latest version, 2.17.7, was updated on October 26, 2026.
Manga UP! pros and cons
Pros
- Official app run by publisher SQUARE ENIX
- Free chapters unlock through daily login with no rental limits
- Simulpubs arrive the same day as in Japan
- VAULT PASS unlocks over 30,000 chapters, with a one-month free trial
- Google Play rating of 4.3 from about 31 thousand ratings
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases
- Series availability can change without notice
Is Manga UP! safe?
Manga UP! is published by SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd. and is free to download, though it contains ads and in-app purchases, including an optional VAULT PASS subscription that opens a large back catalog. The app is rated Teen, so it suits older readers more than young children.
How to install Manga UP!
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Manga UP! when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
