VIZ Manga is the official reading app from publisher Viz Media. Its library covers Komi Can't Communicate, Uzumaki, Inuyasha and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, with new chapters released weekly, simultaneous with Japan. The app is free to use, carries no ads, and is rated Teen.
Same-day chapters from Japan, backed by a publisher
The defining point is that the app comes straight from Viz Media, so the catalog is the publisher's own. The description names Uzumaki, Inuyasha, Nana, Kimi ni Todoke and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, plus creators such as Junji Ito and Rumiko Takahashi.
Latest chapters are free and arrive weekly, at the same time as Japan. Marvel manga starring Spider-Man, Deadpool, Wolverine and Iron Man also sits in the library.
A session with landscape spreads and offline downloads
Pick a series and read it in the app's own reader. Landscape mode shows two-page spreads as the artist drew them, and light and dark modes are available.
Chapters can be downloaded for offline reading. With an account, reading progress syncs across devices, so you can continue on another phone or tablet. Free previews of paid volumes let you sample a book before buying it.
Version 4.14.6 needs Android 6.0 or newer and was updated on September 28, 2026. The first release dates to July 9, 2012.
The $1.99 subscription against WEBTOON, MANGA Plus and others
The optional subscription opens a library of more than 10,000 chapters for $1.99 a month in USD, with a 7-day free trial. Local prices may differ. In-app purchases are present, which matters for the volume store.
Alternatives include MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA, WEBTOON, Tapas, Manga UP!, Tappytoon Manhwa & Novels and Amazon Kindle. The clearest difference here is the single-publisher focus on Viz titles.
VIZ Manga pros and cons
Pros
- No ads
- Latest chapters are free and arrive weekly with Japan
- Offline downloads and cross-device progress sync with an account
- Landscape mode for two-page spreads, plus light and dark modes
- Rated 4.6 on Google Play across 15.3 thousand ratings
Cons
- In-app purchases are present
- Full library access needs a paid subscription after the 7-day trial
- Rated Teen, so it suits older readers only
- Requires Android 6.0 or newer
Is VIZ Manga safe?
Viz Media publishes the app, which shows no ads and is rated Teen. It is free, though in-app purchases are offered for paid content. Check the permissions requested at install time, and keep in mind that the Teen rating suits horror titles like Junji Ito's work only for older readers.
How to install VIZ Manga
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open VIZ Manga when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
