What Is Manga Plus?
Manga Plus by Shueisha is a free, officially licensed manga reading platform launched in 2019. It allows readers worldwide to access chapters from Shueisha's vast catalogue — including flagship titles from Weekly Shonen Jump — at the same time they release in Japan. This is called simulpublication.
It's available as a web platform and as a mobile app (iOS and Android), making it one of the most accessible legal manga services on the planet.
What Can You Read on Manga Plus?
Manga Plus hosts a substantial and growing library. Here's a breakdown of what's available:
- Weekly Shonen Jump titles: One Piece, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Boruto, and many more.
- Jump+ exclusives: Chainsaw Man (Part 2), Spy x Family, Dungeon Meshi, and other digital-first series.
- V Jump, Jump SQ, and other Shueisha magazines: A wide variety of genres beyond the main Jump line-up.
- New series: Debut chapters of all new serializations are made freely available.
There is a catch: for most ongoing series, only the first three chapters and the latest three chapters are freely accessible. To read the full back catalogue, you need a paid subscription (MangaPlus+).
How Does the Simulpublication Schedule Work?
Weekly Shonen Jump releases in Japan every Sunday (or Monday midnight JST). Manga Plus makes those same chapters available globally within hours of the Japanese release. This means readers outside Japan are no longer weeks or months behind — they're reading alongside Japanese fans in real time.
Manga Plus vs. Other Services
| Feature | Manga Plus (Free) | Shonen Jump App (Subscription) | Physical Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Monthly fee | Per-volume purchase |
| Simultaneous release | Yes | Yes | No (months later) |
| Full back catalogue | Partial (paid for full) | Yes | Yes |
| Offline reading | No | Yes | Yes |
| Legal & official | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Why Using Legal Platforms Matters
The manga industry relies on reader support to keep series running. When you read on Manga Plus, your page views directly contribute to official engagement data that publishers and creators use to gauge a series' success. It's the legitimate way to support the artists and writers whose work you love.
Getting Started
- Visit mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp or download the Manga Plus app.
- Create a free account to track your reading history and notifications.
- Browse by magazine, new releases, or popularity.
- Enable chapter notifications for your favourite ongoing series.
For anyone who wants to keep up with current manga without spending money, Manga Plus is simply the best option available.