What Crunchyroll Manga gives you
Crunchyroll Manga is a digital reading service bundled into Crunchyroll's main subscription. When you pay for a Crunchyroll plan, you get access to read manga titles on the Crunchyroll website and mobile app alongside the anime streaming library. You do not pay separately for manga — it comes as part of your existing subscription tier.
The manga catalog includes ongoing series, completed series, and some titles available day-and-date with their Japanese release. You can read on any device where Crunchyroll works: phone, tablet, or web browser. The app lets you read chapters to read offline, and you can bookmark your place in a series to pick up where you left off.
Crunchyroll also offers a separate Crunchyroll Manga Plus service in some regions, which is a free, ad-supported tier with a rotating selection of manga chapters. That is different from the paid subscription manga access covered here.
Key Takeaways
- Manga access is included in all paid Crunchyroll subscription tiers — Fan, Mega, and Ultimate — at no extra cost.
- You read manga through the same Crunchyroll app or website you use for anime, with the same login.
- The manga library varies by region and changes as Crunchyroll adds and removes titles.
- You can read chapters to your phone or tablet to read without an internet connection.
- Crunchyroll Manga Plus is a separate free service with limited chapters and ads, not the same as paid subscription manga.
Which subscription tiers include manga
All three paid Crunchyroll tiers — Fan, Mega, and Ultimate — include the same manga library. The difference between tiers is in anime features, not manga access. A Fan subscription ($11.99 per month in the US, though pricing varies by region) gives you the same manga reading as an Ultimate subscription ($14.99 per month).
The free Crunchyroll tier does not include manga. If you want to read manga through Crunchyroll, you need a paid subscription. The free tier gives you anime only, with ads.
If you already subscribe to Crunchyroll for anime, you can start reading manga when ready using your current login. There is no separate signup, no additional payment, and no waiting period.
How to find and read manga on Crunchyroll
Open the Crunchyroll app or go to crunchyroll.com and log in with your subscription account. Look for the "Manga" tab or section in the main navigation — on the app it is usually at the bottom of the screen, and on the website it is in the top menu.
Browse by genre, search by title, or look at featured and trending manga. When you find a series you want to read, tap or click it to open the title page. You will see a list of available chapters. Tap a chapter to start reading. The reader displays one page at a time, and you swipe or click to move forward and backward.
To keep track of what you are reading, tap the bookmark or "Add to Library" button on a title page. This adds the series to your reading list, and Crunchyroll remembers which chapter you last read. When you return to that series, you can jump straight to where you left off.
Downloading manga to read offline
The Crunchyroll mobile app lets you read chapters so you can read them without an internet connection. This is useful for travel, commuting, or places where your connection is unreliable. Open a manga series in the app, find the chapter you want to read, and look for a read icon (usually a downward arrow). Tap it to save the chapter to your device.
Downloaded chapters stay on your phone or tablet until you delete them or until your subscription ends. If your subscription lapses, you lose access to downloaded manga. Downloaded chapters also count against your device's storage, so if you read many chapters, you may need to delete older ones to make room.
The web version of Crunchyroll does not support downloading. You can only read through the mobile app.
What manga titles are available
Crunchyroll's manga library includes popular series like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and many others, but the exact catalog changes over time and varies by region. Some titles are available in full, while others may have only recent chapters or a limited back catalog. Crunchyroll adds new series regularly and sometimes removes titles when licensing agreements end.
You can browse the full catalog through the app or website to see what is currently available in your region. If a specific manga you want is not there, you can check back later — Crunchyroll frequently updates its library. Some titles may also be available through other services like Viz Media's Shonen Jump+ or other manga platforms.
Manga reading features and limits
Crunchyroll's manga reader includes basic tools: you can adjust text size, change the reading direction (left-to-right or right-to-left), and switch between single-page and double-page views. You can also search within a series for specific keywords or character names.
There is no limit to how many manga chapters you can read or how many series you can add to your library. You can read the same chapter as many times as you want. The only limit is that you must have an active paid subscription — once your subscription ends, you lose access to all manga on Crunchyroll.
Crunchyroll does not let you share your account with people outside your household, though the terms of service allow household members to use the same login. If you want to share access with someone else, they need their own subscription.
Canceling or pausing your subscription
If you cancel your Crunchyroll subscription, you lose access to manga when ready. You cannot read any chapters, and any downloaded chapters become unreadable. Your reading history and bookmarks are saved, so if you resubscribe later, your library and place in series are restored.
Crunchyroll does not offer a pause or temporary suspension option. You either maintain an active subscription or you cancel. If you want to take a break, you have to cancel and then resubscribe when you are ready to return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read manga on Crunchyroll without paying?
No. The free Crunchyroll tier includes anime only. To read manga, you need a paid subscription (Fan, Mega, or Ultimate). Crunchyroll Manga Plus is a separate free service with limited chapters and ads, but it is not the same as the full manga library in a paid subscription.
Do I pay extra for manga if I already have a Crunchyroll subscription?
No. Manga is included in all paid tiers at no additional cost. You do not pay more for manga than you already pay for anime.
Can I read manga chapters to read offline?
Yes, but only through the mobile app. Open a chapter, tap the read icon, and it saves to your device. Downloaded chapters stay until you delete them or your subscription ends. The web version does not support downloading.
What happens to my manga access if my subscription ends?
You lose access to all manga when ready. Downloaded chapters also become unreadable. If you resubscribe later, your reading history and bookmarks are restored, and you can pick up where you left off.
Is the manga library the same everywhere?
No. The available titles vary by region and change over time as Crunchyroll adds and removes series. Check the app or website in your region to see what is currently available.