Reading manga online has become a habit in Brazil. It's practical, fits on your phone, and you can follow the new chapter on the same day it's released in Japan. The problem is that most search results lead to... scan sites — pages that publish works translated by fans without authorization from the copyright holders. This is piracy, and it's not the only option available.
There are official platforms operating in Brazil, and several of them are... free, supported by ads. Others charge a subscription or sell individual volumes, like a digital bookstore. We've selected the six best websites for legally reading manga online, detailing each one's pricing model, what you can read for free, and the status of the Portuguese translation. Finally, we explain why it's worth abandoning scanlation sites—including those that appeared on older lists like this one.
6 best websites to read manga online (all official)
All the platforms below work in a browser and have apps on Google Play and the Brazilian App Store. We checked each one in the stores before publishing.
1. MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA — the official Shonen Jump
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA
Android, iOS and browserO MANGA Plus It's the official reading service of Shueisha, the Japanese publisher that owns Shonen Jump magazine. It's the right place to follow titles like One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, SPY x FAMILY, Kaiju No. 8 and Boruto — and the chapter comes out simultaneously with Japan.
The free model works like this: of the titles being published, the following are made available for free: The first three chapters and the three most recent ones.. In other words, you can start a series and then follow it week by week without spending anything. Those who want to read the core of the older arc need the paid plan or the volumes sold in digital bookstores.
Regarding the language, let's be honest: the most complete catalog is in English and Spanish. The publisher itself states that... part of the titles It's also available in other languages, including Portuguese. Many Brazilian readers complain about exactly that in the Play Store reviews — and that's the reason for the average rating of 3.1, despite it being the most official source available.
2. Comikey — the strongest in Brazilian Portuguese
Comikey - Manga & Webtoons
Android, iOS and browserA Comikey It is a digital publisher that licenses manga, manhwa, and webtoons directly from the original publishers and publishes in multiple languages — including Brazilian Portuguese, which appears as a fixed option on the website. For the Brazilian reader, it is currently one of the best entry points to official subtitled content.
The model is "wait and read": chapters are released for free over time, supported by ads, and those who don't want to wait buy coins to advance their reading. Nothing obligates you to pay—it's possible to follow entire series just by respecting the release schedule.
With a 4.5 rating and over 1 million installs on the Play Store, the reading experience is good in both traditional page format and vertical scrolling in webtoons.
3. WEBTOON — official comics with a Portuguese version
WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa
Android, iOS and browserO WEBTOON It is the world's largest digital comic book platform and maintains a Portuguese version at webtoons.com/pt. A word of caution regarding vocabulary: the house's strength is Korean webtoons and manhwas In vertical scrolling, not traditional Japanese manga. Still, it makes this list because it's where many manga readers find the stories that have become streaming series.
Almost the entire catalog can be read for free, with ads: older episodes remain open and the most recent ones are released on the normal schedule. Coins are only used to advance future episodes of some series. It is also the platform where independent authors publish — and several Brazilians are among them.
Rated 4.6 on the Play Store with over 4.5 million reviews and over 100 million installs. It is also available on the Brazilian App Store.
4. INKR — the licensed successor to the former MangaRock
INKR — Comics, Manga, Webtoons
Android, iOS and browserO INKR It has a story that serves as a lesson. It was created by the same team as MangaRock, that reader that appeared on every list of "websites to read manga" years ago. MangaRock worked with unlicensed material, was pressured by Japanese publishers, and shut down. The team returned with INKR, now closing down. agreements with publishers and paying for the rights.
The reader is excellent, with translation technology that repositions the speech bubbles, and there are a good number of titles available for free with ads, in addition to the subscription that unlocks the entire catalog.
The weak point for us: the content is predominantly in English. Brazilian reviews on the Play Store constantly emphasize this point, and that's what keeps the rating at 3.8. If you read in English, it's well worth it; if not, choose Comikey or WEBTOON.
5. Amazon Kindle — volumes from Brazilian publishers
Amazon Kindle
Android, iOS and browserHere the logic changes: instead of a weekly chapter, you buy the... complete volume in Portuguese, Just like you would buy them at a newsstand. The Brazilian Kindle store sells manga published by national publishers — you can find classic series in official digital editions, professionally translated and edited.
The app is free and synchronizes reading between mobile phones, tablets, computers, and Kindle readers. Part of the comic book collection is also available on the app. Kindle Unlimited, Amazon's monthly unlimited reading subscription—it's worth checking if the series you want are included before subscribing.
A curious fact that resolves an old question: the ComiXology, The site, which appeared on lists years ago, no longer exists as an independent website. Amazon absorbed the service, and today the address redirects to Amazon's own comics and manga store. Those who had collections there continue to read them on Kindle.
6. Google Play Books — the alternative to buying books
Google Play Books and Audiobooks
Android, iOS and browserO Google Play Books It follows the same model as the Kindle and is the second option for those who want official volumes in Portuguese. A search for manga in the Brazilian store already brings up editions from publishers that release in the country, with prices per volume and some free samples so you can try the series before buying.
The advantage is the integration with Android, since the app comes pre-installed on most devices. The reader has a night mode, brightness adjustment, and synchronization between devices. It's worth comparing the price of the same volume in both stores before making a purchase—it usually varies.
Free with ads, subscription, or purchase: what's the difference?
Many people confuse "free" with "pirated." They are not the same thing. A licensed platform can be free for you because the advertiser pays the bill—the same model as broadcast TV and radio. The three formats you will find are:
- Free with ads (MANGA Plus, Comikey, WEBTOON, INKR): you can read for free and accept advertising between chapters. The open catalog is partial and follows a release schedule;
- Signature (Paid plans for MANGA Plus and INKR, Kindle Unlimited): Fixed monthly fee that unlocks a larger collection and removes ads;
- Buying by volume (Amazon Kindle, Google Play Books): you pay once and the book is yours to reread whenever you want, with a professional translation.
A combination that works well for Brazilian readers: follow the weekly releases for free on MANGA Plus and Comikey, and buy only the series you want to keep in bulk on Kindle or Play Books.
Why avoid scan sites?
“"Scan" is the term used in the media to describe the digitization of a work translated by fans and published online without authorization. Sites like MangaDex, MangaHere, and dozens of others operate on this model: they host or compile chapters that no one has licensed. The translation is usually done with good intentions, but the result is the distribution of copyrighted material.
It's illegal in Brazil.
A Law 9.610/1998, The Copyright Law prohibits reproducing and distributing protected work without the authorization of the copyright holder. Article 184 of the Penal Code It treats copyright infringement as a crime. In practice, the responsibility falls on whoever operates the website, but it's a chain that's not worth participating in.
The technical risk is very real.
Since they can't work with legitimate advertisers, these sites sustain themselves with aggressive advertising networks: pop-ups that open on their own, redirects to scam pages, fake virus alerts, and invitations to install APK files outside of the app store. Apps installed outside of Google Play don't undergo any analysis—this is the preferred route for banking scams and programs that subscribe you to services without your knowledge.
The manga you like is the one that loses out.
The author, assistant, translator, proofreader, and publisher all depend on the sales of the work. When a series doesn't sell in Brazil, the publisher doesn't license the sequel, and the next title is left without a national edition. Reading on the official channel—even the free version with ads—counts towards your viewership and helps support what you're watching.
What happened to MangaRock, ComiXology, and Crunchyroll Manga?
If you arrived here looking for names that appeared on older lists, here is the current status of each one:
- MangaRock: Closed. It worked with unlicensed material and was deactivated after pressure from publishers. The same team returned with INKR, now licensed — it's item 4 on this list;
- ComiXologyIt no longer exists as a separate service. Amazon has absorbed the platform, and the old address redirects to Amazon's own comics and manga store, accessible through the Kindle app.;
- Crunchyroll MangaThe app has been removed from Google Play and is no longer available for installation. Crunchyroll remains online, but is now focused on streaming anime.;
- MangaDex and MangaHereThey are still online, but they are scanlation sites. They are not recommended by us for the reasons explained above.
Tips for getting the most out of reading
- Start with MANGA Plus if your series is from Shonen Jump — it's the official source and comes out on the same day as in Japan;
- If Portuguese is essential for you, prioritize Comikey and WEBTOON;
- Activate dark mode at night and reduce brightness: prolonged vertical reading strains the eyes;
- Use Wi-Fi to load chapters with many color pages, which can use up a lot of data;
- Before buying a book, look for the free sample — Kindle and Play Books offer excerpts from the first few pages;
- Install apps only from Google Play or the App Store and check the developer's name.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to read manga for free without piracy?
Yes. MANGA Plus, Comikey, WEBTOON, and INKR keep part of their catalog open, supported by ads. It's legal and counts towards the work's audience.
What is the best website to read manga in Portuguese?
For free weekly chapters, Comikey is currently the most consistent source in Brazilian Portuguese. For complete volumes with professional translations, check out Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books.
Do scan sites really get viruses?
The risk lies not in the reading itself, but in the aggressive advertising on these sites: pop-ups, redirects to scam pages, and invitations to install APK files from outside the official store. That's where the problem comes in.
Do I need an app or can I read it in a browser?
The six platforms on this list work through a computer or mobile browser. The app simply makes reading more comfortable and saves your place.
Conclusion
Reading manga online through official channels has become easy and, in most cases, is free. MANGA Plus delivers Shonen Jump releases on the same day as Japan; Comikey and WEBTOON They solve the problem for those who want content in Portuguese with ads instead of a monthly fee; INKR It's excellent for those who read in English; and Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books They sell the complete volume with a professional translation.
Switching from scan sites to these platforms requires little effort and solves three things at once: you stop exposing yourself to malicious ads, you read with decent image quality and translation, and you help keep the series you like in Brazil. Choose one from the list, install it from your device's official store, and enjoy reading.
