Best Kids' Manga

Kids' manga comes in just about every flavor and genre. From sweet cat stories perfect for kids just learning to read to more complex, dramatic adventures that will appeal to older kids and tweens, there's a manga out there for kids of all ages with all kinds of interests. We've compiled this list of ten of the best kids' manga to help you find the perfect story for the kiddos (or kid-at-heart adults!) in your life. You'll find manga about dinosaurs, a slice-of-life story about a girl settling into a new town, martial arts adventures, a fantasy series about fighting evil, and a whole lot more.

Chi's Sweet Home by Konami Kanata

This adorable and heartwarming manga follows the adventures of Chi, a kitten who, after getting separated from her mother, begins a new life with a young boy named Yohei and his welcoming family. Pets might not be allowed in their apartment...but a little thing like that does not stop Chi!

Splatoon by Sankichi Hinodeya

This fun, wacky series is based on the popular Nintendo video games. It follows four Inklings and their exploits during the Splatoon Turf Wars. Bursting with action and plenty of lovable characters, this is a great manga for longtime readers and new readers alike.

Dinosaur Hour by Hitoshi Shioya

Kids fascinated by dinosaurs will love this fun, zany manga. It features a series of stories about a group of dinosaur pals, all of whom have their own quirky personality traits. Whimsical and goofy, the stories don't take themselves too seriously, and definitely keep kids engaged. 

Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma

Kids looking for something gentle will love this slice-of-life manga about Koiwai Yotsuba, who's just moved to a new house in a new neighborhood with her dad. The story follows her everyday adventures, as she explores her new home and the world around her, with the help of friends and neighbors.

Yuzu the Pet Vet by Mingo Ito

When her mom gets sick, 11-year-old Yuzu goes to live with her Uncle Akihito, who runs a small animal hospital. At first, Yuzu is scared of all the new creatures in her day-to-day life, but soon, she's stepping up to help and making all sorts of new animal friends. This entertaining manga also deals with issues of bullying, illness, and caretaking.

Dragon Ball Z by Akira Toriyama

Martial arts meets sci-fi meets superhero antics in this high-stakes manga about Son Goku, Earth's greatest hero. He's defeated the demon king and is living a quiet life when an alien arrives to tell him that he's actually an alien too, and what's more...Earth itself might be under attack and he's the only one who can save humanity. 

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi

One of the most beloved kids' mangas there is, Sailor Moon has been delighting and inspiring kids and tweens for years. It's the story of Usagi Tsukino, who's just a normal girl until a talking cat informs her that she is Sailor Moon and that she must use her powers to fight evil and bring justice to the world.

FukuFuku: Kitten Tales by Konami Kanata

This charming collection of vignettes tells the story of a cat, FukuFuku, from her days as a stray kitten to her life in the home of a widowed grandmother. Told entirely from FukuFuku's perspective, it's a witty but heartwarming tale about the love between pet and owner—and, of course, all the mischievousness FukuFuku causes. 

Kirby Manga Mania by Hirokazu Hikawa

This silly, comedic manga will charm readers of all ages, kids and adults alike. It's hard to resist the charm of Kirby, an adorable pink puff, and his friends as they cavort around Dream Land getting into all sorts of adventures–and trouble. The bite-sized stories make this a great manga to dip in and out of at leisure.

Pokémon Adventures by Hidenori Kusaka and Mato

Pokémon has long had a kind of gravitational pull about it, with new generations of kids falling in love with its characters all the time. This series pulls together the 29 original Pokémon stories into ten convenient volumes. Get ready to be enchanted by Red, the kid who wants to become a part of the Pokémon world, all his friends, and maybe even a few of his enemies.

There's a whole world of kids' manga to discover. We hope you've found something new to fall in love with on this list of some of our favorites.

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