# Shonen Jump Manga & Comics

> Official from Japan

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viz.wsj.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viz.wsj.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.viz.wsj.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Viz Media
- **Category:** COMICS
- **Downloads:** 3,836,958
- **Rating:** 4.84 / 5 (87,068 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.14.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2013-08-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viz.wsj.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.viz.com/apps](http://www.viz.com/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.viz.com/privacy](https://www.viz.com/privacy)

## Description

Your OFFICIAL source to read the world’s most popular manga, straight from Japan. Access My Hero Academia, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, Naruto, Bleach, Dragon Ball, Spy x Family and many more — with the latest chapters available free and new series added regularly.

Stream and download manga on-the-go using an advanced reader with landscape 2-page spreads, light/dark modes, and offline reading. Create an account to sync reading progress across devices. Members unlock a digital vault of 20,000+ chapters for only $3.99/month (7-day free trial) and can preview or purchase full volumes. Questions or feedback? Contact sjsupport@viz.com.

## Rankings

- #29,217 — Overall
- #3 — Comics (Gross)
- #13 — Comics (Free)
- #191 — Application (Gross)
- #4 — manga
- #10 — manganum

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.viz.wsj.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics offers a huge, ad-free library at a reasonable price with some free chapters and broad device compatibility. However, recurring stability issues, paywalls, and gaps in the catalog (missing titles) plus some UI concerns temper the overall experience.

### Pros

- Huge library of manga chapters and titles (e.g., 20,000 chapters; popular titles like One Piece)
- Ad-free reading experience
- Affordable membership price with good value and frequent free chapters
- Convenient access across devices (including Kindle Fire) and ongoing new releases/free vault access
- Free releases and open vaults provide additional free reading opportunities

### Cons

- Paywalls / subscription required to access most content; free reading is limited
- Frequent stability issues (error 400, server problems) and loading glitches
- Incomplete catalog (missing titles like Berserk and other Viz/Shonen titles)
- Some user experience issues and limited features (UI glitches like panels blackout)
- Occasional content access requires using the website or login to unlock content; subscription management issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viz.wsj.android)