# VIZ Manga

> Comics and stories from Japan

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vizmanga.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Viz Media
- **Category:** COMICS
- **Downloads:** 1,376,252
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (15,156 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.14.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2012-07-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vizmanga.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

VIZ Manga offers the premier library of legendary manga series from Japan, featuring beloved titles such as Komi Can't Communicate, Uzumaki, Inuyasha, and more. Experience works by world-renowned creators including Akira Himekawa, Junji Ito, Rumiko Takahashi, and others. New chapters and series are added regularly, with simultaneous releases matching Japan's schedule.

Enjoy manga across all genres—from horror and shojo romance to fantasy and comedy—right on your device. The app supports offline reading, syncs progress across devices, and features light/dark modes. Explore exclusive Marvel Manga adaptations and build your graphic novel collection. A subscription unlocks over 10,000 chapters for just $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial.

## Rankings

- #56,631 — Overall
- #14 — Comics (Gross)
- #17 — Comics (Free)
- #13 — manga

## 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.vizmanga.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Viz Manga for its large, affordable catalog and mobile reading, making it a strong value for manga fans. However, several recurring issues dampen the experience: gaps and removals in the library, chapters locked behind the subscription with only a few free chapters, slow backfill of new chapters due to licensing, and some UI/UX limitations. Licensing structure and multiple apps also frustrate some users. Overall, a solid value but with notable caveats around availability and updates.

### Pros

- Large, diverse catalog including classics and popular titles
- Very affordable subscription with strong value for back catalog access
- Ability to read manga on the go via the Viz Reader
- Some series offer free early chapters to try before subscribing
- Overall positive sentiment as a reliable manga subscription app

### Cons

- Catalog is incomplete or inconsistent; popular titles can be missing or removed
- Many chapters are locked behind the subscription; readers can access only a limited number of chapters without paying
- Update/backfill delays; licensing results in slow or irregular chapter releases
- User interface/experience could be smoother and navigation could be improved (e.g., smoother page transitions)
- Perceived licensing structure and separate apps can feel like double-dipping or restrictive access

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