# The Manga Works

> Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1140419709](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1140419709)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1140419709`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (48 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.40
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-09
- **First published:** 2016-08-11
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-manga-works/id1140419709)
- **Website:** [https://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m20](https://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m20)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kairosoft.net/priv.html](https://kairosoft.net/priv.html)

## Description

It's the manga artist experience you've been waiting for!

Create a manga masterpiece and draw your way into the nation's heart.

Start out as a fledgling manga artist in a small and empty room... Armed with only a single pen, draw the best manga you can and march proudly to the publishers to show off your work.

Ideas are the lifeblood of a manga artist. Go out in search of inspiration and gather plot points, then stuff your manga full of creativity.
Accumulate experience points and use them to train up your drawing, storytelling, and other skills.
When you think you've created a great one-shot, take it to a publisher! If you manage to make the "editor from hell" smile, it might just be the start of a fruitful relationship.

Produce the best manga the world has ever seen, and write your name down in history!

* All game progress is stored on your device. Save data cannot be transferred between devices, nor can it be restored after deleting or reinstalling the app.

Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

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## Rankings

- #184,387 — Overall
- #65 — manga

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise The Manga Works as addictive and engaging with rich content and multiple paths that appeal to Kairosoft fans. However, recurring concerns include plot-point tracking bugs, a heavy grind with micromanagement, and slow late-game progression that makes unlocking more publishers tedious. Some players question the $5 value due to perceived shallow depth and repetition. A few UI quirks and bugs were noted. Despite these issues, it remains a solid, familiar title for fans of the series.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging gameplay that many players find hard to put down.
- Rich content with multiple paths and substantial variety for long-time fans.
- Nostalgic Kairosoft charm, including humor and a familiar tycoon vibe.
- Strong appeal for fans of Game Dev Story and Anime Studio Story who want a familiar, polished experience.

### Cons

- Plot-point/XP tracking bugs where plot points don’t update or awards aren’t granted.
- Grind-heavy progression with micromanagement and stamina that slows late-game progress.
- Late-game publisher progression is time-consuming and requires grinding to unlock more publishers.
- Questionable value at $5 due to perceived shallow depth and repetitive cycles.
- Occasional UI and bug issues (text spacing, stock actions, landscape mode on mobile) reported by some players.

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