Manga reading guide
Want to start a new series and don’t know where to start? Here are our guides to Japanese comics.
Romance - Manga - Teens
Slow burns, love triangles, forbidden loves. This list has every flavour of romance manga with a variety of genres and tastes.
Booklists
Wholesome - Manga - Teens
Want to read something delightful, but don't want to get burned by dark plotlines, gratuitous violence or R-rated content? This is for you.
Unnerving - Manga - Teens
There's a lot of weird stuff out there, and this list has pulled a bunch of them together.
Rainbow Reads - Manga - Teens
Discover manga with LGBTQIA+ representation in them.
Mystery - Manga - Teens
Top picks for people who love seeing crime solved, plots uncovered, and justice prevailing (most of the time).
Romance - Manga - Teens
Slow burns, love triangles, forbidden loves. This list has every flavour of romance manga with a variety of genres and tastes.
Funny - Manga - Teens
Need a good laugh? These comedy manga are guaranteed to bring a smile to your dial.
Adventure - Manga - Teens
Distant worlds, untouched lands, a band of adventurers - there's nothing wrong with enjoying some wonderful escapism.
Action - Manga - Teens
Intense scenes, epic fights and high stakes. If you want some manga with action, we've got it.
Manga - Teens
These manga series are brimming with great artistry and storylines that will have you hooked.
Manga
OverDrive: Downloadable Comics and Graphic Novels
Superheroes, memoirs, science fiction, Manga and more. Graphic novels and comics for kids, teens and adults.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Manga & Anime available from home
Stuck at home and missing manga? Claire, your friendly neighbourhood youth librarian has got you covered!
Manga meetups at the library
Manga meetups at the library
New for Rangatahi
More Reading Ideas
Graphic novels reading guide
Art and story come together in a range of genres and styles for teens.
Genre reading guide
Find new reads from your favourite genres with these librarian recommendations for teens.
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