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).
Manga - eBooks - Teens
Can't wait to come into a library to find some manga? Check out these series which are available in our digital library!
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. Titles for kids, teens and adults.
Manga & Anime available from home
Stuck at home and missing manga? Claire, your friendly neighbourhood youth librarian has got you covered!
Japan Fiesta: Saturday 12 October 2024
Japan Fiesta in Christchurch will be held at Riccarton Park on Saturday 12 October 10am to 6pm.
Manga meetups at the library
Manga meetups at the library
New for Rangatahi
More Reading Ideas
Request reading recommendations
Not sure what to try next? Try our reading guides, or tell us your preferences and we'll make a custom reading list just for you!
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.
