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
Japan Fiesta EX 2023
Oct 14th | 10:00am - 6:00pm
Riccarton Park
Celebrate Japanese culture & check out anime, manga, games, arts, music and more. Our library van will be there with manga.
Manga and More!, part of a series
Come along and check out our awesome Manga collection, have a chat about your favourite reads and chill out with an activity! Ages…
OverDrive: Downloadable Comics and Graphic Novels
Superheroes, memoirs, science fiction, Manga and more. Titles for kids, teens and adults.
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Graphic novels reading guide
Art and story come together in a range of genres and styles for teens.
