If you have been waiting for the perfect excuse to binge-read manga between anime episodes, this is it. Crunchyroll Manga just made its biggest content update yet, adding 24 major titles from Kodansha USA Publishing — including some of the most iconic series in manga history. The drop went live on May 18, 2026, and it effectively transforms Crunchyroll into the one-stop shop for anime and manga fans worldwide.
This is not a small update. We are talking about Attack on Titan, Fire Force, Tokyo Revengers, Parasyte, and more — all available to read legally on the Crunchyroll platform alongside their anime adaptations. If you have ever wanted to finish a manga right after binge-watching its anime, the dream is finally real.
The Complete List of 24 New Titles on Crunchyroll Manga
Here is every title added in this massive Kodansha partnership, so you can pick your next obsession:
- Attack on Titan — The titan-slaying epic that defined a generation
- Attack on Titan: Before the Fall — The prequel that fills in the world’s dark history
- BAKEMONOGATARI — Nisio Isin’s supernatural dialogue masterpiece
- Beck — One of the greatest music manga ever created
- Chihayafuru — Competitive karuta meets coming-of-age drama
- DAYS — Underdog soccer manga that will make you feel alive
- Domestic Girlfriend — The controversial romance that broke the internet
- Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro — Teasing, laughs, and unexpected heart
- Fire Force — Atsushi Ohkubo’s flame-powered action spectacle
- Kiss Him, Not Me — Hilarious reverse-harem comedy that subverts every trope
- My Boss’s Kitten — Quirky workplace comedy with adorable charm
- Nodame Cantabile — Classical music manga that is genuinely brilliant
- Parasyte — The sci-fi horror classic that inspired countless anime
- Peach Girl — The shoujo drama that raised an entire generation
- Say I Love You. — Sweet, honest, and refreshingly grounded romance
- School Rumble — One of the funniest school comedies in manga history
- The Fable — A professional assassin tries to live as a normal civilian
- The Seven Deadly Sins — Epic fantasy adventure with a massive fanbase
- Tokyo Revengers — Time-travel delinquents with an anime Season 4 dropping October 2026
- Tsuredure Children — Bite-sized romantic comedy perfection
- Vampire Dormitory — Dark academia meets supernatural romance
- Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse — Unforgettable title, unforgettable story
- Your Lie in April — The manga that made an entire generation cry
- Dricam!! by Yo Chiba — The lone Shueisha title in this Kodansha-dominated update
Why This Update Changes Everything for Manga Fans
Before this drop, Crunchyroll Manga had around 400 titles from publishers like Shueisha, Square Enix, VIZ Media, Yen Press, and others. Adding 24 Kodansha titles — including arguably the biggest manga names Kodansha owns — pushes the catalog past the 400-series milestone and, more importantly, fills massive gaps that fans had been complaining about since Crunchyroll Manga launched in October 2025.
Think about it. You could watch the Attack on Titan anime on Crunchyroll, but you could not read the manga on the same platform. Same with Fire Force, Tokyo Revengers, Parasyte, and The Seven Deadly Sins. That disconnect is gone now.
The Biggest Highlights You Should Read First
With 24 new series to choose from, here are the ones that deserve your immediate attention:
Attack on Titan — The Crown Jewel
There is no way to overstate how significant this is. Attack on Titan is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 140 million copies in circulation. Having the complete series available on Crunchyroll — alongside Before the Fall — is the kind of content move that makes people reconsider their entire manga reading setup. If you watched the anime and never read the manga, you are missing details, alternate scenes, and a slightly different final chapter. Now there is no excuse.
Parasyte — The Sci-Fi Horror Classic
Hitoshi Iwaaki’s Parasyte (1988-1995) is the grandfather of body-horror manga and one of the most philosophically rich series ever written. Its influence echoes through everything from Gachiakuta to Tokyo Ghoul. If you want to understand where modern dark manga came from, start here.
Tokyo Revengers — With Season 4 Coming in October
The timing could not be better. Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc is set to premiere in October 2026, and now you can catch up on the manga before the new season drops. With Takemichi heading into a three-way power struggle in Kanto, there has never been a better time to revisit (or discover) this series.
Fire Force and The Seven Deadly Sins — Shonen Powerhouses
Atsushi Ohkubo’s Fire Force remains one of the most visually creative shonen series ever drawn — his panel work and supernatural power designs are absolutely insane. Meanwhile, The Seven Deadly Sins continues to attract new fans through its anime and game adaptations. Both are perfect gateway series if you are new to manga reading.
How Crunchyroll Manga Works
Crunchyroll Manga launched in the U.S. and Canada on October 9, 2025 as a premium add-on service. Here is what you need to know:
- Available on iOS and Android apps — no web reader yet
- Premium subscription required — it is an add-on to existing Crunchyroll accounts
- Simultaneous reading — many titles receive new chapters as they release in Japan
- Over 400 series in the catalog after this Kodansha update
Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer at Crunchyroll, called this partnership a chance for fans to “revisit their favorites or discover new adventures” — and honestly, with titles like Beck, Nodame Cantabile, and Chihayafuru in the mix, there is something here for every type of reader.
What This Means for the Future
The Crunchyroll-Kodansha partnership signals something bigger than a content drop. Crunchyroll is actively building itself into the Spotify of anime and manga — one platform where you watch anime, read manga, and stay connected to the entire fandom ecosystem. With over 400 titles now in the manga library, it is no longer a niche add-on. It is a legitimate competitor to dedicated manga platforms.
And with more publishers already on board — AlphaPolis, COMPASS, J-Novel Club, MobileBook.jp, Square Enix, VIZ Media, Titan Manga, and Yen Press — the catalog is only going to grow. Expect more major title announcements before the end of 2026.
For fans who have been juggling between Crunchyroll for anime and separate apps or physical volumes for manga, this update is the consolidation we have been waiting for. The question now is not whether to try Crunchyroll Manga — it is which of these 24 titles you will start with.
Which Title Are You Starting With?
The list is loaded with classics and fan favorites. Are you going straight to Attack on Titan, catching up on Tokyo Revengers before Season 4, or diving into something completely new like The Fable? Drop your pick in the comments — and if you think we missed a hidden gem in this list, tell us why it deserves more love.
