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MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA vs Kodansha Reader Portal
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA leads on 1 check, Kodansha Reader Portal on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMANGA Plus by SHUEISHA · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMANGA Plus by SHUEISHA · 1 of 2
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA scores higher on our rubric for manga reading websites: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
On catalog access, Kodansha Reader Portal gives you Mixed where MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA offers Subscription. MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA offers simulpub chapters; Kodansha Reader Portal doesn't publish it.
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA is the better fit for multilingual readers following Shueisha series. Kodansha Reader Portal is the better fit for english readers who prefer browser-based purchases.
- MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA fits best
Multilingual readers following Shueisha series
- Kodansha Reader Portal fits best
English readers who prefer browser-based purchases
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Side by side
| Feature | MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Kodansha Reader Portal 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Manga Reading Websites | #5 in Manga Reading Websites |
| Best for | Multilingual readers following Shueisha series | English readers who prefer browser-based purchases |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $1.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA 1/2 · Kodansha Reader Portal 0/2 | ||
| Simulpub chapters | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Offline reading | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Catalog access | Subscription | Mixed |
| Reading languages | English, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese | English |
| Reading platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web browser on net-enabled devices |
| Regional availability | Some titles may be unavailable depending on location due to licensing; the app is unavailable in some areas. Subscription prices and available titles vary by country or region; MAX is unavailable in Japan, China, and Korea. | Previews and Spotlight Series are available worldwide; digital purchases are unavailable in Japan. |
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| Our verdict | MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA is an official manga reading service for readers who want to follow Shueisha series on the web, iOS, or Android. It provides free access to selected opening and latest chapters, and selected ongoing chapters are… Read the review → |
Kodansha Reader Portal is Kodansha USA’s website for discovering, previewing, and reading English-language manga. It suits readers who want to sample series in a browser before buying digital volumes and keep their purchases in an online… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA — where it wins
- Free selected opening and latest chapters, with some simulpub releases
- Standard covers 100+ ongoing titles and 8,000+ chapters
- Deluxe adds completed titles across 440+ titles and 23,000+ chapters
Where it doesn't
- Title availability varies by location and licensing
- First Read Free applies only to eligible ongoing chapters, once in the app
- MAX is unavailable in Japan, China, and Korea
Kodansha Reader Portal — where it wins
- Extra free chapter previews for many manga series
- Spotlight Series previews can include up to three volumes
- Reading progress syncs across web-enabled devices
Where it doesn't
- Reading is limited to web browsers on net-enabled devices
- Purchased volumes are not available for offline reading
- Digital volume purchases are unavailable in Japan
- MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo
A multilingual Shueisha manga service with free chapters and paid catalog access.
Visit MANGA PlusFull verdict → - Kodansha Reader Portal8.6/10 · Free plan
A browser-based Kodansha catalog with free previews and individual digital volume purchases.
Visit KodanshaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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