Filipino manga fans now have greater access to official Kodansha content as K MANGA, Kodansha’s digital manga app and reader service, has expanded its availability to the Philippines along with several other countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Mexico, and Brazil. The announcement, made via K MANGA’s official social media channels, marks a significant step in making Kodansha’s extensive manga catalog more accessible to a global audience.
Originally launched in the United States in May 2023, K MANGA began with approximately 400 manga titles including fan favorites and ongoing series and has gradually expanded into international markets. In the Philippines, users can now download the app from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store to read popular works directly on mobile devices.
What Readers Can Expect
K MANGA’s catalog includes a wide range of genres and titles from Kodansha’s library, featuring well-known series such as Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Fire Force, To Your Eternity, and The Quintessential Quintuplets, as well as simulpub releases that publish new chapters in English around the same time as Japan.
Unlike subscription-only services, K MANGA uses a “Tickets and Points” system for accessing chapters beyond the free offerings. Users receive free tickets daily that allow temporary access to chapters, and can also purchase points to unlock additional content permanently for example, 100 points costing roughly $1 USD (about ₱55–₱60 depending on currency). Tickets and points are earned through daily login bonuses or in-app actions, with points used to unlock chapters or series the user wants to read.
The service supports officially translated versions of manga, offering fans a legal way to enjoy beloved series while also supporting creators. Free chapters are typically available each day, and paid points or tickets are required to access further chapters of ongoing or premium titles.
Expanding Manga Access Across Regions
K MANGA’s inclusion of the Philippines in its supported regions reflects Kodansha’s broader global expansion strategy, which has grown the app’s reach to more than 40 countries worldwide. This expansion follows earlier rollouts in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and additional regions in Europe and Asia.
With its official availability in the Philippines, K MANGA offers readers a chance to stay up-to-date with current releases and explore an expansive library of manga legally and conveniently making it a valuable addition to the digital options for local fans of the medium.
KODANSHA’S K MANGA APP NOW AVAILABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES WITH EXPANDED ACCESS TO OFFICIAL MANGA
