We have curated a collection of recommended reads of younger Manga, this book list contains series aimed at ages 7-12.
Cells at Work! by Akane Shimizu
For ages 12+
Follow the spunky Red Blood Cell and cold-as-ice White Blood Cell as they face off against threats like cedar pollen, parasites, food poisoning, staph infection, and their ultimate nemesis, cancer. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, these tiny workers are doing their best to keep you moving.
Little Witch Academia by Tigger/Yoh Yoshinari
Suitable for all ages
Ever since Atsuko ‘Akko’ Kagari saw her first Shiny Chariot magic show, she’s wanted to become a real witch. Now, she’s been accepted to Luna Nova Academy, a premiere magic school. While Akko doesn’t come from a magical family, she’s as stubborn as can be, and she won’t let anything stop her from fulfilling her dream!
Yo-Kao Watch by Noriyuki Konishi
Suitable for all ages
Nathan Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him a device that allows him to see what others cannot, Yo-kai of all shapes and forms! Now, armed with the Yo-kai Watch, Nathan, Whisper and their new invisible friends embark on an all-new supernatural adventure!
Yotsuba &! by Kiyohiko Azuma
Suitable for all ages
Yotsuba is a strange little girl with a big personality! Even in the most trivial, unremarkable encounters, Yotsuba’s curiosity and enthusiasm quickly turn the everyday into the extraordinary!
Pokemon Adventures by Hidenori Kusaka
Suitable for all ages
Red doesn’t just want to train Pokemon, he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game. But independent Pikachu won’t be so easy to win over! And watch out for Team Rocket, Red – they only want to be your enemy!
Warriors: Tigerstar and Sasha by Erin Hunter
Suitable for all ages
When Sasha is forced to leave her kittypet home, she must forge a solitary new life in the forest. Life on her own is exciting at first but quickly gets lonely. Then Sasha meets Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan, and wonders whether she would be better off joining the ranks of his forest Clan. But Tigerstar has many secrets, and Sasha isn’t sure she can trust him….
Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furadate
For ages 11+
Ever since he saw the legendary player known as the ‘Little Giant’ compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! He decides to join the team at the high school the Little Giant went to – and then surpass him. Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, the King of the Court, Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy who is supposed to be his rival ends up being his teammate?
Beyblade X by Homura Kawamoto
For ages 7+
Bladers are ready to battle it out! They’ve set their sights on the top of The X tower and prepare to fight their way to victory. With new technology and powerful opponents entering the arena, Beyblades are pushed to their extremes as they race through a new era.
Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda
For ages 8+
Hikaru Ogino spends her days singing oldies in her family’s bath house, but when her best friend Ran — a former idol — invites her to try out for an “idol survival camp” together, it’ll put her talents to the test. Can Hikaru outshine the competition and make her stage debut, or will she fall flat? Witness the birth of a new star in this exciting story about chasing your dreams.
Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
For ages 12+
Tohru Honda was an orphan when one day fate kicked her out of the house and on to land belonging to the mysterious Sohma family. She is invited to stay in exchange for cooking and cleaning. But she soon discovers that when hugged by members of the opposite sex, they turn into their Chinese Zodiac animal.
My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi
For ages 12+
What would the world be like if 80% of the population gained superpowers called Quirks at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20% who were born Quirkless? Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with the greatest hero of them all gives him a chance to change his destiny.