Manga in South Africa

 

Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art.

Where should you buy manga from?

If you are looking for ease of returns or the most convenient site to buy manga from and the lowest prices on heavier items like manga box sets though, Amazon is the best choice. If you like to pick the quality of your manga and prefer shopping in store, Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million are great choices.

How much does it cost to buy a manga?

One manga volume or tankobon costs an average of $12. The price varies depending on the nation you are in, the manga you are buying, and the platform you purchased it.

Where can I buy manga to read online?

Best Manga Reader Apps and Sites

• Comixology (Android, iOS, Kindle Fire, Browser).
• VIZ Manga (Android, iOS).
• Shonen Jump (Android, iOS, Browser).
• Crunchyroll (Android, iOS, Browser).
• Book Walker (Android, iOS, PC, Mac, and Browser).
• Renta (Browser).
• Manga Club (Browser).
• Mangamo (Android, iOS).

What should I pay for manga?

A single Manga volume costs about $15 on average but the whole series will be $150-200 depending on the popularity and running time of the Japanese comic aka manga. Though many people consider $15 per volume as cheap, if a manga contains 20 volumes then it sums up to a whopping $300 for a single story.

Which sites can I legally read manga from?

•  Shonen Jump

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS

Cost: Free, $1.99/month, or pay per issue

Notable Titles: One Piece, My Hero Academia, One-Punch Man

• Comic walker

Platforms: Web

Cost: Free

Notable Titles: Neon Genesis Evangelion, High School DxD, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

 

• Bookwalker

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS

Cost: Free, or pay per issue

Notable Titles: Attack on Titan, No Game No Life, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World.

• Crunchyroll

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS

Cost: $7.99/month, 14-day free trial

Notable Titles: Attack on Titan, Genshin Impact, Orange

 

• ComiXology

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS

Cost: $5.99/month, or pay per issue

Notable Titles: Lone Wolf and Cub, Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, The Seven Deadly Sins, Love Hina, Sherlock Bones.

 

Where can I buy manga physically in South Africa?

The following are stores in South Africa you can buy manga from:

Comic Warehouse

Address: 147 N Reef Rd, Rietfontein 63-Ir, Germiston, 1401, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 524 7604.

 

 

Cosmic Comics

Address: Corner Acacia Road &, Beyers Naude Dr, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 678 0165.

 

 

Smallville Comics

Address: 41 SaintAubyn St, New Redruth, Alberton, 1449, South Africa

Phone:+27 10 013 4670.