"Hey guys, 
I have been wondering, is it illegal to read manga online for free? There are so many sites out there offering free manga, but I am not sure about the legality of it. Can anyone explain the legal aspects or share their experiences with this?
There is something wonderful about touching the manga in your hands, turning over the pages, and having a physical collection to exhibit and enjoy.
When you have the opportunity to buy it, it is important to do so. Purchasing the manga supports the author and helps ensure that their work can continue.
Whether or not a platform gets authorization from the publishers or creators determines whether viewing manga online is legal or illegal. It is entirely lawful and moral to read manga on officially licensed platforms since they pay the authors. April 1, 2024
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It’s not legal. We’re only tolerated by the publishers, most likely since manga and anime piracy is what drove their popularity overseas. We also offer free market research because statistics on manga sites provide insight into what might be popular to sell.
If you wish to read legally, you can use https://wherecanireadmanga.com/ as a resource.
If the scanslation community oversteps their bounds, they will most likely be DMCAed and may face additional legal action.