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The Manga Works

The Manga Works

Android Simulation Kairosoft
4.0 Popularity

Addictive strategy game with clan battles

System Requirements

Updated
August 14, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
net.kairosoft.android.manga_ippon_en

So here's my honest take on The Manga Works. I've tested a bunch of manga/creative sim apps and this one's pretty solid. The core gameplay loop of drawing manga, leveling up your skills, and trying to impress the publishers is really engaging. And the clan battles are a great addition that make it feel more social and competitive. But it's not without its issues - the grind can get repetitive after a while and the monetization is a bit pushy. Still, if you're a fan of the genre, I'd say it's worth giving The Manga Works a shot.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Clan battles add a fun social/competitive element

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
4.0 /5
based on 1,200 reviews
Generally Favorable
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Description

Been using The Manga Works for a couple months now. It’s basically a game where you start out as a fledgling manga artist and try to create the best manga you can. You gotta draw, come up with ideas, and impress the publishers to make it big. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do: You start with a small, empty room and just a single pen. Gotta draw your manga, build up your skills, and go out searching for inspiration. There’s also these clan battles where you team up with friends to take on other players – that’s where it gets really fun. And the publisher system is pretty cool, though it took me a while to figure out.

Look, if you’re into manga or creative sims, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades take forever and the ads can be annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a fun, addictive strategy game.

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