Best Japanese Manga Translator:
Translate Japanese to English Instantly

Looking for a reliable Japanese to English manga translator? Yomu allows you to upload raw manga scans, Doujinshi, or textbook images and read them instantly. Our AI specializes in vertical text and Kanji, giving you a natural reading experience.

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野良猫と狼
野良猫と狼
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暁のヨナ
暁のヨナ
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なまいきざかり。
なまいきざかり。
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Your Instant Online Manga Image Translator

Don't wait to read your favorite series. Just drag and drop your file, upload a manga image, or paste an image URL. Our AI-powered tool gets to work immediately, delivering a perfectly translated panel right in your browser.

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How to Translate Japanese Manga to English?

Many readers ask how to translate Japanese manga accurately without knowing the language. With Yomu, it takes just 3 simple steps:

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Upload

Drop your Japanese image file (JPG, PNG, or WebP) into the box.

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Analyze

Our AI automatically detects vertical text (Tategaki), speech bubbles, and sound effects.

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Read

Get instant Japanese manga translation results overlaid on the original artwork.

Why Choose Yomu for Japanese Manga Translation?

Unlike generic tools, Yomu is built specifically for comics. Here is why we are better than standard Japanese manga translation services:

Master Vertical Text

We handle traditional vertical Japanese text layouts seamlessly, preventing the "broken sentence" issues common in other translators.

Context-Aware AI

We specialize in Japanese manga dialogue translation, understanding slang, informal speech, and context better than standard bots.

Advanced OCR

Our engine accurately recognizes Kanji (汉字), Hiragana, and Katakana, even in complex backgrounds.

Translate Raw Scans, Doujinshi & Textbooks

Yomu is not just for mainstream comics. Our tool is versatile enough to handle various types of Japanese media:

Raw Manga Scans

Read the latest chapters from Shonen Jump or Magazine before the official release.

Doujinshi

Translate dense text bubbles in independent comics with high accuracy.

Learning Materials

Perfect for students who want to translate Japanese manga into English to study the language.

Try Our Japanese Manga Translator Extension

Prefer reading directly in your browser? You don't need to download files. Get our Japanese manga translator extension for Chrome and Edge. It allows you to translate images directly on websites like Pixiv, Twitter, and Shonen Jump Plus with a single click.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Japanese manga translator free?

Yes, Yomu offers a free version that lets you translate Japanese manga images daily. We aim to make raw manga accessible to everyone.

Can it read handwritten Japanese sound effects (SFX)?

Yes. Our OCR is trained to recognize and translate stylized manga sound effects, which are often difficult for standard Japanese to English manga translators.

How accurate is the translation?

Our AI focuses on narrative context. While professional Japanese manga translation services are done by humans, Yomu provides the highest accuracy possible for an instant AI tool, preserving the original meaning and tone.

How do I translate manga from Japanese to English on my phone?

Yomu works perfectly on mobile browsers. Simply open our website on your iPhone or Android to translate specific panels or full pages on the go.