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Piccoma
One of Japan's most popular manga and webtoon apps - read serialized comics for free by waiting, or unlock chapters with coins.
What it helps with
- Reading manga and webtoons on the phonePiccoma offers Japanese manga and vertical-scroll webtoons in an app.
- Reading for free by waitingWith the “wait-free” system, a new chapter unlocks free after a set time.
- Practising Japanese with mangaAll works are in Japanese, useful for reading practice.
About Piccoma
Piccoma is a comic-reading service run by the Japanese arm of Kakao, offering thousands of manga, webtoons and novels in Japanese. Its signature "Wait Until Free" system lets readers unlock new chapters at no cost after a waiting period, or read straight away by spending in-app coins.
Key Features
- Wait Until Free: Unlock the next chapter for free after a short waiting time, or read now with coins.
- Manga and Webtoons: Japanese manga plus vertical-scroll webtoons, many of them translated from Korean.
- Coins and Points: Buy coins to unlock chapters instantly, and collect free points through campaigns.
- App and Web: Read in the iOS or Android app or in a web browser and continue where you stopped.
How to Get Started
- Open the Piccoma app or website and register with an email address or a linked account.
- Browse the rankings or search for a title and open the first chapter.
- Continue with free chapters, the waiting timer or coins.
- Add favorites to be notified when new chapters unlock.
Before you use it
- Good to know: The Japanese service and Piccoma’s other regional versions have different catalogues.
- Payment: Coins are bought through App Store or Google Play billing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Piccoma work with a foreign bank card in Japan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Piccoma available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Piccoma?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Piccoma.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Piccoma?
- No, Piccoma doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Piccoma?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Piccoma cost?
- Many chapters free with waiting time; coins for instant reading
