Can you read anime online for free legally?

When the mangas are scanned and posted online at fan sites without the consent of the publishers, then they are illegally posted. WikiAnswers does not support this practice.

Your best legal option is probably to go directly to the publishers web site. Many manga publishers, such as TokyoPop and Shonen Jump, do upload manga to the internet to be read for free. See the related links below for more information.