Kotatsu

Kotatsu is a free manga reader. Here you can easily find and browse manga from numerous communities. The app integrates all content in a clean interface with a powerful navigation system. You can filter by title, genre, or other criteria to easily find any content you want. In addition, Kotatsu supports offline reading, saving single pages or the entire content, so you can enjoy reading manga anywhere without internet or with an unstable connection!

Started

Download the latest version of the Kotatsu APK from APKPure, install and open the app. If prompted, please allow storage permissions for download and backup functions to function properly.

Browse Kotatsu's built-in catalog and add your favorite resources. Then, go to the "Library" tab to organize your favorites and recent reading history.

Use the search function to find videos by name or filter by genre and tags. You can also tap the dice icon for random recommendations.

Open a manga, select a chapter, and start reading. Then adjust the orientation, zoom, and color correction from the reader menu, and choose tap or volume key navigation.

Click "Download" to save chapters or entire episodes for offline reading and manage your download queue on the download page. To synchronize your reading progress, connect your MyAnimeList, AniList, or Shikimori account in settings and enable cross-device synchronization.

Features

Online comic catalog (over 1200 comics)

Search comics by name, genre, etc.

Favorites organized by user-defined categories

Reading history, bookmarks, and incognito mode support

Download comics for offline reading. Also supports third-party CBZ comic libraries.

A clean and user-friendly Material Design UI optimized for mobile phones, tablets, and desktop devices.

The standard and Webtoon optimized versions offer customizable readers with gesture-based interface support.

New chapter notifications and update push notifications, manga recommendations (with filtering function)

Integration with manga tracking services: Shikimori, AniList, MyAnimeList, Kitsu

App access is password/fingerprint protected

Automatic syncing of app data with other devices under the same account

Supports older devices running Android 6.0 and higher

Highlights

Aggregates resources from over 1000 communities; the app itself does not host any content.

Smart search with tag filtering and a dice button for random selection.

Customizable reader with options for orientation, color correction, contrast, and zoom.

Download individual chapters or entire series; slow mode reduces source issues.

Easily track your progress and sync your media library across different devices.

FAQs

What is the kotatsu used for?

Kotatsu is an Android application that allows you to find, read, download, and manage manga from multiple online resources.

Can Xiaochen read manga offline?

Yes. You can download individual chapters or entire episodes and read them later without an internet connection.

Does Kotatsu host its manga on its own servers?

Kotatsu is a reader and resource aggregator. It doesn't store manga itself, so accessible content relies on external directories.

Who should use Kotatsu?

It's suitable for Android users who frequently read manga, want offline access, like organizing their bookmarks, or need flexible control of their reader on their phones and tablets.

What are the main drawbacks of Kotatsu?

Source quality may vary, some directories may temporarily stop working, downloading complete episodes can consume a lot of storage space, and the initial setup process can be somewhat cumbersome.

Summary

For everyday use, Kotatsu is ideal for readers who want a flexible and convenient user experience without dealing with cluttered devices. It's very useful for frequent manga readers, users with limited internet connections, and anyone who likes to organize books, categorize, and track their reading progress. Features like password or fingerprint locks are also very useful when shared among multiple users.