# Japanese Literature Library — 17,000+ classics, vertically

> A digital library of over 17,000 classic Japanese literature works. (iPhone/iPad app by Makino Shii.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-literature-library/id6787727235 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Makino Shii](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777055904)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-literature-library/id6787727235/reviews.md

## What is Japanese Literature Library?

Japanese Literature Library brings you 17,000+ timeless masterpieces of Japanese literature — public-domain works from Aozora Bunko, from Akutagawa's "Rashomon" to Dazai's "Run, Melos!" and Soseki's "Kokoro." Read with the standard daily reading allowance, extend with rewarded ads, or subscribe for uninterrupted reading.

• Authentic vertical typesetting with furigana (reading aids over kanji), in elegant Mincho type.
• Read a little every day, at your own pace.
• Editor's themed collections and browse-by-reading-time help you find your next read.
• Your own shelf: favorites, folders, reading stats and streaks.
• Four reading themes (Paper, Light, Sepia, Night) and adjustable type.
• Public-domain manga from the National Diet Library Digital Collections.
• English and Japanese interface, matched to your device language.
• iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Premium (optional auto-renewable subscription)
Enjoy reading without ads. Monthly and yearly plans are available, and the price is shown on the purchase screen in the app. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. The literary works are in the public domain; subscriptions provide app features such as ad removal.
• Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
• Privacy Policy: https://mugen-bunko-app.vercel.app/privacy

Texts are public-domain works from Aozora Bunko; source and transcription credits appear at the end of each work.

## Key features

- 17,000+ classic Japanese literature works
- Authentic vertical typesetting with furigana
- Themed collections and reading time browsing
- Personalized shelves with stats and streaks
- Multiple reading themes and adjustable type
- Public-domain manga included
- English and Japanese interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 栞プレミアム（月額） | $1.99 | per month |
| 栞プレミアム（年額） | $24.99 | per year |


## Is Japanese Literature Library safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Japanese Literature Library.

## Is Japanese Literature Library legit?

Japanese Literature Library appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Japanese Literature Library is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-literature-library/id6787727235/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 最高😀！

*2026-08-13*

読みたい本が全て無料で無料で読めるの最強です‼️漫画とかもあるのでオススメです😁

## Frequently asked questions about Japanese Literature Library

### What is the Japanese Literature Library?

The Japanese Literature Library is a digital collection offering over 17,000 classic Japanese literary works, including public-domain texts from Aozora Bunko. It features authentic vertical typesetting with furigana for an immersive reading experience.

### How can I read without ads in Japanese Literature Library?

You can read without ads by subscribing to the Premium plan. This optional auto-renewable subscription offers uninterrupted reading and is available in monthly and yearly plans.

### What are the subscription prices for Japanese Literature Library?

The monthly subscription is $1.99 and the yearly subscription is $24.99. Prices are displayed in the app upon purchase, and payment is charged to your App Store account.

### Can I manage my subscription to Japanese Literature Library?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Does Japanese Literature Library have ads?

Yes, the free version of Japanese Literature Library contains advertisements. You can extend your daily reading allowance by viewing rewarded ads, or opt for the premium subscription to remove them.

### What devices does Japanese Literature Library support?

Japanese Literature Library is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. The interface language matches your device's language settings, supporting both English and Japanese.

### Is Japanese Literature Library suitable for younger readers?

The app has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is generally suitable for teenagers and older. The content consists of classic literature, which may appeal to a mature audience.

### How often is Japanese Literature Library updated?

The app was last updated on October 28, 2026, with version 2.1.5. This suggests a relatively recent update, indicating ongoing development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.5 — 2026-10-28

• Page curl on foldable two-page spreads: the paper bends and turns from where you touch (switch back to Slide in Settings › Page turn)
• On foldable devices, the outer screen shows a bookshelf of spines — pick one and open to continue reading
• Pressed flowers: long-press a sentence in a spread and close the book to keep it as a pressed flower
• New limited-time reading challenges
• Rebuilt reading stand with adjustable speed and saved zoom
• Improvements to daily goals, manga reading history, read-aloud, and bug fixes

### 2.1.4 — 2026-10-22

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.3 — 2026-10-17

- The app now follows your device's dark/light mode instantly. Added an "Automatic" reading theme.
- Furigana can be turned on or off in Settings (off by default).
- Better Japanese typesetting: no punctuation at line starts, no split dashes or ellipses, and centered text.
- Now displays indents, emphasis marks, side lines, page breaks, tate-chu-yoko, large text, ruled boxes, kaeriten, horizontal text, italics and centered pages, plus illustrations and tables.
- Fixed rare kanji that were shown as "〓".
- Added the Autumn Short Story Challenge (October 19–November 1, Japan time).
- Fixed a crash when closing the app, and many other bugs.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-10-07

Added the Autumn Short Story Challenge for October 19–November 1 (Japan time). Read three Japanese stories and save completion on your device. Added a direct link to the event.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-08-10

• Improved overall stability
• Minor bug fixes

Thank you for reading with us.

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