# Kappa Theater — Original e-Picture Book

> Original e-picture book series with downloadable episodes in English and Japanese. (iPhone/iPad app by Hidenori Matsuoka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kappa-theater/id688788985 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hidenori Matsuoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/369248022)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kappa-theater/id688788985/reviews.md

## What is Kappa Theater?

Shippo’s “Kappa Theater” app is coming out! It has been popular since she had uploaded to MySpace when it was the biggest social network at the time.
Kappa Theater is the irregular serial story that is the part of the so-called a Blog, and the story goes on in the Ameba Blog. You can see the story from the first episode to the newest episode. (As soon as the newest episode comes out) And you can read in Japanese and in English too!

When you hold the device in a portrait mode, you can read the story like a Blog. And when you hold the device in a landscape mode, you can read it as a picture book!

The user interface is very sophisticated design, and you’ll get used to it soon.
In advance, you can read 10 episodes, and you can download each episode (the episodes are 320 over) which you want to.
This app makes people of all ages smile, and it’s free.

Advanced Option :
When you’ll buy this low price add-on, you can download the original picture(the big size).
The original picture is very high quality, so you can use it for the big screen’s wallpaper.

For further details, see below
http://therootage.com/iphone/kappa-theater-en/

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Kappa Theater :

“Hey, Shippo san” Kappa chan and his friends said to me. They were very innocent and cute, so I uploaded to MySpace to introduce them. I’ve been shown their daily life with their photos and words.

Kappa chan and his friends failed, and they mean no harm. When Kappa chan and his friends do something bad, they apologize. Every Kappa chan has his own color. Everyone is different. They are friends even if everyone has their own thing. Everyone is different, but they’re friends and amazing. If they are same, we cannot recognize each of them.

Kappa is a yokai (it’s a class of supernatural monster) found in Japanese folklore, and also a cryptic. the features are a carapace, webbed hands and feet, a plate (sara), which is a flat hairless region on top of their head that is always wet, and which is regarded as the source of their power. Their favorite food is cucumbers. There are many people who resembles Kappa. I wonder if Kappas blend to human lives they don’t even realize themselves.

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About Author “Shippo” : written in August 2013

Japanese stuffed animals maker of gloves
She was born in Akita prefecture and currently lives in Tokyo.

From around 1994, she made stuffed animals (and puppet shows).
The stuffed animals made by her had displayed centered at the library annex.(the puppet shows have closed)
In the library annex, she has read picture books and taught craft works to children. She teaches making flannel graphs, toy theaters, hands play, and has lately taught magic.

10 years before, Families Children Support Center was formed. She took this opportunity to provide volunteer work for raising children. She makes happy hand made toys security and safety.In Families Children Support Center, a lot of animal puppets made of color gloves and made toys are there.

She loves smile.
Her conviction is based on the volunteer work for raising children. She told that she would go on working as the volunteer for raising children as long as she had good health no matter how busy she was. Also she said “Smiles of babies, kids, mums are really cute!!”

From 2010, her works continues to gain a very good reputation at the varieties of exhibitions all over Japan.

## Key features

- Original e-picture book series
- Read in Japanese and English
- Blog or picture book view modes
- Downloadable episodes
- Sophisticated user interface
- High-quality original pictures add-on

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Option | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kappa-theater/id688788985/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It is cutest little thing

*2024-03-24*

This app has icoriged my little brother to read and it is so cute it is good for me to.I love the pictures and the way kappa and his friends go on atvetures and

## Frequently asked questions about Kappa Theater

### What is Kappa Theater?

Kappa Theater is an original e-picture book series featuring cute Kappa characters and their daily lives. It offers stories in both Japanese and English, viewable in a blog-like or full-screen picture book format.

### Can I read Kappa Theater offline?

Yes, you can download individual episodes of Kappa Theater to read offline. There are over 320 episodes available for download.

### What are the viewing modes in Kappa Theater?

Kappa Theater offers two viewing modes. In portrait mode, it resembles a blog layout, while in landscape mode, it displays as a full-screen picture book.

### Does Kappa Theater have ads?

No, Kappa Theater does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use.

### What is the advanced option in Kappa Theater?

The advanced option allows you to purchase a low-price add-on to download the original, high-quality pictures from the e-picture book. These can be used as wallpapers.

### What is the age rating for Kappa Theater?

Kappa Theater is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for young children and families.

### How often is Kappa Theater updated?

The app was last updated on June 18, 2023, with version 6.1.1. This indicates regular updates to maintain and improve the application.

### What devices support Kappa Theater?

Kappa Theater is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods, offering a wide range of Apple device support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4 — 2026-08-05

• Improved several internal procedures.
• Optimized for iOS 18 and later.

### 6.1.1 — 2023-06-18

• Optimized for iOS 15 and later.

### 6.1 — 2021-09-30

• Improved text layout of Landscape mode.
• Added iOS 15 and iPad OS 15 official support.
• Optimized for iOS 14 and later.
• Removed Goods button.
• Fixed some minor issues.

### 6.0 — 2020-11-08

• Added Dark Mode support.
• Added iOS 14 and iPad OS 14 official support.
• Now scroll to top when user tap the blank area above episodes list.
• Improved position of Info View.
• Changed some theme color.
• Changed other minor things.

### 5.0.1 — 2020-01-05

• Improved the display of Link Text in contents.
• Improved the display of scroll indicator of Episode list and contents in Portrait mode.

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