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What is Aozora Bunko?
Aozora Bunko is a digital library of Japanese literature whose copyrights have expired. You can read classics by authors like Natsume Soseki, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Kenji Miyazawa.
Is the app free?
Yes, Kotori is completely free to use with no ads.
Can I read offline?
Yes, once you download a book, you can read it offline.
Where is my data stored?
Reading history, highlights, notes, and other reading data are stored on your device. If you turn on iCloud sync in Settings, your bookshelf, highlights, and notes sync between iPhone and iPad through your iCloud. Syncing requires you to be signed in to iCloud, but there’s no Kotori account to create. Only anonymous usage analytics used to improve the app are sent to TelemetryDeck as described in the Privacy Policy.
Can I sync my bookshelf, highlights, and notes between iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Starting with version 2.4.0, you can sync your bookshelf (favorites, in progress, and finished) and your highlights and notes between iPhone and iPad with iCloud. Just turn it on in the app’s Settings. Syncing requires you to be signed in to iCloud, but there’s no Kotori account to create. Text size and theme stay per device.
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