Editor's Review
BookLive is one of Japan's largest e-book services, boasting over 1 million books, including popular manga, novels, light novels, magazines, and more. Operated by BookLive Co., Ltd., a TOPPAN group company, with investment from Culture Convenience Club and TV Asahi, it offers a vast selection of genres and free content to cater to every reader's taste.
Key Features:
Extensive Library: Access over 1 million books, including manga, novels, and magazines. Discover a wide range of genres, from Shonen and Shoujo manga to business and practical books. Enjoy popular titles such as 'Funeral Freelen,' '[Oshi no Ko],' and 'A Pharmacist's Soliloquy.'
Free Content: Explore over 10,000 free works with new additions every week. Try out entire books for free and delve into popular manga series without any cost. Take advantage of limited-time free offers to discover new favorites.
Easy-to-Use Bookshelf: Manage your books effortlessly with automatic grouping of series. Create custom bookshelves to organize your collection. Enjoy a seamless reading experience, even with a large number of books.
Customizable Reading Functions: Enhance your reading experience with adjustable font sizes and bookmarking. Use markers for novels and light novels. Zoom in and out on images and view manga in two-page spreads.
Offline Reading: Download books and read them anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. Perfect for reading on the go or in areas with poor reception.
Cross-Device Synchronization: Enjoy your purchased books on multiple devices, including smartphones and tablets. Synchronize your bookshelf and bookmarks for a seamless transition between devices. Ensure your books are safe and accessible even if you change or lose a device.
Operating Environment:
- Android OS 7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0/14.0
- Devices purchased through an authorized retailer in Japan
- Available only in Japan
- Developer options can be turned off
Introduction of popular works:
- Shonen manga:"Funeral Freelen", "Monster No. 8",“When I was reincarnated as the seventh prince, I was able to freely master magic.
- Youth manga:"[Oshi no Ko]","Roadside Fujii","Dungeon Meal"
- Shoujo manga:"The substitute bride is doted on by the clumsy margrave.",“The Scarred Bride: The reason why I, who was oppressed, was first admired by the demon god of the empire.”,''For some reason, the next duke who said, ``I have no intention of loving you,'' ends up doting on you.''
- Women's manga:"Falling in love with Yamada-kun at level 999","Your Meteor Hidden in Flowers",“A servant girl crosses the border and is doted upon by a duke and knight from an enemy country.”
- Novel:"Naruse is going to take over the world.","Strange picture","High School Incident"
- Light novel:"A journey to another world led by the moon","A Pharmacist's Soliloquy","The Irregular at Magic High School"
- Business/practical books:"Who is your money for? The boss taught me the mysteries of money and the workings of society.","Concrete and abstract training to be trained from the age of 13",“My investment technique: Who does the market smile on?”
Features
Dedicated viewer for purchased books
Easy-to-use bookshelf organization
Automatic grouping of series
Free books updated weekly
Customizable reading functions
Offline reading support
Cross-device synchronization
Bookmark and font size adjustments
Two-page spread display for manga
Pros
Extensive library with over 1 million books
Wide range of genres available
Offers over 10,000 free works
Daily coupons and sales
Offline reading capability
Synchronization across multiple devices
Cons
Requires browser access for initial book purchase
Only available in Japan
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