Mihon — Free Open-Source Manga Reader for Android

Introduction

Mihon is the community-driven successor to Tachiyomi, the beloved open-source manga reader for Android. It provides a unified interface for reading manga from hundreds of online sources through a plugin-based extension system, with full offline support and reading progress tracking.

What Mihon Does

• Aggregates manga from hundreds of sources via installable extensions
• Downloads chapters for offline reading with automatic updates
• Syncs reading progress with tracking services like MyAnimeList and AniList
• Provides a customizable reader with multiple viewing modes
• Organizes libraries with categories, filters, and sorting options

Architecture Overview

Mihon is a native Android app built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. The extension system loads source plugins as separate APKs, each implementing a standard interface for browsing, searching, and fetching chapter pages. A background worker handles library updates and chapter downloads. The local database (SQLite via Room) stores library metadata and reading progress.

Self-Hosting & Configuration

• Install the base APK from GitHub Releases
• Add extension repositories and install source extensions
• Configure automatic library update intervals
• Set up tracking service connections (MAL, AniList, Kitsu)
• Customize reader settings per-series (webtoon, left-to-right, right-to-left)

Key Features

• Extension-based architecture supporting hundreds of manga sources
• Offline reading with scheduled background chapter downloads
• Integrated tracking with MyAnimeList, AniList, Kitsu, and more
• Material You design with dynamic theming
• Migration tool for moving between sources when one goes offline

Comparison with Similar Tools

• Tachiyomi — the predecessor, now archived; Mihon continues its development
• Kotatsu — alternative reader with a different extension ecosystem
• Neko — MangaDex-focused fork with social features
• TachiyomiSY — feature-rich fork with extra reading modes
• Paperback (iOS) — similar concept for Apple devices

FAQ

Q: Is Mihon the official Tachiyomi successor? A: Yes, it was created by Tachiyomi contributors after the original project was archived in January 2024.

Q: Where do I get extensions? A: Extensions are available through community repositories. Add repos in the app settings and browse available sources.

Q: Can I import my Tachiyomi library? A: Yes, Mihon supports importing Tachiyomi backup files directly.

Q: Does it support webtoon (vertical scroll) reading? A: Yes, the reader supports webtoon mode, paged reading (LTR/RTL), and continuous vertical scrolling.

Sources

• https://github.com/mihonapp/mihon
• https://mihon.app