Learn languages
at full speed.
The easiest way to watch anime or read manga, light novels, and EPUBs with instant OCR and subtitle lookup.
Why Manatan?
Traditional immersion setups are a maze of scripts and servers. Manatan is one app that does it all.
Zero configuration
No userscripts. No local OCR server setup. No command line. Just download the app and start reading immediately. Manatan handles the complexity so you can focus on immersion.
- One installer, one launcher, one UI
- No browser scripts or manual patching
- Ready in minutes on desktop and mobile
Anime Subtitles
Parse subtitles and pop dictionary results while you watch.
- Subtitle-aware lookup while watching
- Fast line repeats and sentence capture
Manga OCR
Built-in optical character recognition. Just hover over text to look it up.
- Instant text detection on manga panels
- Designed for quick dictionary handoff
Universal Support
Manatan isn't just for Japanese. It supports every language, making it the perfect tool for any language learner. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS (beta).
- Cross-platform builds for desktop and Android
- iOS beta access through Discord invites
One-click Anki
Generate sentence cards instantly with audio and context.
Sync Everywhere
Seamlessly sync your reading progress and novels across all your devices.
Download for your platform
Direct links always point to the latest release. Choose your device and install in one click.
Support Development
Manatan is free, privacy-focused, and open source. Your support helps fund development, hosting, and new features like AI enhancement.
Membership Perks
- Early access builds (~1 month ahead)
- Your name on the About page
- Exclusive Discord role
- Upcoming: AI subtitles & Anki enhancement
- Upcoming: Cross-device SRS sync