# Show HN: Real-time manga and manhwa translation from your phone
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> Published: 2026-09-07 16:36:05+00:00
Madomi is a **full manga reader** with **real-time AI translation** built in. Read your own files (CBZ, ZIP, PDF and images), connect a self-hosted [Komga](https://komga.org) library, or add online sources through Mihon / Tachiyomi-compatible extensions — and Madomi translates every page as you scroll. Manga, manhwa, manhua and webtoons, from Japanese, Korean, Chinese and many more languages.
On mobile you get a proper reader: five reading modes, continuous chapter-to-chapter scrolling, offline downloads, categories, MyAnimeList and AniList tracking, and Mihon backup import. In the browser, the **Chrome and Firefox extension** translates manga sites in place, or you can drag a box over any panel on any page.
The reader itself is **free**. Paid plans add unlimited and faster translation, and the one-time **Madomi Reader** purchase unlocks trackers, sync, unlimited downloads and custom themes.
Madomi is the new name for **Fakey** — 窓 (*mado*, “window”) and 見 (*mi*, “see”), a clear window onto manga in any language. Your subscription, credits and login carried over. Some store listings may still show the old name; it's the same app. Read more in the [rebrand announcement](/2026/06/20/fakey-is-becoming-madomi/).
## Demos
## Features
### Manga Reader (Android & iOS)
- Five reading modes: left-to-right, right-to-left, vertical paged, webtoon (continuous) and continuous-with-gaps
- Smooth pinch zoom, double-tap zoom and hands-free auto scroll
- Continuous chapter-to-chapter scrolling — the next chapter loads as you read, in both directions
- Screen-orientation lock, immersive full-screen mode and a floating page indicator
- Light, dark and pure-black (AMOLED) themes with your own accent colour and comic-style fonts
- App interface available in 26 languages
### Your Own Library
- Import and read CBZ, ZIP, PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC files
- Import a whole folder at once — each archive or subfolder becomes a chapter
- Send files straight to Madomi from any app with the share sheet or “Open in…”
- Organise with categories, plus filter, sort and display options for every list
- Reading progress, bookmarks and history tracked automatically
### Online Sources & Downloads
- Add online sources through Mihon / Tachiyomi-compatible extensions
- Connect your own self-hosted [Komga](https://komga.org) server
- Global search across every installed source at once
- Download chapters for offline reading
- Automatic checks for new chapters, with an Updates feed
- “Similar manga” recommendations powered by AniList and MyAnimeList
### AI Translation
- Instant AI translation drawn straight onto the page — the original art stays intact
- Manga, manhwa, manhua and webtoons: Japanese, Korean, Chinese and many more languages
- Translates automatically while you read, with no copy-paste or app switching
- Per-manga glossary pins character names, nicknames and genders so the AI keeps them consistent
- Optional on-device translation for faster results
- Bulk and background translation — queue whole chapters and keep reading
### Browser Extension (Chrome & Firefox)
- Automatic in-place translation on popular manga sites
- Drag a box over any panel on any website to translate just that area
- Summarise any article or YouTube video in one click
- Answer Google Forms questions with AI, including snipped images
- Fill any web form with realistic test data, and save or restore your inputs
### Track, Back Up & Sync
- Sync progress to MyAnimeList and AniList as you read
- Import an existing Mihon / Tachiyomi `.tachibk` or Tachimanga`.tmb` backup
- Export your own backups, automatically on a schedule you choose
- Cross-device library sync tied to your Madomi account
## Pricing
### Free
The whole reader, at no cost
- The full manga reader — every reading mode, theme and layout
- Import your own CBZ, ZIP, PDF and image files
- Online sources, Komga, global search and downloads
- Real-time manga translation
- Summarise websites or YouTube videos
- Answer Google Forms questions with AI
- Generate fake data for any web form
- 100 free AI credits / month
### Madomi Reader
One-time in-app purchase on Android & iOS — yours forever
- Trackers: MyAnimeList & AniList
- Cross-device library sync
- Unlimited chapter downloads
- Auto scroll (hands-free reading)
- Read-ahead download & translate
- Saved search filter presets
- Custom themes & pure-black mode
- No ads
### Premium
For translating while you read
- UNLIMITED* translation
- Fast translation
- Better translation quality
- No ads (Mobile)
### Premium Plus
Everything, including all Madomi Reader features
- UNLIMITED* translation
- Fastest translation
- Best translation quality
- Bulk translation (Mobile)
- Background translation (Mobile)
- All Madomi Reader features (Mobile)
- Priority access to new features
- No ads (Mobile)
* Fair-usage policy of 20,000 unrestricted credits per month. Beyond that, requests are throttled. Madomi Reader is sold only inside the Android and iOS apps as a one-time in-app purchase, so it has no price or checkout here — open Madomi on your phone to buy it. It is also included with Premium Plus.
## FAQ
## What is Madomi?
## What file formats can Madomi read?
## Is the manga reader free?
**Madomi Reader** purchase adds trackers, cross-device sync, unlimited downloads, auto scroll, read-ahead, saved filter presets and custom themes.
## Can I read manga offline?
## Does Madomi support Mihon / Tachiyomi extensions and backups?
`.tachibk` backups as well as Tachimanga `.tmb` backups — your library, categories, reading progress and tracking come across. Madomi can export its own backups too, automatically on a schedule.
## Can I connect Madomi to my Komga server?
## Which reading modes does Madomi support?
## Which languages can Madomi translate?
## Can Madomi keep character names consistent?
## Does Madomi sync with MyAnimeList or AniList?
## How do I buy Madomi Reader, and how much is it?
**Reader** tab. It is a lifetime purchase, not a subscription, and it is also included with a Premium Plus subscription.
## Is Madomi the same app as Fakey?
## Why does it still say "Fakey" on my device?
## How do I cancel my subscription?
**Settings**→
**Manage Subscription**.
## How do I contact support?
[support page](/support/).
## When are free credits refreshed?
## Can I use Madomi on my mobile device?
[Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pawakalabs.fakey.one&pcampaignid=web_share)or as a Firefox for Android add-on. On iOS, iPad, or macOS, get it on the
[App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fakey-manga-translator/id6748589728?platform=iphone).