Tachiyomi

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Tachiyomi
Original author(s)Inorichi
Initial release2014
Stable release
0.15.3 / 13 January 2024
Repositorygithub.com/tachiyomiorg/tachiyomi
Written inKotlin
Operating systemAndroid
TypeManga Reader
LicenseApache-2.0 License
Websitetachiyomi.org

Tachiyomi was a free and open-source manga and comic reader application for Android devices. It was developed by Inorichi and released in 2014.[1] The name "Tachiyomi" is derived from the Japanese words "tachi" (立ち) and "yomi" (読み), meaning "standing" and "reading," [2]

Features[edit]

Tachiyomi offers a range of features. It supports multiple source extensions, allowing users to access manga from various online platforms. Users can create customizable libraries to organize their manga collection based on genres, authors, or reading progress. The application provides different reading modes, including single-page, double-page, and long-strip scrolling. Users can customize the app's appearance, layout, and reading controls.[3] Tachiyomi allows users to download manga chapters for offline reading. Integration with tracking services such as MyAnimeList enables users to track their reading progress and synchronise data across multiple devices.[4]

Development[edit]

Forks of Tachiyomi[5]

Tachiyomi is an open-source project hosted on GitHub, allowing developers to contribute to its development and improvement. Due to its open-source nature, Tachiyomi has many specialised forks.[6]

Cease and desist from Kakao Entertainment[edit]

On January 2024, the developers of Tachiyomi received a cease and desist letter from a South Korean company Kakao Entertainment, demanding them to destroy the project and all of its forks.[7] In response of the demands, the project's core developers have announced that the core version of the app will not be under active development and the project's repositories will be removed,[8] following the cessation of providing source extensions for the app.[9]

Multiple open-source developer teams have aimed to 'take up the mantle' and create successor apps following the cease and desist, such as Mihon.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tachiyomi Official Website". Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  2. ^ "the meaning of Tachiyomi". Tokyocheapo. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  3. ^ "Tachiyomi: Free Manga Reader App". techsslash. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  4. ^ "What is Tachiyomi". digitalmagazine. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  5. ^ "Tachiyomi forks". Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  6. ^ "GitHub page of Tachiyomi". Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  7. ^ Maxwell, Andy. "Tachiyomi Manga Reader: Threats Motivate Pirates & Boost Engagement". TorrentFreak. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  8. ^ "It's joever". Tachiyomi. 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  9. ^ "Extensions list removed". Tachiyomi. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  10. ^ "Mihon Changelogs 0.16.0".

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