Mihon is a free and open source manga reader for Android. People use it to read manga, webtoons, and comics with a reader they can fully configure, without the ads or restrictions found in many other reading apps.
Developer: Mihon Open Source Project (formerly Tachiyomi community) · License: Apache-2.0 (open source) · Price: Free
Before you start: enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager in Android Settings, since Mihon is installed from an APK and not from Google Play.
Official file from the developer's release · Oct 25, 2026 · SHA-256 ec8a64f714f2fc00…
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Key features
- Local reading of downloaded content
- Configurable reader with multiple viewers and reading directions
- Tracker support for MangaBaka, MyAnimeList, AniList, Kitsu, MangaUpdates, Shikimori, Bangumi, and Hikka
- Categories to organize your library
- Light and dark themes
- Scheduled library updates for new chapters
Why isn’t Mihon on Google Play?
Mihon is published by its developers on GitHub rather than Google Play. The app itself hosts no content, it only provides a reader, so distribution stays independent of app store policies around that kind of content.
Is Mihon safe?
Mihon is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, and the APK is built and released by the Mihon team on their official GitHub releases page. It requires Android 8.0 or higher; as with any APK installed outside Google Play, you will need to allow installs from unknown sources. Mihon comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is Mihon free?
Yes. Mihon is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
What Android version do I need?
Mihon requires Android 8.0 or higher.
Does Mihon host or provide manga content itself?
No. The developers state the app has no affiliation with any content providers and the application itself hosts zero content; it is just a reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mihon free?
Yes. Mihon is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
What Android version do I need?
Mihon requires Android 8.0 or higher.
Does Mihon host or provide manga content itself?
No. The developers state the app has no affiliation with any content providers and the application itself hosts zero content; it is just a reader.
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