Atsumeru is a free, open-source, self-hosted server for organizing and reading manga, comics, and light novels, with Windows, Linux, and Android apps.
Category
Media & Audio/Video Tools
Pricing
Free (open source), from Free
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Last updated
July 18, 2026
WindowsAndroidOpen SourceSelf-Hosted
Overview
Atsumeru is a free, open-source, self-hosted media server built for organizing and reading manga, comics, and light novels. Users build a personal digital library, organized into categories and sections, that can be accessed and read across multiple devices.
Key Features
Atsumeru supports metadata editing via ComicInfo.xml or book_info.json, and reads a wide range of formats including CBZ, CBR, CB7, PDF, ePub, FB2, and DjVu.
It offers two-way reading-history synchronization across devices, along with dedicated manager applications for Windows and Linux and an Android client for mobile reading.
Who It's For
Atsumeru is built for manga, comics, and light-novel enthusiasts who want to self-host their own reading library and are comfortable running and maintaining open-source, self-hosted software.
Key Features
Library Organization — Organize collections into categories and sections.
Metadata Editing — Edit item metadata via ComicInfo.xml or book_info.json.
Multi-Format Support — Reads CBZ, CBR, CB7, PDF, ePub, FB2, and DjVu files.
Cross-Device Reading Sync — Two-way reading-history synchronization across devices.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Free and fully open source
Broad file format support for manga, comics, and light novels
Cross-device reading-progress synchronization
Active community support via GitHub and Telegram
Cons
Requires self-hosting and some technical setup
No official iOS app mentioned on the site
Smaller community than mainstream self-hosted alternatives like Komga or Kavita
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atsumeru free?
Yes, Atsumeru is free and open source with no licensing cost.