How to Read Kakuyomu Stories on a Boox E-Reader
To read a Kakuyomu story on a Boox e-reader, download the complete story with WP Downloader and move the EPUB or PDF file to your device. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.
Download the Kakuyomu story
Find the Kakuyomu story you want to read. Its address will look like this:
https://kakuyomu.jp/works/12341234123412341234Copy the address from your browser, then:
- Open the Kakuyomu downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Choose EPUB or PDF.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the file.
EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
You do not need a Kakuyomu account. WP Downloader downloads the complete story, not an individual chapter or a list. Kakuyomu stories are in Japanese, and you can read the downloaded book offline.
For more detail, see the Kakuyomu story download guide.
Move the story to your Boox
Boox e-readers run Android. Their built-in reader opens EPUB and PDF files, and you can transfer your downloaded story by USB or through an app such as Google Drive.
Copy the file over USB
Connect your Boox to your computer with a USB cable. Copy the EPUB or PDF into the folder where you keep books or documents on the device.
When the transfer is complete, disconnect the Boox and find the file. Tap it to open it in the built-in reader.
This is a direct way to copy a Kakuyomu file that is already saved on your computer.
Open the file from Google Drive
If the story is on your phone or computer, place the EPUB or PDF in Google Drive. Open Google Drive on your Boox, find the file, and either open it or download it to the device.
Once the file is on your Boox, tap it. If the device asks which app to use, choose a compatible reading app.
Choose a reading app
The built-in Boox reader supports both formats available from WP Downloader:
- EPUB
Since Boox runs Android, you can also install another Android reading app and use it to open the Kakuyomu file.
If you prefer the other format, return to WP Downloader and download the story again. WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
Get newly published chapters
The downloaded book contains the story as it was when you created the file. WP Downloader cannot add later chapters to an existing EPUB.
To get newer chapters, paste the story link into the Kakuyomu downloader and download a new copy. You can then move the new file to your Boox by USB or Google Drive.
Read the story on another e-reader
You can also prepare the same Kakuyomu story for another device. See how to send Kakuyomu stories to Kindle or read Kakuyomu stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Can a Boox e-reader open Kakuyomu stories?
Yes. Use WP Downloader to save the complete story as an EPUB or PDF, transfer it to your Boox, and open it in the built-in reader or another compatible Android reading app.
Do I need a Kakuyomu account?
No. You do not need to sign in to Kakuyomu to download a story with WP Downloader.
Can I download just one Kakuyomu chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads complete Kakuyomu stories. It does not download individual chapters or lists from this site.
Can I transfer the story without a USB cable?
Yes. Place the EPUB or PDF in an app such as Google Drive, then open or download it on your Boox.
Will my EPUB update when Kakuyomu adds chapters?
No. Download the story again with WP Downloader, then move the new file to your Boox.