How to Read Shousetsuka ni Narou Stories in KOReader
WP Downloader can save a complete Shousetsuka ni Narou story as an EPUB that KOReader can open. Download the file, copy it to your device, and select it in KOReader’s file browser. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything to use it.
Download the Syosetu story as an EPUB
Open the Syosetu downloader, find the story on Shousetsuka ni Narou, and copy its main story URL. It should look like this:
https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1234ab/Paste the URL into WP Downloader. It will recognize the site and prepare the story. You do not need a Syosetu account or sign-in.
Select EPUB as the output format. EPUB is free for everyone, and KOReader opens it directly. You can also choose to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader supports stories from ncode.syosetu.com and novel18.syosetu.com. The stories on both sites are in Japanese. It downloads the whole story from Syosetu, not individual chapters or reading lists.
For more help with downloading, see how to download Syosetu stories.
Copy the EPUB to your device
Find the EPUB on your phone or computer after the download finishes. How you copy it depends on the device running KOReader.
Kobo or PocketBook
Connect the e-reader to your computer with a USB cable. Copy the EPUB to the device as usual, then safely disconnect it.
KOReader runs on Kobo and PocketBook devices. Installing it on a Kobo is a separate, unofficial process, so these steps assume it is already installed.
Android phone or tablet
Move the EPUB into a folder that KOReader can access. If the file is on your computer, copy it to the phone or tablet with your usual Android file-transfer method.
If you downloaded it directly on the Android device, check where your browser saved the file. You will need to find that folder in KOReader.
Kindle
KOReader runs on Kindles that have been jailbroken. Its installation is a separate, unofficial process and is not covered here.
If KOReader is already installed on your Kindle, copy the EPUB to the device over USB. To use Kindle’s regular reading system instead, follow the guide to send a Syosetu story to Kindle.
Open the story in KOReader
Open KOReader and go to its file browser. Find the folder containing the EPUB, then select the file to start reading.
KOReader supports PDF too. EPUB is easier to use here because WP Downloader provides it free to everyone. Creating a PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Once the EPUB is open, you can read the downloaded story without returning to syosetu.com or relying on an internet connection.
Download new chapters later
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already have. When the author publishes more chapters, return to the Syosetu downloader, paste the story URL again, and download the whole story as a new file.
Copy the new file to your device and open it through KOReader’s file browser as before.
Kobo owners can also compare this approach with the device’s regular reading system in the guide to reading Syosetu stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Can KOReader open EPUB files from WP Downloader?
Yes. KOReader supports EPUB files, so you can select the downloaded story in its file browser and open it directly.
Do I need a Syosetu account?
No. You can download stories from ncode.syosetu.com and novel18.syosetu.com without signing in.
Can I download one Syosetu chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads complete Syosetu stories. It does not download individual chapters or lists from this site.
Can I use PDF instead of EPUB?
Yes. KOReader supports EPUB and PDF. EPUB is free for everyone through WP Downloader, while PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Will my EPUB update when new chapters appear?
No. WP Downloader does not update existing EPUB files. Download the whole story again to get the new chapters.