How to Read Syosetu Stories Offline
To read a Shousetsuka ni Narou story offline, download it as an EPUB or PDF with WP Downloader and open the file in a compatible reading app or on your e-reader. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.
Download the Syosetu story
Find the main page of the story on syosetu.com. A typical Shousetsuka ni Narou story URL looks like this:
https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1234ab/WP Downloader supports stories from ncode.syosetu.com and novel18.syosetu.com. You do not need to sign in to download them.
- Open the Syosetu downloader.
- Paste the story URL into the box.
- Wait for WP Downloader to detect and process the story.
- Choose EPUB or PDF.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the file to your device.
EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
WP Downloader downloads the whole Syosetu story. It cannot download a single chapter or a list of stories. For a more detailed walkthrough, see how to download Syosetu stories.
Choose a file format
EPUB is a good choice for an e-book app or an e-reader that supports the format. It is widely supported by reading apps and works well for book-length stories.
Choose PDF if you prefer to read the story in a PDF reader. Creating a PDF with WP Downloader requires a free Discord sign-in.
WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files. If your device or app cannot open EPUB or PDF, use a compatible reader or your device’s usual file-transfer process.
Read on a phone
Download the EPUB or PDF to your phone, then open it in an app that supports the format.
Open an EPUB in an app that can read local EPUB files. Open a PDF in a PDF reader. Once the file is stored on your phone, you can read it offline without returning to syosetu.com.
Syosetu stories are in Japanese, and the downloaded story remains in Japanese.
Read on a tablet
- Download the story as an EPUB or PDF.
- Find the downloaded file.
- Open or import it into a compatible reading app.
- Check that the story appears in the app before going offline.
The complete story is kept in one book file. If you chose to include images, they will appear in the downloaded book.
Read on an e-reader
Choose EPUB if your e-reader supports it, then transfer the file using the normal method for your device. Open the book from the device’s library and check that it loads correctly.
Kindle and Kobo owners can follow these device-specific guides:
WP Downloader does not create MOBI or AZW3 files, so choose EPUB or PDF and use the appropriate transfer process for your e-reader.
Read on a computer
Save the EPUB or PDF somewhere easy to find. Open an EPUB in a compatible EPUB reader or a PDF in a PDF reader.
You can keep the file on your computer for offline reading or transfer it to another device later.
Download new chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you have already downloaded. If the Syosetu author publishes more chapters, return to the Syosetu downloader and download the whole story again.
Keep the newer file separate until you have checked that it opens correctly, so you do not confuse it with the earlier version.
FAQ
Is WP Downloader free for Syosetu stories?
Yes. EPUB downloads are free for everyone. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.
Do I need a Syosetu account?
No. You do not need to sign in to download stories from ncode.syosetu.com or novel18.syosetu.com.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Syosetu stories. It does not download individual chapters or story lists.
Can WP Downloader create a MOBI or AZW3 file?
No. The available formats are EPUB and PDF.
Will my downloaded book receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the whole story again to get a new copy with the currently available chapters.