Kobo

Kobo is a popular online platform for reading Japanese light novels in English. The site was developed by Kobo Inc. and launched in 2010. It quickly gained popularity among fans of Japanese literature, especially those interested in the Boys' Love (BL) genre. Kobo offers a range of BL novels, including romance, drama, and comedy, which are translated into English by a team of professional translators. The site's popularity can be attributed to its user-friendly interface, vast collection of novels, and compatibility with a variety of devices.


As of 2021, Kobo receives an average of 1.5 million visitors per month, making it one of the most popular sites for reading Japanese light novels in English. The platform has also expanded its offerings to include audiobooks, graphic novels, and children's books.


Founded: 2009
Founder: Kobo Inc.
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Official website: https://www.kobo.com
Screenshot via https://www.kobo.com/us/en
Screenshot via https://www.kobo.com/us/en
Screenshot via https://www.kobo.com/us/en
Screenshot via https://www.kobo.com/us/en

Top 9 Best Sites to Read Japanese BL Light Novels in English

  1. top 1 J-Novel Club
  2. top 2 BookWalker
  3. top 3 Amazon Kindle
  4. top 4 Kobo
  5. top 5 Barnes & Noble Nook
  6. top 6 Project Gutenberg
  7. top 7 Open Library
  8. top 8 Goodreads
  9. top 9 NovelUpdates

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