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Satori Reader
What Satori Reader is
Satori Reader is a Japanese reading service for intermediate learners, using stories to support grammar, kanji, and comprehension. Its library has more than 1,650 episodes across 43 series, with new episodes added weekly. Stories include inline grammar explanations, sentence translations and notes, and contextual word definitions. Readers can display kanji, kana, or kanji with furigana, with options based on their kanji knowledge. Native Japanese voice actors narrate episodes. Android and iOS apps support offline listening, and vocabulary review cards can retain the original sentence, its audio, and personal notes. Learners can import kanji knowledge from Kanji Study, Kanshudo, Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course, MaruMori, NativShark, and WaniKani. A discussion area connects users with Satori Reader staff for answers. The free plan provides selected episodes and never expires. Pro costs $9 a month or $89 a year, with the named Pro plan including the full library, offline access, weekly episodes, and Human Japanese Universal.
Who it suits
Satori Reader suits intermediate Japanese learners who want supported story reading and listening. It also fits learners using mobile apps, offline lessons, personalized review, or imported kanji knowledge.
What it does well
- More than 1,650 episodes across 43 series
- Inline grammar, translation, notes, and definitions
- Kanji, kana, and furigana display options
- Offline listening through native mobile apps
- Vocabulary cards retain sentence audio and notes
What to know first
- Only one language is offered
- Free plan includes selected episodes
- Full content requires a paid Pro plan
- Discussion posts grant display rights in perpetuity
Limits
The free plan provides selected episodes and never expires. Pro costs $9.00 per month or $89.00 per year and adds the full content library, offline access, weekly new episodes, and Human Japanese Universal.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | billed monthly | Free |
| Pro | billed monthly | $9 a month |
| Pro Annual | billed annually | $89 a year |
| Satori Reader Free | Selected episodes · Never expires | Free |
| Satori Reader Pro | $89/year · Full content library · Offline access · New episodes each week · Human Japanese Universal included | $89 a year |
| Satori Reader Pro | $9/month · Full content library · Offline access · New episodes each week · Human Japanese Universal included | $9 a month |
As satorireader.com lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open Satori Reader on the web or install its Android or iOS app
- Create an account and choose the Free or Pro plan
- Select a story and choose kanji, kana, or furigana display
- Download episodes in the native app for offline listening
- Create vocabulary review cards or import kanji knowledge from a supported service
Verdict
Satori Reader combines extensive graded story content with grammar guidance, audio, display controls, and review tools. Its free plan offers selected episodes, while Pro unlocks the full library and offline access.
Questions
Is Satori Reader free?
Yes. The Satori Reader Free plan costs $0.00, includes selected episodes, and never expires.
How much is Pro?
Pro costs $9.00 per month, or $89.00 per year when billed annually.
Which platforms are supported?
Satori Reader is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
Does it work offline?
The native Android and iOS apps can download content for offline listening. Offline access is included with Pro.
Can I import kanji knowledge?
Yes. Imports are supported from Kanji Study, Kanshudo, Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Course, MaruMori, NativShark, and WaniKani.
Facts from Satori Reader's own pages
- Account deletion
- Users can delete personal data through the Account page or request help by emailing support. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Audio and offline
- Native Japanese voice actors narrate episodes, and the native apps can download content for offline listening. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The discussion section lets users ask questions and receive answers from Satori Reader staff. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Content
- The maker's How It Works page describes more than 1,650 episodes across 43 series, with new episodes added weekly. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Content rights
- The terms license subscription content for personal educational use while the subscription is in good standing and prohibit republishing it without written permission. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Discussion post terms
- Posting in discussions grants Brak Software a royalty-free worldwide license to display posts in perpetuity, and users can request a pseudonym. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · web.cdn.satorireader.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bellevue, Washington, United States · satorireader.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Satori Reader can import kanji knowledge from Kanji Study, Kanshudo, Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course, MaruMori, NativShark, and WaniKani. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Languages offered
- 1 · web.cdn.satorireader.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · web.cdn.satorireader.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Offline lessons
- Yes · web.cdn.satorireader.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Personalized review
- Yes · web.cdn.satorireader.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Privacy and payments
- The privacy policy says payment details pass from the browser directly to Stripe and are not learned by Satori Reader. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Satori Reader is designed to help intermediate Japanese learners progress through stories with grammar, kanji, and comprehension support. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Reading support
- Stories include in-line grammar explanations, sentence translations and notes, and contextual word definitions. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Review cards
- Users can make vocabulary review cards that include the original sentence, its audio, and notes. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 9 · web.cdn.satorireader.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Text display
- Readers can choose kanji, kana, or kanji with furigana, including display options based on their kanji knowledge. · satorireader.com, 11 Oct 2026
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