TachiyomiAT forks Mihon, the Android manga reader once called Tachiyomi. It translates a chapter after download with ML Kit, Google Translate, Gemini, or OpenRouter. Android 8.0 or newer is required, and the license is Apache-2.0.
Definition
TachiyomiAT is a fork of Mihon (formerly Tachiyomi), the Android manga reader, that adds automatic manga translation. Discover, translate, and read manga directly on an Android device.
- Repository: https://github.com/mannu691/TachiyomiAT
- License: Apache-2.0
- Requires: Android 8.0+
Key Metrics
- Stars: 179
- Forks: 14
- Language: Kotlin 100%
- Commits: 7,076
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| All Mihon features | Full-featured manga reader |
| Auto translation | Translate a chapter after downloading it |
| Auto translate on download | Translates automatically when a download finishes |
| Multiple translators | ML Kit, Google Translate, Gemini, OpenRouter |
| Custom fonts | Pick your favorite font |
Supported Source Languages
- Chinese
- Korean
- Japanese
These can be translated into any language.
Available Translators
| Translator | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ML Kit | On-device | No internet needed (after downloading the model) |
| Google Translate | Web | Needs internet |
| Gemini | API | Needs an API key |
| OpenRouter | API | Needs an API key, default: google/gemma-2-9b-it:free |
Installation
Download
Download the APK from the releases page
Configuration
- Select the source language in Settings
- Select the target language in Settings
- Add API keys if using Gemini/OpenRouter
- Download a chapter → click the translate button
Tech Stack
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Language | Kotlin |
| Platform | Android |
| Base | Mihon (Tachiyomi fork) |
| Translation | ML Kit, Google Translate, Gemini, OpenRouter |
Pros
| Pro | Description |
|---|---|
| Integrated reader | Read + translate in one app |
| On-device translation | ML Kit needs no internet |
| Free translators | Google Translate is free |
| Mihon ecosystem | Supports every Mihon source |
| Auto translate | Translates automatically after download |
Cons
| Con | Description |
|---|---|
| Android only | Only available for Android |
| Limited source languages | Only JA/ZH/KO |
| Being rewritten | Currently rebasing on the latest Mihon |
| No inpainting | Overlay translation, no inpainting |
When to Use
- Mobile reading: read translated manga on Android
- On-device translation: you don't want to send data elsewhere (ML Kit)
- Tachiyomi/Mihon users: already familiar with the ecosystem
- Quick reading: quickly read translated raw manga
References:
See also: Translator Comparison · Manga Translator Others