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Publisher DNA

What defines 株式会社KADOKAWA?

AI intelligence is not yet available for 株式会社KADOKAWA. The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does 株式会社KADOKAWA ship?

Apps

4 apps analysed

カクヨムViewer - Web小説もライトノベルも読み放題 icon
カクヨムViewer - Web小説もライトノベルも読み放題

Overwhelming readability! Web novel viewer's definitive edition

4.5(10.6K)

Integration with popular franchises drives organic install velocity.

  • The user interface offers a smooth and visually appealing experience for dedicated novel readers
  • The lack of an English language option prevents non-Japanese speakers from accessing the content
カクヨムViewer - Web小説もライトノベルも読み放題 icon
カクヨムViewer - Web小説もライトノベルも読み放題

Overwhelming readability! Web novel viewer's definitive edition

4.5(10.8K)

Analysis in progress

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 4 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

Rivals

Who does 株式会社KADOKAWA compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Cloudary Holdings

known forWebNovel - Read Novels & Manga

1 app4.1Books & Reference

Both platforms serve as primary hubs for serialized web fiction, competing for the same reader base interested in Eastern fantasy and progression-based storytelling.

Contenders(3)

Corporate Results

known forFicSpire - Web Novel & Stories

1 app4.1Books & Reference

FicSpire competes for the same web novel reader audience by offering a personalized reading environment with background and font customization features that overlap with the core functionality of Kakuyomu Viewer.

Thien Le

known forLight Novel - Offline Reader

1 app4.5Books & Reference

Both applications target the web novel reader demographic with offline reading capabilities, but the rival directly addresses the language barrier that limits the target app's addressable market.

成都凤鸣轩网络科技有限公司

known forBookTok:Reading Novel & eBook

1 app5.0Books & Reference

Both apps target fiction readers with mobile-first reading interfaces and offline access, competing directly for the same daily reading time.

Same space(17)

Amazon Mobile

known forAmazon Kindle: Reading App

1 app4.9Books & Reference

Kindle serves as a cross-platform library alternative for users who prioritize library portability and synchronization over the exclusive, platform-specific content found in Kakuyomu.

Buu mobile

known forMagfic - Good Reading BookTok

1 app4.6Books & Reference

Magfic targets the same serialized romance and fantasy audience as Kakuyomu through a mobile-first reading interface.

GoodFic Team

known forGoodfic - Web Novel & Booktok

1 app4.7Books & Reference

Goodfic serves the same serialized fiction audience as Kakuyomu by providing a diverse range of original web novels.

HK IReader Technology

known forNovelmates-Best Stories&Novels

2 apps4.3Books & Reference

Novelmates-Stories&Novels competes for the same serialized fiction readers by offering a large library of romance and fantasy tropes.

HONG KONG ZHONGHE CO.

known forAnyStories-Top Novels & Books

1 app4.5Books & Reference

AnyStories-Top Novels & Books targets the same serialized fiction audience as Kakuyomu by focusing on high-emotion genres like werewolf romance.

HW FANTASY

known forMy Passion: Read Novel & Books

1 app4.4Books & Reference

My Passion targets the same romance and fantasy audience as Kakuyomu by offering a hybrid reading and listening experience.

HyuCode

known forYom! Aozora Bunko

1 app4.3Books & Reference

This app targets the same reading-habit demographic by offering a library of classic literature that complements the modern web novel content found in the source app.

Inkitt

known forInkitt: Books, Novels, Stories

1 app4.5Books & Reference

Inkitt competes for the same serialized fiction audience by focusing on reader-powered publishing to identify and promote indie authors.

Librera

known forLibrera: EPUB & PDF Reader

1 app4.1Books & Reference

Librera serves as a lightweight alternative for users who want to manage diverse local file formats without platform-specific content constraints.

Moboreader Technology USA Co

known forMoboReader: Good Web Novel

5 apps4.3Books & Reference

MoboReader serves the same serialized fiction audience as Kakuyomu by providing a vast library of trending web novels.

Moon+

known forMoon+ Reader

1 app3.5Books & Reference

Moon+ Reader serves as a highly customizable utility for readers who want to manage local files rather than relying on a platform-specific library.

Novel Studio

known forFantacyStory: novels, fictions

1 app4.6Books & Reference

FantacyStory competes for the same serialized fiction readers by using a task-based point system to lower the financial barrier to entry.

Novelaria

known forNovelaria - Read Book, Booktok

1 app4.9Books & Reference

Novelaria targets the same serialized fiction audience as Kakuyomu by offering a mobile-first, chapter-based reading format.

READERA

known forReadEra – book reader pdf epub

1 app4.8Books & Reference

ReadEra functions as a local document management tool for users who prefer an ad-free, offline-first experience without the platform-gated content model of Kakuyomu.

SINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE

known forGoodNovel - Booktok, Stories

1 app4.6Books & Reference

GoodNovel competes for the same serialized fiction audience by using a coin-based economy and task-based systems to drive engagement.

VitalTek

known forReadict -One Click Away Novels

1 app4.6Books & Reference

Readict serves the same serialized fiction audience by offering a library of full-length novels with interactive community features.

Wattpad

known forWattpad - Read & Write Stories

1 app3.8Books & Reference

Wattpad acts as a global social storytelling competitor that leverages community-driven content pipelines to engage the same serialized fiction audience as Kakuyomu.

New entrants(1)

neopage

known forネオページ - Web小説を楽しむ究極アプリ

1 app4.0Books & Reference

Neopage serves the same serialized fiction audience as Kakuyomu by providing an official mobile interface for its web novel submission site.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does 株式会社KADOKAWA publish?
株式会社KADOKAWA has 4 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Book category.
What kind of apps does 株式会社KADOKAWA make?
株式会社KADOKAWA's portfolio is concentrated in Book and Books, with an average rating of 4.5/5 across rated apps.
What is 株式会社KADOKAWA's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, カクヨムViewer - Web小説もライトノベルも読み放題 is 株式会社KADOKAWA's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are 株式会社KADOKAWA's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked 株式会社KADOKAWA's apps across 1 country.

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Marlvel.ai. “株式会社KADOKAWA intelligence.” Updated N/A. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/kadokawa

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