Kenmei lets you download your whole list as a CSV file, and MangaTime reads that file as it is. The switch takes a couple of minutes and you don't lose your progress.
Step 1: export your list from Kenmei
- Open kenmei.co and log in.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner and choose Settings.
- Open the Dashboard tab.
- Scroll down to List Export, tap Export and, when it's ready, Download.
- The CSV file with your list is saved to your device.
Step 2: import it into MangaTime
- Download MangaTime for iOS or Android and create your free account.
- When the app asks "Where's your list?", pick Kenmei. Already using MangaTime? Go to Library → Settings (gear icon) → Third Party Import → Kenmei.
- Tap Select CSV File and choose the file you downloaded.
- Tap Start Import. You can keep using the app while your series arrive.
What comes along
- Your series, matched to the MangaTime catalog.
- Reading status: reading, completed, plan to read, on hold and dropped.
- Last chapter read, so your "Next Chapters" list starts from the right place.
- Your score for each series.
- Your notes, saved as private notes.
Why readers switch from Kenmei
- A real mobile app. MangaTime is built for iOS and Android, with push notifications the moment a new chapter is out and home screen widgets.
- Chapter-level tracking, with a streak and monthly recap to keep the habit going.
- One library for everything. Add the series you track on MyAnimeList, AniList or Mihon too.
- A browser extension that marks chapters as read while you read on the web: see the browser extension.
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Bring your list to MangaTime
Free on iOS and Android: import your list in a couple of minutes and get notified about every new chapter.
Download NowImport from other apps
- ComickComick no longer hosts chapters, but your list can come with you: export it as a CSV and import it into MangaTime with your status and progress.
- Mihon / TachiyomiCreate a backup in Mihon, Tachiyomi, TachiyomiSY or Komikku and import it into MangaTime: your library, chapters read and categories come along.
- MyAnimeListImport your MyAnimeList manga list into MangaTime with your username or the XML export. Keep status and progress, get new chapter alerts.
- AniListImport your AniList manga list into MangaTime with just your username. Keep your status and progress and get a push notification for every new chapter.
- MangaDexTrack your MangaDex follows in MangaTime: bring them over via Mihon, MyAnimeList or AniList, or paste your titles with Quick Import.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I find the export in Kenmei?
In Kenmei open Settings from your profile icon, go to the Dashboard tab and use the List Export section: tap Export, then Download when the file is ready.
What comes along from Kenmei?
Your series with their reading status, the last chapter you read, your score and your notes, which become private notes in MangaTime.
Can I keep using Kenmei while I try MangaTime?
Yes. The export doesn't change anything on Kenmei, and importing a fresh export later into MangaTime doesn't create duplicates.
Does MangaTime work on my phone?
Yes. MangaTime is a native app for iOS and Android, with push notifications for new chapters and home screen widgets.
Is the import free?
Yes. Importing your list and tracking new chapters is free.