> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.emaqi.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What is emaqi? > Learn what emaqi is, its key features, supported regions, and how to start reading authentic Japanese manga on your smartphone. emaqi is a digital manga service built around a subscription. With **emaqi premium**, our monthly subscription, you can read most titles as much as you want, with no ads, on every device. A selection of titles is available to buy with coins instead, so you can always keep reading. It's a high-quality way to enjoy authentic Japanese manga on your smartphone, anytime and anywhere. ## Key features ### Read most titles with emaqi premium * One monthly subscription gives you unlimited access to the premium area of eligible titles, and most of the catalog is available this way * No ads in the premium area, and your subscription works on every device you sign in to * New subscribers start with a **1-week free trial** * Learn more in the [emaqi premium guide](/app/emaqi-premium/overview) ### Discover with Dig * **Dig** is a full-screen feed for discovering your next read. Scroll up and down to read further into a title, and swipe left and right to switch to another one * It personalizes to your taste over time, and emaqi premium titles appear in it too * Learn more in the [Dig guide](/app/finding-your-next-read/dig) ### Seamless reading experience * Organize your favorite titles with the manga bookshelf feature * Pick up where you left off across all your devices * Read comfortably on your smartphone anytime, anywhere ### A large, officially licensed catalog * One of America's top officially licensed Japanese manga collections * Legitimate content through partnerships with major publishers like VIZ, Kodansha USA, Yen Press, and more * Authentic works provided directly from Japan ### Early access and special content * Be the first to access titles exclusively released on emaqi * Free one-shot works from MANGA Plus * New titles added regularly * First English translations of popular Japanese works ### Diverse genres * Find your ideal reads from a wide variety of choices: * Action-packed adventures * Heart-pounding romance stories * Epic isekai fantasy series * Thrilling mysteries * Hidden BL/GL works * Many other genres ## Available regions * Currently available only to customers in North America (United States and Canada) * The app can't be installed from outside North America ## Age restrictions * This service is available only to those 13 years of age and older * Some works may have recommended age ratings. Please check before reading ## How to use the app ### Basic operations * **Home Screen**: Check the latest recommended works and updates (see [Finding your next read](/app/finding-your-next-read/discovering-manga)) * **Dig**: Scroll to read previews and swipe to switch titles as you discover your next read (see the [Dig guide](/app/finding-your-next-read/dig)) * **Library**: Manage your saved titles and reading history (see [Using your Library](/app/library/library)) * **Search**: Find works by genre, title, and more (see [Finding your next read](/app/finding-your-next-read/discovering-manga)) * **My Page**: Manage your account settings, buy coins, and manage your subscription (see [Managing your information](/app/your-account/managing-your-information)) ### Ways to read With emaqi premium you can read most of the catalog, and a selection of titles is available with coins. Within a title, content is organized into up to three areas: * **Premium area**: Chapters and volumes included in [emaqi premium](/app/emaqi-premium/what-is-emaqi-premium), our monthly subscription. Subscribers read them freely * **Free area**: Preview chapters that anyone can read for free * **Coin purchase area**: Chapters and volumes bought with coins. On many titles, you can also **unlock chapters for free by watching a short video ad**, up to 3 chapters per title per day, no coins required, and each one stays available for 72 hours. See the [Unlock with Ads guide](/app/unlock-with-ads/unlock-with-ads-user-guide) for how it works ## Accounts and coins ### Account * Sign up for free * Save your reading history and favorites to the cloud * Sync your data across all your devices * For more details, see the [account guide](/app/your-account/managing-your-account) ### Coins * emaqi uses in-app coins to buy chapters and volumes * Buy coins anytime and use them whenever you want to read * For more details, see the [coin guide](/app/purchases-and-coins/managing-coins) ### emaqi premium * A monthly subscription that unlocks the premium area of eligible titles * Includes unlimited access to premium-area content, no ads in the premium area, and a 1-week free trial for new subscribers * Available in the emaqi app (iOS and Android) in the United States and Canada * For more details, see the [emaqi premium guide](/app/emaqi-premium/overview) ## Support and help If your issue hasn't been resolved by this guide, please get in touch with our support team. [**Contact Support →**](/app/support/contact-support) Join our growing manga reader community. Whether you're a long-time manga fan or just beginning your manga journey, emaqi offers a special experience for everyone. Start your manga adventure today!