Read just by looking. Speed reading because you don't move your eyes or the pages. Concentrated Reading is a "flash reading" app that automatically divides text into easy-to-read sections and displays them one after another at a single point on the screen. Because you don't move your eyes, your brain can concentrate solely on "reading". No training required. Anyone can do it right now. Paid content not available on Aozora Bunko, such as "Meditations" and "Modern Japanese Translation of Takekurabe," can now be read for free. ▼ Have you ever had these experiences? "Even when I open a book, I read the same line over and over again." "My eyes just skim and I can't absorb the content." "I want to read, but before I know it, I'm on social media." "I buy ebooks, but I never end up reading them." "I want to concentrate, but before I know it, I'm thinking about something completely different." This may not be a "problem with concentration," but a "problem with how you read." ▼ How Concentrated Reading Works Concentrated Reading uses a technique called "flash reading." (1) A proprietary engine automatically divides the text into "easy-to-read chunks" (2) The chunks are displayed one after another at a single point on the screen (3) Because you don't move your eyes, your brain can concentrate entirely on "reading" The words "come to you," so you don't need to maintain your concentration yourself. We have received feedback from people who have difficulty concentrating or who have characteristics of ADHD saying, "This is the first time I've been able to read to the end." ▼ Main features [Proprietary Japanese division engine] In English, words are separated by spaces, so dividing sentences is easy. However, there are no spaces in Japanese. Kanji, hiragana, and katakana are mixed together, and determining where to divide the text so that it can be read naturally was an extremely difficult problem. For concentrated reading, we spent a long time developing our own division engine. It naturally groups particles and auxiliary verbs and generates "easy-to-read chunks" that allow the meaning to easily enter your mind. This division accuracy is the core of a comfortable speed reading experience. [Vertical/horizontal writing switching] You can also switch to vertical writing display. It can be used as a vertical-writing book reader, switching between normal reading and speed reading. [Adjustable Speed] From 100 characters/minute to 8,000 characters/minute. You can start at your own pace without difficulty. [Adaptive Speed] Automatically suggests the optimal speed according to your comprehension level. Achieves "fast but understandable." [Bookmarks] Anyone who reads a lot will understand. Save interesting parts with one tap while reading. You can bookmark as many as you like and review them all at once later. You won't miss the moment you think "this is important" while speed reading. [Read Anything] Clipboard, URL, PDF, EPUB—you can import your favorite texts and speed read them as they are. [Read a Book in Your Commute] Once you get used to it, you can finish reading a paperback (approximately 100,000 characters) in 1-2 hours. Read a book in your one-way commute. Plato's "Crito" in 12 minutes, and Junichiro Tanizaki's "In Praise of Shadows" in 15 minutes are possible even for beginners. [Get masterpieces from Aozora Bunko] You can directly import masterpieces from all eras included in Aozora Bunko, such as those by Osamu Dazai, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Kenji Miyazawa, and Soseki Natsume, from within the app. Since it's copyright-free, you can read as many books as you want for free. [Reading Statistics] Records the number of words read, reading speed, and number of consecutive days. You can see your progress. ▼ Recommended for people who: - Have a pile of books they want to read but no time - Want to process a large amount of text for exams or qualification studies - Have trouble concentrating and can't stick to reading - Get easily distracted when reading on their smartphone - Have trouble reading due to ADHD characteristics - Want to read ebooks more efficiently - Want to improve their concentration ▼ Scientific backing The RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology used in Concentrated Reading originated from cognitive psychology research in the 1970s. Approximately 80% of human reading time is spent on eye movements (saccades). Concentrated Reading eliminates this loss and maximizes the brain's processing power. Japanese, especially with its kanji characters, is a language that is even more compatible with this technology than English, because its ideographic nature allows for immediate recognition of meaning. On the other hand, dividing Japanese, which does not use spaces, into "readable units" is a technical challenge that does not exist in English. Although many attempts have been made, sufficient accuracy has not been achieved until now, despite the advancement of technology. Our company has tackled this challenge head-on with the help of AI and succeeded in unlocking the true potential of Japanese RSVP by developing a unique division engine. ▼ Pricing All features are available for free. Premium removes ads and further enhances your reading focus. [Premium] Ad-free Monthly ¥280 Annually ¥2,400 (effectively ¥200/month) One-time purchase ¥2,800 (one-time payment for ad-free reading forever) ▼ Turn your reading speed into thinking speed. Start a new reading experience today with focused reading. [EULA] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/