# Pitari review: Japanese web novels at your level

> An honest review of Pitari, a catalogue that recommends Japanese web novels for your reading level.

- Category: review
- Published: 2026-07-22
- Updated: 2026-07-22
- Canonical: https://getmayoi.com/blog/pitari-review/

## The short version

Pitari is a catalogue of Japanese web novels that recommends stories suited to your reading level.

## What I tried

I tried Pitari for the first time on 22 July 2026. The onboarding process was simple: select your reading level, and Pitari recommends three web novels straight away. It also attempts to identify the kanji you know, although this is only a rough estimate.

## What works well

Pitari makes it extremely easy to find something to read at your level. I enjoyed browsing and filtering the catalogue even more than I enjoyed the recommendation engine.

## What can be improved

I would love Pitari to connect to the other learning systems I use. That would give it a clearer picture of what I am capable of reading. A shortlist and reading-progress tracking would also make it easier to return to books that catch my interest.

## How it fits into learning Japanese

If you are looking for approachable Japanese reading material, Pitari is a great place to explore.

## Pitari and Mayoi

I wish I could import my Mayoi or WaniKani data directly into Pitari so its recommendations could be personalised around what I actually know.

## Final thoughts

As a Japanese-learning resource, I would rate Pitari 3/5. Its UX is clean, and it is easy to use. With integrations and progress tracking, I would rate it higher.