Step 1
Create an account and start for free
Create your free Honbako account and get 20 free scans to try it out. No hidden costs, no subscription - pay only for what you really need.
Never buy the same manga twice! Organize your manga collection digitally, simply and clearly.
Organize your manga collection — digital, simple and crystal-clear. Honbako turns a barcode into a fully-detailed entry and syncs it straight to Notion
Heads up: the website is still being expanded and translated. Some parts are not fully available in German yet. We are catching up with the translations very soon. Open the roadmap You can already get an early look at the upcoming redesign and the next features we are planning.
Organising your manga collection is this easy
From physical collection to perfectly organised digital library in just 4 steps.
- Step 2
Link your Notion database
Create a Notion book database with our template and link it to your account. Voilà - you can start importing manga right away.
- Step 3
Enter ISBN / EAN
Simply enter or scan the the ISBN number. Our system automatically searches various sources and provides all the key details: cover, author, publisher, genre, release date, and more.
- Step 4
Library
Save and manage all your books directly in Honbako without having to switch to Notion.
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Export to Notion or CSV
Sync your collection directly with your Notion database or export it as a CSV file for further processing. Perfect for sales lists, trading platforms, or simply for your personal overview.
- Upcoming Feature
Use Honbako as your local library
Soon you'll be able to run your whole collection as a standalone web app — browse, search, and manage every volume right in Honbako, with or without Notion.
- Upcoming Feature
Release alerts & reminders
Never miss a new volume again. Honbako pings you the moment the next release of a series you collect is announced or hits the shelves.
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Gap & completion tracking
See at a glance which volumes are still missing from your series. Honbako maps out the gaps so you know exactly what's left to complete the set.
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Value tracking
Keep tabs on what your collection is actually worth. Follow the price development of your volumes over time — handy for insurance, selling, or just bragging rights.
- Upcoming Feature
Two-way Notion sync
Edit in Notion or in Honbako — changes flow both ways. Update a status, fix a detail, or add a note anywhere, and your collection stays perfectly in sync.
You're in from the very beginning
Honbako is live — but far from finished. And that's on purpose. In Early Access you get new features first, you see transparently what I'm working on right now, and you have a direct say in where the app is heading. No "coming soon" without substance: you see what's happening, what's next and what's changing. It's exactly this openness that lets you subscribe to Honbako with a good feeling already today.
News
The big things: new features, important updates and everything to look forward to — always with a short note on what it means for you.
What's new?
The details: every version, honestly documented. Improvements, bug fixes and small tweaks to read up on.
v0.0.20July 18, 2026
- New: Enjoying Honbako? You can now buy us a coffee — the shiny Ko-fi button in the footer lets you support development directly
- Improved: The landing page got a full mobile polish — hero, header, footer, FAQ, and buttons now look and feel great on small screens
Tell me what you think
Honbako gets better because you speak up. Whether you really like something, something annoys you, a bug ruined your day or a feature is missing — send it my way. I read every message myself. Promise.
- Report a bug
- Request a feature
- Praise & criticism
Frequently asked questions
Anything still unclear? Here you might find answers!
- What data sources does the app use for manga metadata?We combine information from several reliable databases and public web sources (and plan to add more official sources in the future) to provide the most complete and up-to-date overview currently possible.
- Does the tool only work with Notion?Currently, yes—and as a pure CSV export. Notion integration is the fastest way to process your lists, but if the tool is widely adopted, we'll add further export formats and a direct data view optimized for books and manga.
- Can I import my existing book or manga collection?Yes, you can import your collection by providing a list of EAN numbers. If you already have a CSV file, just contact us directly and we'll help with the import.
- Is my collection publicly viewable?No. All your data is private by default—only you and your Notion database can access your collection.
- How much does it cost to use the app?Check our pricing page for details. 1 credit covers the import of 1 book.
- Can I keep separate libraries (e.g., private and business)?Yes. You can switch between different Notion database IDs and import books into separate databases. We may expand this in the future—feel free to suggest features!
- Which platforms are supported?The web app works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). An optimized mobile view is included. No native apps yet.
- How do I export my data if I no longer want to use the service?For each book, you can choose between CSV export and Notion import—so you always retain full control over your data.