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Kanji Collect!

Learn Japanese by collecting 2,209 commonly used kanji and steadily improving your reading skills. Two game modes help reinforce your learning, while a dedicated kana-training level enables you to quickly and confidently master hiragana and katakana.

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Bald Kraken Games
Publisher
Bald Kraken Games
Release
January 5, 2026
209 days ago
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About the Game

Kanji Collect! is an educational game where you must identify the correct kanji using hints from a TV-robot instructor. He demonstrates each character through its onyomi and kunyomi readings, and your task is to select the correct symbol.

The game includes 2,209 kanji — enough to cover nearly all JLPT levels.
Two main modes are available: Fast Game, which allows you to freely choose the level and number of kanji, and Adventure Mode, designed for deeper knowledge assessment.

There is also a dedicated kana training mode that helps you confidently master hiragana and katakana, providing a solid foundation for further Japanese language learning.

Features

  • Detailed Info for Every Kanji

To make learning easier, the game provides detailed information for each kanji. You’ll see how every character is used in context, helping you memorize them more effectively as you progress.

  • Fast Game Mode

    In this mode, you choose exactly what you want to study. You can set the number of kanji, select the level, and use unlimited hints. Complete freedom — learn kanji in the way that suits you best.

  • Adventure Mode

This mode is a true challenge. Progress through levels from N5 to N1 while collecting all 2,209 kanji. Keep in mind that each level offers a different number of hints and allowed mistakes. So it won’t be easy!

  • Hiragana/Katakana Mode

A mode designed for beginners in the Japanese language. It helps you refine your knowledge of hiragana and katakana. Just follow the instructions of the TV-robot instructor and select the correct hiragana or katakana characters.

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