Anisaba
Learn Japanese with anime
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Tap any subtitle to learn in context. Anisaba explains vocabulary with AI, finds subs for hundreds of anime, and works offline with downloadable dictionaries.
Learn Japanese naturally from the shows you love. Anisaba turns any Japanese-dubbed/subbed video into an interactive lesson, just tap a word in the subtitles to see its dictionary entry and example sentences. When something needs more nuance, ask the built-in AI: Anisaba explains meanings in the exact scene context, so you learn how natives actually use the word.
Highlights:
• Tap-to-define subtitles - Instantly open dictionary entries from any on-screen line.
• Context-aware AI help - Get plain-English explanations grounded in your current scene’s dialogue (no guessing).
• Subtitle finder - Upload a video and search our database of hundreds of anime titles to download matching JP subs.
• Your model or ours - Use the included free model or plug in your own LLM via API URL, model name, and key.
• Offline ready - Download dictionaries for on-the-go study.
• Customization - Light/dark themes, UI tweaks, and study preferences.
How it works:
1. Load a Japanese-dubbed video with Japanese subtitles.
2. Tap any word in the subtitles to view definitions.
3. Ask Anisaba’s AI to explain the meaning as used in this scene with examples and alternatives.
Why it’s different:
Traditional apps teach isolated vocabulary. Anisaba ties definitions and explanations to the exact line you’re watching, so grammar, nuance, and register click faster and stick longer.
Notes:
• Content not included. Subtitles are provided for study purposes; use your own legally obtained videos.
• LLM is optional; all core features work out of the box.
• For best results, use Japanese dub + Japanese subs.
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Information
- Seller
- Iaroslav Goncharov
- Size
- 193.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Iaroslav Goncharov