Naru: Anime to Learn Japanese
Kanji Flashcards & JLPT Study
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Doomscroll your way to Japanese: a TikTok-style feed of real anime clips with tappable words, smart flashcards and JLPT tracking. Binge anime, come out fluent.
Learn Japanese the way it's actually spoken: through real anime clips with interactive subtitles.
Naru turns anime into bite-sized Japanese lessons. Swipe through clips, read along with furigana, and build your vocabulary naturally.
KEY FEATURES
- TikTok-style feed with short anime clips (2-10 seconds each)
- Japanese subtitles with furigana readings for every kanji
- English translations to follow along
- Tap any word to save it to your vocabulary list
- Spaced repetition (SRS) flashcards to lock in what you learn
- JLPT-based difficulty levels from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced)
- Smart feed that adapts to your level and learned vocabulary
HOW IT WORKS
1. Swipe through anime clips at your level
2. Read subtitles with furigana, no dictionary needed
3. Tap words you want to remember
4. Review saved words with spaced repetition flashcards
5. Watch your vocabulary grow, naturally
Whether you're just starting with hiragana or preparing for the JLPT, Naru meets you where you are. The smart feed prioritizes clips that match your level and reinforce words you've already learned.
Stop memorizing textbook sentences. Start learning from real Japanese.
Download Naru and have your first "aha!" moment today.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://salah5.github.io/naruhodo-legal/privacy-policy.html
Ratings & Reviews
Minor bug fixes.
The developer, Salahedine Youssef, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Salahedine Youssef
- Size
- 38 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Naru Pro Yearly $49.99
- Naru Pro Monthly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Salahedine Youssef