# Anima Kanji - EZ JapaneseLearn — Full Cartoon Kanji Dictionary

> Learn kanji with cartoons and historical stories for professional-level understanding. (iPhone/iPad app by Byung Jin Son.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-kanji-ez-japaneselearn/id6444157613 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Byung Jin Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641874478)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-kanji-ez-japaneselearn/id6444157613/reviews.md

## What is Anima Kanji?

"Let's learn kanji for with FULL CARTOON!"
Do you still have difficulty memorizing kanji by hand?

Let's stop writing kanji indefinitely!

If you study with Anima Kanji, you can enjoy just looking at all the kanji characters and master them at a PROFESSIONAL LEVEL!

1. [JLPT] Master 2,136 Kanji in 3 month!
a. Since 3300 B.C, Anima Kanji is the first  to explain all kanji characters in pictures and put them together in a unified system!

b. Interpret all kanji based on historical evidence, explain it briefly in a storytelling method, and understand it at an expert level just by looking at it!

2. A single study by researcher and designer Ryougi Son(孫両義)
a. All kanji images and explanations of this app are all written by CEO Reiner Sohn! Over the past five years, he drew 5,000 illustrations by himself, studied kanji characters, Oriental history, folklore, and created a commentary that was faithful to historical evidence!


b. All materials in this app are consulted by Ph.D. professors such as Beijing University and Tokyo University, and all patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright registrations have been completed! Let's learn the historical lessons contained in kanji together! 

Terms and Privacy Policy : https://animakanji.com/index_policy.php

## Key features

- Cartoon illustrations for kanji
- Historical storytelling method
- Master 2,136 kanji in 3 months
- Professional-level understanding
- Expert commentary by CEO
- Consulted by Ph.D. professors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anima Kanji Basic | $2.00 | per month |
| Anima Kanji Discount | $1.00 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-kanji-ez-japaneselearn/id6444157613/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 한자 검색하고 기초 다지기 좋은 어플

*2026-05-03*

상용한자 어느정도 알게되면 더 보지 않지만 
익숙해지기까지 초반에 엄청 도움받은 어플 
한자 하나도 모르던 사람이 n1 합격하는데 어느정도 도움을 준 어플 .. 추천합니다

### 4/5 — 내용은 좋아요

*2025-10-23*

보통 서치 용도로 사용하는 분들이 많을거라 생각하는데,, 검색 후 뒤로 두 번 가는게 은근 번거로워서 홈버튼 옆에 서치 버튼 있으면 좋겠다고 리뷰 쓰려고 왔더니 앞에 분이 똑같은 말씀 하시네요. 
예시 단어 소리나는건 오류가 많아서 참고용으로만 쓰고 있습니다.
내용은 좋은데 어플 개선이 좀 필요해보여요.

### 4/5 — 좋은데 건의사항

*2025-08-19*

음악들으면서 학습할 수 있게 해주세요. 듣다가 어플 켜면 꺼져요. 그리고 즐겨찾기 한자 설정할 수 있으면 훨씬 편할듯 합니다.

### 5/5 — 한자가 재밌긴처음

*2025-03-16*

역대급 앱이라고 생각해요 진짜 빠르게 외울수있습니다🥹 
약간 아쉬움이 있다면 아이패드 가로본능 지원되면 좋겠어요 아무쪼록 감사합니다

### 5/5 — 너무너무너무 좋습니다

*2024-11-24*

진짜 너무너무너무 좋은 앱 ㅠㅠ 가격도 넘 저렴해서 좋습니다.  덕분에 한자가 너무 재밌어요. 
그 한자 검색한거 모아보기 할 수 있는 기능 있으면 좋겠어요. !!!

예를 들어 원하는 한자만 모아 볼 수 있는 기능?!?!

### 5/5 — 건의사항이요

*2024-09-19*

사전 용도로 사용하고있습니다. 그런데 검색해서 한자확인하고 다시 검색하려면 뒤로 두번이나 가야하는게 번거롭네요 홈버튼 옆에 서치버튼이 항상 있으면 편할거같아요

### 5/5 — Works for korean too

*2024-08-16*

I actually use this for learning korean hanja and kanji at the same time and i love it.

The radicals are not searchable but do appear in the dictionary. I think this is an oversight.  The app could be improved by having some mini courses or organized ways of navigating. I only ever look up kanji, but I feel I am under utilizing the app

I also, I hope the programmer gets rid of the annoying sound at the beginning of the app.  I don't need to hear it say “anima kanji” when I open it. 

If there were a lifetime purchase option, I would prefer that

### 5/5 — 가리기 기능

*2024-08-04*

한자를 생각하며 외울 수 있어서 너무 편리하고 이해가 쉽게 그림들이 그려져 있습니다!!
다만 간단한 테스트라던지 한글을 가리고 한자를 봤을때 맞출 수 있는지 그런게 부족해보입니다!

### 5/5 — 아이폰 소리도 나오면 좋겠어요

*2024-07-10*

한자가 너무 힘든데 요 어플로 공부하니 너무 좋아요 돈 하나도 아깝지 않습니다. 내용이 제가 딱 원하는 방식으로 설명. 연계 되어있네요. !!! 정말 최고에요!!

### 5/5 — 개선점 제안

*2024-07-07*

가리기 기능 추가
각 한자들을 외웠는지 학습하기가 어려워서 눌러야 답이 보이는 퀴즈 모드가 있었으면 좋겠어요

## Frequently asked questions about Anima Kanji

### How does Anima Kanji help users memorize kanji?

Anima Kanji uses a unique method of explaining kanji characters through pictures and historical storytelling. This visual and narrative approach aims to make memorization more intuitive and effective than traditional writing methods.

### What is the learning goal for Anima Kanji users?

The app aims to help users master 2,136 kanji characters within a three-month period, achieving a professional level of understanding. The content is designed for expert-level comprehension through visual aids and historical context.

### Who created the content for Anima Kanji?

All kanji images and explanations were created by CEO Reiner Sohn, who spent five years drawing illustrations and studying kanji, Oriental history, and folklore. The commentary is presented in a storytelling method faithful to historical evidence.

### Is the educational content in Anima Kanji reliable?

Yes, all materials in the app have been consulted by Ph.D. professors from institutions like Beijing University and Tokyo University. The app has also completed patent, design, trademark, and copyright registrations.

### What are the subscription options for Anima Kanji?

Anima Kanji offers two subscription plans: 'Anima Kanji Discount' at $1.00 per month and 'Anima Kanji Basic' at $2.00 per month. These subscriptions provide access to premium features and content.

### Does Anima Kanji have ads?

No, Anima Kanji does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for subscription plans.

### What devices is Anima Kanji available on?

Anima Kanji is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Anima Kanji updated?

The app was last updated on June 19, 2025, with version 1.06. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.06 — 2025-06-19

There are illustration replacements and slight improvements in functionality.

### 1.05 — 2025-06-19

There are illustration replacements and slight improvements in functionality.

### 1.04 — 2025-06-18

There are illustration replacements and slight improvements in functionality.

### 1.03 — 2023-12-15

Improved user convenience and added Chinese character search function

### 1.02 — 2023-06-27

Improvement of errors and bugs

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