# Brush Buster LITE — Japanese calligraphy LITE

> Japanese calligraphy practice and creation tool with learning features. (iPhone/iPad app by HIROAKI TSUKASHIMA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buster-lite/id734184692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HIROAKI TSUKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/528128203)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buster-lite/id734184692/reviews.md

## What is Brush Buster LITE?

It is a tool to be able to enjoy the Japanese calligraphy easily.

At this "LITE"(Free) version, the role model of "Kanji" characters are recoded 1,006.
(This is the "Educational Kanji of Elementary school" and "Kanji Kentei Grade 5" at Japan)
Registration typeface is "SHOWA KAISHO 2" and "RYUJIN SHOTAI".

[1] Main usage
  * Quickly and easily make the original handwritten message.
  * Create your own typeface.
  * Learning of "Kanji" characters.
  * The penmanship.
  * Healing of "Heart Sutra"
  * As a role model of character.
  * Appreciate the calligraphy

[2] Main function
  * You can select the size of the character, and vertical or horizontal writing.
  * You can choose the typeface(font) of example.
  * You can save the characters that you handwriting.
  * You can use as many times as handwriting that you saved once.
  * You can play a character that you saved. ( Movie of stroke order )
  * You can save a message that you create, send mail, and SNS posts.

[3] About typeface(font) of example

  "SHOWA KAISHO 2"
     * It is a standard type.
     * (C)"SHOWA KAISHO 2"  SHOWA SHOTAI Co.,Ltd.
     * Registration number of 1,006 Kanji characters. (Educational Kanji of Elementary school)

  "RYUJIN　SHOTAI" (DRAGON GOD)
     * This typeface(font) is image of violent dragon.
     * (C)"RYUJIN SHOTAI"  SHOWA SHOTAI Co.,Ltd.
     * Registration number of 1,006 Kanji characters. (Educational Kanji of Elementary school)

 == Note ==
 > "JIS 1st and 2nd level Kanji" 6,355 characters ( "Kanji Kentei Grade 1" )
 > "Joyo Kanji" 2,136 characters ( "Kanji Kentei Grade 2" )
 > "Educational Kanji of Elementary school" 1,006 characters ( "Kanji Kentei Grade 5" )
 > When there is not in this typeface, it use the standard typeface.

[4] Demo Movie
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VqxMKX5e0w

## Key features

- Create original handwritten messages
- Learn Kanji characters
- Practice penmanship
- Save and replay handwriting
- Choose typeface and writing orientation
- Share creations via email and SNS

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buster-lite/id734184692/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful, but...

*2014-03-23*

This app is wonderful- exactly what I've always wanted. However, I wish that when I saved the images to my iPad, the picture quality would be higher. It looks like .jpeg, and so the quality is low, and the characters become too blurry to read. Please fix this?

## Frequently asked questions about Brush Buster LITE

### What is Brush Buster LITE?

Brush Buster LITE is a free application designed to make enjoying Japanese calligraphy easy. It allows users to create original handwritten messages, practice penmanship, and learn Kanji characters.

### What Kanji characters are included in Brush Buster LITE?

The LITE version includes 1,006 role models of Kanji characters, specifically the 'Educational Kanji of Elementary school' and 'Kanji Kentei Grade 5' levels in Japan.

### Can I save my calligraphy work in Brush Buster LITE?

Yes, you can save the characters you handwrite. You can then use them as many times as you wish and even play a movie of the stroke order for saved characters.

### What typefaces are available in Brush Buster LITE?

Brush Buster LITE offers two typefaces: 'SHOWA KAISHO 2', a standard type, and 'RYUJIN SHOTAI', which has an image of a violent dragon. Both contain 1,006 Kanji characters.

### Can I share my creations from Brush Buster LITE?

Yes, you can save your created messages and then send them via email or post them to social media platforms directly from the app.

### Does Brush Buster LITE have ads?

No, Brush Buster LITE does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ads.

### What devices is Brush Buster LITE compatible with?

Brush Buster LITE is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible on various Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Brush Buster LITE updated?

The application was last updated on September 14, 2017, with version 1.2.3. Future updates would depend on the developer's ongoing support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2017-09-14

system update

### 1.2.2 — 2014-08-13

* Renew UI,UX and AD.

### 1.2.1 — 2014-07-17

* Renew UI,UX and AD.

### 1.2.0 — 2014-07-02

* Add the Sound (BGM and SE) ON/OFF button.
 * Renew UI,UX and AD.
 * Updates for system.

### 1.1.0 — 2013-11-17

* Added the three character sizes.
     1) 1 character (like Kanji of the year)
     2) 4 characters (for Idiom)
     3) 7x3 character (for Haiku)
  * Added a button for idiom input. (Random from 80 idioms)
  * For easy to move the next character at handwrite page. (Fast moving long press) 
  * Image when posting SNS, e-mail, add text the same information as the image.
  * Select print size (only paid version)

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All apps by HIROAKI TSUKASHIMA: https://appshunter.io/developer/528128203

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