nekomimi: learn japanese

nekomimi: learn japanese

watch anime, play gacha games

425 ratings
67 reviews
Free
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Released
August 12, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026

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Learn Japanese through anime with interactive lessons, vocabulary building, and a spaced repetition system. Earn in-game rewards like coins and collectible cards to enhance your learning journey and deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.

✓Anime-based Japanese learning
✓Advanced FSRS spaced repetition
✓Gamified learning with coins and experience
✓Collectible trading cards
✓Vocabulary and grammar through anime scenes
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What's New in nekomimi

3.5

July 29, 2026

thank you so much to everyone who reached out with feedback~ bug fixes: - fixed strange interactions with SRS in kotodama + the main clip feed. this resulted in reviews not showing up even though the badge/tab count said there were overdue reviews. - sometimes you couldnt go to the next item in the feed without restarting the app. this should be fixed now - katakana sphere was accidentally locked previously, it should be available to everyone now new: - you can now suspend + unsuspend words by heading over to "My Cards" - added "Anki Mode", for those who want grading more similar to Anki, now the answer choices are hidden initially giving you a chance to try to recall the answer first

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Elite Class

Elite Class

$174.991 Year
3 Days trial
Price Updates
September 15, 2026→$174.99
April 23, 2026→$174.99
January 16, 2025→$79.99
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Removed features

This app used to be a nice way to practice some Japanese once in a while. It had a lot of free features and study material. After the rework, it seems like only the hiragana lesson is free now? Pretty much everything else is locked behind a monthly subscription. I just think it’s a little silly to reduce the free tier so much with such a largely AI generated app. Overall the rework does look nice and I enjoyed the opening, but literally everything is behind a premium sub now which wasn’t originally the case. I don’t really see an intuitive way to even access the interesting UI modes like the ipod interface after completing the intro. If I hadn’t updated the app, I would have more free content which feels disingenuous.

Edit: Thank you for the reply, I’m updating my review score as I do believe it is a good app with a lot of potential. Thank you for adding a free sphere and addressing bug issues as they occur.
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Removed features

This app used to be a nice way to practice some Japanese once in a while. It had a lot of free features and study material. After the rework, it seems like only the hiragana lesson is free now? Pretty much everything else is locked behind a monthly subscription. I just think it’s a little silly to reduce the free tier so much with such a largely AI generated app. Overall the rework does look nice and I enjoyed the opening, but literally everything is behind a premium sub now which wasn’t originally the case. I don’t really see an intuitive way to even access the interesting UI modes like the ipod interface after completing the intro. If I hadn’t updated the app, I would have more free content which feels disingenuous.
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Good app but one thing,

I cannot use my apple account to log in and I tried using my Gmail but it only allows existing nekomimi accounts, what do I do?

Cant get access to paid features despite being paid.

I really hate trying to communicate this way (through a public review) but the support email does not work and all attempts to send to it bounce. I have been a paid member for nearly a year (since before the current iteration of the app). After taking a multi-month break from it I came back and found everything has been revamped and is different. However the app sees me as a free user and keeps prompting me to sign up for everything I try doing. I tried restoring my purchase. I tried canceling my subscription and then signing up again with the 3 month elite class package but no mater what I do it still says I am a free user and I don’t have access to very much. I have exhausted all the cards in the one sphere I have and cant progress. I went through the multi hour long intro twice since I thought signing out and back in again was a good idea (it was not).
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Almost amazing

I am really excited about this app! One thing is that it takes FOREVER to finally get to the main app dashboard. I stuck through opening games and narration just to see at what point we would see the app. You cannot skip any content and it literally took over an hour!
I added a sphere and finished the set. It says I can resize the spheres but when I change the size nothing changes. I am still stuck with repeating the same 10 words. Is that premium feature? Because all
Premium features send you to the subscription page, this doesn’t but also doesn’t change anything. Is there an online forum for this app. I am very likely to subscribe but I want to make sure the app will work and be useful to me.
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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Occasional mismatch between text and audio pronunciation

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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to skip ahead for intermediate learners

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Option to customize learning path

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Larger text size for better visibility

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FAQ

What is Japanese by Anime?

Japanese by Anime is an educational app designed to help users learn the Japanese language. It utilizes anime content as a primary learning resource, incorporating vocabulary, grammar, and cultural nuances directly from popular animated series.

How does the app help with learning Japanese?

The app employs an anime-based learning approach, allowing users to learn Hiragana, Katakana, and vocabulary through scenes and phrases from anime. It also features an advanced FSRS (Fast Spaced Repetition System) to optimize memory retention and recall.

What are the in-app purchases?

The app offers in-app purchases where users can earn coins to unlock card packs, collect unique trading cards, and discover rare holographic finds. These purchases enhance the gamified aspect of the learning experience.

Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed for both beginners starting their Japanese language journey and more experienced learners looking to deepen their understanding. The anime-based approach makes it engaging for all levels.

What is FSRS technology?

FSRS stands for Fast Spaced Repetition System. It is a machine-learning-driven system that optimizes study sessions by intelligently scheduling reviews of learned material, helping users retain information longer and recall it faster with less study time.