# Shodo-Den

> Kanji battle game with monster collection and writing-based combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Natural Style Co. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shodo-den/id895331988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Natural Style Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427132420)
- Category: Games, Education, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shodo-den/id895331988/reviews.md

## What is Shodo?

The 1.0.5.0 version of the application have fixed bug that have occured after Sept 3.
This bug make trouble that as below,
1. [User Agreement] screen is shown in repetition, and the game be never started.
2. After first Kanji choice, there are no map that available for playing.
Updating to the latest version fixes these trouble, and recovers the progress of the game.
We would like to apologize sincerely for trouble.


The version 1.0.3.0 of the application contains malfunction that will crash after a battle.
Our developer team coped with this trouble on Sept 8.
If this trouble is caused, please restart application.
The data which solve malfunction is downloaded automatically.
We would like to apologize sincerely for trouble.


◆◇--------------------◆◇◆--------------------◇◆ 
The pen is mightier than the sword in a Kanji Battle!
There are more then 150 Kanji Monster.
Find the ones who will help you!
◆◇-------------------------------------------◇◆ 

◆◇ You gotta write to fight! ◇◆
Write to help your Kanji Party fight. As you write the character on the screen, the corresponding Kanji battle power will increase.
Write the character perfectly and your Kanji will demonstrate their true power.

◆◇ Master every "Jukugo" Technique! ◇◆
There are special attacks, known as "Jukugo", that can be used depending on how you match up the Kanji in your Party.
Some Jukugo will do major damage to your enemies, others will increase your power, help you recover and so on. Try many combinations and discover all the different Jukugo. 

◆◇ The Curious World of Kanji ◇◆
There are curious creatures living in Yamata. They are the Kanji.
These strange creatures are sometimes helpers, sometimes companions, other times combatants.
If you capture these Kanji and they will help you on your journey. There are more then 150 Kanji. Find the ones who will help you! 

◆◇ Amassing your Kanji Companions ◇◆ 
There are two ways to bring Kanji into your team. Use the paperweight item to capture them from the wild ora fusion gem to fuse two Kanji and create a new one.
Through fusion discover new Kanji that don't exist in the wild.


official web site：http://shododen.com/

## Key features

- Write Kanji to battle
- Collect over 150 Kanji monsters
- Master "Jukugo" techniques
- Capture Kanji from the wild
- Fuse Kanji to create new ones
- Explore the world of Yamata

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shodo-den/id895331988/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This game is perfectly fine??

*2020-06-16, version 1.0.11*

The game runs perfectly fine, no glitches for me at all? I first started playing the game a few years ago during high school, loved it then and still do now. You write Kenji for each creature to capture it or to battle others and music and story is pretty simple but its nice- if you look at each character they all resemble their Kenji! Idk if that was obvious, but still, i enjoy it.

### 1/5 — Did not open

*2014-12-30, version 1.0.6.0*

Alter a couple minutes in the initial loading screen the app crashes after hitting the start button. Big file size, big delay to start and I can't even try the app.

### 3/5 — Good

*2014-09-03, version 1.0.3.0*

It's a good game so far but I've even crashing after every battle now.

## Frequently asked questions about Shodo

### What is Shodo-Den?

Shodo-Den is a game where you write Kanji characters to battle with a party of Kanji monsters. It features over 150 unique Kanji creatures to collect and master special "Jukugo" techniques.

### How do you play Shodo-Den?

Gameplay involves writing Kanji characters on the screen to increase your Kanji party's battle power. Perfect writing enhances your Kanji's abilities. You can also use "Jukugo" techniques by matching Kanji in your party.

### How can I get new Kanji in Shodo-Den?

You can acquire new Kanji companions by using the paperweight item to capture them from the wild or by using a fusion gem to fuse two existing Kanji and create a new one.

### Is Shodo-Den available offline?

The provided description does not specify if Shodo-Den can be played offline. However, some updates and data downloads might require an internet connection.

### What devices does Shodo-Den support?

Shodo-Den is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Shodo-Den?

Shodo-Den has an age rating of 9+, indicating it is suitable for players aged 9 and above.

### How often is Shodo-Den updated?

The latest version of Shodo-Den is 1.0.11, last updated on November 14, 2017. Previous updates addressed bugs and malfunctions.

### What is the user rating for Shodo-Den?

Shodo-Den has a user rating of 3.7 stars based on 3 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2017-11-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

・Supported 64-bit apps.

### 1.0.9.0 — 2015-02-13

1.Bug Fix.
2.Adding resuming feature for update data downloading.

### 1.0.8.0 — 2015-01-30

1.Bug Fix.
2.Adding new quest.

### 1.0.6.0 — 2014-10-10

1.Adding Data transfer function for changing model of device.

### 1.0.5.0 — 2014-10-06

1.Bug Fix.

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