# We Noh > Interactive app for learning about Japanese Noh drama, its history, and elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Yanko Popov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-noh/id1076236878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Yanko Popov](https://appshunter.io/developer/441694724) - Category: Reference, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 83 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-01-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-noh/id1076236878/reviews.md ## What is We Noh? Welcome to the world of Japanese Noh drama! With this app, anyone can enjoy the exquisite world of the intangible cultural heritage that is the classical art of Noh. Even if you have only 5 minutes before the performance, you can watch the animated stories of the plays or read the highlights and synopsis so that you can fully enjoy the actual dramas. Each play is provided with cards depicting and explaining the costumes, masks and props used in it. You can also learn about Noh through games. Whether you are viewing a live performance or not, this app will give you an insight into the world of Noh. FEATURES ◆ Learn about the Noh stage and roles in a fun and easy way! The ancient Noh drama has deep roots in Japanese history and culture. In "We Noh", the character Okina will explain anything you need to know about the fundamental elements of Noh, so that you can fully appreciate a performance. ◆ Anyone can enjoy the animated plays! Since Noh is an ancient drama, it is performed in classical Japanese language, which makes the plot very difficult to understand without any prior knowledge. To help you enjoy the actual performances, we have animated each play faithfully following the original scripts. Even if you only have 5 minutes before the performance, you can use our app to arm yourself with the necessary knowledge. The costumes of all dramatis personae, as well as their order of appearance, are faithful to the original plays, and the lines of all animated characters are a digest of the actual text. You can even use the animation as a reference as to which scene of the play is being currently performed. Each play is also provided with detailed information about its type, creator, as well as synopsis and highlights, which will help you enjoy any Noh play to the maximum. The gallery will also give you cards with visual explanations of the props used in the performance. You can even check the original libretto of the play. * This app is based on the Kanze school tradition. Direction of plays may differ in other schools, as well as "kogaki" variations. ◆ Learn about Noh masks and costumes through cards! Each play is provided with beautifully drawn cards, containing illustrations and information about props used in the play. The cards of all plays can be found in the main "Gallery" section which is divided into "Masks", "Costumes", "Headgear", "Fans", "Handheld" and "Props" subsections. ◆ Play and learn at the same time! We know that knowledge is more easily acquired through games. That is why we have provided two different learning games for you to choose from. With "Noh Memory", you can learn about the Noh masks by pairing matching cards. The four levels of difficulty will challenge your cognitive abilities. With "Noh Brainer" you must help the warrior Hitorimusha fight the ogre Tsuchigumo by answering questions from various fields in Noh. Give correct answers to all questions to defeat the monster. ◆ New plays will be added! We will continue expanding our content, by choosing the most famous and most representative Noh plays. Expect many more animations and cards in the near future. ◆ All content is provided in English and Japanese, so that more people can enjoy the tradition of Noh drama! With this app we aim to promote the oldest still existing masked drama in the world - the Japanese classical Noh drama. Have fun and explore the world of this ancient performing art. ## Key features - Animated Noh plays - Detailed synopses and highlights - Interactive costume and mask cards - Learning games (Noh Memory, Noh Brainer) - Information on Noh stage and roles - Gallery of props and headgear ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | "IZUTSU" | $0.99 | one-time | | “FUNA-BENKEI” | $0.99 | one-time | | “KOKAJI” | $0.99 | one-time | | "Sumida-gawa" | $0.99 | one-time | | "Shoujou" | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-noh/id1076236878/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Yamato noh *2018-02-08* So I’m very interested in Japanese culture and I can also speak the language and I also really REALLY like this app! ### 5/5 — Very well done *2017-02-26* A very friendly user application, very visual and interactive. Helped me more than ounce to understand Noh plays before hand or meaning of masks, costumes, etc, as I am a foreigner that doesn't speak Japanese. ### 5/5 — Great for beginners *2016-04-29* I was skeptical at first, but this app is amazing. It is fun for beginners as well as advanced level theater drama fans. ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2016-04-29* Intuitive, beautiful and smart. I am in love with the characters in the animated plays. ### 5/5 — Wow! *2016-04-27* I used the app on my visit to the National Noh Theatre. They were performing "Takasago". I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much without the app's explanations. This app is a must for all Noh theatre-goers. ### 5/5 — Fun games and animations. *2016-04-26* I wish I had this app during my trip to Japan. ### 5/5 — OMG! *2016-04-25* Finally a great guide to Noh!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about We Noh ### What is We Noh? We Noh is an app designed to introduce users to the world of Japanese Noh drama. It offers animated plays, synopses, and interactive elements to help users learn about this traditional art form. ### Can I watch Noh plays offline with We Noh? The provided description does not specify offline viewing capabilities for the animated plays. It focuses on the content available within the app for learning and enjoyment. ### What are the learning games in We Noh? We Noh features two learning games: 'Noh Memory' for matching Noh masks and 'Noh Brainer' where users answer Noh-related questions to defeat a monster. ### Does We Noh have ads? No, We Noh does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false in the application data. ### What age is We Noh suitable for? We Noh has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children and adults interested in learning about Noh drama. ### What devices support We Noh? We Noh is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS ecosystem. ### How often is We Noh updated? The app was last updated on September 15, 2017, with the latest version being 2.4. Further update frequency information is not available. ### What is the user rating for We Noh? We Noh has a high user rating of 4.9 stars, based on 11 ratings, suggesting a very positive user experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4 — 2017-09-15 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ・Added new play "Shoujou" ・Various bug fixes ### 2.3 — 2017-07-23 ・Added new play "Sumida-gawa" ・Various bug fixes ### 2.2 — 2016-10-31 ・Added new free play "The Fairy of Water" ・Various bug fixes ### 2.1 — 2016-04-28 - Fixed in-app purchases system - Additional plays included ### 2 — 2016-04-26 - New plays added to the library - Added in-app purchases functionality - Various bug fixes ## More apps by Yanko Popov - [古典文法](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id559731392) - [古典文法 Q&A](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-and-a/id871094597) - [Ohayashi Sensei](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohayashi-sensei/id963708809) - [Ohayashi Sensei Pocket](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohayashi-sensei-pocket/id972031029) - [Super Utai](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-utai/id1164468098) All apps by Yanko Popov: https://appshunter.io/developer/441694724 ## Related topics [伝統的工芸品](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/) · [nopia oy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nopia-oy) · [nogu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nogu) · [nojima](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nojima) · [nooka](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nooka) · [hiroto noguchi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hiroto-noguchi) · [nooro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nooro) · [nol world](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nol-world) · [osamu noguchi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/osamu-noguchi) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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