# ZenKanji / 禅漢字 — Odd One Out

> Odd One Out (iPhone/iPad app by CODE BEE, K.K.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenkanji/id6760470136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CODE BEE, K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725709769)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenkanji/id6760470136/reviews.md

## What is ZenKanji / 禅漢字?

"ZenKanji" is a Japanese-style puzzle game where you banish specters (Ayakashi) lurking among kanji characters and uncover the tales hidden within.

Together with Byakugo, the fox-spirit guardian of the Archive, find the one character that doesn't belong — the "odd one out" — and disperse the specters before time runs out.

[Story Archive]
Journey through a grand narrative, each chapter guarded by a unique specter. Before every stage, Byakugo shares the etymology and lore behind each kanji pair. Clear grids from 3×3 to 5×5 within the time limit and reclaim the Emakimono (picture scrolls) sleeping in the Archive.

Struggling with a tough stage? The "Mark of Insight" — Byakugo's power — gradually eases difficulty, ensuring everyone can progress deeper into the story.

[Infinite Archive]
Unlocked after completing Chapter 2. Test your skills in a 60-second score attack. Chain consecutive correct answers to reach the exhilarating "Meikyo Shisui" (Clear Mirror, Still Water) state.

[Features]
- A kanji "odd one out" game with story, characters, and adventure
- Trigger the satisfying "Meikyo Shisui" mode through an unbroken streak
- The "Mark of Insight" — Byakugo's support so everyone can enjoy the story
- Collect beautiful "Emakimono" (Picture Scrolls) as you play
- A calming, Japanese-style aesthetic featuring Washi paper and brush calligraphy
- Discover etymology facts and creative tales rooted in Japanese culture

Perfect for a quick mental refresh — begin your journey through the Archive.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Gold Leaf Washi | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0+17 — 2026-08-31

Chapter 12 "The Scroll of Words and Records" is now open.
New stories surrounding language, learning, and the keeping of records await you deeper in the Archive.

Other improvements:
- Updated the in-app purchase system to the latest version
- Fixed an issue where the loading indicator remained on screen when a purchase was canceled or left pending

### 1.7.0+15 — 2026-06-07

Chapter 11 has been added.

### 1.6.0+14 — 2026-05-31

Chapter 10 "The Scroll of Commerce and Kinship" is now open.
New stories surrounding clans, wealth, and society await you deeper in the Archive.

### 1.5.0+13 — 2026-05-03

Chapter 9 "The Scroll of Prayers and Mourning" is now open.

Five new kanji pairs tied to faith, rites, and the boundary of life await you deeper in the Archive: 祝/呪 (celebrate/curse), 刹/刺 (temple/pierce), 旦/且 (dawn/moreover), 壇/檀 (altar/sandalwood), and 亭/享 (pavilion/offering).

Each pair includes a third story stage—"Light & Redemption"—along with bright watercolor-tinted scroll illustrations.

### 1.4.1+12 — 2026-04-30

Expanded the stories of Chapter 8 "The Scroll of Ancient Battlefields."

Each kanji pair now includes a third story stage—"Light & Redemption"—along with new bright watercolor-tinted scroll illustrations. Discover the tales of peace and renewal that await beyond weapons and conflict.

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