You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana | Game Brain

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"You Can Kana" is a game designed to help learners of Japanese master Hiragana and Katakana. The game offers quick lessons with interactive stroke order guides and audio pronunciation. Challenge Mode is available for players to improve reading speed and accuracy, and the game adapts to the player's progress. Additional features include practicing with real Japanese words and vocabulary from JLPT proficiency tests.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana screenshot

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Highly effective tool for learning Hiragana and Katakana, with many users reporting significant progress in a short time.
Engaging and relaxing gameplay that combines learning with fun, making it easy to remember characters.
Well-designed interface and soothing music enhance the learning experience, making it enjoyable for users of all ages.

Lacks vocabulary building features, focusing primarily on character recognition and typing without teaching words or grammar.
Some users experienced issues with the handwriting feature, finding it basic and glitchy, and there is no support for drawing tablets.
The challenge mode can sometimes present obscure words, making it less relevant for practical language use.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
33%
22%
The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and simplicity, featuring lovely visuals and a well-polished interface that enhances the overall experience. The aesthetics, combined with relaxing music, create a zen atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players to engage with the game, especially when using a graphic tablet for practice. Frequent updates and user-friendly navigation further contribute to its appeal.
- “The game is also beautiful, with lovely visuals and a captivating soundscape.”
- “Experience-wise, this game is well-polished, featuring relaxing music and visuals, making it nice to sit down and play for a bit at the end of each day.”
- “The interface, graphics, and sound are all very well made; it's all very zen.”
- “I bought this game hoping to use it with my graphic tablet.”
- “Really good game to practice even if you already know your hiragana and katakana, the game is frequently updated and is compatible with graphic tablet (useful to learn how to write your kanas with the strokes in the correct order).”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with soothing melodies that complement the visuals and user interface. Reviewers appreciate how the music creates a meditative atmosphere, making it suitable for both casual play and educational purposes. Overall, it is described as well-polished and non-intrusive, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “Great relaxing music, and color palettes too.”
- “Love the music, aesthetics, and simplicity.”
- “Experience-wise this game is well-polished, relaxing music and visuals, and nice to sit down and play for a bit at the end of each day.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is described as engaging and compelling, effectively keeping players motivated to continue playing.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you wanting to play.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of a substantial story in the game, with some users expressing a desire for a narrative mode that would enhance the experience.
- “A mode for reading the story would be awesome.”
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
- “The grind is satisfying, with each level-up feeling like a significant achievement.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels tedious and always keeps me engaged.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”