This last weekend I gave a presentation at Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC); “How to Learn Japanese Using Anime and Manga”. The idea behind the presentation was tips, tricks and resources that anyone can use to learn Japanese with anime and manga.
This is a presentation I have done in the past in terms of anime only, but this time I added manga.
Patreon supporters can watch all full past presentations here:
- Japanese With Anime and Manga ECCC 2018 [TO BE EDITED & UPLOADED]
- Using Anime to Study Japanese [Presentation] – KumoriCon 2018
Learn Japanese Using Anime & Manga (Resources)
By Japanese Talk Online
Japanese Talk Online: https://jtalkonline.com
Learn the Basics
Hiragana & Katakana
- Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners ($12.50)
- Duolingo (for hiragana and katakana only – not so great for grammar/kanji)
Vocabulary (1000-1500)
SPACED REPETITION FLASHCARDS
- Anki
- Handmade
- Nihongo Tango Speed Master (Basic) ($22 – Kinokuniya)
Grammar (JLPT N5-N3)
INFORMAL AND FORMAL GRAMMAR
Kanji (optional)
JLPT N5 – (79-100 kanji)
JLPT N4 – (250-300 kanji)
- Anki
- Basic Kanji Book
- Kanji Box (iOS) ($5+)
- Kanji Study (Android) (free for N5 / $10 for N4+)
Mange & Anime for Beginners
- Mitsuboshi Colors (anime & manga)
- Saniro Danshi (anime & manga)
- Ore Monogatari (anime & manga & movie)
- Kaicho wa Maid-sama (anime & manga)
- Yotsuba to! (manga)
Remember: You do NOT need to understand 100%!!! Use anime and manga WHILE you study to help boost your Japanese! And have fun!