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About Naru: Anime to Learn Japanese

Learn Japanese the way it's actually spoken: through real anime clips with interactive subtitles. Naru turns anime into bite-sized Japanese lessons. Swipe through clips, read along with furigana, and build your vocabulary naturally. KEY FEATURES - TikTok-style feed with short anime clips (2-10 seconds each) - Japanese subtitles with furigana readings for every kanji - English translations to follow along - Tap any word to save it to your vocabulary list - Spaced repetition (SRS) flashcards to lock in what you learn - JLPT-based difficulty levels from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced) - Smart feed that adapts to your level and learned vocabulary HOW IT WORKS 1. Swipe through anime clips at your level 2. Read subtitles with furigana, no dictionary needed 3. Tap words you want to remember 4. Review saved words with spaced repetition flashcards 5. Watch your vocabulary grow, naturally Whether you're just starting with hiragana or preparing for the JLPT, Naru meets you where you are. The smart feed prioritizes clips that match your level and reinforce words you've already learned. Stop memorizing textbook sentences. Start learning from real Japanese. Download Naru and have your first "aha!" moment today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://naru-app.com/privacy-policy/

What’s new

Version 1.3.11 · Updated October 21, 2026

New app icon, and a small change to onboarding: the green bird has been pixelated. We received a letter from some lawyers. He's fine, probably. Plus minor bug fixes.

App privacy

The developer, Salahedine Youssef, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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