New RPG Teaches Players Japanese With A Focus On Kanji

Have you ever been interested in learning the Japanese language? The art of the Kanji writing [...]

By Liana 'LiLi' Ruppert

Have you ever been interested in learning the Japanese language? The art of the Kanji writing system is one that many have sought to learn but may not have had the best luck with language programs in the past. Sometimes disguising learning as fun makes the process infinitely easier and because of that, there is a new interactive role-playing game that wants to help those interested learn Kanji.

The game is called Learn Japanese to Survive! Kanji Combat and with just six days up on Kickstarter, it became fully funded and continues to attract backers. So what is Kanji Combat exactly?

"Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat is an educational game, designed to be the ideal introductory course to the Japanese language! It's the third game in a smash-hit series, following Hiragana Battle and Katakana War - but you don't need to have played those!

This new game teaches you a separate part of Japanese: the Kanji writing system.

Compatible with PC & Mac, Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat is a spectacular mixture of learning, action, adventure and intrigue! Everything you need to start learning Japanese is contained within the game!"

What is Kanji?

For those that may be wondering what Kanji is, it's the biggest set of characters in the Japanese language. Japanese is made up of three different characters to form written words: Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji. Kanji Combat focuses on the latter:

"This game focuses solely on Kanji, the biggest set of characters. Kanji are unique pictorial symbols borrowed from the Chinese language. Because each Kanji is so intricately designed, many students find them hard to learn. This game will teach you the correct way to write and pronounce Kanji, and your memorisation exercises will take the form of exciting gameplay!

This game features over 200 Kanji characters to learn and master. With this knowledge under your belt, you can begin reading and writing Japanese!"

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Why an educational game though?

"Japanese is a language that can be very daunting to begin learning. It contains a unique alphabet of intricate symbols that can be very confusing to newcomers. How do you write these symbols? How do you even pronounce them?! If you're asking yourself these questions, don't worry - that's completely normal!

The best way to learn a new language is with a learning tool that's going to keep you interested, challenge you at the right pace, and most importantly, keep you coming back for more. Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat is your ticket to easy Japanese learning!"

  • Learn over 200 Kanji characters, with detailed instructions on how to read and write each character.
  • Learn useful mnemonic techniques to recognise each Kanji.
  • Audio speech examples from native Japanese speakers demonstrate how to pronounce each Kanji character.
  • Follow along with the exciting story that will see you travel to Japan to defend the country from shape-shifting monsters!
  • Exciting gameplay with familiar RPG elements - collect items, complete quests, engage in batles!
  • Build a new town from the ground up. Customise your town with different features!
  • Form new friendships and get to know each of your companions with unlockable story sequences.
  • Earn experience points and level up your characters.
  • Review completed lessons to brush up on your knowledge.
  • In-game quizzes test what you're learning.

To learn more about the many physical and digital rewards, meet the characters, and pledge your own support - check out the official Kanji Combat Kickstarter here to get started on your journey to learning Japanese!

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