Japanese anime and manga is really popular with young people all over the world right now. In fact, many Japanese learners have said they began to study the language in the first place because they were interested in Japanese cartoons and comics. However, given the sheer range of genres, the variety of different characters and the fact that there are lots of expressions you won’t find in most textbooks and dictionaries, it’s sometimes difficult to understand the kind of Japanese found in anime and manga. This new website was designed especially for such Japanese learners!

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Site FeaturesCreated using real character lines from anime

and manga works popular overseas as a basis. Users can learn a lively form of Japanese.

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With anime-style characters and explanations given in the form of manga, users can learn through a unique anime/manga view of the world.

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By choosing their own preferred study contents and method, according to their own level and interests, users can learn in a fun way through quizzes, games and so on.

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http://anime-manga.jp

Character expressionsUsers can study expressions (single phrases, grammar, naming terms and pronunciation) distinctive of 8 characters typically found in anime and manga. Content is organised into 3 sections - Character line-up, Character dictionary and Quiz: Whose line? Audio is also

Genre expressions

Users can study expressions characteristic of 4 genres (romance, school, ninja, samurai) of anime and manga.

Manga example showing the term used

Word quizLearners can study using quizzes where words used in each genre are categorised by level: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Manga examples using each

Expressions by sceneUsing a manga that depicts a storyline typical of the genre, learners can study single phrases, onomatopoeia and cultural information common in various manga scenes. There is also an onomatopoeia quiz.　　　

Kanji Game

Users can learn using a game focussing on the meaning or reading of kanji often found in a particular genre. There are 2 levels: beginner and upper-intermediate.

For the grand opening, CHARACTER EXPRESSIONS and LOVE WORD QUIZ will be released on 1st February 2010. New contents will be added in stages!

An e-learning site offering a fun way to learn Japanese expressions in anime and manga

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"Japanese in Anime & Manga" Website Grand Opening!

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ⒸThe Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai