Kanji Cats

68KS
Released May 26, 2026by The Farting Cat6 user reviews(100% of 6 Steam reviews)

Tired of Anki or Duolingo? Always get confused by look-alike kanji or mix up on/kun readings? Kanji Cats is an edutainment game that teaches Japanese through cat-and-sushi-themed mini-games. Match, type, and sort kanji while learning in a cozy pixel-art sushi bar with cats!

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About Kanji Cats

🔥 Over 700 Kanji & 3000 vocabularies 🔥

✨Embark on a Tasty Journey to Master Japanese Kanji! ✨

Kanji Cats is a beginner-to-advanced kanji learning game that combines the charm of cats, conveyor-belt sushi, and gachapon culture into a fun, interactive learning experience.

From Beginner to Advanced 💪

Whether you are just starting or already have some experience, Kanji Cats adapts to your level.
Enjoy a relaxed beginner mode for stress-free learning, or challenge yourself with the fast-paced advanced mode.

Tired of apps that lock you into a fixed learning path? 👀

If fixed study paths in other apps never felt right for you, Kanji Cats gives you full control.
Customize your kanji and vocabulary list to focus on what you want to learn, review, or reinforce. You can shape your own study plan with filters for topics, JLPT levels, or parts of speech and progress at your own pace.

With pixel-style visuals and short, focused mini-games, Kanji Cats makes studying kanji both fun and rewarding. It’s a great way to start your Japanese journey or to refresh your skills in a colorful world of sushi and cats.

⭐ Key Features ⭐

🐈 Cat&Sushi-Inspired Mini-Games 🍣

🔸 Order Sushi Mode

Struggle to tell similar-looking kanji apart? Listen to your cat customers’ orders and pick the correct kanji from tricky lookalike options. This mode helps you to focus on the details of kanji and spot the differences.

🔸 Order Sushi 2 Mode

JLPT-inspired, tricky options will try to trip you up! Similar readings and on/kun readings test your focus and knowledge.

🔸 Sushi Box Mode

Having trouble breaking down kanji structures? Build kanji with radicals!
This mode helps you understand how each kanji is built. Great for learners who find kanji breakdowns challenging.

🔸 Conveyor Sushi Mode

Type the correct furigana for kanji or vocab as sushi glides past you. A fast, fun way to strengthen your reading.

🔸 Gachapon Mode

Collect gachapon capsules to unlock tools and earn bonus points in mini-games!

Other Features

🏅 Vocabulary Levels from N5 to N1

Choose from JLPT N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced) levels and gradually expand your vocabulary. Progress step by step from beginner to intermediate.

🎮 Customizable Gameplay

Adjust speed, difficulty, and focus areas to suit your learning style. Focus on specific kanji or words of your choice.

🎧 Interactive Audio Support

Listen to native pronunciations for each word and connect the sound, meaning, and kanji together for stronger memorization.

Kanji Cats is designed for PC and perfect for learners of all ages. Whether you're just starting or looking to brush up before your next JLPT, get ready to learn Japanese the fun way—with sushi, cats, and kanji!

Game details

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Playable
Steam rating
6 user reviews (100%)

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Kanji Cats price history

Lowest tracked price: £8.39 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: £10.49.

Kanji Cats reviews

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Kanji Cats — frequently asked questions

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4 965
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with Dedicated Memory
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU supporting OpenGL 3.3 or Metal, with at least 512MB VRAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

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