Language app Duolingo and Crunchyroll – the Netflix of Anime – hope the answer is simple; a new, entertaining, and dare we say, ‘tanoshii’ (i.e., “fun”) way to learn Japanese.

According to 2,500 young Japanese anime fans polled by the Japanese website Otana Answer, the series – which aired April 12 – came out in the top spot (via thenerdstash). The Japanese manga ...

Crunchyroll is also sharing a roundup of anime featuring simple, easy-to-understand Japanese for language learners who are just getting started. These shows include Bananya, Laid-Back Camp, and more.

Japan's anime industry is worth tens of billions. But behind the screens creatives struggle to make ends meet. By Jenny Cai. Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment ...