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PewDiePie zzz 110M
Issei / いっせい zzz 66.1M
Ian Boggs Analyze his language reflection videos to identify effective self-assessment techniques. Note how he navigates real-world interactions to learn practical conversation strategies. 18.8M
JapanesePod 101 Follow their structured learning pathways for systematic progression. Combine video lessons with their companion app for vocabulary drills. 3.86M
Asian Boss Listen for diverse colloquial speech patterns in raw street interviews. Pause to transcribe answers and build comprehension of fast-paced natural speech. 3.84M
Abroad in Japan Watch long-form series like “Journey Across Japan” to hear natural pacing and regional dialects. Use on-screen text to reinforce context-specific vocabulary during documentaries. 3.21M
Shinee Focus on lyric analysis in K-pop/J-pop content to learn contemporary slang and expressions. Mimic vocal delivery in performance videos to practice emotional intonation patterns. 2.61M
Takashii Study his anime/game phrase breakdowns to decode casual speech patterns. Replay slang comparison segments (e.g., マジ vs 本当に) to master contextual usage nuances. 2.49M
Bento Club Learn food-specific vocabulary through close-up ingredient shots in cooking ASMR. Practice imperative verb forms (~てください) by mimicking recipe instructions step-by-step. 2.32M
Japanese Calligrapher Takumi Practice stroke order by pausing during kanji demonstrations. Study historical character evolution segments to understand modern kanji composition principles. 2.27M
Japan Eat Note culinary terms like 旨味 (umami) during chef interviews. Listen attentively to technical ingredient explanations for specialized vocabulary acquisition. 2.19M
Oriental Pearl Watch live interaction videos without subtitles first. Predict conversation directions before checking translations. 1.4M
Nihongo Dekita Submit speaking samples for community feedback. Analyze error-correction videos to avoid common pronunciation mistakes. 1.39MK
That Japanese Man Yuta Analyze “Japanese React” series for context-dependent speech levels. Practice pitch accent correction drills using his side-by-side comparison exercises. 1.31M
Japan On Watch tech reviews to master katakana loanwords and modern terminology. Research niche vocabulary from subtitled cultural segments for specialized topic fluency. 1.21M
Real Real Japan Describe unusual scenes using ~そう/ようです grammar structures. Compile location-specific vocabulary from offbeat exploration vlogs. 1.1M
StudyIn Daily Japanese Incorporate one daily phrase into conversations/writing routines. Review weekly compilation videos for spaced repetition of high-frequency expressions. 872K
Nihongo no Mori Follow their JLPT-level grammar playlists in sequence. Supplement with mock tests from their website for exam practice. Challenge comprehension with 1.5x speed JLPT listening. Use their high-density N1 vocabulary shorts for quick reviews. 852K
Chat History Study conversational flow in dialogue-heavy content for natural turn-taking patterns. Replay common exchange scenarios to build automatic response reflexes. 738K
Learn Japanese with Tanaka San
Shadow Tanaka-san’s pronunciation at 0.75x speed for clarity. Pause videos to answer questions before hearing responses for active recall practice. 669K
Akane Master keigo through workplace scenario role-plays. Analyze her customer service dialogues for formal speech patterns. 664K
Dogen Practice pitch-accent patterns through shadowing exercises. Record yourself mimicking his intonation for self-correction. 625K
Yusuke Practice answering questions before subtitles appear in listening exercises. Use his speed-comparison videos to train rapid comprehension. 604K
Japanese Ammo with Misa Study the “Common Mistakes” series to avoid fossilized errors. Participate in live streams for real-time Q&A opportunities. 570K
Kira Sensei Memorize song lyrics from anime breakdowns. Sing along to improve rhythm and intonation patterns. 539K
Linfamy Watch “History of Japan” series for advanced historical vocabulary. Research era-specific terms mentioned to strengthen kanji retention through contextual learning. 513K
Crazy Japanese Focus on “Real Life Japanese” skits for informal expressions. Repeat exaggerated intonation drills to master emotive speech patterns. 477K
Kitaro Describe scenic visuals aloud using ~ている grammar for ongoing actions. Infer vocabulary from environmental context clues in atmospheric rural life vignettes. 473K
Kyota Ko Watch “Japanese Deep Dive” videos to understand nuanced media expressions. Apply breakdown techniques to raw anime/manga content for practical analysis skills. 453K
Onomappu Master onomatopoeia through real-life demonstration videos. Create scenarios to practice these expressions daily. 441K
Speak Japanese Naturally Study pitch-accent graphs then practice at 0.75x speed. Record yourself comparing against native speaker models. 408K
Miku Real Japanese Watch immersion vlogs without subtitles first to test comprehension. Re-watch with Japanese subtitles to mine new vocabulary. 390K
Japanese Bread Story Learn baking terms like 発酵 (fermentation) through artisan process close-ups. Verbally describe procedural steps while watching to practice sequential language. 388K
Kougami Sensei Take detailed notes during formal grammar explanations for structured reference. Complete worksheet-style exercises to reinforce conjugation patterns systematically. 363K
Mari Melody Explore immersion life in Japan. 352K
Only in Japan Observe spontaneous reactions in street interviews for conversational flexibility. Note phrase-shortening techniques in casual interactions for natural speech flow. 334K
Kaname Naito Apply untranslatable concepts in daily journal entries. Research cultural references mentioned in etymology videos. 301K
フミ/にじさんじ Interactive Gundam-focused streams: フミ engages viewers through lively gaming sessions (especially Gundam titles) and creative “恋フミ” fan-art interactions, using her signature bookmark🔖 fan symbol during community-driven content. Endearing contradictions: This mechanically challenged shrine deity charms audiences by obsessively discussing futuristic tech, binge-eating chicken ramen, and attempting hilariously unique anime impersonations despite her self-admitted “機械よわよわ” (tech weakness) persona. 260K
Daily Japanese with Naoko Use 5-minute thematic lessons for consistent daily practice. Shadow her enunciation closely to improve vowel clarity and pronunciation consistency. 256K
Learn Japanese From Zero! Follow their numbered curriculum playlists sequentially. Complete companion quizzes on their website after each lesson. 255K
Matt vs Japan Implement “Active Listening” techniques with raw immersion content. Study pitch accent guides for minimal pair discrimination training. 228K
Tokini Andy Sync lessons with Genki textbook chapters for reinforcement. Download their Anki decks for targeted vocabulary practice. 199K
Kemushi Chan Summarize personal stories in Japanese after watching vlogs. Focus on natural filler words used in casual conversation. 187K
Japanese Tomato Watch cooking tutorials to learn kitchen-specific verbs and ingredients. Pause during recipe steps to verbally predict next instructions using ~ましょう forms. 169K
Sambon Juku Use their natural conversation videos for listening practice. Pause to transcribe dialogues and identify new vocabulary. 168K
Trentonトレントン Analyze travel vlogs for location-based descriptive phrases. Mimic narration styles during cultural segments to practice storytelling techniques. 144K
Game Gengo Apply gaming vocabulary tutorials during actual gameplay sessions. Screenshot in-game text to create personalized flashcards. 141K
Comprehensible Japanese Start with “Superbeginner” videos for stress-free intuitive learning. Rewatch without English subtitles to strengthen context-based understanding. 135K
Takashi Learn self-correction methods from language challenge mistake journals. Adopt “thinking in Japanese” exercises during daily reflection periods 105K
Talk in Japan Follow curriculum playlists sequentially for progressive learning. Complete workbook exercises for targeted grammar reinforcement. 102K
Cure Dolly Start with the “Japanese from Scratch” playlist for particle mastery. Focus on the unique grammar explanations rather than the avatar visuals. 77.2K
Alexander Young Practice situational dialogue drills for real-life interaction readiness. Compare bilingual subtitles to analyze natural Japanese phrasing versus English equivalents. 70.8K
Interviewing Japan Listen for specialized terminology in arts/tradition interviews. Observe formal keigo usage patterns for professional context mastery. 67.6K
Keins Japanese Imitate Kansai dialect drills for regional accent exposure. Study “Real Japanese” series to understand gender-specific speech nuances. 64.1K
Fun Nihongo Use N4/N5 animation playlists for visual grammar mnemonics. Create flashcards from example sentences for vocabulary retention. 59.1K
Japanese Super Immersion Test comprehension with 1-2 minute raw content clips first. Log recurring vocabulary from commercials/variety shows for frequency-based learning. 58.7K
Japanese Fairy Tales Listen before bed for passive pronunciation absorption. Retell stories using ~たり~たり grammar structures for speaking practice. 58.6K
Masa Sensei Create English-to-Japanese conversion flashcards for katakana words. Practice decoding product labels using loanword patterns. 55.8K
Nihongo Learning Target specific JLPT levels using organized playlists. Screenshot summary slides for quick grammar-point reviews. 54.7K
Japanese Smiles Use “Basic Japanese” playlist for essential polite phrases. Mimic customer service skits for bowing-and-speaking coordination practice. 52.8K
Speak Japanese Naturally Imitate mouth movements in pronunciation guides for accurate articulation. Incorporate ね/よ ending exercises into daily speaking for natural flow. 40.8K
Sayuri Saying Master mimetic words (擬態語) through visual emotion demonstrations. Copy pitch accent variations in exaggerated reaction drills. 41.6K
Polyglot Dreams Adopt shadowing routines from language challenge videos. Apply spaced repetition strategies to vocabulary mining sessions. 39.9K
Akane Home Learn household vocabulary through room tour narration. Practice daily routine descriptions using ~ながら grammar during chore segments. 30.4K
Japanese Journey Use their 30-day grammar challenges for consistent practice. Screen-capture whiteboard notes for personal review decks. 28.2K
Mildly Linguistic Watch “Japanese vs English” comparisons to avoid translation traps. Apply loanword adaptation insights to katakana word recognition. 27.2K
Adventures in Asia! Focus on travel interaction videos for situational phrase banks. Note transportation/ticketing vocabulary during itinerary planning segments. 18.7K
Shiro Neko Japanese Complete writing challenges from kanji worksheets. Submit exercises for community peer review. 14.8K
Maddies Days Observe filler words (あのう, えっと) in unscripted vlogs. Mimic natural reaction sounds (ええ?!) to build conversational authenticity. 13.4K
JSL Japanese Language Course Start with “silent period” videos using visual context only. Verify comprehension through their follow-up explanations. 13.3K
Japanese Original Music – 和音の詩 Transcribe song lyrics to practice recognizing contracted forms (~ちゃう). Analyze poetic expressions for advanced emotional vocabulary. 12.5K
Shelby Rei Study Q&A videos for natural self-expression techniques. Shadow relaxed vlogging segments to reduce speaking formality barriers. 11.4K
Japanese Listening Stories Listen without visuals first to test pure audio comprehension. Replay with transcripts to identify and fill vocabulary gaps. 10.7K
Nihongo Daisuki Sing grammar songs for verb conjugation practice. Use printable worksheets alongside writing-focused lessons. 9.62K
Seize Japanese Immerse yourself in their authentic drama skits to absorb natural conversation patterns, focusing on context over translations. After watching, immediately shadow characters by repeating dialogues aloud with matching intonation to build speech muscle memory. 7.67K
Lingo Mastery Japanese Create Anki cards from themed vocabulary lists. Practice translation with bilingual sentence examples for quick application. 7.4K
Taenyan Japanese Academy Follow test-strategy guides for efficient JLPT preparation. Analyze mistake breakdowns in practice questions for error pattern recognition. 6.1K
Stories of Japan Read along with subtitles to improve reading fluency. Note historical grammar differences from narrative styles. 4.86K
Sakura Stories Read folk tales aloud after listening for pronunciation comparison. Highlight unfamiliar kanji during viewing for targeted study. 4.52K
Learn Japanese with Yas Role-play scenario-based dialogues using video prompts. Note creative onomatopoeia (擬音語) usage in skits for expressive speaking. 4.19K
Nihongo Nest Start with simplest stories for confidence-building immersion. Progress to “no subtitles” mode after initial comprehension. 3.49K
Connor Sullivan Analyze cross-cultural observation videos for comparative insights. Adopt note-taking methods from language reflection segments. 3.25K
Tomasz Lawrence Focus on rapid progress challenge videos for motivation. Implement 30-day method experiments in personal study routines. 3.02K
JSS Japanese Short Stories Listen to beginner stories multiple times for pattern recognition. Summarize plots in Japanese using simple grammar structures. 2.98K
Anime Academia Compare character speech styles across genres. Distinguish polite vs casual forms through anime clips. 2.91K
Folktales of Japan Compare regional story variations for dialect exposure. Create vocabulary lists from recurring traditional motifs. 2.61K
Gate to Japan Use virtual tour segments for directional phrase practice. Mimic formal announcement narrations for public speaking polish. 2.53K
Simply Japanese Watch whiteboard explanation videos for clear grammar breakdowns. Pause to solve example problems before answers are revealed. 2.15K
Sing a Japanese Song Analyze song breakdowns then find original music videos. Create gap-fill exercises for grammar points in lyrics. 1.88K
japanese Songs & Lyrics Study emotional nuance in ballad interpretations for deeper understanding. Isolate grammar patterns from chorus repetitions. 1.75K
Japanese Folk Stories Read along with bilingual narration for translation skill building. Note archaic grammar preservation in traditional storytelling. 1.62K
Invest Tokyo Learn business/economics terminology through market analysis. Practice formal presentation language from corporate interview segments. 1.57K
Renshuu Join their weekly speaking marathons for live practice. Prepare topics using their conversation starter kits. 1.26K
Japan Society of Northern California Watch lecture recordings for academic vocabulary acquisition. Observe keigo usage in formal panel discussions for professional contexts. 1.18K
Traditional Japanese Story Listen for classical grammar forms (~ぬ/~べし) in narration. Compare linguistic features across historical periods and modern retellings. 1.17K
Let’s Talk Japanese Participate actively in call-and-response speaking drills. Record yourself mimicking dialogue models for self-assessment. .91K
Japaneasy Follow visual grammar infographics during lessons. Recreate illustrated examples in personal notebooks. .87K
LangAdvance Japanese Target N3/N4 grammar with concise whiteboard summaries. Complete sentence-building exercises aloud for immediate application. .81K
Miru Japan Binge-watch 60-second grammar nuggets during commutes. Save favorites to dedicated review playlists. .54K
Tokyo Diaries Watch neighborhood tour videos before visiting locations. Identify real-life objects mentioned in context. .53K
Nozomi Morgan Practice formal email templates for business correspondence. Analyze keigo conversions in customer service role-plays. .51K
Read Japanese Literature Start with modern short stories before tackling classical texts. Use bilingual text comparisons for complex passage decoding. .2K
Love Japan Narrate personal “virtual tours” using location-specific vocabulary. Practice directional phrases during neighborhood exploration segments. .2K
Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages Listen for WWII-era terminology in documentary narration. Note formal speech patterns in historical testimony segments. .2K
Kanji Kitchen Learn kanji radicals through cooking analogies while preparing meals. Practice stroke order by writing characters on steamed surfaces. 0K
Japanese Shorts Use 60-second clips for quick vocabulary reinforcement. Mimic body language from cultural tip videos for nonverbal communication practice. 0K
Kanji Laboratory Study radical-based mnemonics before writing practice. Use their stroke-order simulator for tricky characters. .02K
Learn Japanese in 88 Days Learn Basic Japanese in 88 Days in only 2 hours a day. .01K
Japanese Chat Club Watch live interaction videos without subtitles first. Predict conversation directions before checking translations. .01K
Iravu いらぶ Focus on visual storytelling for context-based vocabulary absorption. Describe scene transitions aloud using sequential connectors (そして, それから). .01K
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Kanji Karaoke Sing along to kanji stroke-order songs. Use rhythm patterns to memorize complex character sequences. 0K
Japanese Stories Listen to folktales before sleeping for passive absorption. Retell stories using simplified language next day. 0K
Kanji Kitchen Practice writing radicals on steamed surfaces while cooking. Associate kanji components with cooking ingredients. 0K
Keigo Master Role-play formal scenarios with their dialogue templates. Record yourself using honorifics for self-review. 0K
Pitch Perfect Japanese Color-code pitch patterns in vocabulary notes. Use their minimal pair exercises for accent discrimination. 0K
Japanese Business Simulate meeting scenarios with their template phrases. Analyze email breakdowns for formal writing patterns. 0K
Nihongo Switch Repeat shadowing exercises daily for muscle memory. Combine with physical gestures to embody natural speech rhythms. K

Audio

日本語 Favorites Listen to some of our Favorite Japanese Songs. .12K

Flash Cards

Dictionary Zì Diǎn 字典 Diccionario 辞書 Ji Sho Practice these common phrases daily. 00K
Languages 語言 Idiomas 言語 Gengo Practice these common phrases daily. 00K

Apps

Languages 語言 Idiomas 言語 Gengo Practice any language as needed. 00K
G Translate Translate any language to any language. 00K
Duolingo Japanese Best for daily 10-15 minute practice sessions to build consistency. 00K
Skritter Writing App. Practice writing characters you’re learning in Pleco/Anki. 00K