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by snvzz 1542 days ago
Having Japanese would make it useful to me, and to many more studying the language.

Especially with English also available.

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I totally agree with this.

Moreover, integrating Japanese learning tools (reach out to Wanikani for their API?) would really elevate the product. I'd pay a premium right now if it could help me review kanji and vocabulary in a non-boring way! (eg. calculate a difficulty score for each manga, determine which manga have more vocabulary and kanji you know, etc.)

Granted, I know this is a niche feature and you probably need hands on deck elsewhere. Maybe you'll see other demand that confirms this as something to build later down the road.

Really awesome product though. Great execution. Wish you all the luck!

> I'd pay a premium right now if it could help me review Kanji and vocabulary in a non-boring way! (eg. calculate a difficulty score for each manga, determine which manga have more vocabulary and kanji you know, etc.)

FYI, I don't have manga yet, but a website that I'm running (https://jpdb.io) has exactly that for other types of media (anime, movies, light novels, visual novels, video games, etc.)

Whoa this is a great idea! One of our founders, Evan, is studying with WaniKani right now and he would love that. Thanks!