Over 700,000 Subscribers! New Japanese Grammar Learning Book Released with Popular YouTuber Akane-sensei. Useful for JLPT Prep!

KADOKAWA Corporation announces the release of a new book on May 21, 2026, titled 'Learn Everyday Japanese Grammar Through Manga!' by Akane-sensei, a YouTuber who enjoys overwhelming support from Japanese learners around the world.

As the number of foreign residents in Japan increases, many learners have expressed concerns, such as, 'I understand the grammar in my textbooks, but I don't know how to use it in actual conversation,' and 'I want to learn grammar more enjoyably.'

This book, written by Akane-sensei, who has listened to the authentic feedback of learners through her YouTube channel 'Akane-JapaneseClass,' carefully selects practical grammar points. Designed not as difficult study, but as a way to enjoy daily communication, it is a textbook that allows learners to naturally acquire 'living Japanese' while enjoying manga.

Book Features:

(1) Understand 60 Essential Grammar Patterns Through Manga! Grammar patterns that are hard to grasp through text alone, such as '~gachi' and '~kiru,' are illustrated in full-color manga. You can intuitively understand in what situations and how they are used.

(2) Learn Living Japanese You Can Use in Daily Life! The manga included are selected from common daily scenes such as shopping, school, travel, and the office. As the title suggests, it is packed with expressions that learners can use directly in their daily lives in Japan.

Additionally, Chapters 11 and 12 cover 'honorifics' (keigo), which are essential for living in Japan and often cause anxiety for learners.

(3) Self-Study Possible with Audio, Video, Translations, and Bonus Content! Audio & Video: Every section includes audio by Akane-sensei, and chapter-end tests include video explanations, instantly accessible via QR codes. Multilingual Support: English and Simplified Chinese translations are included, allowing for self-study even from a beginner level. Deluxe Bonus: A PDF bonus of 'limited podcasts with audio' (totaling 7 episodes) using the grammar patterns from the main text, which can be used as a self-assessment tool.