Funlingo for CrunchyrollLearn Japanese with anime on Crunchyroll
Anime is hours of natural Japanese. Funlingo puts the Japanese line and your language together, with readings for every word.
Crunchyroll shows one subtitle language at a time. Funlingo shows Japanese and your own language together, with a reading and audio for every word you tap, so anime becomes daily listening practice. Free in desktop Chrome.
How to get dual subtitles on Crunchyroll
Add Funlingo to Chrome
One click, no account.
Open an episode on Crunchyroll
Choose one with Japanese audio.
Pick Japanese plus your language
Tap a word for its meaning and reading.
Dual subtitles on Crunchyroll: what you get
Japanese + your language
Both lines under the video.
Readings for every word
See how a word is pronounced, then hear it.
Save words from each episode
Review them before the next one.
Simulcasts included
Works on new episodes as they air.
Best anime to learn Japanese, by level
Pick shows that match your level. Beginners: slice of life, where school and family stories use everyday words you hear again and again. Intermediate: comedy and romance, with more slang but still grounded in daily life.
Spy x Family
Everyday family conversations.
Horimiya
School-life Japanese.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Calm, clear dialogue.
Demon Slayer
Repeated phrases, some old-fashioned speech.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Fast, slangy dialogue.
Naruto
Lots of repetition and catchphrases.
Availability varies by country. Check your catalog for subtitles in your target language.
Guess the word, then hear it
What learners say
My skills improved so much just by watching videos. It fits right into my daily routine.
The only tool with a UI this clean. It actually made me start learning when I'd been putting it off for ages.
Learning while watching has never been this fun. It blends perfectly into the player.
Crunchyroll dual subtitles: FAQ
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