Langaku
Langaku: A mobile reading-led app for English learners who want manga, vocabulary tools, and quizzes. Ranked #62 of 65 in English Learning Apps by our editors (3.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for english readers learning through manga.
At a glance
- Editor score3.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEnglish readers learning through manga
- Free planYes
- Paid from2,480 JPY/mo
- Founded2020 · Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Facts checked22 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Switch manga dialogue between English and Japanese panel by panel
- Adjust English panel proportion across four levels and play dialogue audio
- Review vocabulary with contextual AI explanations, dictionaries, and quizzes
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only on iOS and Android
- Free Plan provides one manga ticket per day
- Langaku+ costs ¥2,480 per month
Our verdict on Langaku
Langaku turns licensed Japanese manga into English reading practice, primarily for Japanese-speaking learners. Readers can switch dialogue between English and Japanese by tapping a panel, adjust how much English appears across four levels, and listen to English dialogue and words. A built-in dictionary, contextual AI explanations, vocabulary review, and quizzes connect reading with language study. Progress tracking, zoom mode, and adjustable font style support the reading experience. Its manga-led format suits learners who want to study through stories rather than a standalone lesson sequence.
The free plan gives one manga ticket per day and access to free content. Langaku+ costs ¥2,480 per month and adds four tickets per day, access to all titles and episodes, AI features, a coin-purchase bonus, and an ad-free experience. That makes the subscription chiefly about expanding daily reading and access, while the free option offers a way to try the reading format with a limited daily allowance. The published Japanese pricing is monthly; prices and interface details can vary by country.
The product is distributed on iOS and Android, with a mobile-only deployment. Its combination of bilingual panels, adjustable English exposure, audio, and post-reading vocabulary tools is closely tied to manga reading, rather than broad language-course coverage. Choose Langaku if manga is a motivating way to practice English and you want explanations and review alongside reading. It is a weaker fit for learners seeking a desktop option or a learning path centered on formats other than manga.
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Langaku fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | 2,480 JPY/mo |
| Lesson focus | Not verified |
| Speech recognition | Not verified |
| Offline lessons | Not verified |
| Platforms | ios, android |
| Placement test | Not verified |
| Course levels | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | langaku.app |
| Facts checked | 22 Oct 2026 |
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