Chrome extension · for Crunchyroll
Watch anime.
Understand every word you hear.
Japanese and English subtitles, linked by color. Click a word for its meaning. Save it for later.
A little anime. A little Japanese.
Press play. Then try a word.
Your first word is one click away. Try 電車 in the subtitles.
A taste of Wakaru. On Crunchyroll, it works with the shows you watch.
01What it does
Pick up Japanese.
One scene at a time.
Know the word. Understand the line.
Get the meaning, reading, and grammar in one click, right beside the subtitles.
Skip the subtitle hunt
Wakaru finds community subtitles, syncs the timing, and checks the episode match for you.
Catch the line you missed
Replay a sentence at full speed or 0.75×. Playback returns to normal when it ends.
Hover a word to hear its pronunciation.
Keep the words. Keep the scene.
Save words with their sentence and scene picture. Review with flashcards, sync across devices, or export to Anki or CSV.
Learn your way: show readings above kanji, look up words from either language, and adjust subtitle timing.
02How it works
Press play. Start learning.
- 01
Add Wakaru to ChromeSign in with Google to start your free week.
- 02
Open CrunchyrollPlay an episode. Wakaru looks for matching Japanese subtitles.
- 03
Make the words stickLook up new words. Save them. Review after the episode.
Requires Chrome on desktop and your own Crunchyroll subscription.
03Pricing
Every feature. Every plan.
Try 7 days free. No card required. Nothing charged until you subscribe. Full pricing details
04Questions
Before you press play
Do I need a Crunchyroll subscription?
Yes. Wakaru adds learning tools to your own Crunchyroll subscription.
Does it work with every episode?
Subtitle availability varies. Wakaru searches community files automatically. If it finds no match, you can load your own .ass or .srt file.
Is Wakaru free?
Try it free for 7 days. Then subscribe to keep using the paid features. Your saved words, flashcards, and exports stay available.
What about Netflix or YouTube?
Wakaru supports Crunchyroll only.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes. Start with English subtitles and kana readings. As you learn, shrink or hide the English line.
What data does Wakaru use?
Subtitle text and word lookups power the learning tools. Saved words and settings sync to your account. We measure usage on Wakaru’s own screens. Details in our privacy policy.
Can I get a refund?
Email us within 14 days of your first purchase for a full refund. See the terms.