The Holy Grail Discovery
I just stumbled upon something that made me stop everything I was doing. After more than a year on my Japanese learning journey, I've finally found what I wish I had from day one: Jo-Mako's ANKI deck.
And here's the kicker: it's completely free.
Now, I've tried dozens of Japanese learning resources. Textbooks that gather dust, apps that feel like chores, and flashcard decks that look like they were designed in 1995. But this? This is different. This is the most beautifully crafted, comprehensive, and game-like learning system I've ever encountered.
The only thing superior to this is JPDB.io— Pablo, from the future
Let me show you why Jo-Mako's creation isn't just another ANKI deck.

Actual card in the deck
What Makes Jo-Mako's Deck Special
Multiple game-like exercises with SRS. Sounds familiar? If you've been in the Japanese learning community for a while, you know that Spaced Repetition Systems (SRS) are the gold standard. But here's where Jo-Mako takes it to another level.
This isn't your typical "see kanji, type meaning" deck. Jo-Mako has created an immersive experience that includes:
- Vocabulary with context sentences
- Similar kanji comparisons
- RTK (Remembering the Kanji) story integration
- Beautiful card templates that actually work on mobile
- Step-by-step progression from absolute beginner to advanced

Custom ANKI card created using the Jo-Mako template
The attention to detail is absurd. Every card feels like it was crafted with love, not just thrown together. The visual design alone makes reviewing cards feel less like studying and more like playing a well-designed mobile game.

Questionable stylings here, though

Perfect for Every Learning Path
Here's what really gets me excited: this deck adapts to YOUR journey.
Started with grammar books and RTK? Perfect—the deck integrates beautifully with what you already know. Already doing immersion? The contextual examples and card templates will supercharge your learning. Complete beginner? This is literally the perfect starting point.
I've been using the traditional "grammar book + RTK kanji" route for over a year, and I genuinely wish I had discovered this earlier. But here's the thing—it's not too late for any of us.

The Mobile Experience That Actually Works
Let's talk about something that usually makes me want to throw my phone across the room: mobile ANKI experiences.
Most ANKI decks on mobile look like they were designed by someone who's never used a smartphone. Text too small, buttons in weird places, layouts that break constantly. But Jo-Mako? They actually thought about mobile users.

Custom immersion learning card created with the Jo-Mako template
The templates are responsive, beautiful, and don't feel like it was designed in the 90's. No more squinting at tiny kanji or accidentally hitting the wrong button because everything's cramped together.
Getting Started with Jo-Mako's Deck
Alright, here's how to access this treasure trove, I made a lot of options because YouTube keeps disabling my links:
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