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KANA コンビニ

Press Kit

Version 1.0.4 | January 2026

info Fact Sheet

Developer billbkk (Solo Developer)
Release Date January 2026
Platforms iOS, Android
Price Free to Play (IAP)
Genre Roguelike Card Game / Educational
Content 1000+ Cards (Hiragana, Katakana, N5 Vocabulary)
Languages English, Japanese Audio
Website kanaconbini.com

description Description

Short Description (80 chars)

Roguelike card game that teaches Japanese! 1000+ cards, boss battles, no subs.

Standard Description

Kana Conbini is a roguelike card game where you run a Japanese convenience store. Serve customers by matching kana cards, build combos, and learn to read Japanese along the way.

Every Japanese character is a collectible card. The more you play, the more Japanese sticks in your brain. Cards evolve as you master them, with hints fading naturally as you improve.

Features

  • 1000+ Collectible Cards - 109 Hiragana, 119 Katakana, 800+ N5 Vocabulary
  • Roguelike Systems - 16 Shift Buffs, 27 Random Events, 15 Gacha Helpers
  • Boss Battles - Face Yakuza, Pro Gamer, and Influencer bosses with card curses
  • Smart Learning - Adaptive spaced repetition, cards evolve with mastery
  • Fair Model - Hiragana free forever, no subscriptions, no pay-to-win

auto_stories The Story

Kana Conbini was born from a simple question: What if your Japanese textbook was actually a roguelike card game?

Created by a solo developer who loves Japanese culture but struggled with traditional learning methods, Kana Conbini combines the addictive "one more run" feeling of roguelikes like Slay the Spire and Balatro with effective language learning techniques.

The convenience store setting was chosen because it's full of everyday vocabulary. Plus, there's something comforting about the vibe of a konbini at night.

"I made this because I kept starting and stopping Japanese, gave up many times. The concept 'lose but want to keep playing until you win' was interesting. It makes you try harder every time. What if there was a language game like that?" - billbkk, Developer

stars Key Features

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TCG-Style Cards

Every Japanese character is a beautifully designed collectible card with mnemonic artwork and native pronunciation audio.

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Cards Evolve

Cards level up with your brain. Hints fade naturally as you improve - from full romaji to pure Japanese reading.

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Roguelike Depth

Build runs with 16 Shift Buffs, survive 27 random events, collect 15 gacha helpers with unique synergies.

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9+ Boss Battles

Face unique bosses that curse your cards with visual effects - fog, mirror, glitch, grayscale. Can you still read Japanese?

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Smart Learning

Adaptive scheduling ensures struggling cards appear more often. Mastered cards fade to long-term review.

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Perfect Session Length

5-10 minute runs perfect for commutes, breaks, or bedtime. Learn Japanese in bite-sized chunks.

payments Pricing

Free Tier

  • 109 Hiragana cards - FREE FOREVER
  • 119 Katakana cards - Unlocks at Level 3
  • 300 Vocabulary cards - Unlocks at Level 9
  • All roguelike systems included

download Store Links

apple App Store android Google Play

play_circle Trailer Video

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfAC2pHdV7A

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High-resolution screenshots for press use. Click to view full size.

Kana Conbini - Learn Japanese the Roguelike Way The Hook Kana Conbini - Roguelike Systems Roguelike Systems Kana Conbini - Boss Battles & Card Curses Boss Battles Kana Conbini - Collectible Cards Collectible Cards Kana Conbini - Japanese Immersion Immersion Kana Conbini - Progress Tracking Progress

Screenshot Variants

All 6 screenshots available in multiple formats. Click to browse folder.

iOS App Store

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Google Play

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Social Media

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Logo & App Icon

App icon in various sizes for different use cases.

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Feature Graphic

Kana Conbini Feature Graphic

image Media Assets

Download logos, screenshots, and promotional materials for press use.

Logo

KANA コンビニ

Logo uses M PLUS Rounded 1c font (800 weight)

Sample TCG Cards

Every Japanese character is a beautifully designed collectible card

Hiragana O - Onigiri Hiragana お (o)
Hiragana Su - Sushi Hiragana す (su)
Katakana To - Tongs Katakana ト (to)
Hiragana Ho - Hotcakes Hiragana ほ (ho)
Katakana Ka - Cart Katakana カ (ka)
Vocabulary - Ichi (One) Vocab いち (ichi)

Brand Colors

Pop Blue #1579FE
Receipt Cream #FFFDF7
Stamp Orange #FF6B35
Mint #4ECDC4
Yellow #FFE66D

Typography

  • Headlines: M PLUS Rounded 1c (Japanese + English)
  • Body: Outfit (English)
  • Icons: Material Icons Round

mail Press Contact

For review copies, interviews, or additional assets:

Email: availablecompanylimited@gmail.com

Developer: billbkk

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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Kana Conbini is a roguelike card game that teaches Japanese, developed solo by billbkk. Players run a Japanese convenience store, serving customers by matching kana cards while building combos and chasing highscores. With 1000+ collectible cards featuring mnemonic artwork, boss battles with card curses, and smart spaced repetition, Kana Conbini makes Japanese learning addictive. Free to start, no subscriptions, available on iOS and Android.