Kanji de GOGO! Kanji Writing Quiz Game Launches June 26 on Steam
By shifting from reading to writing kanji, the sequel tests a different language skill and could draw a wider audience beyond the original's free browser game, while the paid Steam release marks a commercial expansion for the series.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton.
Independent developer Micelle announced on June 24 that Kanji de GOGO!, a sequel to the kanji quiz series Kanji de GO!, will launch on Steam on June 26. Unlike the original, which asked players to read kanji, the new game requires players to write the correct kanji based on a katakana reading and contextual hints. The game includes multiple modes: Entertainment for beginners and streamers, Gachi for high-difficulty kanji unlocked by meeting conditions, Rush for consecutive same-level problems, and a bonus score attack mode called Shutori Issen that tests speed and accuracy. A Customize mode allows adjusting lives and time limits, and a Question Checker lets players review pre-recorded questions. The original Kanji de GO! browser version on PLiCy has been played over 80 million times. A collaboration version, Kanji de GO! Shueisha Manga Festival, will end distribution on September 30, 2026. Micelle also composed most of the game's music.
The judgment system in Kanji de GOGO! does not penalize stroke order or minor calligraphic details like stops, hooks, and sweeps; it accepts characters that are roughly correct. This lowers the barrier for players who may not have perfect handwriting. The game's soundtrack is composed by Micelle, who has released many original tracks for rhythm games. In addition to the main modes, a Customize mode lets players freely set lives and time limits, and a Question Checker function allows reviewing pre-recorded questions. The original Kanji de GO! launched in May 2023 as a free browser game on PLiCy and has been played over 80 million times. Its collaboration version, Kanji de GO! Shueisha Manga Festival, will end distribution on September 30, 2026, but remains playable if downloaded before then. Kanji de GOGO! is a paid title on Steam, marking a commercial step for the series.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.