Spaced repetition for anime vocabulary
Anime gives you input; spaced repetition (SRS) gives you recall. Without review, binge watching feels productive but vocabulary decays within days. Migaku, Anki, WaniKani, and extension-built decks all implement the same science with different setup cost.
Minimum loop
Capture word + line + show, review five minutes before the next episode, cap new words at five to ten per session. Built-in SRS (AnimeVocab, Migaku) beats Anki if setup kills your habit.
Built-in SRS vs Anki export
- Anki + asbplayer — maximum control; highest setup friction.
- Migaku — deep mining suite with mobile sync ($9/mo).
- AnimeVocab — local SRS tied to words you clicked while watching; free core.
- Language Reactor — light export; you bring Anki discipline.
Full guide: Spaced repetition for anime vocabulary. Method: one word per episode. Tools: 2026 ranking.