AnimeVocab vs Lexirise
Both extensions target learn Japanese on Crunchyroll — the platform Migaku skips. Lexirise is a dual-subtitle reader with click-to-translate. AnimeVocab is a romaji-first word card + Listening Mode tool when you cannot read kana or when Japanese subtitle text is not available.
Cannot read Japanese subtitles yet? AnimeVocab. Already reading and want dual subs + mining on Crunchyroll? Lexirise core is free. Many learners start with AnimeVocab, add Lexirise after kana — they solve different bottlenecks.
| AnimeVocab | Lexirise | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Beginners · romaji · audio-first | Readers · dual subs · mining |
| Crunchyroll | Yestranscribes audio | Yesuses on-screen text |
| Price | Free · Pro $10/mo | Free core · Pro for SRS extras |
| Built-in SRS | Yes | Pro tier |
| Open source | Yes | No |
When Lexirise wins
You read hiragana/katakana, want dual subtitles on Crunchyroll, and like click-to-translate mining into a vocabulary library. Lexirise explicitly markets itself as the answer to Migaku Crunchyroll searches.
When AnimeVocab wins
You are month-zero, need romaji-first cards, or the episode has no Japanese subtitle track— AnimeVocab's Listening Mode works from audio. See our Crunchyroll guide and romaji learning page.