日本語
ZenKanji Logo
Odd One Out
禅漢字 — 一字の綻び

Banish the specters, restore the scrolls.

Byakugo
Byakugo — Guardian of the Archive

Welcome, Master, to the Archive of Words.
Since ancient times, the power of characters has been preserved here as picture scrolls.
But specters have taken root, clouding the true forms of the characters.
I implore you — journey with me and restore the Archive.

Briefing Screen

Story Archive

Embark on an epic journey, each chapter guarded by a unique specter.
Before every stage, Byakugo reveals the origins of each kanji and prepares you for the challenge ahead.
Clear grids from 3×3 to 5×5 and reclaim the picture scrolls sleeping in the Archive.

Story Mode Gameplay

Find The Odd One Out

Among a grid of identical kanji characters, exactly one is different.
Sharpen your concentration and find the "odd one out" before time runs out.
A Zen-like gameplay experience that sharpens your focus.

Byakugo

Chain an unbroken streak of correct answers, and you shall reach the state of "Meikyo Shisui" — Clear Mirror, Still Water.
Time itself shall halt, and the characters will appear with splendid clarity.
Experience the quiet exhilaration born of sharpened focus.

Emakimono Collection

Unravel the Emakimono

Each kanji you encounter is recorded as a beautiful "Emakimono" (Picture Scroll).
Uncover etymology and creative tales woven into Japanese culture.
More than a puzzle — a journey into the stories hidden within each character.

Byakugo

Spare but a moment to visit the Archive, Master.
I shall be right by your side.