Start with a story
Choose adventure, everyday life or history. Read the dialogue, then say it out loud.
MANGA UNIVERSITY / OUR FIRST COURSEPreparing to launch
THE FIRST COURSE WE AIM TO BUILD
The Schliemann-Inspired English Course
Turn curiosity into confident communication.
Follow a story. Read it aloud. Write your own lines. Practise with AI. We’re building an English-learning experience that adapts to the way you learn.
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Illustrative concept only. The learning platform is planned, not an existing product.
Campaign statusPreparing to launch
Proposed funding goalJPY 5,000,000
Campaign platformTo be confirmed
First deliverableA working prototype of one English course
THE STORY BEHIND THE METHOD
A celebrated polyglot.
A fresh way to practise English.
Heinrich Schliemann (1822–1890) is famous for his work at Troy. Less widely known is his reputation as an extraordinary language learner, driven by a determination to use languages in real life.
In his own account, he describes reading extensively aloud, writing about subjects that interested him, seeking corrections and repeatedly reviewing what he learned. He reported making striking progress in short periods of study.
We’re bringing that spirit of active practice into a modern format: engaging manga stories, your own spoken and written responses, and AI guidance that changes when you need a different explanation.
Schliemann’s rapid progress is largely known from his own accounts. This project draws inspiration from his approach; it does not promise equivalent results or timelines.
A FOUR-PART LEARNING LOOP
A story draws you in.
Practice makes it yours.
Rather than giving everyone the same lesson again, the planned system uses your answers and feedback to suggest the next helpful explanation.
Find the sticking points
AI reviews written answers, speaking practice and your own feedback to spot patterns worth working on.
Get a different explanation
Ask for a simpler line, a diagram, a mini manga scene or a new example tailored to the difficulty.
Put English to work
Speak, write and repeat in context, then check what has become easier.
Read → respond → get feedback → try again. More time on the language you need, less on what you already know.
INSIDE A FUTURE LESSON
When a sentence doesn’t click,
ask for a new angle.
Imagine stopping on a line of dialogue. You ask why it works; your AI tutor gives a simpler example, then helps you use the phrase yourself.
This interface is a design illustration, not a screenshot of a completed app.
AI ENGLISH COACH CONCEPT
A MOMENT IN THE STORY“I will find the lost city!”A promise made before the adventure begins.
You: Can you explain “will” another way?
AI tutor: We often use “will” for decisions and intentions about the future. Example: “I will study tonight.” Now write one thing you plan to do.
Show a diagramGive another examplePractise in dialogue
FUND ONE REAL START
One working course first.
A broader vision can follow.
We are not asking supporters to fund an entire university. The first milestone is a testable English course prototype combining manga, spoken practice, writing and AI feedback.
Proposed crowdfunding target
JPY 5,000,000
The final target, schedule and campaign terms will be set after cost estimates and platform review.
This is a gross fundraising target, not a guaranteed development budget. Platform fees, rewards, publicity and taxes may reduce the net amount available.
Illustrative allocation of funds
Story writing and manga artworkJPY 850,000
AI conversation and writing feedbackJPY 850,000
Read-aloud and speaking practiceJPY 450,000
Language pedagogy, UX, rights and pilot testingJPY 850,000
Further development, rewards, outreach, fees and contingencyJPY 2,000,000
Illustrative allocation totals JPY 5,000,000 and will be revised against actual quotations and platform terms.
How funding will work
We are reviewing platforms suited to an education-focused project. A 0% organiser fee does not necessarily mean zero fees for supporters. Final charges and conditions will be explained on the chosen platform.
HELP MAKE THE FIRST LESSON REAL
Support the first chapter.
Be part of what comes next.
We are exploring rewards that share the creative process and let supporters experience the learning materials early.
JPY 3,000
Project backer
A thank-you and behind-the-scenes development updates
JPY 10,000
Manga supporter
Limited digital English manga and creator notes
JPY 30,000
Early-access supporter
Invitation to a prototype experience and project materials
JPY 100,000
Development partner
Optional acknowledgement, subject to approval and consent
Reward amounts, availability and delivery dates are proposals only. The official campaign terms will prevail.
PARTNER WITH THE PROJECT
Visit Manga University ↗For companies and educators
Organisations may explore education sponsorship, co-created learning material or licensed character use across advertising, websites and products. Commercial rights require a separate agreement with the relevant rights holders.
FROM PROPOSAL TO PROTOTYPE
What your support
would help us build
Learning design and original manga
Define practical learning goals; create stories and read-aloud and writing activities.
AI-assisted practice prototype
Develop speaking, question-and-answer, writing feedback and adaptive explanations.
Small pilot and revision
Test with learners, measure usability and improve the content and feedback.
First-course release
Review quality, rights and access conditions before publishing the initial course.
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
Questions, answered
Here is what is planned, what is not yet available, and what support would mean.
Can I contribute right now?
Not yet. We will open contributions only after selecting a crowdfunding platform and confirming the terms.
Will this make me fluent as quickly as Schliemann?
No specific timeline or outcome is promised. We draw on his reported habits of intensive study, then plan to test our own teaching approach.
Will AI copy or rewrite an artist’s manga?
Original licensed works are the foundation of the course. AI-generated supplementary content will follow agreed permissions and creators’ rights.
Is the course already available?
Not yet. This is a development proposal. The illustrated screens and examples are not a live service.
Can I support the project from abroad?
Eligibility, currencies, payment methods and any extra charges will depend on the selected crowdfunding platform and your country.
Do reward tiers include commercial rights to the characters?
No. Advertising, product packaging and other commercial uses require separate permission and licensing agreements.
ONE COURSE. A NEW POSSIBILITY.
The first lesson is
where the future begins.
Help us build a more personal way to read, speak and write English through stories and AI.
Campaign dates and final conditions will be published when confirmed.