Firstly, do it. Just do it. It’s really the best thing I could have ever done in regards to Japanese learning :) I guess you don’t realise the benefit until you’re a big chunk through it, but it’s so goddamn useful. It may seem a chore but the benefits are surprisingly big.

Secondly, now that I’m finished, I use TextFugu for the important readings. Really though, there are some readings that you’ll just “pick up” as you go through vocab because they are so common. Learning readings beforehand definitely helps, but it’s not strictly necessary.

Let’s face it, TextFugu’s kanji section isn’t getting finished this decade, so it’s best to find something to supplement it :P

I’ve answered the “should I do it question?” so many times on here now XD Every time I basically say “yes”. Go for it :) Trust us (me, winterpromise31 and Sheepy) ;).