How do I learn Kana

Seriously, the little fucking drawings are driving me insane.

I'm usually quite good at learning things: I can speak fluently in a second language* I've only been immersed in through the internet and I learn stuff in my field** in a breeze.

 but this hol

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** computer science of course

>>32
The entire Japanese writing system is illogical. Why would you assume stroke order is any better?