Shonen classics — One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z
Shonen anime is the entry point for most fans. These three pillars have run for decades and defined the genre. Trivia tests how deep you've gone — past the surface arcs.
Q1.In "Hunter x Hunter", what are members in Killua's family known for being?Tap to reveal
Answer: Assassins
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Q2.In the anime series "Full Metal Alchemist", what do Alchemists consider the greatest taboo?Tap to reveal
Answer: Human Transmutation
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Q3.Which animation studio produced "Sword Art Online"?Tap to reveal
Answer: A-1 Pictures
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Q4.Which studio made Cowboy Bebop?Tap to reveal
Answer: Sunrise
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Q5.What studio animated Ouran High School Host Club?Tap to reveal
Answer: Bones
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Q6.Who was the first Legendary Pokemon to be defeated by Ash Ketchum in the Pokémon anime?Tap to reveal
Answer: Articuno
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Q7.What is the age of Ash Ketchum in Pokemon when he starts his journey?Tap to reveal
Answer: 10
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Q8.Who is the main heroine of the anime, Full Metal Panic!Tap to reveal
Answer: Kaname Chidori
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Q9.In "To Love-Ru", who is the first to hear of Yami's past from her?Tap to reveal
Answer: Rito
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Q10.What is the name of the device that allows for infinite energy in the anime "Dimension W"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Coils
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Q11.In the anime, "Fullmetal Alchemist", who is known as the 'Flame Alchemist'?Tap to reveal
Answer: Roy Mustang
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Q12.In "Inuyasha", what are the heros are looking to collect?Tap to reveal
Answer: Jewel Shards
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Q13.In the anime "Gintama" which accessory/article of clothing is the character Shinpachi commonly referred to as?Tap to reveal
Answer: Glasses
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Studio Ghibli films — Miyazaki's universe
Studio Ghibli's films are anime's prestige cinema. Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro. These trivia questions reward fans of the cinematography and the lore.
Q1.In the "Dragon Ball" franchise, what is the name of Goku's brother?Tap to reveal
Answer: Raditz
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Q2.What is the name of the corgi in Cowboy Bebop?Tap to reveal
Answer: Einstein
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Q3.What is the name of the final villain in the manga series "Bleach"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Yhwach
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Q4.The character Plum from "No Game No Life" is of what race?Tap to reveal
Answer: Dhampir
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Q5.In "One Piece," what color is Tony Tony Chopper's nose?Tap to reveal
Answer: Blue
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Q6.In "Hunter x Hunter", which of the following is NOT a type of Nen aura?Tap to reveal
Answer: Restoration
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Q7.In the Overlord Anime who was Cocytus made by?Tap to reveal
Answer: Warrior Takemikazuchi
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Q8.Who is the main character with yellow hair in the anime Naruto?Tap to reveal
Answer: Naruto
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Q9.My Hero Academia's main character Midoriya goes by what superhero name?Tap to reveal
Answer: Deku
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Q10.What studio animated Fullmetal Alchemist?Tap to reveal
Answer: Bones
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Q11.What is the name of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5?Tap to reveal
Answer: Vento Aureo
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Q12.What is the name of the school in the anime and manga "Gosick"?Tap to reveal
Answer: St. Marguerite
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Q13.What was Ash Ketchum's second Pokemon?Tap to reveal
Answer: Caterpie
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Modern hits — Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen
The 2010s-2020s anime that crossed mainstream. Attack on Titan ended one of the most discussed anime stories of the decade. Demon Slayer broke box-office records.
Q1.Which anime heavily features music from the genre "Eurobeat"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Initial D
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Q2.Which of the following films was NOT directed by Hayao Miyazaki?Tap to reveal
Answer: Wolf Children
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Q3.Who was a voice actor for the English dubbing of HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004)?Tap to reveal
Answer: Christian Bale
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Q4.Which animation studio animated the 2016 anime "Mob Psycho 100"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Bones
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Q5.Who is the creator of the manga series "One Piece"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Eiichiro Oda
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Q6.Who was given the title "Full Metal" in the anime series "Full Metal Alchemist"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Edward Elric
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Q7.Which anime did Seiji Kishi NOT direct?Tap to reveal
Answer: Another
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Q8.In what year did the manga "Ping Pong" begin serialization?Tap to reveal
Answer: 1996
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Q9.Which animation studio produced "Log Horizon"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Satelite
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Q10.In "A Certain Scientific Railgun", how many "sisters" did Accelerator have to kill to achieve the rumored level 6?Tap to reveal
Answer: 20,000
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Q11.Who is One Punch Man voiced by in the Japanese version.Tap to reveal
Answer: Makoto Furukawa
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Q12.Who is the horror manga artist who made Uzumaki?Tap to reveal
Answer: Junji Ito
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Q13.What was the reason for the banning of episode 35 of the "Pokémon Original Series" Anime?Tap to reveal
Answer: Gun Usage
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Seinen and shojo — beyond the shonen mainstream
Seinen (adult drama) and shojo (girls) genres are where anime gets diverse. Berserk, Death Note, Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura. Trivia here separates casual viewers from genre explorers.
Q1.Which song was the callsign for Stefan Verdemann's KWFM radio station in Urasawa Naoki's "Monster"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Over the Rainbow
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Q2.Which of the stands from "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" mimics the likeness of a tomato?Tap to reveal
Answer: Pearl Jam
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Q3."Silhouette", a song performed by the group 'KANA-BOON' is featured as the sixteenth opening of which anime?Tap to reveal
Answer: Naruto: Shippūden
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Q4.What is the name of the infamous pachinko machine from "Kaiji"?Tap to reveal
Answer: The Bog
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Q5.Who was the Author of the manga Monster Hunter Orage?Tap to reveal
Answer: Hiro Mashima
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Q6.In "A Certain Magical Index," what is Accelerator able to control?Tap to reveal
Answer: Vectors
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Q7.What is the name of the stuffed lion in Bleach?Tap to reveal
Answer: Kon
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Q8.What is Gatomon's name in the original Japanese version of Digimon Adventure?Tap to reveal
Answer: Tailmon
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Q9.Which animation studio animated "To Love-Ru"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Xebec
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Q10.What caused the titular mascot of Yo-Kai Watch, Jibanyan, to become a yokai?Tap to reveal
Answer: Being run over by a truck
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Q11.In the "Toaru Majutsu no Index" anime, Touma Kamijou is a level 0 esper that has the ability to do what?Tap to reveal
Answer: Dispell any esper or magical powers
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How anime trivia builds community
Anime trivia works as a connector — fans of different shows still share knowledge of voice actors (Toshio Furukawa, Mami Koyama), studios (Madhouse, Ufotable, Trigger), and key terms (tsundere, isekai, mecha).
Trivio.NET has anime-themed quiz packs in the Cartoons & Animation + Series categories — instant practice if you want to warm up before a watch party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which anime is best for trivia beginners?
Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon, and Naruto have the widest casual recognition. Studio Ghibli films also work well across age groups.
How do I make anime trivia accessible to non-fans?
Mix in pop culture crossovers (anime-to-Hollywood remakes, voice actor cameos in Western shows, manga authors' other works).
Where can I find anime trivia question packs?
Trivio.NET's Cartoons & Animation category has dedicated anime packs by series, studio, and decade.
Are dub vs sub trivia questions valid?
Yes — but mark them clearly. Subbed vs dubbed names and voice actors differ; specifying which version up front avoids confusion.
