Anime History
Anime Characters to Know
Anime Genres
Inspirations
100
Many anime films and TV shows are based off a type of Japanese Literature. What type of literature are many anime based on?
Manga!
100
What is the name of this popular anime character?
Goku from Dragon Ball Z
100
What anime genre features large robots, often operated by a human (ex. Mobile Suit Gundam).
Mecha
100
This early 2000s animated superhero show featured Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven, and a ton of anime references.
Teen Titans
200
This anime is often called the longest running anime starring pirate Monkey Luffy. Though it is only one of the longest (Sazae-San has it beat), what is the name of this influential anime series?
One Piece
200
What is the name of this main character of Hunter x Hunter, a series that has become one of the most popular worldwide?
Gon
200
What are mangas or animes primarily made for teen boys called?
Shōnen
200
This show, starring a young boy named Aang, borrowed major influences from anime and Asian cultures, and was followed up by a live-action film and a sequel series entitled: The Legend of Korra.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
300
What major anime studio came up with such influential films like Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away?
Studio Ghibli
300
Who are the three main characters of the original Pokemon anime, which led the US crossover appeal for anime?
Who are Ash, Brock, and Misty.
300
What are mangas or animes primarily made for young or teen girls called?
Shōjo or Magical Girl anime
300
This American Netflix animated show is not only based on a popular horror video game, but is animated in the anime style.
Castlevania!
400
What is the name of this anime that began the worldwide boon?
Astro Boy
400
What is the name of this character from Demon Slayer?
Tanjiro
400
What genre of manga/anime does Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Bakugan fall into?
Battle-manga or Battle-anime
400
The modern version of this female-led cartoon on Netflix starring a sword-wielding heroine, featured anime retouches to create a modern look.
She-Ra and the Princess of Power
500
This cyberpunk anime film not based on a manga became one of the most influential anime films out there, mainly for its intricate and otherworldly storytelling (and for its infamous Bike Slide scene).
Akira
500
This main character of Ghost in the Shell has become one of the most popular and recognizable female anime characters in the industry. What is her name?
Motoko
500
What is the official name for anime made for kids?
Kodomomuke
500
This show starring 4 mutated turtles has maintained influences from anime throughout its inception. What are the names of the 4 main characters of TMNT?
Leonardo
Raphael
Michaelangelo
Donatello