manga / anime
Japanese idioms and proverbs in English
Classics of Japanese literature
J-pop
100

Dumplings over flowers

What is Hana yori dango?

100

 Ignorance is bliss.

What is 知らぬが仏?

100

This most famous Japanese novel, written by a woman, is set in the Heian period.

What is Shikubu Murasaki's The Tale of Genji?

100

She started her career as a utaite on NicoNico in 2017

Who is Ado?

200

Demon Fruits and a Lost Century

What is One Piece?

200

To each his own.

What is 十人十色?

200

This author used to be on the Japanese 5000 yen bank notes until 2024

Who is Higuchi Ichiyo?

200

A former vocaloid producer, his first big break as a singer happened with Lemon.

Who is Yonezu Kenshi?

300

Monsters in a hostile online world and chosen children to save our world

What is Digimon?

300

Anyone can make a mistake.

What is 猿も木から落ちる?

300

He wrote No Longer Human

Who is Dazai Osamu?

300

This boy group debuted in 2022 with their song Shining One. They've recently starred in a CM for the One Piece card game.

Who is BE:FIRST?

400

Quirks and heroes

My is Boku No Hero Academia?

400

When life knocks you down, stand back up!

What is 七転び八起き?

400

The creator of Kogoro Akechi

Who is Edogawa Ranpo?

400

This pop-rock queen is married to Kimura Takuya.

Who is Kudo Shizuka?

500

Detectives with abilities fighting the mafia in Yokohama

What is Bungo Stray Dogs?

500

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

What is 船頭多くして船山に登る?

500

Tanka queen of Meiji

Who is Yosano Akiko?

500

Spy beats

Who is Creepy Nuts?

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