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1. Which ongoing anime has by far the most episodes (as of 2025)?
- One Piece
- Naruto Shippuden
- Detective Conan
- Dragon Ball Super
Correct! Detective Conan
Explanation: Detective Conan has been running since 1996 with over 1,100 episodes — ahead of One Piece and far more than any other shōnen.
2. Which studio produces 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'?
- MAPPA
- ufotable
- Madhouse
- Bones
Correct! ufotable
Explanation: ufotable is known for its insane production quality — the fight scenes in Demon Slayer set a new standard for TV anime.
3. What is the name of the famous 'Titan' inside Eren Yeager in 'Attack on Titan'?
- Colossal Titan
- Warhammer Titan
- Attack Titan
- Beast Titan
Correct! Attack Titan
Explanation: Eren wields the Attack Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) — the same name as the Japanese original title of the series, which is no coincidence.
4. Which Studio Ghibli film won the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2003?
- Princess Mononoke
- Spirited Away
- My Neighbor Totoro
- Howl's Moving Castle
Correct! Spirited Away
Explanation: Spirited Away was the first (and for a long time only) non-English-language film to win Best Animated Feature. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
5. What is the name of Gojo's signature technique in 'Jujutsu Kaisen'?
- Limitless
- Hollow Purple
- Six Eyes
- Unlimited Void
Correct! Limitless
Explanation: 'Limitless' (Mugen) is Gojo's inherited technique that manipulates space itself. Hollow Purple and Unlimited Void are applications of it; Six Eyes is his dojutsu.
6. Which anime film became the second-highest-grossing Japanese movie of all time in 2023?
- Suzume
- The Boy and the Heron
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0
- One Piece Film: Red
Correct! The Boy and the Heron
Explanation: 'The Boy and the Heron' by Hayao Miyazaki won the Oscar in 2024 — despite having almost zero pre-release marketing in Japan.
7. How many Hokage were there in 'Naruto' by the end of the main series (not counting Sasuke)?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Correct! 7
Explanation: Hashirama, Tobirama, Hiruzen, Minato, Tsunade, Kakashi, Naruto — seven Hokage in chronological order.
8. Which character says: 'I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!'?
- Roronoa Zoro
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Gol D. Roger
- Portgas D. Ace
Correct! Monkey D. Luffy
Explanation: Luffy's catchphrase since chapter 1 (1997). Gol D. Roger WAS the King of the Pirates — Luffy is chasing his throne.
9. Which anime is based on a manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata featuring a supernatural notebook?
- Death Note
- Code Geass
- Psycho-Pass
- Monster
Correct! Death Note
Explanation: Death Note (2003-2006) is one of the most-translated manga worldwide — the cat-and-mouse between Light and L is legendary.
10. In which anime does the protagonist transform into a troll-like 'devil' and fight with a massive axe?
- Chainsaw Man
- Dorohedoro
- Berserk
- Mushoku Tensei
Correct! Berserk
Explanation: Guts from Berserk wields the massive Dragonslayer sword — one of the most iconic weapons in all of manga. Kentaro Miura remains a legend.
11. Which studio animates 'Chainsaw Man'?
- Wit Studio
- MAPPA
- Toei Animation
- CloverWorks
Correct! MAPPA
Explanation: MAPPA produces Chainsaw Man with a cinematic style. Director Ryu Nakayama used an unusually high number of first-time episode directors.
12. In 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' — what is the law alchemists must never break?
- Law of Equivalent Exchange
- Law of Eternal Cycle
- Law of Alchemical Purity
- Law of Transmutation
Correct! Law of Equivalent Exchange
Explanation: The Law of Equivalent Exchange states: to obtain something, something of equal value must be given. The Elric brothers break it when they try to revive their mother.
13. Which manga holds the Guinness World Record for most copies sold by a single comic series?
- Dragon Ball
- Naruto
- One Piece
- Golgo 13
Correct! One Piece
Explanation: One Piece has sold over 500 million copies worldwide according to Guinness — more than Batman or Spider-Man. Eiichiro Oda started the series in 1997.
14. Who directed 'Your Name' (Kimi no Na wa)?
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Makoto Shinkai
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Satoshi Kon
Correct! Makoto Shinkai
Explanation: Makoto Shinkai directed Your Name — the film grossed over $250 million in 2016, temporarily becoming the highest-grossing anime film worldwide.
15. Which fruit did Monkey D. Luffy eat in 'One Piece'?
- Flame-Flame Fruit (Mera Mera no Mi)
- Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi)
- Thunder Fruit (Goro Goro no Mi)
- Dark-Dark Fruit (Yami Yami no Mi)
Correct! Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi)
Explanation: Luffy ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, making his body stretchy like rubber. It is later revealed to actually be the mythical Zoan fruit Hito Hito no Mi Model: Nika.
16. Which anime director is known for the films 'Perfect Blue', 'Paprika', and 'Millennium Actress'?
- Mamoru Oshii
- Satoshi Kon
- Hideaki Anno
- Isao Takahata
Correct! Satoshi Kon
Explanation: Satoshi Kon (1963-2010) was a master of psychological anime film. Christopher Nolan has been notably influenced by Paprika for Inception. Kon passed away at only 46.
17. Which genre describes anime like 'Sailor Moon', 'Cardcaptor Sakura', and 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'?
- Isekai
- Mecha
- Mahou Shoujo (Magical Girl)
- Slice of Life
Correct! Mahou Shoujo (Magical Girl)
Explanation: Mahou Shoujo (Magical Girl) is a genre where girls gain magical powers. Madoka Magica deconstructed the genre in a shocking way in 2011.
18. Which studio produced the original 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' series (1995)?
- Sunrise
- Gainax
- Production I.G
- Trigger
Correct! Gainax
Explanation: Gainax produced the original Evangelion series directed by Hideaki Anno. The Rebuild films were later produced by Anno's own studio Khara.
19. What term describes anime where the protagonist is transported to another world?
- Shounen
- Josei
- Isekai
- Seinen
Correct! Isekai
Explanation: Isekai (literally: 'other world') became the dominant genre of the 2010s/2020s. Examples: Sword Art Online, Re:Zero, Mushoku Tensei, Konosuba.
20. Which voice actor voices both Goku in Dragon Ball and Gohan — and is a woman?
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Masako Nozawa
- Aya Hirano
- Romi Park
Correct! Masako Nozawa
Explanation: Masako Nozawa (*1936) voices Goku, Gohan AND Goten in the Japanese original — three generations of the same family. She started the role in 1986 and was nearly 80 when DB Super aired.
21. In which year was the first issue of 'Weekly Shonen Jump' magazine published?
- 1959
- 1968
- 1975
- 1984
Correct! 1968
Explanation: Weekly Shonen Jump was founded by Shueisha in 1968. It launched Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and countless other mega-hits.
22. Which series is widely considered the first 'mecha' anime ever?
- Gundam
- Mazinger Z
- Macross
- Evangelion
Correct! Mazinger Z
Explanation: Mazinger Z (1972) by Go Nagai was the first anime where the pilot sat inside the robot's cockpit. This concept defined the entire mecha genre.
23. Which anime was produced almost entirely by a single artist and won the 2002 Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival?
- FLCL
- Voices of a Distant Star
- Mind Game
- Tekkonkinkreet
Correct! Voices of a Distant Star
Explanation: Makoto Shinkai produced 'Voices of a Distant Star' (Hoshi no Koe, 2002) almost alone on his Mac. Animation, direction, screenplay — all by himself. It was his breakthrough before 'Your Name'.
24. In 'Hunter x Hunter' — which Nen category does Gon Freecss belong to?
- Transmutation
- Enhancement
- Emission
- Specialization
Correct! Enhancement
Explanation: Gon is an Enhancer — his Nen boosts his physical abilities. Killua is a Transmuter (like his grandfather Zeno). Togashi's Nen system is widely regarded as one of the best power systems in manga.
25. Which 1988 anime film by Isao Takahata is considered one of the saddest films ever made?
- Akira
- Grave of the Fireflies
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
- Ghost in the Shell
Correct! Grave of the Fireflies
Explanation: Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka) tells the story of two children in WWII Japan. Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, created one of the most emotionally powerful films in history.
26. Which manga artist created both 'Dragon Ball' and 'Dr. Slump'?
- Osamu Tezuka
- Akira Toriyama
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Naoko Takeuchi
Correct! Akira Toriyama
Explanation: Akira Toriyama (1955-2024) was one of the most influential manga artists of all time. His art style influenced the entire industry, and he also designed the characters for Dragon Quest.
27. Which 1988 anime depicted a dystopian Neo-Tokyo future and is considered a milestone for Western anime reception?
- Ghost in the Shell
- Akira
- Bubblegum Crisis
- Vampire Hunter D
Correct! Akira
Explanation: Akira (1988) by Katsuhiro Otomo cost over 1 billion yen — a record at the time. The film opened the door in the West for anime as a serious art form.
28. Which manga by Yoshihiro Togashi is infamous for its legendary hiatuses and returned in 2022 after nearly 4 years?
- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Hunter x Hunter
- Level E
- Bleach
Correct! Hunter x Hunter
Explanation: Hunter x Hunter is notorious for Togashi's health-related breaks. The manga started in 1998 but has had multi-year hiatuses. It returned in 2022 after nearly 4 years of hiatus.
29. What is the famous technique in 'Dragon Ball' where Goku gathers energy from all living things?
- Kamehameha
- Spirit Bomb (Genki Dama)
- Kaioken
- Final Explosion
Correct! Spirit Bomb (Genki Dama)
Explanation: The Spirit Bomb (Genki Dama) gathers life energy from the surroundings. Goku uses it against the strongest foes — Kamehameha is his regular energy wave technique.
30. Which 1995 anime film by Mamoru Oshii inspired the Wachowskis to create 'The Matrix'?
- Akira
- Serial Experiments Lain
- Ghost in the Shell
- Patlabor 2
Correct! Ghost in the Shell
Explanation: Ghost in the Shell (1995) explores AI and identity in a cyberpunk world. The Wachowskis have confirmed the film was a direct inspiration for The Matrix.
31. Who is known as the 'God of Manga' and created 'Astro Boy' (Tetsuwan Atom)?
- Akira Toriyama
- Osamu Tezuka
- Shotaro Ishinomori
- Leiji Matsumoto
Correct! Osamu Tezuka
Explanation: Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) is considered the father of modern manga and anime. Astro Boy (1952) was groundbreaking, and his big-eyed art style still influences anime today.
32. Which anime series adapts Hajime Isayama's manga and was animated by Wit Studio (seasons 1-3) and MAPPA (season 4)?
- Vinland Saga
- Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
- Attack on Titan
- Jujutsu Kaisen
Correct! Attack on Titan
Explanation: Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) switched from Wit Studio to MAPPA after season 3. The series concluded in 2023 after 10 years and is one of the most discussed anime series ever.
33. Which anime is set in a world where 80% of people have 'Quirks' (superpowers)?
- One Punch Man
- My Hero Academia
- Mob Psycho 100
- Tiger & Bunny
Correct! My Hero Academia
Explanation: My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) by Kohei Horikoshi is set in a superhero society. The manga concluded in 2024 after 10 years of serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump.
34. Which anime features a protagonist named Denji who merges with a chainsaw devil?
- Dorohedoro
- Fire Force
- Chainsaw Man
- Parasyte
Correct! Chainsaw Man
Explanation: Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto debuted in Jump in 2018 and was animated by MAPPA in 2022. Fujimoto is also known for the one-shot 'Look Back', which was adapted as a short film.
35. In which anime must the protagonist Subaru Natsuki relive a point in time after every death (Return by Death)?
- Steins;Gate
- Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
- Erased (Boku dake ga Inai Machi)
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
Correct! Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Explanation: Re:Zero combines isekai with a brutal time-loop mechanic. Subaru cannot tell anyone about his ability — the psychological horror makes the series unique among isekai.
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