Quiz about anime: trivia and fun facts from beloved national anime series.

Osamu Tezuka

Osamu Tezuka, whose influence and achievements earned him the title “the God of Manga,” is famous for having created the original works behind many beloved national anime series. Among them, Astro Boy stands as one of his signature works and continues to be cherished around the world. Tezuka’s creations have had a profound impact on modern manga and anime and remain popular with many people to this day.

Pallet Town

In the anime Pokémon, the protagonist Ash is a Trainer who sets out from a fictional town called Pallet Town. This town also appears in several works, including the original games Pokémon Red and Green, and is depicted as the protagonist’s hometown. Serving as the place where Ash receives his first Pokémon and takes his first step into adventure, it plays an important role early in the story.

Kakarot

Son Goku, beloved as the protagonist of the anime Dragon Ball, is actually an alien called a Saiyan who was sent to Earth, though he himself had forgotten this. It was revealed at the time of the Saiyans’ arrival that his Saiyan birth name is “Kakarot.” Since few people other than Vegeta call him by that name afterward, many fans might not be familiar with it.

Fuguta

In the beloved national anime Sazae-san, the protagonist Sazae’s family name is Fuguta. It’s an easy point to mix up because her maiden name is Isono, and many of the family members she lives with also have the Isono surname. Along with Sazae’s radiant smile, the family’s everyday life has endeared itself to many viewers, continuing to bring laughter and heartwarming moments to households across Japan.

Momoko Sakura

The original creator of Chibi Maruko-chan is Momoko Sakura. The series began serialization in Ribon in 1986 and depicts the everyday lives of the main character, Maruko, along with her family and friends. The anime became a major hit—so popular it’s often called a national anime—and is loved by people of all ages.

Tottori Prefecture

Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of GeGeGe no Kitaro, grew up in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture. The city is adorned with bronze statues of the yokai that appear in Mizuki’s works and is affectionately known as “Mizuki Shigeru Road.” Sakaiminato is also home to the Mizuki Shigeru Museum, where visitors can learn about his life and works—another major attraction. It is said that being raised amid Tottori’s natural environment and folklore had a significant influence on his creative activities.

Class 1-H

In the anime Nintama Rantarō, the main character Rantarō belongs to Class 1-Ha. The anime is based on Sōbee Amako’s work Rakudai Ninja Rantarō, and it portrays the daily life and growth of Rantarō and his classmates at a ninja school. As a member of the Ha class, Rantarō studies various ninja techniques while enjoying a fun—and sometimes chaotic—school life with his friends and teachers.