25 Epic Anime Trivia Questions and Answers
Anime trivia is a fascinating way to explore the cultural milestones, record-breaking achievements, and hidden gems from Japan’s world-renowned animation industry. From Astro Boy, which launched TV anime into the spotlight in 1963, to Spirited Away’s Oscar-winning legacy and Demon Slayer’s box office dominance, these trivia questions cover the most impactful and surprising moments in anime history.
Whether you’re a casual fan or a long-time otaku, this trivia will challenge your knowledge of the medium that continues to shape pop culture around the world.
If you like this trivia, check out:
Anime Trivia
1. Which manga holds the Guinness World Record for “most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author”?
2. What is the longest-running anime TV series in the world?
3. What was the first Japanese feature-length anime film?
4. Which TV series is widely regarded as the first popular Japanese TV anime, defining the medium’s “anime” aesthetic?
5. Which anime film was the first non-English, hand-drawn feature to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?
6. Which character was officially appointed by Japan’s Foreign Ministry as the country’s first “Anime Ambassador”?
7. Which franchise is widely reported as the highest-grossing media franchise of all time?
8. Which mecha series (1979) is credited with launching the “real robot” era in anime?
9. Which anime became the first to air on Adult Swim’s launch night in the U.S. (Sept 2, 2001)?
10. What film is currently the highest-grossing anime movie of all time worldwide?
11. Before Infinity Castle, which anime film held the worldwide crown?
12. Which 2016 film became a global phenomenon and (pre-Demon Slayer) the highest-grossing anime worldwide other than Mugen Train?
13. Which long-running family anime holds multiple Guinness updates for longevity and episode count?
14. Which seminal ’90s TV anime originally broadcast October 1995–March 1996 and later concluded its story in a feature film?
15. Which nation’s diplomatic mission publicly announced an “Anime Ambassador” to promote cultural soft power?
16. Which anime studio’s films hold multiple spots among the highest-grossing Japanese films domestically?
17. Which late-night U.S. block (that helped popularize anime) originally premiered in 2001 and later revived Toonami?
18. Which classic anime property debuted the “RX-78-2” and influenced toy/model culture with Gunpla?
19. Which anime film’s early 2000s awards run included the Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear, rare for animation?
20. Which long-running franchise’s films regularly appear in Japan’s annual top box-office lists?
21. Which anime film was the first to win an Academy Award?
22. Which anime film held the Guinness World Record as the highest-grossing Japanese animated film worldwide (until recently)?
23. Which anime film became the highest-grossing Japanese animated film with its 2025 release?
24. Which anime movie in 2021 broke domestic Japanese box office records and became one of the highest-earning anime films in Japan’s history?
25. Which Studio Ghibli director won an Oscar in 2024 with a hand-drawn animated film?
what’s next?
So, that wraps up our Anime Trivia! We regularly update this article with fun new anime facts and questions, so remember to bookmark this page so you don’t miss out on the latest updates.
Remember that you can use our print feature to come fully prepared and look like a pro at your next trivia night.
Did we miss some of your favorite anime trivia questions? If so, drop a comment below, and if it is a good one, we will add it to our article! Please keep it clean!
Hungry for more trivia? Then try our Movie Trivia and TV Show Trivia articles.
