If You Think You Know Anime, Name All These Characters!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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Since anime is currently seeing a huge upward spike in popularity - with no shortage of it slowing down, like at all - more and more new fans are being added to the subculture every day, a great number of them being total casuals.
Of course, there's nothing wrong with being a casual anime/manga fan as opposed to possessing a black belt of knowledge in the field. Anime is great, and the more people who are into it, the better. At least as far as we're concerned. However, if you're going to park yourself in an anime heavy zone, don't go claiming you're anything higher than a casual level fan without being able to complete a quiz like this one.
There's a lot of anime out there, you know - way more titles than the three or four Shonen series you probably grew up on. Let's all hope that you put some work into expanding your anime repertoire beyond that, otherwise you'll surely leave here with a failing grade today. On the other hand, if you pass this quiz with flying colors, maybe you're not such a casual fan after all. There's only one way we can find out for sure, and that's by pushing a series of buttons. Get your potato chips ready!
Who's this character?
Just as you're on an epic journey to get 100% on this quiz, this classic anime character is on a constant journey to become a Pokemon Master. Since his goal lacks real definition, he'll never stop striving toward it, which is admirable in itself. His relative mastery over Pokemon is also admirable, as is his spunk. He's entertained a generation with his antics in the Pokemon anime, so you should definitely know his name by now. You do know it, don't you?
Who's this character?
Just look at the intensity in this character's eyes - the sheer resolve, the unwillingness to ever give up, even when his body can continue no longer. That's the glorious nature of this classic anime character, easily one of the strongest in the fictional universe. Though that's not a debate we really want to open up here... instead, let's just have a friendly naming challenge, shall we? What's this character's name? If you're an anime fan, you should know it for sure.
Who's this character?
For our third anime character, we have an ambitious ninja, and he's staring straight at you. He knows that you claim to be an anime brainiac, and he also knows that you can't even come close to earning such a title without reflexively knowing what his name is. If you're struggling here, that's bad news. Or, maybe you're starting to think this quiz is too easy, in which case there are hard lessons for you to learn the deeper into the abyss we go.
Who's this character?
Since we're still just doing a little warm-up, let's stick to another one of the most popular anime characters in existence. Here she is, in all the glory her lunar powers provide her. Without her existence, neither the moon, the Earth nor the galaxy at large would stand a chance against the forces of evil. Although she looks innocent and harmless, do not underestimate the cataclysmic power she can unleash at any moment's notice. This is another easy one, isn't it?
Who's this character?
This character is ready for battle, and he definitely won't stop until his enemy is defeated. Of course, in his universe, differences aren't settled with punches, kicks and jiu-jitsu. No - here, real fighters play cards to see who's best. These aren't your regular old decks of 52, either - these are magical cards with spells, traps and monsters contained in them. Master the board with the right cards, and you'll deplete your opponent's life points right down to zero.
Who's this character?
Don't tell us you're getting a little nervous now! Are you? Is it because we've ventured slightly away from the ultra mainstream, into lesser known anime realms? Well, while this character might not yet be as famous as Goku or Naruto, he is slowly carving a niche for himself in the genre. After all, not just any character can knock his or her opponents out with a single punch - guaranteed. If that doesn't give this one away, we're not sure what would.
Who's this character?
We'll stick to orbiting the mainstream anime spheres, since you're already settling into it. This character is the star of Attack on Titan, and what a series that is. It features enormous, human like monstrosities that hold a slow, absolute grip on the planet, having forced humans into tight isolation 100 years ago. Now, this character is pissed off, mostly because of what happened in episode one and all... anyway, let's see if you know this guy's name. Do you?
Who's this character?
This character doesn't spend quite as much time venting furiously like that last guy. Instead, what he lacks in pure rage he more than makes up for with his alchemy. That's right - this is the true Full Metal Alchemist, though that's not the name he was given at birth. If this quiz was based on anime titles instead of anime character names, you'd probably have an easier time. But we're not here to give you an easy time - what's this guy's name?
Who's this character?
There are many pieces to the puzzle that form this quiz, but there's only one piece required to get this character's name right - just one button to push, and that button lies somewhere below here. If you need a hint, just take a look at that singular character design, and keep in mind the ape-like strength of this One Piece protagonist. If you're a real anime fan, you'll have seen more than enough of him to get his name right.
Who's this character?
If you're an anime fan - a real anime fan - then chances are that you like Cowboy Bebop. Maybe it's not your favorite show, maybe it's not even in the top five. However, despite their specific preferences, almost all anime fans agree that this show has a certain aesthetic and smoothness to it that invites multiple viewings of each episode. Indeed, this is considered to be one anime you should definitely watch before you pass on. What's the main character's name?
Who's this character?
Our next anime character is the hero of Bleach, a show with literally hundreds of episodes. That's hundreds of times this guy made us laugh, cry, and drop our jaws to the floor with his Zanpakuto skills. He might have started out as only a substitute Spirit Reaper, but this guy's got guts - and spirit a'plenty. No real anime fan would call himself that out loud without at least acknowledging this classic hero. Let's see if you know his name.
Who's this character?
Now it's time to make things a little more... interesting. This character is the protagonist of Death Note - or is he really the antagonist? Yeah, probably the latter, though it's hard not to root for him as he aims for an ultimate goal: to become the god of the new world. It's ambitious, but he does have help from outside forces. Watching the world try to take him down is an interesting experience, to say the least. What's his name?
Who's this character?
There's no better to face that last anime character with this next one here. Both are protagonists that you can't help but root for as they genius their way out of and into basically any outcome conceivable. He's the main reason why Code Geass is such spell-binding show, and you'll know that first hand if you happen to be a fan of the show. At any rate, you'll have to have at least run into him online before now to get this one right.
Who's this character?
It's time to dive out of this reality and into a certain Fairy Tail, where characters like this one reside. Given the popularity of Fairy Tail - which has been amplified since Netflix picked it up - this character's popularity has seen a huge spike, with no signs of losing steam any time soon. There's a lot to remember in Fairy Tail, so let's hope there's some room in your mind for this character's name. Be our guest and click it.
Who's this character?
This character's name is also the name of his show, so we won't spell it out for you here. Instead, look at that waterfall of snow white hair and those cat demon eyes, and try to remember it for yourself. We'd love to carry you right through this quiz, but what would be the point of winning then? There would be no point - you need to earn your victories, like this character does right here! So tell us his name.
Who's this character?
There's a bounty for a whole lot of dough out right now, and it's for this guy right here - dead or alive. He might look bashful, but don't let that fool you. Turn your back for one second, and he'll be swooping down from the clouds above, shooting his way through anything threatening the innocent. Why is there a bounty out for a hero? You'll have to watch Trigun to find out. Or maybe you have - what's this guy's name?
Who's this character?
Here's another lone warrior who happens to be a serious contender in any battlefield he finds himself in. When you see him coming toward you, you'd better hope it's to walk right by - otherwise, if you happen to be the one in his way, you'll have a serious beat down to face. But we're sure you're not the type to get this classic anime character angry. You're respectful enough to at least know his name, right? Yes you are.
Who's this character?
If you see this character in person, chances are that you're dead. But it's alright - instead of hell, you've found yourself on his little planet, which means that you're about to receive the training of a true warrior. Hopefully you're into that sort of thing. And, hopefully you can move around comfortably in 10X the Earth's gravity. That sounds pretty hard, actually. Well, it's polite to show your new sensei some respect - what's his name? It's the one every anime fan should know...
Who's this character?
This character has a cape, and he's not afraid to swing majestically to make an entrance. He's always about the impression, though he's also known to have the talent to back up his tall claims. Ash knows this well, having clashed with his rival countless times over the years. You've done the same if you've played Pokemon Red and Blue. Hopefully you've found your way to this character's name at some point during your life's journey, because it's time to click a button.
Who's this character?
The power of sand is with this character at all times, especially when it's time to battle. The cast, crew and characters of Naruto know this well - as do real anime fans with at least a fraction of Naruto episodes under their belt. You'll get a pass for skipping out on all Naruto episodes (because there are a lot of Naruto episodes), but there's no excuse to get this one wrong. He'll throw sand at your screen if you do.
Who's this character?
Thank the gods that heroes like Sailor Moon exist, otherwise the universe would be hard pressed to last very long. However, even Sailor Moon would not be the lunar goddess she is without the help of a trusted mentor. As it turns out, her mentor takes on the form of a cat in order to blend in with civilized society. If you're a fan of Sailor Moon - and anime in general - then you should definitely know this cat's name.
Who's this character?
This character is arguably the coolest character on a naturally cool show - Attack on Titan. Of course, she competes with Levi for the title, though a good amount of fans tend to give her the vote. If you haven't seen her in action, check out a Youtube compilation of her slashing some Titans down to the ground. It helps to know her name before searching it, so let's hope you do. That sort of knowledge will also come in handy here.
Who's this character?
This quiz is reaching its shocking middle point, and there's no better character to help start the transition than everyone's favorite electric mouse. Throughout Ash Ketchum's journey across Pokemon lands, this little guy has helped him through and through, even putting his life on the line for his trainer. If that's not dedication and true friendship, we're not sure what is. Let's see if you're a real anime fan - name this Electric type Pokemon, and proceed to the next character.
Who's this character?
If this character looks like a mere suit of armor to you, look again. Notice the depth of soul in the eyes - this is a human being, as alive as anyone you know (in the fictional world). He's just been trapped in the suit of armor due to tampering with some serious alchemy. He does this quite often, since his brother happens to be the Full Metal Alchemist and all. Oops - did we just give away the answer?
Who's this character?
This character, aside from dishing out some serious beatings in the Dragon Ball Z series, also happens to sport one of the coolest hairdos in the entire anime universe. Only when he goes Super Saiyan 2, though - the hairstyle of his previous transformation is sub par at best. If we could get the name of the barber who cuts the DBZ cast's hair, we'd be happy anime fans. Prove you're a happy fan by getting this guy's name right.
Who's this character?
Let's go back to a more serious tone, just for a little while. This character served as the obstacle stopping Light Yagami from taking over the world. Without him, there wouldn't be much stopping the young genius from achieving his goal. The only thing that can match such an intellect turns out to be an intellect that can match is. Anyone who has watched the series knows how thrilling it is to see these two play their epic chess game.
Who's this character?
This character, aside from being Sailor Moon's main romantic interest, also happens to be an extremely powerful lunar soldier who can wield incredible energy. Indeed, the entire cast of the Sailor Moon anime tend to be underestimated in terms of their sheer, cosmic power, but that's besides the point. Power levels of anime characters will be reserved for another quiz - here, you must prove your basic knowledge in these classic characters' names. So, move forward with this one from Sailor Moon.
Who's this character?
This character makes a number of key appearances throughout the Pokemon anime, and it's a good thing he does. Without him, Ash wouldn't have the key Pokemon data needed in order to even have a shot at being a Pokemon master. Indeed, all Ash needs to do is listen to his advice, and he'll have as good a shot as anyone else. After all, this guy was one serious trainer back in his day. Let's see - what was his name, again?
Who's this character?
This is yet another character that all true anime fans should know like the back of their hand. Although his feature anime - Samurai Champloo - was not as mainstream as several others in this list, it's one that all self proclaimed animaniacs should watch at least once through. If ever a show could be described as lofi and - dare we say - hip, then it would be this one right here. He's a master of the katana, and he'd like to hear his name said aloud.
Who's this character?
Here's another master of the sword art, though his artistry with the blade is limited to the virtual world. As you probably know, Sword Art Online takes place entirely in a virtual reality MMORPG. Although, things are a little more serious than that - anyone who dies in the game will also die in the real world, so everyone only has one chance to make it. If you're on this guy's side, then your chances skyrocket immediately. What's his name?
Who's this character?
This character is one of the most iconic in all of anime, since she's among the main cast of the most respected anime of all time - Cowboy Bebop. Without her, the crew would lack some well-needed stability, since all fans know how crazy things tend to get in space. If you're among that group, this one shouldn't cause you much trouble. As you know by now, all anime fans need to have seen at least a few Bebop episodes.
Who's this character?
This character enjoys himself a good glass of something nice once in a while, since he definitely deserves it. Well, that actually might be debatable depending on who you ask. Of course, Yugi would definitely disagree with it, as would Joey, since they tend to want nothing more than to take this villain down. Whether you root for him or against him, it's important to know his name here, even if you don't happen to be the biggest Yu-Gi-Oh fan.
Who's this character?
This character is about to unsheathe his katana, and you know what that means - if he doesn't take you out with this one, he'll pull his two others out in order to finish the job effectively. As you might know, "effective" is only one way to describe the manner in which this guy accomplishes his work. If you're among the millions who have seen One Piece - or read the manga - then you should be just fine here.
Who's this character?
It's time to revisit Death Note once again, since it is a truly awesome anime. Like any such thing, Death Note's progression matches the motions of a roller coaster that only goes up, though many consider the point this character was introduced in to be the one where it started to slowly descend into regularity. We happen to like this guy, so we'll respectfully disagree. Anyway, we digress - can you even come close to naming this Death Note character?
Who's this character?
If you're not super duper into anime, then you might have missed the protagonist pictured here, and that would be a slight shame. While not genre re-defining or anything like that, Parasyte is an all around cool anime featuring a unique story told well. The screen time of its main protagonist has a lot to do with its appeal - he changes as he spends more time having an extraterrestrial parasite attached to his arm. That's a cool premise, eh?
Who's this character?
There's no face in anime greener than this mug right here, coming straight out of the Dragon Ball world. In his universe, he plays the role of wise advisor, who can also hold his own in a battle. In fact, way back in Dragon Ball lore, this guy was actually Goku's greatest nemesis, and he put our hero through a serious test in the World Martial Arts Tournament. If you're a DBZ fan or an anime fan in general, you should make quick work of this one.
Who's this character?
While we're lingering on mainstream animes for the time being - before we set you off into the more obscure region of this quiz, that is - let's revisit the Pokemon world, shall we? Pokemon are creatures who don't tend to have the sort of speech potential that allows them to have full-on conversations. At least, average Pokemon can't manage such a thing. However, this feline right here is far from average. This trick isn't getting it to talk, it's getting it to stop.
Who's this character?
This whole quiz was just a warm up so far - we just want to see what you're made of, that's all. You're now entering the realm of anime reserved only for the true fans, those who don't leave their room for days in order to watch more anime. If you've seen the series that this character hails from, you were probably sure to keep daylight far at bay until you were through with its short run. What's this character's name?
Who's this character?
Although the anime she's a part of is steadily growing in popularity as time goes on, the mainstream might still not have caught site of her just yet. This means that, for the time being, only those who are truly into anime can get her name right. A casual fan can only pray to the RNG gods for help here, though there's no guarantee of an answer. Instead of praying, use your anime knowledge and see if you can get her name right.
Who's this character?
This character is a decisively more popular one than that last, if only because the anime she's a part of is considered a staple for all anime lovers to watch. Indeed, even university students who want nothing to do with anime have been forced to study this story for various philosophy classes conducted since this was released. We're talking about Neon Genesis Evangelion of course - the Godfather of mecha anime. Of course, it's also known for introducing this one of a kind character to the world.
Who's this character?
Speaking of one of a king characters, there aren't too many fictional beings in the non existent universe who have quite the same personality as this guy right here. Of course, he was introduced to us through the Death Note series, as Light Yagami's guardian angel of sorts. Or, as you might say, "guardian shinigami". Because one look at this guy is enough to tell you that he's no angel, to say the very least. Let's see if you can name him correctly.
Who's this character?
This character is part of Bleach, and has served as one of its key members for literally hundreds of episodes. Since Bleach characters tend to never die (at least not in the first half of the series...), this guy is likely to be around forever, though the only way to know for sure is to quit everything you're doing in life and watch Bleach from beginning to end. It should only take you forever. Before that, let's see if you can name this guy.
Who's this character?
If this character had his way, he's just be hanging around brothels all day, listening to the words of damsels in distresses as one of them plays a beautiful cello. But alas, he's forced to use his incredible samurai skills in order to save the lives of people around him, and do other stuff like that. Of course, he also has a rivalry with another samurai, one he's sworn to see through till the end. Can you name this character?
Who's this character?
Changing tone once more, we have the main protagonist from a little series called Tokyo Ghoul. Again, it's best to note that we use the term 'protagonist' quite lightly here, since this guy is a ghoul and all. In case you didn't know, ghouls in this show prefer to subsist on people and people only... though things get a little more complicated than that for our hero. You'll have to watch it to find out more, but hopefully you already did.
Who's this character?
When this character descends from the red moon above, you'd better hope it's not you he's after. Otherwise, unless you happen to be one of the great gods of the infinite universes, you're in for a world of graphic gore, inflicted on none other than yourself by this horrifying anime character. If you've seen his show on Netflix, you know exactly what we mean. Since the title is based on his handle, we'll just leave things at that - what's his name?
Who's this character?
It's unclear what exactly is going on in the show Elfen Lied, though it's hard not to like it once you start settling into the rhythm of things. By all accounts, this seems like a show that lacks substance, though it's fully aware of that and rewards the viewer in other ways. It's inordinately violent, of course, making it hard to watch. All in all, the show's a mixed bag, but the lead character is great. What was her name, again?
Who's this character?
In order to get a super good score on this quiz, you'll need to guess this character's name correctly, too. Really, though, you should have more incentive than this test alone to get this character's name right. After all, he's the main protagonist of Neon Genesis Evangelion, a must watch for any self-proclaimed anime nerd. It's time for you to play some serious catch up if you can't click the right button here. Can you do it, or will the mouse slip?
Who's this character?
You didn't think we'd let you leave this quiz without throwing something ultra obscure your way, did you? Indeed, we'll need to get your answer on this question before we can truly assess your level of anime nerdiness. This character is one of the pivotal figures in Wolf's Rain, an anime about Wolves and Paradise. It's an interesting concept done quite well, so we'd recommend it. We also recommend getting this one right, so hopefully you've seen a bit of it already.
Who's this character?
We're almost at the end of this little quest, but it's time for another epic battle first. As you might know, this character is the last "boss" to be featured in a certain show, recently introduced but part of an anime/manga dynasty. We won't spoil too much more here, since many people are saving his appearance for a dubbed version. Instead, we'll leave it up to you, just like we've been doing - name the character, and we'll move on to the last one.
Who's this character?
Here it is - the last one. This is the final character of our anime quiz, and it's looking right at you, wondering which button you'll be clicking. Naturally, this apparent stuffed animal wonders about a whole lot more than that, though it's tough to say exactly what. Rather than speculate forever about Paranoia Agent, let's just end this quiz properly - choose this character's name correctly, like a real anime devotee, and let's finally find out how well you scored.