How Well Do You Know Shonen Manga?
Aimed at a teenage boys below 18, Shōnen (or shonen, shounen) manga — young person's comic — is the most loved manga in Japan. Take this quiz to find out more.
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Manga has been said to have existed since the.....
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17th century
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18th century
- C.
19th century
- D.
20th century
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B. 18th centuryExplanation
Manga is a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels that originated in the 18th century. It evolved from traditional Japanese art forms such as ukiyo-e, which were popular during the Edo period. In the 18th century, artists began to create sequential art with narrative storytelling, laying the foundation for what would eventually become manga. Over time, manga has become a significant part of Japanese culture and has gained international popularity.Rate this question:
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Shōnen Sekai was one of the first shōnen manga magazines, and was published from..
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1895 to 1914
- B.
1895 to 1913
- C.
1894 to 1914
- D.
1895 to 1915
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A. 1895 to 1914Explanation
Shōnen Sekai was one of the first shōnen manga magazines, being published for a period of 20 years, from 1895 to 1914. This magazine played a significant role in the development and popularization of shōnen manga, which is a genre targeted towards young boys. It provided a platform for the publication of various manga series and contributed to the growth of the manga industry during that time.Rate this question:
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Which of these is not the genre of Naruto?
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Fantasy
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Adventure
- C.
Comedy
- D.
Horror
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D. HorrorExplanation
The correct answer is Horror. Naruto is a popular Japanese manga and anime series that falls under the genres of fantasy, adventure, and comedy. It does not have any elements of horror in its storyline or themes.Rate this question:
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Which year was the shonen manga 'Naruto' published?
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1995
- B.
1996
- C.
1997
- D.
1998
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C. 1997Explanation
Naruto, a popular shonen manga, was published in the year 1997. This manga series, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. The manga gained immense popularity worldwide and was later adapted into an anime series, making it one of the most successful franchises in the genre.Rate this question:
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The shonen manga 'Death Note' has how many episodes?
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36
- B.
37
- C.
38
- D.
39
Correct Answer
B. 37Explanation
Death Note, the shonen manga, has a total of 37 episodes. This means that the correct answer is 37.Rate this question:
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Which of these is not the genre of Death Note?
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Mystery
- B.
Supernatural
- C.
Thriller
- D.
Comedy
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D. ComedyExplanation
The correct answer is Comedy because Death Note is a manga/anime series that falls under the genres of Mystery, Supernatural, and Thriller. It revolves around a high school student who stumbles upon a supernatural notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone by writing their name in it. The series is known for its intense and suspenseful plot, exploring moral dilemmas and psychological battles, making it unsuitable for the comedy genre.Rate this question:
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Shonen manga 'Bleach ' has how many volumes?
- A.
71
- B.
72
- C.
73
- D.
74
Correct Answer
D. 74Explanation
The correct answer is 74. This is because "Bleach" is a shonen manga series that consists of 74 volumes. Each volume contains a certain number of chapters, and the series concluded with the 74th volume, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 8.
One piece, the shonen manga has how many volumes?
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85
- B.
86
- C.
87
- D.
88
Correct Answer
D. 88Explanation
One Piece, the shonen manga, has a total of 88 volumes.Rate this question:
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One piece has how many episodes?
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828
- B.
737
- C.
656
- D.
545
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A. 828Explanation
The correct answer is 828 because "One Piece" is a long-running anime series that has been airing since 1999. As of now, it has released a total of 828 episodes, making it one of the longest-running anime series in history.Rate this question:
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The Original video animation of 'Fairy Tail 'has how many episodes?
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5
- B.
7
- C.
9
- D.
11
Correct Answer
C. 9Explanation
The original video animation of 'Fairy Tail' has 9 episodes.Rate this question:
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