Anime and Manga: Reading Backwards and Loving It

SheelonPop CultureTrivia & FunEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Why manga is read right to left, what a mangaka does, and which series has been running for decades. Ten questions for readers who have already picked a favourite.

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In which direction is a traditional manga read?
Multiple Choice · 20s
ALeft to right, like English
BTop to bottom in one column
CRight to left
DIn any order the reader likes
What is a mangaka?
Multiple Choice · 20s
AA manga artist and author
BA shop selling manga volumes
CA convention for manga fans
DA magazine that prints manga
One Piece has been running as a manga since the 1990s.
True / False · 20s
TRUE
FALSE
Who created Dragon Ball?Multiple Choice · 20s
What is the word for manga aimed mainly at a young male audience? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
What is a 'filler' episode in an anime series?Multiple Choice · 20s
Anime is only made for children.True / False · 20s
What are Pokemon, Naruto and Sailor Moon all examples of?Multiple Choice · 20s
What does 'sub' mean when fans argue about sub versus dub?Multiple Choice · 20s
In which country did manga and anime originate? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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In which direction is a traditional manga read?

What is a mangaka?

One Piece has been running as a manga since the 1990s.