Anime & Manga Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Immerse yourself in the vibrant worlds of Japanese animation and comics, from classic series to modern blockbusters. Test your knowledge of characters, genres, and creators.

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one piece

Hard · 15×15 · 26 words
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  1. 5. A sandy mastermind who tried to dry out a desert kingdom from the shadows
  2. 8. A rabbit mink who transforms into an elegant, icy warrior under a full moon
  3. 11. A blue-haired princess who rode a giant duck to save her sandy homeland
  4. 12. An isolated land of samurai and cherry blossoms that closed its borders to the world
  5. 14. A giant, tearful mermaid princess who can summon island-sized sea kings
  6. 18. She draws the line at bad weather and maps out a path to wealth
  7. 19. This shipwright runs on cola and is always super built for the job
  8. 20. A musician who is all bones and dead set on a reunion with a giant whale
  9. 23. A cigar-chomping Marine who hunts pirates with a weapon tipped in sea-stone
  10. 25. A gladiator of Dressrosa who fought without spilling a single drop of blood

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  1. 1. A pigeon-toting assassin who turns into a bloodthirsty leopard
  2. 2. A hot-headed brother whose flame was tragically snuffed out at Marineford
  3. 3. A jaguar mink who lit his final fuse to ensure the dawn of the world
  4. 4. A green-haired fighter who keeps three blades on hand, even if one is in his mouth
  5. 6. A flamboyant broker in pink feathers who pulls the strings of a puppet kingdom
  6. 7. A lazy Admiral who rides his bicycle across the ocean by freezing a path of ice
  7. 9. A pink-haired Marine who speaks in the third person and binds her foes in iron cages
  8. 10. A gothic princess whose hollow spirits can make the proudest hero want to die
  9. 13. This straw-hat-wearing leader turns into a rubber band when stretched to his limit
  10. 15. An empress who turns her admirers into stone, except for one oblivious rubber man
  11. 16. A silver-haired right hand who coated ships and schooled a rubber rookie in the wild
  12. 17. A magnetic punk from the Worst Generation who builds metal arms from scrap metal
  13. 21. The wealthy king who started the great age of seafaring with his final words on the scaffold
  14. 22. A silent giant carrying a bible who could deflect any pain with his paw pads
  15. 23. A revolutionary brother who inherited a fiery legacy and wears a top hat
  16. 24. An electric god of Skypeia who left for the moon after losing to rubber

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Naruto

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 3. A permanent mark left on the skin from a past battle
  2. 4. A technique used to trap or contain a powerful entity

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  1. 1. A face covering worn by mysterious characters like Kakashi or Tobi
  2. 2. A powerful form achieved by balancing natural energy

Anime and Manga

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. Hand-drawn or computer animation originating from Japan
  2. 6. Honorific used for teachers, mentors, or manga creators
  3. 9. Acute social withdrawal, a common theme in modern slice-of-life drama
  4. 10. Demographic of manga aimed primarily at young teenage boys
  5. 12. Japanese graphic novels read from right to left

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  1. 2. Slang for a feeling of strong affection towards adorable characters
  2. 3. Fictional female character one has a strong affection for
  3. 4. A grim reaper or death spirit in series like Death Note
  4. 5. Self-published or fan-made manga works
  5. 7. The legendary red eye technique of the Uchiha clan
  6. 8. Giant, friendly forest spirit created by Studio Ghibli
  7. 11. North direction in Japanese, or a common anime character surname

neon genesis evangelion

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 3. The mysterious enemy entities that attack the city
  2. 4. The glowing point on an enemy that must be destroyed to win

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  1. 1. The cold and calculating commander of the organization
  2. 2. The amber liquid that fills the cockpit to provide oxygen to the pilot

One Piece

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 3. The chef of the crew

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  1. 1. A title for a ruler
  2. 2. A large vessel used for sailing
  3. 3. The vast body of salt water

Demon Slayer

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  1. 5. The Serpent Hashira who wears bandages over his mouth
  2. 7. The progenitor of all demons and the primary antagonist
  3. 8. The Flame Hashira known for his boisterous personality and red hair
  4. 10. The demon doctor who works to find a cure for demonism
  5. 12. The spirit of a former student who helped Tanjiro slice the boulder
  6. 14. The special ore used to forge swords that can kill demons
  7. 16. The Lower Rank Five demon who obsessed over family bonds
  8. 18. The wooden container used to carry a demon during the day
  9. 19. The kindhearted swordsman with a forehead scar and hanafuda earrings
  10. 20. The surname of the demon king who seeks the Blue Spider Lily
  11. 21. The quiet successor to the Insect Hashira who flips a coin
  12. 22. The girl at the Butterfly Mansion who handles rehabilitation
  13. 23. The fearful slayer who only fights effectively while unconscious

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  1. 1. The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps with a scarred face
  2. 2. The Water Hashira who first encountered the Kamado siblings
  3. 3. The primary weapon used by a demon slayer
  4. 4. The level or position within the Twelve Kizuki
  5. 6. The slayer who eats demon flesh to gain temporary powers
  6. 7. A face covering worn by Haganezuka or Urokodaki
  7. 9. The retired Water Hashira who wears a tengu mask
  8. 11. The Mist Hashira who is a young prodigy
  9. 12. The Insect Hashira who uses poison instead of decapitation
  10. 13. The average but lucky survivor of the Mount Natagumo mission
  11. 15. The dance of the fire god passed down through the Kamado line
  12. 17. The elite group of twelve demons serving the main villain

One Piece

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 3. The skilled navigator of the crew
  2. 4. The symbol flown on a pirate vessel

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  1. 1. The vast body of water where pirates sail
  2. 2. The title the hero wants to achieve

One Piece21st

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 3. A weapon with a long metal blade
  2. 4. A precious yellow metal often sought by pirates

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  1. 1. The direction where the sun rises
  2. 2. The swordsman who uses three blades

Demon Slayer

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 3. The primary antagonist of the series
  2. 5. The name of the main protagonist's sister

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  1. 1. The supernatural creatures that hunt humans
  2. 2. The element that is fatal to demons
  3. 4. A blonde character who uses thunder breathing

anime

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. A genre featuring giant piloted robots
  2. 5. A single installment of a television series
  3. 6. A sequence of episodes that tells a single story

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  1. 1. Tiny dots that make up digital images
  2. 2. Supernatural powers often used in fantasy shows
  3. 3. A special ability or strength level
  4. 4. The main character who saves the world

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