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Anime and Manga present a dynamic and ever-growing lexicon perfect for modern crossword puzzles, appealing to a dedicated global fanbase. From iconic character names and series titles to specialized terminology like "shonen" or "sensei," this genre provides a wealth of challenging and fun clues. Puzzle constructors can explore the diverse narratives, unique art styles, and cultural impact of Japanese animation and comics, creating engaging puzzles that resonate with enthusiasts and introduce newcomers to this rich creative world.
Crossword clues used in anime & manga puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Genre featuring giant piloted robotic suits”
MECHA (5)
“Internal mystical energy channeled by shinobis to execute jutsu”
CHAKRA (6)
“Supernatural black stationery that ends anyone whose name is penned within”
NOTEBOOK (8)
“Supreme evolutionary tier of Hollow known as Lorde”
VASTO (5)
“Subgenre where a protagonist wakes up transported into a fantasy realm”
ISEKAI (6)
“Japanese graphic novels traditionally enjoyed right-to-left”
MANGA (5)
“Ethereal entity dwelling in an enchanted Miyazaki bathhouse”
SPIRIT (6)
“Sport where Hinata soars past towering blockers at Karasuno High”
VOLLEYBALL (10)
“Manga demographic tailored toward mature adult men”
SEINEN (6)
“Realistic storytelling targeted primarily at adult women”
JOSEI (5)
“Legendary white, blue, and red robotic mobile suit piloting the Real Robot craze”
GUNDAM (6)
“Manga demographic often highlighting romance and emotional depth for young females”
SHOJO (5)
“Transmutation scientist guided by the law of Equivalent Exchange”
ALCHEMIST (9)
“Supernatural death spirit armed with a soul-cleansing scythe or sword”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“High-seas rogue flying a skull-and-crossbones flag in the Grand Line”
PIRATE (6)
“Orange-clad ninja who loves ramen and dreams of becoming Hokage”
NARUTO (6)
“Stealthy shinobi running through the trees with arms stretched behind them”
NINJA (5)
“Stock character who masks hidden affectionate feelings with prickly hostility”
TSUNDERE (8)
“Coffee-drinking predatory being roaming modern Tokyo in disguise”
GHOUL (5)
“Art style with exaggeratedly oversized heads and petite bodies”
CHIBI (5)
“Slang for an obsessive Western devotee of Japanese media and culture”
WEEB (4)
“Supernatural combat projection manifested in an eccentric Bizarre Adventure”
STAND (5)
“Dressing up in handmade garments to portray beloved fictional personalities”
COSPLAY (7)
“Orange-haired cartographer of the Straw Hat crew”
NAMI (4)
“Long-nosed marksman also known by his godly alias”
USOPP (5)
“Black Leg chef who refuses to fight with his hands”
SANJI (5)
“Cola-powered cyborg shipwright sporting eccentric blue pompadours”
FRANKY (6)
“Vessels like the Going Merry and Thousand Sunny”
SHIPS (5)
“First half of the diminutive reindeer doctor's moniker”
CHOP (4)
“Rubber-bodied captain aiming to become King of the Pirates”
LUFFY (5)
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