[Trivia Quiz] Three-choice questions about Anpanman characters

Last updated:2025/4/27

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Anpanman boasts nationwide recognition as a character popular among children.

Sparked by picture books created by Takashi Yanase, the franchise has also gained popularity through its anime and interactive museums.

We’ve gathered a set of trivia quizzes themed around deepening your knowledge of Anpanman, which will make the works even more engaging.

Focusing on the secrets and traits of characters from its fantastical world, we’ll present fun trivia quizzes that are enjoyable to learn.

Be sure to read the explanations as well, which include episodes and anecdotes related to each character!

[Trivia Quiz] Three-choice questions about Anpanman characters (1–10)

Which character is mutually in love with Batako-san?

Omusubi-man
Curry Bread Man
Shokupanman

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Omusubi-man

The character who has mutual feelings with Batako-san is Omusubiman. Omusubiman is a skilled cook with a kind heart. The world of Anpanman features a variety of characters, each with distinctive stories and relationships, but the relationship between Batako-san and Omusubiman is especially heartwarming.

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When Anpanman gets a new face, what happens to his old face?

to disappear completely
take it home
Framed and displayed

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to disappear completely

Anpanman’s old face disappears once it is replaced with a new one. In the world of Anpanman, this concept is considered an important element symbolizing his courage and kindness. By letting the old face vanish and replacing it with a new one, Anpanman can always rush to help those in need in a fresh and ready state.

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What’s inside the Shokupanman-go?

Uncle Jam’s Secret Gadget
school lunch bread
Dokin-chan’s magic wand

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school lunch bread

Inside the Shokupanman-go, there are school lunch loaves of bread. Since it can carry even more of the special bread he always has with him, it’s extremely useful not only for school lunches but also in sudden emergencies or whenever food is needed.

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Which of the following is Anpanman not good at?

Flight from a high place
Performing in a play
cuisine

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Performing in a play

Anpanman is good at helping people and fighting evil, but he is not good at acting in plays. He finds it difficult to completely become his character when performing, and this is one of his few weaknesses.

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What exactly is Dokin-chan?

panko bread crumbs
germs
sweets

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germs

The true identity of Dokin-chan is a “germ,” the closest companion of Baikinman. Dokin-chan often causes trouble for Anpanman and his friends. However, her cute appearance and the kindness she occasionally shows have earned her many fans, from children to adults. Unlike Baikinman, she is characterized by an appearance that looks like a human girl.

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What kind of bean paste is in Anpanman?

chunky sweet red bean paste
smooth red bean paste
white bean paste

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chunky sweet red bean paste

Anpanman’s bean paste is made from chunky red bean paste. The reasons are that the creator, Takashi Yanase, preferred chunky red bean paste and that the structure of the brain resembles chunky red bean paste.

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Which of the following does not exist in the world of Anpanman?

money
book
rice

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money

In the world of Anpanman, money does not exist. In this world, the characters live by helping and cooperating with one another. Friendship and courage are portrayed as important values, and there are no scenes where money is used for exchanging or trading goods. For this reason, it is a very unique setting in which money is unnecessary in the world of Anpanman.

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