Anime Genres Worksheet for 13-Year-Olds | Media Literacy

Instructions

Anime is a diverse world of storytelling with many different genres, or categories. These genres help viewers know what kind of story to expect. This worksheet will test your knowledge of some of the most popular anime genres.

Part 1: Match the Genre!

Draw a line to connect each anime genre in the left column to its correct description in the right column.

Part 2: What's the Genre?

Read the short anime summaries below. Based on the descriptions you just learned, write down the genre that best fits each story on the line provided.

1. Plot: A shy high school student named Haru has a secret crush on the most popular boy in school, Kaito. The story follows her journey as she tries to gain the confidence to talk to him, while navigating friendships, school drama, and her own feelings.
   Genre: _________________________
2. Plot: After being hit by a truck, a quiet office worker wakes up as a powerful slime monster in a world of magic, dragons, and goblins. He must use his unique abilities to survive, make new allies, and build a nation in this strange new reality.
   Genre: _________________________
3. Plot: The series follows a group of friends who work part-time at a cozy café after school. Each episode shows them learning to make coffee, serving quirky customers, studying for exams, and simply enjoying their youth together.
   Genre: _________________________
4. Plot: Riku discovers a legendary sword and learns he is destined to defeat the Shadow King. He gathers a team of unique and powerful friends, travels across the land, and trains relentlessly to unlock his inner strength and protect the innocent.
   Genre: _________________________

Part 3: Create Your Own Anime!

Now it's your turn to be a creator! Pick one of the genres from Part 1 and invent your own anime idea. Give it a title and write a short, 2-3 sentence summary of the plot.

Chosen Genre: __________________________________________________

My Anime Title: __________________________________________________

My Anime Summary:

Answer Key

Part 1: Match the Genre!

1. Shonen → C. Aimed at a young male audience, these stories are typically high-action and focus on adventure, perseverance, and the power of friendship.

2. Shojo → E. Aimed at a young female audience, these stories often focus on romance, relationships, and emotional or personal growth.

3. Isekai → A. A story where the main character is transported from their normal world into a different, often fantasy or virtual, world.

4. Slice of Life → D. Focuses on the seemingly ordinary, everyday experiences of its characters. These stories are often relaxing, humorous, or heartwarming.

5. Mecha → B. Features stories centered around giant robots or piloted machines, often involving combat or war.

Part 2: What's the Genre?

1. Genre: Shojo
2. Genre: Isekai
3. Genre: Slice of Life
4. Genre: Shonen

Part 3: Create Your Own Anime!

Answers will vary. The goal is for the student's title and summary to reasonably fit the genre they have chosen.