Anime Drinking Games

• 🏰   1. Howl’s Moving Castle Drinking Game
• ☂️   2. My Neighbor Totoro Drinking Game
• 🚶   3. Attack on Titan Drinking Game
• 🧑‍🏫   4. One Piece Drinking Game
• 📓   5. Death Note Drinking Game
• 👿   6. Inuyasha Drinking Game
• ⚔️   7. Fairy Tail Drinking Game

Anime isn’t just a genre; it’s a lifestyle. This beloved form of entertainment, which was born in Japan, has amassed fans across the globe because of its unique storytelling, excellent animation, and hilarious and sometimes wacky characters.

And what better way to enjoy your favorite anime series or films than with some alcohol in the mix? We’ve compiled a list of 7 anime drinking games that will make your movie nights more fun and memorable. So grab your drinks, and let’s get started!

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1. Howl’s Moving Castle Drinking Game {howls-moving-castle}

Based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones, this Studio Ghibli film follows the story of young Sophie, who is cursed to become an older woman by a wicked witch. She seeks refuge in the moving castle of the mysterious wizard, Howl.

This movie is filled with magical moments and beautiful animation, making it a fan favorite. And we’ll make it even better with this anime drinking game!

How to play Howl’s Moving Castle Drinking Game

This anime drinking game is fun and easy to set up. All you’ll need is a copy of the movie, some drinks, and friends to join the fun.

1. Take a drink when:

• Howl transforms into a bird or any other creature
• The fire demon, Calcifer, makes a sarcastic comment
• Sophie’s hat changes color
• Someone says “wizard” or “witch.”
• Sophie talks to inanimate objects
• Howl’s hair changes color
• The castle moves or shifts
• Markl disguises himself as an old man
• Sophie or Howl mention their hearts
• A new magical creature or character is introduced
• The Witch of the Waste does something malicious
• Sophie reverts to her younger self, even briefly
• Someone eats or talks about food
• The scarecrow, Turnip-Head, appears on screen

2. Take two drinks if:

• Howl cries
• The identity of the Witch of the Waste is revealed
• Sophie accidentally casts a spell
• Someone mentions “war” or “fighting.”
• The castle gets damaged or destroyed
• One of the main characters is injured or in danger
• A love confession is made

3. Finish your drink when:

• Howl’s former mentor, Madame Suliman, appears on screen
• Prince Justin makes an appearance
• Someone mentions “the girl with silver hair.”
• Sophie discovers a secret about Howl’s past

2. My Neighbor Totoro Drinking Game {my-neighbor-totoro}

What anime drinking game list would be complete without a Studio Ghibli classic like My Neighbor Totoro? This heartwarming film tells the story of two sisters who befriend a magical creature called Totoro.

The beautiful animation and lovable characters make it a must-watch for any anime fan.

How to play My Neighbor Totoro Drinking Game

The My Neighbor Totoro Drinking Game is perfect for a more relaxed movie night. Grab your drinks and get ready to enjoy this fun film with some added fun!

1. Take a sip when:

• Mei calls out “Totoro”
• A new type of tree spirit or creature appears on the screen
• Satsuki runs after the bus
• Totoro opens his umbrella
• Someone takes a bath or mentions taking one
• Catbus makes an appearance
• Any character falls asleep
• Someone mentions their mother being in the hospital
• Mei wanders off on her own
• The father is seen writing or working on research
• Someone eats or talks about food
• Totoro roars or makes a loud noise
• It starts to rain
• Mei and Satsuki get into a sibling quarrel
• Granny appears or talks to the girls

2. Take two sips when:

• Totoro falls asleep
• Mei meets the small Totoros for the first time
• Satsuki and Mei’s mother appear in a dream or flashback
• The girls plant seeds together with Totor
• A new tree or plant sprouts magically
• The girls ride the Catbus
• The father’s study becomes the focus
• Mei gets lost, and the whole village is out looking for her

3. Chug your drink when:

• Totoro appears with the girls at the bus stop for their mother’s arrival
• Satsuki and Mei’s mother finally come home
• A scene with the soot sprites is shown

👉 Need more animated content to drink to? Check out our Disney movie drinking games article for some childhood classics!

3. Attack on Titan Drinking Game {attack-on-titan}

Ah, Attack on Titan. This action-packed anime series has a huge cult following because of its intense plot and cool characters - not to mention those unforgettable opening songs.

So why take your viewing experience up a notch with an anime drinking game?

How to play Attack on Titan Drinking Game

Watching the series with a group of friends? Then this anime drinking game is perfect for you! Just make sure to stock up on plenty of drinks before starting.

1. Take a drink when:

• A new titan is introduced for the first time
• Mikasa says, “Eren”
• Someone mentions “walls” or “the wall.”
• Any character uses their maneuver gear
• A character dies
• Eren gets angry or mentions killing Titans
• Levi has an intense moment
• Someone cries or screams in terror
• A new member joins the Survey Corps
• The Colossal Titan appears on screen

2. Take two sips when:

• There’s a flashback to Eren and Mikasa as kids
• Historia appears or is mentioned
• Someone gets injured but doesn’t die
• A new member joins the Military Police Brigade
• The Beast Titan makes an appearance
• Levi has a clean freak moment

3. Finish your drink when:

• There’s a titan battle between two shifters
• Eren transforms into his titan form
• Any character reveals their true identity as a shifter
• Armin has a brilliant idea or plan

4. One Piece Drinking Game {one-piece}

Next on our list is another beloved anime series, One Piece. This adventure-filled show follows a group of pirates led by the charismatic Monkey D. Luffy as they search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece.

How to play One Piece Drinking Game

Once you get started on this anime drinking game, you won’t want to stop. So gather your crew and prepare for a wild ride with the Straw Hat Pirates!

1. Take a shot when:

• Luffy says, “I’m gonna be the Pirate King!”
• Zoro gets lost or is asleep
• Nami uses her clima-tact or steals something
• Usopp tells a lie or puts on a disguise
• Sanji flirts with a female character
• Chopper says something cute or acts like an animal
• Robin makes a dark comment
• Franky shouts, “SUPER!”
• Brook plays his guitar and sings

2. Take two shots if you see:

• Luffy stretches his arms in battle
• Zoro opens his eye or uses a new sword technique
• Nami creates a mirage using her clima-tact
• Usopp successfully pulls off one of his lies
• Sanji has a nosebleed from seeing a beautiful woman
• Chopper transforms into Monster Point
• Robin uses her Devil Fruit powers to grow body parts
• Franky shows off one of his inventions, like the coup de burst
• Brook cuts something with his sword, and it doesn’t have the desired effect

3. Take three shots when:

• Luffy defeats the main villain of an arc using his signature move, “Gomu Gomu no…!” (ex: Gomu Gomu no Pistol)
• Zoro defeats someone using his ultimate technique, “Oni Giri.”
• Nami uses her clima-tact to create a huge storm or tidal wave
• Usopp’s lie turns out to be true
• Sanji reveals his full strength in a fight (ex: Diable Jambe)
• Chopper defeats an enemy using Brain Point Tactics
• Robin uses her powers to create giant limbs or objects for the Straw Hats to use
• Franky activates his General Franky robot form
• Brook reveals his tragic past and performs “Bink’s Sake” with his crewmates

5. Death Note Drinking Game

Light Yagami or L? Let’s be honest: many people root for L in this anime series. But no matter who your favorite character is, the intense cat-and-mouse game between Light and L is exciting.

How to play Death Note Drinking Game

This anime series is full of twists and turns, so you’ll want to be alert while playing this drinking game. And don’t worry, if you drink too much and forget the rules, write them down in your Death Note!

1. Take a drink when:

• Light says, “I am justice.”
• Ryuk eats an apple
• L sits oddly in his chair
• Misa mentions her love for Light
• Any character writes someone’s name in the Death Note
• Rem appears on the screen
• A new rule is revealed for the Death Note
• Someone dies from a heart attack
• Light outsmarts L or vice versa
• Ryuk makes a snarky comment
• Light has a dramatic monologue about his plans or power

2. Take two drinks when:

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• Ryuk scares someone with his laugh or appearance
• Misa puts on her gothic Lolita outfit
• The shinigami realm is shown
• Someone dies from a cause other than a heart attack (ex: suicide, accident, etc.)
• L eats sweets while working on the case

3. Bottoms up your drink when:

• A new Kira is revealed
• Light confronts L in person for the first time
• Any character reveals their true identity to another character
• Ryuk writes someone’s name in his own Death Note (yes, he can do that)
• Light or L dies

6. Inuyasha Drinking Game

Love forbidden romances and feudal Japan? Then Inuyasha is the perfect anime for you. Follow Kagome as she travels back in time and falls in love with the half-demon Inuyasha while trying to collect the shards of the Shikon Jewel.

How to play the Inuyasha Drinking Game

This anime may have a lot of filler episodes, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying this anime drinking game filled with demons and comedy. We’ll even let you take a break during the filler episodes.

1. Take a sip when:

• Inuyasha says “Kagome” or “Shikon Jewel.”
• Kagome expresses her love for Sango’s brother, Kohaku
• Shippo changes into a different shape
• Miroku uses his wind tunnel (be careful; this may lead to multiple sips)
• Sesshomaru appears on screen
• Kikyo makes an appearance in flashback or present form
• A new demon is introduced
• Naraku manipulates someone with his poisonous words
• The group enters a new village or city
• A shard of the Shikon Jewel is collected

2. Take two sips if:

• Kagome says “sit” to make Inuyasha sit using her sacred arrow
• Miroku hits on a woman
• Sango throws her boomerang
• Kirara transforms into her larger form
• Kouga appears and flirts with Kagome
• Kikyo makes an appearance in her resurrected form
• Naraku is thwarted by one of his underlings or enemies
• Inuyasha uses the Wind Scar or Backlash Wave attacks
• Kagome successfully purifies a demon using her sacred arrow
• Sango uses the Hiraikotsu to defeat an enemy
• Miroku’s wind tunnel reaches its limit, and he has to suck in dirt to keep it from closing on itself
• Koga gets jealous of Inuyasha’s relationship with Kagome

3. Finish your drink when:

• The entire group regroups and meets up with Kaede, Kikyo’s sister
• Naraku is defeated (if this happens in the middle of an episode, finish your drink and pour a new one as a toast to celebrate)
• Inuyasha utters, “Kagome…I love you” (this may take a few seasons)

7. Fairy Tail Drinking Game

Don’t get drunk on us yet because we’ve got one more anime for you. Fairy Tail is a fun and action-packed series about a group of wizards who go on adventures and fight dangerous enemies.

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But don’t worry. This drinking game will keep you on your toes and ready for any battle.

How to play Fairy Tail Drinking Game

With dragons, powerful wizards (and a little fan service), there’s never a dull moment in Fairy Tail. So grab your guild mark and get ready to take some sips with this anime drinking game.

1. Drink a shot when:

• Natsu says “Luce” or “Happy”
• Lucy uses one of her celestial spirits
• Gray takes off his clothes (it happens more often than you think)
• Erza scolds someone for breaking the rules
• Wendy mentions she’s hungry or wants to eat something sweet
• Happy eats a fish or offers one to someone else
• A new enemy is introduced
• The Fairy Tail guild symbol is shown
• Someone mentions the power of friendship or bonds
• Natsu gets motion sickness on any vehicle

2. Drink two shots if:

• Natsu eats something spicy or non-edible (ex: fire)
• A dragon appears in the episode (yes, we’re counting Happy)
• A character dies temporarily (hey, it’s a fantasy world)
• Natsu, Gray, and Lucy team up to take down an enemy
• Jellal makes an appearance (bonus shot if he mentions “Crime Sorciere”)
• Erza reveals her childhood trauma or backstory

3. Finish your drink when:

• The Fairy Tail guild throws a party (we recommend pacing yourself for this one)
• Natsu defeats the main villain in a final battle using the power of friendship (cue inspirational music and tears)

Phew, that was quite the adventure! But remember always to drink responsibly and take breaks as needed. And if you happen to finish all these anime and want more drinking games, grab another round and rewatch your favorite series.

📖 Suggested read: Top 8 Fun Movie Drinking Games for Your Next Party

Cheers to a fun and tipsy night!