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#1 In the 1988 film "Akira", Tetsuo ends up destroying Tokyo.
Explanation
Tetsuo's uncontrolled psychic powers culminate in a massive explosion that devastates Neo-Tokyo, mirroring the atomic destruction that created the post-apocalyptic setting of this influential cyberpunk masterpiece.
#2 In "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" series, the SOS Brigade club leader is unknowingly treated as a(n) __ by her peers.
Explanation
Haruhi possesses unconscious reality-altering powers that make her essentially a god, which is why the other supernatural club members (an alien, time traveler, and esper) are secretly monitoring her to prevent reality from being rewritten.
#3 Which part from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga is about a horse race across America?
Explanation
Steel Ball Run is a 19th-century cross-country horse race from San Diego to New York City, marking a soft reboot of the JoJo series with a new universe and the introduction of the Spin technique alongside traditional Stand powers.
#4 In the anime Seven Deadly Sins what is the name of one of the sins?
Explanation
Diane is the Sin of Envy and a giant who can manipulate earth and stone, serving as both a powerful warrior and one of Meliodas's closest companions in the legendary group of knights.
#5 What is the name of the stuffed lion in Bleach?
Explanation
Kon is a modified soul (mod soul) in a lion plushie who serves as comic relief while also allowing Ichigo to leave his body and fight as a Soul Reaper, creating humorous situations when he tries to take over Ichigo's life.
#6 In the "Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" series, the narrator goes by the nickname Kyon.
Explanation
The main protagonist and narrator is indeed called Kyon (his real name is never revealed), serving as the cynical and sarcastic voice who grounds the supernatural events surrounding Haruhi's reality-bending powers.
#7 Who is the true moon princess in Sailor Moon?
Explanation
Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon) is revealed to be Princess Serenity, the reincarnated moon princess from the ancient Silver Millennium, while Sailor Venus was initially used as a decoy to protect her true identity.
#8 In the "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun" anime, espers can only reach a maximum of level 6 in their abilities.
Explanation
Esper abilities are ranked from Level 0 to Level 5, with Level 5 being the highest confirmed level. Level 6 is theoretical and represents an absolute power that would make someone equivalent to a god, which no one has achieved.
#9 In "To Love-Ru", Ren and Run are from what planet?
Explanation
Ren and Run are from Planet Memorze and share the same body, with their personality and gender changing based on temperature - Ren (male) in cold temperatures and Run (female) in warm temperatures.
#10 Who is the colossal titan in "Attack On Titan"?
Explanation
Bertolt Hoover is revealed to be the Colossal Titan, the 60-meter giant who first breached Wall Maria and initiated the series' events, working as a spy from the warrior program alongside Reiner and Annie.
#11 In 2013, virtual pop-star Hatsune Miku had a sponsorship with which pizza chain?
Explanation
Domino's Pizza Japan collaborated with Hatsune Miku in a promotional campaign that featured the virtual singer in commercials and special pizza boxes, showcasing how Vocaloid culture had entered mainstream marketing.
#12 What is the name of the corgi in Cowboy Bebop?
Explanation
Ein (short for Einstein) is a genetically enhanced Pembroke Welsh Corgi with human-level intelligence, originally part of a data dog experiment before becoming the beloved pet of the Bebop crew.
#13 What is Gatomon's name in the original Japanese version of Digimon Adventure?
Explanation
Tailmon is the original Japanese name, derived from 'tail' since this cat-like Digimon's most distinctive feature is its long tail with a ring accessory, though it was anglicized to Gatomon for Western audiences.
#14 Who is the main heroine of the anime, Full Metal Panic!
Explanation
Kaname Chidori is the high school student who possesses "Whispered" abilities, making her a target for various organizations and requiring protection from the military specialist Sousuke Sagara in this mecha comedy-drama.
#15 Which anime heavily features music from the genre "Eurobeat"?
Explanation
Initial D's soundtrack is almost entirely Eurobeat music, with high-energy tracks that perfectly complement the intense mountain racing scenes and helped popularize both the anime and the Eurobeat genre among fans.
#16 Satella in "Re:Zero" is the witch of what?
Explanation
Satella is the Witch of Envy, one of the most feared beings in the Re:Zero world who consumed half the world 400 years ago and has a mysterious connection to the protagonist Subaru's "Return by Death" ability.
#17 In Chobits, Hideki found Chii in his apartment.
Explanation
Hideki found Chi (also written as Chii) in the garbage outside his apartment building, not inside his apartment. She was discarded and appeared to be broken when he discovered her.
#18 Gosho Aoyama Made This Series: (Detective Conan / Case Closed!)
Explanation
Gosho Aoyama is indeed the creator of Detective Conan (known as Case Closed in North America), the long-running mystery manga series that began in 1994 and has become one of the best-selling manga series worldwide.
#19 What name is the main character Chihiro given in the 2001 movie "Spirited Away"?
Explanation
Yubaba steals Chihiro's name and gives her 'Sen' (meaning thousand), keeping most of her identity to maintain control over her - remembering one's true name is crucial for maintaining one's identity in the spirit world.
#20 In the anime Black Butler, who is betrothed to be married to Ciel Phantomhive?
Explanation
Elizabeth Midford is Ciel's cheerful cousin and fiancée, engaged to him through an arrangement between their families. Despite her bubbly personality, she genuinely cares for Ciel and possesses surprising combat skills.
#21 In Ms. Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, who is Kobayashi's maid?
#22 What is the last name of Edward and Alphonse in the Fullmetal Alchemist series.
Explanation
Edward and Alphonse Elric are the brother protagonists who attempt forbidden human transmutation to resurrect their mother, resulting in Edward losing a limb and Alphonse losing his entire body.
#23 What caused the titular mascot of Yo-Kai Watch, Jibanyan, to become a yokai?
Explanation
Jibanyan died when he was hit by a truck while trying to save his owner, transforming him into a yokai cat spirit with a tragic backstory that drives his desire to become stronger.
#24 In Kill La Kill, the weapon of the main protagonist is a katana.
Explanation
Ryūko Matoi wields half of a giant scissor blade, not a katana. This unique weapon was created to cut Life Fibers and serves as both a practical tool and a symbol of her quest for vengeance.
#25 The two main characters of "No Game No Life", Sora and Shiro, together go by what name?
Explanation
Sora and Shiro are known collectively as 'Blank' in the gaming world, representing their perfect record of never losing a game and their belief that they are incomplete without each other.
#26 Who is the armored titan in "Attack On Titan"?
Explanation
Reiner Braun is revealed to be the Armored Titan, possessing incredibly durable armor plating that makes him nearly invulnerable to conventional weapons and a key member of the warrior program from Marley.
#27 Who was a voice actor for the English dubbing of HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004)?
Explanation
Christian Bale voiced the vain and dramatic wizard Howl in the English dub of this Studio Ghibli film, bringing his theatrical range to match the character's flamboyant personality and emotional depth.
#28 On what medium was "Clannad" first created?
Explanation
Clannad originated as a visual novel by Key in 2004, known for its emotional storytelling and multiple character routes, before being adapted into the beloved anime series that made many fans cry.
#29 Kirito and Asuna are main characters from which anime?
Explanation
Kirito and Asuna are the main protagonists of Sword Art Online, a couple who fall in love while trapped in a deadly VRMMORPG where dying in the game means dying in real life.
#30 Which of the following originated as a manga?
Explanation
Akira was originally a groundbreaking manga by Katsuhiro Otomo that ran from 1982-1990, later adapted into the influential 1988 anime film that introduced many Western audiences to mature anime storytelling.
#31 In the "To Love-Ru" series, Golden Darkness is sent to kill Lala Deviluke.
Explanation
Golden Darkness (Yami) was originally sent to kill Rito Yuuki, not Lala. Her mission was to eliminate Rito because he was supposedly interfering with Lala's political marriage arrangements.
#32 What year did "Attack on Titan" first air?
Explanation
Attack on Titan premiered in April 2013, instantly becoming a global phenomenon that revitalized interest in anime worldwide and spawned multiple seasons, spin-offs, and live-action adaptations.
#33 What color is Ryūko Matoi's half of the Scissor Blade in the anime Kill la KIll?
Explanation
Ryūko's half of the Scissor Blade is red, while her sister Satsuki possesses the blue half. The contrasting colors symbolize their opposing positions before their eventual alliance against their true enemy.
#34 What is the name of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5?
Explanation
Vento Aureo (Golden Wind) is Part 5 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, following Giorno Giovanna's journey to become a Gang-Star and reform the Italian mafia from within using his Stand Gold Experience.
#35 In "A Certain Scientific Railgun", how many "sisters" did Accelerator have to kill to achieve the rumored level 6?
Explanation
The Level 6 Shift experiment required Accelerator to kill 20,000 Misaka clones (called "Sisters") in combat to force his evolution to Level 6, though the experiment was ultimately stopped by Touma's intervention.
#36 What is the theme song of "Neon Genesis Evangelion"?
Explanation
'A Cruel Angel's Thesis' by Yoko Takahashi is the iconic opening theme that contrasts upbeat J-pop with the series' dark psychological themes, becoming one of anime's most recognizable songs.
#37 The name of the attack "Kamehameha" in Dragon Ball Z was named after a famous king of Hawaii.
Explanation
Akira Toriyama indeed named the Kamehameha wave after King Kamehameha I, who unified the Hawaiian Islands in the early 19th century, showing the creator's interest in historical figures.
#38 In "Inuyasha", what are the heros are looking to collect?
Explanation
The Sacred Jewel (Shikon no Tama) was shattered into multiple shards that Kagome and Inuyasha must collect before they fall into the hands of demons who would use them to gain immense power.
#39 What's the English Dub Name of "Smile Precure"?
Explanation
Smile PreCure was localized as 'Glitter Force' for Western audiences on Netflix, with significant changes to character names, settings, and cultural references to make it more accessible to international viewers.
#40 The name of Junko Enoshima's imposter at the beginning of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is?
Explanation
Mukuro Ikusaba, the Ultimate Soldier, posed as her twin sister Junko Enoshima at the beginning of the killing game, only to be killed by the real Junko to maintain the despair-inducing scenario.
#41 In Digimon, what is the Japanese name for the final evolutionary stage?
Explanation
In Japanese, the highest evolution level is called 'Ultimate,' but this was translated as 'Mega' in English dubs, while the Japanese 'Perfect' level became 'Ultimate' in English, creating confusion between versions.
#42 What was Ash Ketchum's second Pokemon?
Explanation
After receiving Pikachu as his starter, Ash caught Caterpie in Viridian Forest during his first journey, making it his second Pokémon and the first one he caught himself.
#43 What animation studio produced "Gurren Lagann"?
Explanation
Gainax produced this epic mecha series that became one of their final major works before many key staff members left to form Studio Trigger, carrying on the legacy of over-the-top animation and storytelling.
#44 In the anime Noragami who is one of the main protagonists?
Explanation
Yukine is the spirit of a deceased teenage boy who becomes Yato's Regalia (sacred weapon), transforming into a sword while struggling with his past and his relationship with the stray god Yato.
#45 The anime "Lucky Star" follows the story of one girl who is unaware she is God.
Explanation
Lucky Star is a slice-of-life comedy about the daily lives of high school girls, particularly Konata Izumi's otaku lifestyle. The description given actually matches Haruhi Suzumiya, not Lucky Star.
#46 Which Pokémon and it's evolutions were banned from appearing in a main role after the Episode 38 Incident?
Explanation
The Porygon evolutionary line was banned from major roles after the infamous "Electric Soldier Porygon" episode caused seizures in hundreds of viewers, despite Pikachu actually causing the problematic flashing lights.
#47 In "Fairy Tail", what is the nickname of Natsu Dragneel?
Explanation
Natsu is known as 'The Salamander' due to his Fire Dragon Slayer magic, which allows him to eat and manipulate fire like the mythical salamander that was believed to live in flames.
#48 Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio responsible for the films "Wolf Children" and "The Boy and the Beast".
Explanation
These films were directed by Mamoru Hosoda and produced by Studio Chizu, not Studio Ghibli. While Hosoda worked on some Ghibli projects early in his career, these particular films are from his independent work.
#49 Who is the main character with yellow hair in the anime Naruto?
Explanation
Naruto Uzumaki is the titular protagonist with distinctive spiky yellow hair, inherited from his father Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, who also had the same blonde hair color.
#50 In the anime "My Hero Academia", which character is shown with the ability to manipulate gravity?
Explanation
Ochako Uraraka's Quirk 'Zero Gravity' allows her to make objects weightless by touching them with her fingertips, though overuse causes her to become nauseous and dizzy.