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Set in a fictional world inhabited by different species spread across different islands, be it in the sea, sky, or underwater, as one of the longest-running anime, showing issues of classism, racism, genocides, and other real world issues.

What is one piece?

100

Japanese anime studio, Ufotable, is known for many projects, from the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie to numerous adaptations under the Fate series! However, Ufotable’s first big project was this anime, which was not only made by the creators of Fate but also takes place in the same universe as Fate! 

What is Kara no Kyoukai/Garden of Sinners?

100

In the anime and manga Hunter × Hunter, this is Kurapika’s Nen category?

What is Conjurer/Specialist?

100

Known as the Seed Pokémon, this Grass/Poison type is also one of the iconic starters in Gen 1

Who is Bulbasaur?

100

In the iconic Sailor Moon series, written by Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon’s symbol is this type of moon:

What is a crescent moon?

200

Set in a fictional empire inspired by imperial China, this popular anime follows a palace servant who uses her medical knowledge to solve mysteries in the imperial court, giving us a glimpse into Chinese imperial court culture. 

What is Apothecary Diaries?

200

Name any one of these Servants from the photo




Who is Saber/Cu Chulain/Gilgamesh/Medusa/Medea?

200

This Hunter rescued Gon Freecss from a Foxbear when he was a child.

Who is Kite?

200

Despite being listed as #122 on the Pokédex, this Pokémon might as well be the first instead, as it was the first to be conceptualized

Who is Rhydon?

200

According to the theme song, Sailor Moon is fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight. But in the daytime, she is an ordinary schoolgirl who goes by this name:

Who is Serena/Usagi?

300

This anime saga with multiple parts features a variety of cultural references and characters from different backgrounds and heritages. Each part features these characters going on crazy journeys, sometimes spanning the globe and giving a glimpse into other cultures like Egypt or even Western culture.

What is Jojo's Bizarre Adventure?

300

This is the year the anime franchise Mobile Suit Gundam first premiered:

What is 1979?

300

There are 6 nen types in HunterXHunter

What is Enhancement, Emission, Manipulation, Transmutation, Conjuration, Specialist?

300

Introduced in Gen IV, this Pokémon is considered the god of all Pokémon, being able to change into any type AND having the highest base stats of any non-Mega Pokémon

Who is Arceus?

300

What do Sailor Tin Nyanko and the three cats Luna, Artemis, and Diana have in common? They all come from this planet:

What is Mau?

400

In this 2004 action anime, we follow a tea waitress, a vagrant outlaw, and a ronin in Edo-period Japan. This anime features characters representing the indigenous Ainu, foreigners, and other marginalized groups to emphasize cultural acceptance and diversity and shine a light on the oppression these groups face.

What is Samurai Champloo?

400

As of last year, this is the total number of series in the long-running Japanese tokusatsu franchise Super Sentai:

What is 49?

400

These are the three Royal Guards who serve the Chimera Ant King Meruem (can choose to only name one)

Who are Neferpitou, Shaiapouf, and Menthuthuyoupi?

400

In the Pokémon video games, Pikachu uses this signature attack, which became a move due to the anime!

What is Volt Tackle?

400

Before Usagi/Serena fell in love with Mamoru/Darren, she had a crush on this guy, who worked at the arcade Game Center Crown:

Who is Andrew?

500

 This 2021 manga series, which was recently announced to receive an anime adaptation by Science SARU this year, takes place in the ancient city of Tus (pronounced Toose), Persia, in the 13th century. We follow Fatima, who was sold as a slave to scholars who taught her knowledge. After the Mongols invaded Tus, captured Fatima, and killed the army and master who were protecting her, Fatima ends up in Mongolia, where she begins her plan of revenge.

What is A Witch from Mongolia/A Witch's Life from Mongol

500

Gege's original VA, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, in Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger was replaced by this guy!

Who is Masaya Fukunishi?

500

These three Greed Island cards were kept by Gon after clearing Green Island to find Ging:

What are Blue Planet, Paladin’s Necklace, and Patch of Shore?

500
Eevee was supposed to get a new type eeveelution in gen 7 (sun and Moon), but was ultimately scrapped because of copyright issues  

What is flying type?

500

Who is Princess Serenity's father?

None (trick question :3)

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