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100

This series follows a young ninja as he masters his skills and learns to control the monster inside himself.

What is Naruto?

100

This is the name of the box in which the drawings and dialogue in manga is contained.

What is a panel?

100

He’s everyone’s favorite neighbor. A big, goofy, lovable forest spirit from rural Japan.

What is Totoro?

100
This is one of the most well-known voice actors, a native of Houston, and star of many anime, most noticeably FMA.
Who is Vic Mignogna?
100

This popular genre is filled with romance, comedy, hot guys, An example is Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances.

What is shoujo?

200

The main character of this series is the leader of a terrorist organization called the Black Knights who are trying to free and reunify Japan from Brittania's control.

What is Code Geass?

200

This is the process of putting English dialogue over an anime. The opposite is known as subs.

What is dubbing?

200

The first film produced under the Studio Ghibli label, this 1986 production involved two children trying to unravel the mystery of a lost civilization from ancient times.

What is Castle in the Sky?

200
This is the name of the company that dubs most anime viewed legitimately in the US, like Drangonball Z Kai, Eden of the East, and Big Windup.
What is Funimation?
200

This is where action lives, with adventure, suspense, and friendship that can withstand even the worst situations. An example is Katekyo Hitman Reborn.

What is shounen?

300

Gintoki Sakata must fight aliens in feudal Japan in this hilarious, nonsense series.

What is Gintama?

300

This is the name of the process in which an anime or manga is brought to the US. A distribution company has rights to sell and promote a property under copyright. It's easier than you think.

What is licensing?

300

The first Ghibli film to feature a returning character, this 2002 film was a spinoff from 1995’s Whisper of the Heart.

What is The Cat Returns

300
This fine potato has had a hand in many anime, and all his characters tend to look like him. He can play characters like Scar in FMA or Zarbon in DBZ, but he seems to prefer tall, dark-haired, somtimes glasses-waring fellows who usually have a bit of attitude. "Ys, my lord," a sweet voice actor.
Who is J. Micheal Tatum?
300

Controversial as it may be, this popular genre can be just about anything, as long as the lead romance involves two guys.

What is shounen ai/ yaoi?

400

This series' dub reunited much of the cast from Fullmetal Alchemist, but the plot couldn't be more different: crossdressing, romance, and lots of luxury are commom place at this prestigious academy. And the third music room is not always what it seems.

What is Ouran High School Host Club?

400

Some legitimate mangaka also do this type of manga, which is self-published and takes an already existing series and continues the story or creates an entirely new one, most widely known with shounen ai/ shoujo ai elements.

What is doujinshi?

400

Notable for being one of Miyazaki’s few works involving a previously established anime franchise, this 1979 film stars the King of Thieves, Arsene Lupin III.

What is The Castle of Cagliostro

400
This despised company has dubbed many children's programs and is famous for changing plot, characters, and removing images such as cigarettes or guns. Ironically, Japanese distributors sued this company into bankruptcy earlier this year for mistreatment.
What is 4Kids?
400

This genre is a bit tricky. Normally the lead is an adult female who must deal with very serious issues. An example is Paradise Kiss.

What is josei?

500

This is one heck of a question, for one heck of a series. Demons, and butlers, and mysteries oh my.

What is Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)?

500

This is the name of those who draw what connects one cel in an anime to another. This is also used in mainstream animation.

What are inbetweeners?

500

Directed by a Miyazaki, Hayao’s son Gorou, this 2006 film was adapted from Ursula Le Guin’s acclaimed series of fantasy novels.

What is Tales from Earthsea

500
This actor has done every role: literally. But most recognize him from his role as, among many others, Piccolo on Dragonball Z.
Who is Christopher J. Sabat?
500

Not all comics come from Japan. This is the Korean equivalent to manga. An example is Priest, which was recently made into a movie and is in theaters.

What is manwha?

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