Anime Movies
In this critically acclaimed film directed by Makoto Shinkai, the lives of a two high school students-one in the bustling city of Tokyo, and one in the rural countryside-are dramatically changed when they wake up in each other's bodies! This leads them on a mind-bending quest to find each other, crossing the boundaries of space and time to reach their goal. Will they find each other in the end?
What is Your Name./Kimi no Na wa.?
Name the anime that this opening comes from!
What is Pokémon?
In this reality, humans have corralled themselves behind the walls, protecting them from the greatest threat to their existence: the Titans.
What is Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin?
Name the character that I'm quoting below:
"Believe it!/Dattebayou!"
Who is Naruto Uzumaki? (Naruto)
Standing on the shores of Komoda Beach, the last bastion of Tsushima's samurai must band together to stop the approaching Mongol threat. However, their superior numbers easily overpower the samurai, and by the end of the battle, the protagonist Jin Sakai lies on the edge of death; and his uncle has been captured by their leader, Khotun Khan. In a last ditch effort to save his home, Jin must abandon the code that has shaped his life up to this point; recruit unlikely help; and against all odds, form a legend that even his greatest enemies will fear.
Video Game (Ghost of Tsushima)
In Makoto Shinkai's most recent feature film, runaway high school student Hodaka Morishima and orphan Hina Amano cross paths when Hodaka saves her from shady men. They decide to run away together with her younger brother, and when they do, they discover that she is a "sunshine girl"- she has the ability bring out the sun whenever she prays for it. They then begin a business, using her unique power to brighten people's days. However, all good things must come to an end...
What is Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko?
Name the anime that this opening comes from!
What is Tokyo Ghoul?
In a world of equivalent exchange, two foolish boys break the laws of the universe in order to bring their beloved mother back to life. However, the trial goes awry, and their intertwined fates will be changed forever.
What is Fullmetal Alchemist?
Name the character that I'm quoting below:
"GO BEYOND! PLUS ULTRAAAAAAA!"
Who is Class 1-A/All Might? (My Hero Academia)
In a dark medieval fantasy world of the magical and supernatural, there exists a looming threat: the leagues of vampires under Dracula's control, and his rebellious son Alucard. However, a fragile peace is maintained in that Dracula has no need to unleash his forces on the humans, and he simply remains in the solitude of his foreboding estate. After his wife is burned at the stake for claims of being a witch, Dracula becomes maddened with grief, and gives the humans an ultimatum: change your ways in a year, or their reckoning at the hands of the bloodthirsty vampires will occur. The only thing that stands between them and humanity is the Belmont clan, and its remnants and their allies must do everything in their power to ensure that mankind is saved.
Both (Castlevania)
Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse that leads to World War III. In order to prevent any further destruction, he is captured and taken into custody, never to be heard from again. Now, in the year 2019, a restored version of the city known as Neo-Tokyo—an area rife with gang violence and terrorism against the current government—stands in its place. Here, Shoutarou Kaneda leads "the Capsules," a group of misfits known for riding large, custom motorcycles and being in constant conflict with their rivals "the Clowns. During one of these battles, Shoutarou's best friend Tetsuo Shima is caught up in an accident with an esper who finds himself in the streets of Tokyo after escaping confinement from a government institution. Through this encounter, Tetsuo begins to develop his own mysterious abilities, as the government seeks to quarantine this latest psychic in a desperate attempt to prevent him from unleashing the destructive power that could once again bring the city to its knees.
What is Akira?
Name the anime that this opening comes from!
What is Erased?
After the entirety of his class is swiftly and brutally massacred by a masked figure in red, Ganta's life takes a turn for the worse when he is framed and sentenced to death in a prison amusement park with games designed to murder its less tenacious contestants, shall we say. Not only that, but many of its inhabitants have the ability to harness and manipulate their blood as weapons! Thus, he begins his blood soaked journey to solve the mystery of his class's killer, and clear his name.
What is Deadman Wonderland?
Name the character that I'm quoting below:
"I'll take this potato chip, and I'll eat it!"
Who is Light Yagami? (Death Note)
This story follows a group of high school students who, after celebrating their school's culture festival, perform a ritual involving a small paper charm that they all rip into pieces together, hoping that this will allow them to remain friends forever. This goes awry when a sudden earthquake transports them to a run down schoolhouse in an alternate dimension that is haunted by the ghosts of people who have been trapped there. It turns out that those paper charms were connected to Heavenly Host Academy- the institution where they have found themselves in, which houses the spirits of the damned. With this information, they must work together to have even a chance of escaping Heavenly Host, or they will forever join the tortured souls that surround them. Hint: (a lot of them don't)
Both (Corpse Party)
In Satoshi Kon's directorial debut, this thriller film features Mima Kirigoe, an idol with a successful career that feels the need to branch out her career by pursuing acting. However, this decision will begin to slowly unravel her life, as the shedding of her idol image begins to weigh on not only her mind, but also the mind of another individual that would do anything to have her sing again. As fear and paranoia build, Mima (and the viewer) become increasingly unable to tell the difference between reality and fantasy, and the threat grows closer than you could even imagine.
What is Perfect Blue?
Name the anime that this opening comes from!
What is Samurai Champloo?
Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are regular middle school girls with regular lives, but that all changes when they encounter Kyuubey, a cat-like magical familiar, and Homura Akemi, the new transfer student. Kyuubey offers them a proposition: he will grant any one of their wishes and in exchange, they will each become a magical girl, gaining enough power to fulfill their dreams. However, Homura Akemi, a magical girl herself, urges them not to accept the offer, stating that everything is not what it seems. As the characters sink deeper into despair, they truly learn what it means to be a magical girl, and the price you must pay to keep that title.
What is Madoka Magica?
Name the character that I'm quoting below:
"You're gonna carry that weight."
Who is Spike Spiegel? (Cowboy Bebop)
In a world where gods co-exist with humans, the relatively unknown god Yato seeks to build his reputation. He does this by taking on odd jobs around the city for the most part, but his partner, known as his regalia, abandons him because she believes him to be useless. After a chance encounter in which a regular human saves Yato from an oncoming car; that human, Hiyori, survives. However, it seems that her soul has become loose, and she now has the ability to slip in and out of her body. Understandably, she's not too happy about this, and demands that Yato return her to normal. With his newfound human friend Hiyori, and his new regalia Yukine, Yato must establish his place in the pantheon, fulfill Hiyori's request, and sever any Phantom that stands in the way of his allies, and his goals.
Anime (Noragami)
On a rainy morning in Tokyo, Takao Akizuki, an aspiring shoemaker, decides to skip class to sketch designs in a beautiful garden. This is where he meets Yukari Yukino, a beautiful yet mysterious woman, for the very first time. Offering to make her new shoes, Takao continues to meet with Yukari throughout the rainy season, and without even realizing it, the two are able to alleviate the worries hidden in their hearts just by being with each other. However, much trauma lies under the surface, and unforeseen factors threaten to rip what they have apart. As the end of the rainy season approaches, their relationship will be put to the test. Also there's chocolate and alcohol, which is kinda weird.
What is The Garden of Words/Kotonoha no Niwa?
Name the anime that this opening comes from!
What is Terror in Resonance/Zankyou no Terror?
Keiichi Maebara has just moved to the quiet little village of Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983, and quickly becomes inseparable friends with schoolmates four of his schoolmates. However, darkness lurks underneath the seemingly idyllic life they lead. As the village prepares for its annual festival, Keiichi learns about the local legends surrounding it. To his horror, he discovers that there have been several murders and disappearances in the village in the recent years, and that they all seem to be connected to the festival and the village's patron god, Oyashiro. Keiichi tries to ask his new friends about these incidents, but they are suspiciously silent and refuse to give him the answers he needs. As more and more bizarre events occur, he wonders just what else his friends might be keeping from him, and if he can even trust them at all.
What is Higurashi no Naku Koro ni/When the Cicadas Cry?
Name the character that I'm quoting below:
"Oagariyo/Dig in!" and "Osomatsu/Happy to serve!"
Who is Yukihira Soma? (Food Wars)
Walking to school one day, childhood friend Sayori convinces the protagonist to join the school's literature club. In it, there awaits another three girls: Natsuki, who is cute yet feisty; Yuri, who is timid and articulate; and Monika, the club's boisterous and well-rounded leader. Slowly, the protagonist becomes more and more integrated into the club, and begins to explore romantic opportunities with each of the girls. Or it would seem, anyway, until strange things start happening, and it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Will things turn out the way you think they will? Probably not. Oh, yeah, and I forgot...Just Monika.
Video Game (Doki Doki Literature Club!)