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Anime
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On February 16, 2007, the "Gimme More" singer infamously shaved her head at Esther's Hair Salon in Tarzana, California. Days later, she shocked the world by furiously attacking a paparazzo's car with an -------
Umbrella
100
Based on the League of Legends game, this animated series depicts the tensions between two cities. It is praised for its sophisticated themes, impressive animation, and emotional storytelling.
Arcane
100
These simple spinning toys were a global phenomenon for a few months before disappearing from classrooms and playgrounds.
fidget spinners
100
Big Three" of the 2000s shonen anime
One Piece, Naruto, and demon slayer
100
secret powerup
A hero receives a hidden power-up, often right before their defeat.
200
"not bipolar but
bi-winning
200
This animated show follows the misadventures of an alcoholic, nihilistic mad scientist and his grandson as they navigate interdimensional travel. It's known for its dark humor and sci-fi deconstructions.
Rick and morty
200
This social media challenge to raise awareness for ALS took over social feeds for a summer.
Ice bucket challenge
200
This is the name of the most powerful jutsu in Naruto,
omnipotence
200
A character's past trauma is revealed, often during or after a fight, to elicit sympathy or explain a power-up.
tragic backstory
300
In March 2011, the "Loyal" crooner became visibly agitated during an interview with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts when asked about the 2009 assault of his ex-girlfriend
Rihanna
300
Though short-lived, this space western became a massive cult hit. It follows the adventures of a renegade crew aboard a spaceship, blending Western tropes with classic space opera.
Firefly
300
While it was a dominant social media platform in the mid-2000s, it rapidly lost users and relevance with the rise of Facebook.
Myspace
300
In Black Clover, this is the name of Asta's power that allows him to cancel out magical attacks.
Anti magic
300
Characters have extended internal thoughts that are voiced to the audience.
inner monologue
400
when he went off on a racist rant on stage at a comedy club in Los Angeles over the weekend in response to their heckling ____ launched into an angry tirade that quickly veered down a
micheal richards
400
This anthology series explores the dark, unsettling side of technology and its effects on society. Each standalone episode tells a suspenseful and satirical story.
Black mirror
400
This hairstyle involved bleaching just the tips of one's hair.
Frosted tips
400
The first color television anime series, which ran from 1965 to 1966, was this remake of an earlier black and white show
Jungle emperor
400
A character undergoes a dramatic physical or energetic transformation, often with flashy effects
transformation sequence
500
god warrior
trading spaces
Marguerite Perrin
500
Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, this series masterfully weaves together a political thriller and a vast space opera. It's praised for its immersive world-building and strong character development
The expanse
500
Viral on YouTube, this meme required a person to dance alone in a room full of still people, who would then all dance chaotically when the bass dropped.
Harlem shake
500
Though Sailor Moon first aired in 1992, the magical girl genre was started in 1966 with this anime.
Sally the witch
500
A character yells the name of their attack before using it.
shouting attack names