Japanese comics and cartoons. Nuff said. It's half of our club name.
What is manga?
100
This character is from a popular anime/manga series of the same name. He is a ninja in training who dreams of becoming his village's leader called a Hokage.
What is Naruto?
100
There are many Japanese terms one often hears while listening to subtitled versions of anime. What is the Japanese word for "goodbye"?
What is "sayonara"?
100
It's about a boy who wants to be the very best like NO ONE EVER WAS! To catch them is his real test to train them in his cause. He will travel across the land, searching far and wide, for _____ to understand, the power that's inside. ____ GOTTA CATCH EM ALL!!!
What is Pokemon?
100
What is the name of our totally awesome faculty sponsor?
What is Susan Timmons?
200
The act of dressing up like an anime/manga character, often seen at conventions. If you've ever been downtown in late March, it's those people in weird, colorful costumes. (also your officers during the club fair)
What is cosplay?
200
The main protagonist of the popular series, Bleach, this character fights to defend humans from evil spirits and guide departed souls to the afterlife after obtaining the powers of a Soul Reaper.
What is Ichigo?
200
In the Japanese language, there are certain honorifics used to the same extent as one would use Mr., Mrs., sir, or ma'am in America. What is the most common Japanese honorific to show respect?
What is -san?
200
This anime/manga tells the story of two alchemist brothers who are trying to restore their bodies after a disastrous attempt to use alchemy to resurrect their mother.
What is Fullmetal Alchemist?
200
This festival in March and April celebrates everything about Japan and Japanese culture, including karate demonstrations, taiko drumming, cosplay contests, Japanese food vendors, and anime booths.
What is Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival?
300
Manga directed at girls between the ages of 10 and 18.
What is shoujo?
300
Often a source of comic relief, this character from the American anime-style cartoon series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, is a warrior from the Southern Water Tribe, and friend of the protagonist Aang. He has often referred to himself as the "meat and sarcasm guy."
What is Sokka?
300
These warriors of ancient Japan followed the code of Bushido (similar to Chivalry) and were expected to commit seppuku (ritualistic suicide) if they ever lost face.
What is samurai?
300
This anime/manga tells the story of a Fire Dragon Slayer, Natsu, and a celestial wizard, Lucy, who go on various assignments for a wizard guild called _______.
What is Fairy Tail?
300
What does MTAC stand for?
What is Middle Tennessee Anime Convention.
400
The exaggerated and simplified form characters take on in a heightened emotional state.
What is chibi?
400
The female lead of the anime/manga series InuYasha, this female archer is the reincarnation of a priestess, who fights demons in the feudal era of Japan after falling down a well in her family shrine.
What is Kagome?
400
Shinto spirits including forces of nature such as mountains and rivers, or deities.
What is kami?
400
This anime/manga tells the story of a middle-class honor student at a high school for the rich, who ends up in the service of a "school club" after breaking an expensive vase.
What is Ouran: Highschool Host Club?
400
Basically like the Disney of Japan, this Japanese movie making company is responsible for many popular anime movies such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo, and Arrietty.
What is Studio Ghibli?
500
This term describes scenes in anime or manga that serve no plot purpose and simply entertain the male/female-specific viewers (i.e. shirtless boys, bathing scenes, weird costumes, etc.)
What is fan service?
500
This character is one of the male protagonists of the anime/manga series Fruits Basket, and like the other members of the Sohma family, this character is cursed with one of the vengeful spirits of the Zodiac. He turns into a cat when hugged by a member of the opposite gender. (I promise it makes sense in context.)
What is Kyo?
500
As any veterans of Dr. Jack's class would know, these female entertainers would act as hostesses and were skilled in areas such as traditional music, dance, art, and conversation. Their name actual translates to "artist."
What is geisha?
500
This anime follows a young woman named Kyoko who tries to make it big in show biz to get revenge on her pop idol ex.
What is Skip Beat?
500
Name 2 of your 4 officers and their favorite anime/manga.
What is Brianna Bjordahl-Fairy Tail, BJ Newell-Romeo X Juliet, Catherine Falls-Death Note, Hayley Gammons-Naruto