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As a girl falls through a well at her family temple, she falls through time. She arrives in feudal Japan and becomes embroiled in a mission to gather and protect the shards of an ancient jewel. 

What is Inuyasha?

100

During a move, a family stops at an abandoned theme park. There's something off about the place, but only the girl notices. Her parents insist nothing's wrong and end up eating the food of the spirits--turning into pigs. Alone and with her family in danger, the girl must save them all. 

What is Spirited Away?

100

He wants to be the very best, like no one ever was. 

Who is Ash Ketchum (Satoshi)?

100

Sakura ends up working for Nozaki when she tries to____?

What is confess?

100

This was a popular magazine aimed at young women and girls. It was published in North America and is no longer in print. 

What is Shojo Beat?

200

When a demon attacked a ninja village, it was defeated and sealed into human baby. The child was ostracized, but is determined to become the leader of his village.

What is Naruto?

200

A young woman discovers her lover is a werewolf. Undeterred, they form a family together. Shortly after the birth of their second child, the man dies. She's left to try and raise their children, while keeping their true heritage a secret from the world. 

What is Wolf Children?

200

He finds the notebook of a death god and uses it to recreate the world in his own vision. 

Who is Yagami Light?

200

Mikoshiba, or Mikorin, is the inspiration for what kind of characters?

Who are the heroines?

200

This is an annual event in Japan that is often showcased in anime and manga. It is an event organized and run by students. 

What is a cultural festival (bunkasai)?

300

A skater in the twilight of his career is ready to retire from the profession. At least, until a surprise mentor comes into his life. 

What is Yuri on Ice?

300

Technology has been developed to manipulate dreams, allowing for a new form of therapy to emerge. But when a doctor who's been using this technology to treat her patients discovers someone has stolen a prototype, she has to uncover the theft. 

What is Paprika?

300

A teen detective is turned into a child during an investigation. Undeterred, he continues to solve crimes. 

Who is Kudo Shinichi (Jimmy Kudo)? 

300

What is Seo's nickname in the choir club?

Who is Lorelai?

300

Still the highest grossing film in Japanese history, this film was released in 2001 to wide acclaim. 

What is Spirited Away?

400

An amnesiac girl discovers her blood can destroy vampiric monsters. Armed with a sword, she sets out to defeat them, while also uncovering her identity. 

What is Blood?

400

Orphaned by WWII, a brother and sister must try to survive the ongoing devastation. Unable to depend on their relatives, they run away. Contending with war and starvation, the siblings only have each other.  

What is Grave of the Fireflies?

400

Once a fierce warrior fighting to dispel aliens from Earth, he's now a laidback, swordless samurai who does odd jobs to get by. 

Who is Sakata Gintoki?

400

What magazine is Nozaki published in?

What is Monthly Girls?

400

This popular subgenre of Japanese fantasy is defined as characters being transported, trapped, or reborn in a new world. 

What is isekai?

500

A schoolgirl deeply interested in all things supernatural decides to organize a club to investigate unexplained phenomenon. She's joined by her classmates, who are actually spies sent to investigate her. She has supernatural powers, but doesn't know--and she can't find out.

What is Suzumiya Haruhi?

500

Three homeless people discover a newborn baby while they're rooting through the garbage. It's Christmas, and the trio are determined to reunite the baby and her parents. 

What is Tokyo Godfathers?

500

Destined to use their powers to defeat evil, the story focuses on different members of this family. The anime started with this person. 

Who is Kujo Jotaru?

500

What is Nozaki's professional pseudonym? 

Who is Yumeno Sakiko?

500

In 2013, this fan project recreated a massively influential Japanese work using characters from the Simpsons. 

What is Bartkira?