Anime Vocabulary
This word is often used by anime characters and fans alike to describe something or someone that is cute... be careful how you pronounce it though or things might get "scary"!
What is kawaii?
This 2008 anime involves a demon in disguise as a servant to a young aristocrat, with whom he forms a contract to devour his soul once he has assisted him in seeking revenge on those who murdered his parents.
This internationally-acclaimed animator, filmmaker, screenwriter, author and mangaka began his illustrious career at Toei Animation in 1963, later co-founding his own studio in 1985.
Who is Hayao Miyazaki?
The identical duo of Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin uses the taboo of “brotherly love” to woo the female patrons of their school club in this 2006 anime.
What is Ouran High School Host Club?
#150. The "Genetic Pokémon" and a psychic-type legendary. Star of the series' earliest feature film, Pokémon: The First Movie.
What is Mewtwo?
This word is used to describe a character who starts off cold and indifferent until you get to know them, then later find their warm and gooey center.
What is a tsundere?
This 2011 anime tells the story of a rebellious teenager who discovers he has inherited powers from his father, Satan, whom he vows revenge on after he kills the man who raised him and his brother... talk about daddy issues!
What is Blue Exorcist?
This 2001 film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards, making it the first (and, to date, only) hand-drawn and non-English-language animated film to win.
What is Spirited Away?
In this 2007 slice of life, Tsukasa is clumsy and loves naps, while her twin sister Kagami is a bit more gregarious bordering on conceited, with an odd affinity for shooting games.
What is Lucky Star?
#384. The "Sky High Pokémon" and a dragon/flying-type legendary. Trio master of the Hoenn region's "weather trio."
What is Rayquaza?
This popular flavored soda has a ball in the bottle's neck for… reasons. Challenge yourself to open and drink one of these things before you research how to actually do it!
What is ramune?
This hilarious 2013 anime focuses on a demon king who accidentally teleports to modern-day Tokyo through a portal to avoid his nemesis. His means of returning home? Joining the workforce!
What is The Devil is a Part-Timer!?
In Princess Mononoke, the titular character is a young woman raised by wolves who feels hatred for humans, but eventually comes to care for the protagonist. However, only fans will know her real name, which is this.
Who is San?
In this 2008 anime, estranged twins Ichiru and Ryu keep the peace by monitoring both the day and night classes at their school, one composed of normal students while the other consists of bloodsucking monsters.
What is Vampire Knight?
#248. The "Armor Pokémon" and a rock/dark-type pseudo-legendary. Appeared in Celebi: A Timeless Encounter, where the Iron-Masked Marauder captures it.
What is Tyranitar?
This movement among Japanese musicians is characterized by the use of varying levels of makeup, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes. Bands who fit this style include Dir En Grey, the Gazette and X Japan.
What is visual kei?
This 2012 anime centers around a perverted high schooler who, after he is killed by his first date, is resurrected as a devil to serve his new master... should've just downloaded Tinder!
What is High School DxD?
This 1994 film centers around a group of tanukis, otherwise known as raccoon-dog canines that are "tricksters" in Japanese folklore... never heard of one? Tom Nook from the Animal Crossing games is also such an animal!
What is Pom Poko?
In this 2002 anime, Chii is a "persocom," an abbreviation for personal computer. Later in the series, the plot thickens when Freya, identical in appearance to her, shows up.
What is Chobits?
#494. The "Victory Pokémon" and a psychic/fire-type mythical. A friend of the King of the People of the Vale 1,000 years prior to the Pokémon Black and White movies.
What is Victini?
This term refers to a uniform made for middle and high school students in Japan, typically boys. You can find students wearing this essential article of clothing in anime such as Cromartie High School or Toradora!.
What is a gakuran?
This 2011 anime narrates the story of a delinquent high school boy who, after strolling by the river, discovers the son of a demon king floating in it... the robot babies you "raise" in Home Ec class don't even compare to this newborn!
What is Beelzebub?
The 2008 film Ponyo tells the story of a goldfish who escapes from the ocean and is rescued by a five-year-old human boy. She is voiced by Yuria Nara in Japanese, and this "Make Me (Cry)" singer in English.
Who is Noah Cyrus?
In this 2007 anime, twin sisters Ryou and Kyou are protective and supportive of one another, even in the face of a love triangle that eventually emerges, including both of them.
What is Clannad?
#473. The "Twin Tusk Pokémon" and an ice/ground-type. Evolving from its first evolution when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power, Dawn has one in the anime.
What is Mamoswine?