Principles of Animation
Disney & Pixar
Anime
Adult Animation
Stop-motion
100

This principle gives objects a sense of weight and flexibility

What is Squash and Stretch?

100

Finish this line: "Reach for the...

What is the sky! (Toy Story)

100

What is the name of the main character in One Punch Man?

What is Saitama?

100

This washed-up sitcom star struggles with addiction and fame in Hollywood.

Who is Bojack Horseman

100

This studio, known for films like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, is famous for combining stop-motion with modern visual effects.

What is Laika?

200

This principle involves preparing the audience for an action.

What is Anticipation

200

What time does Cinderella fairy godmother say the spell will be broken?

What is Midnight?

200

In Death Note, who is Kira?

Who is Light Yagami?

200

This character from Family Guy once appeared in The Simpsons, marking a rare crossover between the two shows.

Who is Peter Griffin?

200

This hidden internal framework inside stop-motion figures allows animators to maintain stability and control complex poses.

What is armature?

300

This principle ensures the audience’s attention is directed clearly to the most important action or idea in a scene.

What is Staging?

300

In “Up”, what type of animal is Dug?

What is a golden retriever?

300

What hashira is Gyomei Himejima?

What is the Stone Hashira?

300

This Netflix animated series is set in a medieval kingdom and was created by Matt Groening after The Simpsons.

What is Disenchantment?

300

This surface issue occurs when an animator accidentally bumps a model or set, causing unintended flickering movement between frames.

What is jitter?

400

This principle determines the number of frames used for an action, directly affecting speed and emotion.

What is Timing?

400

In “Monsters University”, what is the name of the fraternity that Mike and Sulley join?

What is Oozma Kappa?

400

What special magic abilities does Lucy Heartfilia have in 'Fairy Tail'?

What is summoning spirits?

400

In one episode, the Smiling Friends attempt to help this depressed man whose existential dread spirals out of control.

Who is Desmond?

400

This 2005 film adapts a Roald Dahl story about a man obsessed with finding the perfect wife.

What is Corpse Bride?

500

This principle involves the use of subordinate, reinforcing motions that complement but never distract from the primary action, often adding nuance, realism, or emotional depth to a scene.

What is Secondary Action?

500

Who is the youngest Disney princess and how old is she?

Who is Snow White and 14 years old?

500

What is the name of the ghoul-friendly café in 'Tokyo Ghoul' where humans and ghouls coexist?

What is Antieku?

500

South Park is famously produced on this extremely tight turnaround schedule, often completing episodes within this many days.

What is 6 days?

500

This 1996 film, a collaboration between Henry Selick and Tim Burton, is often overshadowed by their earlier holiday classic.

What is James and the Giant Peach?