Anime
This anime studio animated Neon Genesis Evangelion before Gainax dissolved.
Gainax
This gaming company originally produced playing cards in 1889.
Nintendo
This term describes being aware something is cringe but enjoying it anyway.
ironic enjoyment
This animated series was Cartoon Network’s first original show to be created by a woman.
Steven Universe
In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, this homunculus represents arrogance.
Pride
In Undertale, this character judges the player at the end of the game.
Sans
This phrase is used when someone’s downfall was inevitable and documented online.
digital footprint
In Avatar: The Last Airbender, this Fire Nation island is home to the Fire Sages.
Crescent Island
This anime is based on a light novel by Ryohgo Narita and features a non-linear narrative.
Durarara
This RPG series takes place on the planet Eora.
Pillars of Eternity
This term describes a creator whose fanbase misunderstands the original intent of their work.
media illiteracy
In The Owl House, this character originally discovered glyph magic.
Luz Noceda
In Attack on Titan, this Titan inherits the memories of all previous holders.
Attack Titan
In Dark Souls, this location is reached by being carried by demons.
Anor Londo
This phrase describes the moment online opinion shifts violently against a creator.
The switch-up
In Gravity Falls, this symbol appears repeatedly to warn of Bill Cipher’s influence.
Society of the Blind Eye
This anime film by Mamoru Oshii heavily influenced The Matrix.
Ghost in the Shell
This 2007 game popularized the phrase “Would you kindly?
BioShock
This term describes humor that only exists because of shared internet context and timing.
internet-native humor
In Steven Universe, this Gem is responsible for creating the Cluster.
Yellow Diamond