texts: Why is there an entire Death Note if only one page is enough?

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After discussing the matter of whether the Death Note will ever run out of pages, it appears to me that there is another unclear matter, which is whether the page itself can ever run out?

You can easily take a page, use an erasable pen and write carefully, then when filled, erase the entire writing without damaging the page. You will always be able to kill other people using that same page. I have the following sub-questions:

Is this even possible, that is, can you kill people after writing on an erased page?
When do we say that the Death Note has run out? See the picture below1, which says that when you run out of room to write, you can ask your Shinigami to bring you another Death Note.
If I fill my note, ask the Shinigami for another one, then erase what was written on my first note, will I have made two Death Notes for myself?
If the above is true, and since the rules imply that no more than six Death Notes can be brought to the human world, why didn't Yagami Light do that to get six Death Notes, ensuring that no one else gets a Death Note?
How does the Shinigami tell that the Note is filled or not? Does he just look at the pages and see whether they are written or not?

1 Death Note Manga Pilot, Chapter 0, page 26.


texts: Why did they air all four Tsukimonogatari episodes in one day?

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The most recent story of the Monogatari series, Tsukimonogatari, has just aired and has all of its four episodes aired on one day. The same thing happened with Hanamonogatari which aired on August 6, 2014. They aired all of its five episodes on that day.

Why did they do that? Why didn't they wait and air 9 episodes over multiple days, or maybe wait some more to make Monogatari Series: Third Season with Owarimonogatari and Zoku-Owarimonogatari? Why did they air all its episodes in one day? What's the point of making it have 4 or 5 episodes when it could also fit in a movie as well?


texts: In Noragami, why does Nora attack Yukine?

texts: Nora attacked him several times with Ayakashi, seeming with intent to kill. However, we find out later that if Nora really wants to kill Yukine, she just needs to rekindle his curiosity about his former life. That makes all her attacks seem kind of pointless.


texts: What board game is being played in the early episodes of Steins;Gate?

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In episodes 4 and 5 of Steins;Gate, some of the characters are seen playing a board game, one of which is at a large tournament-style event. It's played on a board composed of blue and yellow squares, and seems to have to do with cards and flipping.

Here are some images of gameplay (sorry about the giant "play" icons):

What is this game called, and are its rules really defined? Does this game exist in the real world, is it based on one, or is it completely made-up?


texts: Why has shanks never claimed any island?

texts: As in like Whitebeard had his own "territory", Fishman Island, and so did Bib Mum, "Wholecake Island". So why doesn't Shanks, a fellow younkou, do the same?


texts: Is the city in which Fruits Basket is set ever identified?

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Fruits Basket appears to be set in a real Japanese city.
Is it ever explicitly stated which one?
If not, is it possible to deduce which one, or at least which part of Japan it's supposed to be?

(I'm more interested in the answer vis-a-vis the manga, but if there's a clue in the anime, that would be fine too.)


texts: What is so "un-tanuki-like" about the name Kaisei?

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At the start of Episode 9 - Daughter of the Ebisugawas: Kaisei when Yasaburō is having a monologue about how he was arranged to marry Kaisei before her father called off the marriage after Yasaburō's father died, he says,

  By the way, my cousin's weird, un-tanuki-like name "Kaisei", was something my dad came up with.

What makes Kaisei's name "un-tanuki-like" in comparison to the other characters?


texts: Which episodes of the Naruto anime are core plot and which are filler?

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For both the original Naruto series and Shippuuden, which episodes should I watch if I want to avoid the filler? I'm only interested in core plot and character developments.

To make this question a bit more concrete: Which episodes are directly based off the manga, and which were produced with unique content for only the anime? At what points did the anime "catch up" to the manga and require non-manga-related content to continue airing episodes while the manga produced new content?


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Recently, I have started watching Umineko no naku koro ni (When the Seagulls Cry) and I found the ending song (YouTube link) of this anime very familiar and similar to a song I have heard before in another anime. In particular, the part 0:40 - 1:00 sounds somewhat like something I've heard before.

Now my question is: did the same singer perform for any other anime, or are there singers who sang the same song as he did (specifically, the part of the song at 0:40 - 1:00)?

Edit: From the comments, I know the song is not used in any other anime known to date.


texts: Is there any meaning to the rail lines in Bakemonogatari's "Tsubasa Cat" OP?

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The (NSFW, be warned) broadcast opening for the Tsubasa Cat arc of Bakemonogatari ("Sugar Sweet Nightmare") features various artistic nudes with what appear to be rail tracks stretching out along the model's body, such as in this SFW sample:

The 'stations' here actually appear to correspond to various stations mostly in the Kansai area; for instance, 天見 (Amami Station) is a station on the Koya Line in Osaka, and 川西 (Kawanishi) is a small city in the same broad area.  On the other hand, a bit of digging doesn't turn up any rail lines that run between the two.

Does anyone know if there's any meaning to the specific choice of rail stations used in this opening and their layout, or was it essentially just a mishmash of random location names?


texts: Is MyAnimeList still good ranking site for anime?

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I am the type person who see anime based on ranked in MyAnimeList but now i am getting confused.

Example :

Darling in the FranXX The anime aired in Jan 13, 2018 to Jul 7, 2018 and the anime really got hyped especially with this character. First episode aired I watched it until ep 5, when I dropped it. The story, the development character and I question, why this anime so cliche but get high ranking in that time?

And before that Darling in the FranXX aired this anime show Imouto sae Ireba Ii. Aired in Oct 8, 2017 to Dec 24, 2017. Even this anime had the title meaning A Sister's All You Need but it doesn't really do with Siscon at all. Story about writer and their life and they have this special character too and guess what? This anime got really low ranked at the time.

My question is, does MyAnimeList really do a good job? Or should you just watch what you like?


texts: What are the transformed crew symbolizing?

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In episode 644 the crew left on the boat get transformed into some "Artistic things".

What exactly are they symbolising? For brook it was pretty obvious, as it was the screamer. But I couldn't quiet put my finger on the other ones.


texts: What is the jutsu that ninjas use to appear/disappear instantly?

texts: Some users of the jutsu are Kakashi, Gai, Genma, Kabuto, etc. It can often be seen when Anbu members are dismissed.


texts: In Code Geass season 1 episode 7, there is a song playing at 16:56. I can't find the song no matter where I look.


texts: What is the software to create this type of anime?

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This site is have an beatiful anime style: Tofugu.com

Anyone know what is the software to draw this anime style?


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I was watching a YouTube video and the Youtuber said the ranking of the 9 Pillars has been given by the author. Apparently it would be,

   9. Insect Pillar
 8. Serpent Pillar
 7. Mist Pillar
 6. Love Pillar
 5. Water Pillar
 4. Wind Pillar
 3. Flame Pillar
 2. Sound Pillar
 1. Stone Pillar

How about the Twelve Demon Moons? Has the Twelve Demon Moons power levels been given by the author?


texts: Are the Heartseed entities some kind of plant?

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The entity(ies) that keep causing the "random" phenomena with the Social Studies Club kids name themselves Heartseed. Sometimes translated as the linked plant genus. Even Wikipedia editors seem to have gone in the same train of thought. But that seems to be speculation.

But since the whole series is about connecting their hearts, it could be the case that they are really heart (as in a human's emotion-holding "organ" in popular culture) seeds.

Are they plant-ish, really?


texts: What song plays at 7:38 of FMA Brotherhood episode 28?

texts: There is a really good song that either begins at or plays through 7:38, but I can't seem to find what the song is actually called. What song is this?


texts: In Epiode 378 of One Piece, what is the first song that Brook played?

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I know this song was played in other times of the series, but this time it caught my attention.

edit: The time is around 14:30
edit: It's used as background music in most of the comedic parties that the characters have in One Piece.


texts: Was Puella Magi Oriko Magica Another Story ever translated into english? If not, are there plans to translate it?

texts: I looked on amazon.com and on the internet and I couldn't find any references to there being an english version. I would really like to read so if anyone had any information on this it would be great if they could share it.


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During the 4th Great Ninja War, Madara caused a supersized meteor to fall on the entire battlefield.

How was this possible? The wiki states that he summoned a meteorite, but that can't be true, he never weaved any signs for summoning, or at least the Susanoo's hand seal does not resemble the ones for summoning.

Can anyone clarify how this happened? Is this a Susano'o-only Jutsu? Or is it more like Madara's Sharingan ocular power?


texts: What factors contributed to the "golden age" of anime?

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The anime boom of the 1980s is considered, by many, the beginning of the "golden age" of anime.

What factors contributed to this boom? Where did it all start? Who were the major players?

What led to the end of this boom? How did we get to the so-called "moe-boom" we have today?


texts: What is Kasuga reading from in chapter 34?

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In chapter 34, Kasuga was asked to read aloud a page from a book in class. The translation I'm reading gives the lines as:

  The sun climbed above the abyss and Urehi walked crouched under the bridge. Beyond the railroad fence, that endlessly extended into the vast horizon...

Later, on the same page:

  Believing nothing. Getting angry over one's own belief. Never knowing how to reject the lust. Accusing one's own lust...

(This might not be a very good translation of the original Japanese, since there are other quality issues with the translation I'm reading. I'm also not sure if the two parts go together.)

In case I'm not parsing the text correctly, here's an image of the page:

Is this from an actual book or poem, and if so, what is this text? I've tried searching the content in the first two bubbles, but Google hasn't given me anything useful.


texts: Where does the word "Nyanpasu" come from?

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Renge usually greets people with "Nyanpasu". The sub says "Meowning" which probably comes from "Morning" as a greeting. But "Morning" as a greeting in Japanese is Ohayo which is quite different than "Nyanpasu".

here's a YouTube video of how Renge said it

I don't really understand Japanese, maybe it comes from another word?


texts: What "actions" did Toneri Otsutsuki perform on Boruto

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In Boruto Episode 53, After Urashiki finally found Toneri, they both had a brief discussion about how the Main Branch of the Otsutsuki Clan had been monitoring everything that happened for the past thousand years.

Right before their battle, Urashiki  told Toneri: "You may think you made the first move by doing something to that womans son, but that was very hastily prepared" (he meant Boruto, who is the Son of the Byakugan Princess).

What exactly did Toneri do to Boruto? I'm guessing it has to do with his Jogan.

  What is the connection between Boruto and Toneri? because I also remember Boruto's Jogan was activated immidiately after Toneri appeared in his dream.


texts: What does the 'belt' Orochimaru and the Sound Four wear signify?

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The Sound Four wear a purple-colored type of belt or wrap around their waists:

Orochimaru, their master, also wore one:

Being some of the few ninja I have seen wearing one, does it have a formal name? What does it signify and does it relate or exist in real world fighting..? It feels almost sumo-ish, I think.


texts: What is the significance of Asuna's heterochromia?

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In Negima! Magister Negi Magi, we note that Asuna has heterochromia, with one green and one blue eye.  Here's a shot taken from official artwork.

However, in Negima!?, we note that she doesn't have it at all.  Here's a shot taken from the third (I think) episode.

What is the significance, if there is any, of Asuna's heterochromia?  Why wasn't it present in the second season?


texts: Why do so many character names start with あ

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I'm on Episode 5, but so far with the exception of one character, all the other named characters start with あ, like Aika, Akari, Alice, Ai, Allan.

This seems to be done on purpose because the Undine who's training Aika in Himeya is named Akira when it could have been easier to give her a different name so as to not confuse her with Akari who Alicia trains.

It also seems to not be limited to Undine or their customers because Akatsuki is a Salamander.

So is it on purpose that all the characters are named starting with あ? If so, why? And why is the Sylph from Episode 4, Woody, the exception?


texts: What happens if a person can't die of a heart attack?

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What would happen if a person wasn't able to die of a heart attack since they use a pacemaker or are connected to medical equipment that pumps blood for them?

This can create some sub-questions, if people couldn't die of a heart attack such as:

What would happen if the cause of death specified was impossible, so the person had to die of a heart attack?
What would happen if no cause of death was specified?


texts: Why are wolves associated with regeneration?

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In the manga Noblesse, wolves' main attribute is their regenerative abilities (like Wolverine). Same with Ban (fox) from Nanatsu no Taizai.

Are there some explanation on why fox or wolves are associated with healing or regeneration abilities?


texts: Does Lelouch vi Britannia speak with a Japanese accent?

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Jun Fukuyama obviously has a Japanese accent, and we don't necessarily know about Johnny Yong Bosch's Japanese accent from the Code Geass dub alone. Regardless, I'm talking about the character Lelouch from Code Geass, specifically when Lelouch has been masquerading as Zero from Season 1 Episode 1 until half of Season 1 Episode 12.

In Episode 12, everyone is surprised Lelouch/Zero isn't Japanese when Zero confirms Kirihara's guess (I originally watched the sub and not the dub, but I recall it went similarly in the sub, where I recall I thought 'They really thought Zero's Japanese?'). Does this mean that for the past 12 episodes, Lelouch, as Zero, had been speaking perfectly fluent Japanese with a Japanese accent, which he learned from his days with the Kururugi family and his other days in Japan thereafter probably with Sayokopter? If so, then is there any indication that he indeed had been speaking Japanese fluently with a Japanese accent? I believe that Lelouch is definitely N1 JLPT-level, but I'm not sure that means he has a Japanese accent, much like how not all fluent English speakers have an English (whether British, American, Britannian or European) accent.

My guess for the accent:

Since no one has suspected Zero is not Japanese whenever Lelouch, as Zero, has spoken Japanese publicly during the first 12 episodes, it follows that he, as Zero, must have had a Japanese accent while speaking Japanese in the first 12 episodes (and thereafter). Also, the indication may come after episode 12: If he later spoke Japanese publicly, then presumably he had a Japanese accent all along unless he had recently obtained one.
Alternatively, if Lelouch, not as Zero, has a Japanese accent when speaking Japanese, then of course Lelouch, as Zero, will have a Japanese accent when speaking Japanese.
Other possibilities include voice distortions like in Death Note (I don't think there was indication of this) or that Lelouch has come to mainly speak with a Japanese accent even when speaking English, as some kind of force of habit.

To compare Raye Penber from Death Note speaks Japanese, but his accent isn't Japanese, as Light pointed out. I like how the nationalities were pointed out like this even though the American characters in Death Note had their lines delivered in Japanese. Given that some other anime had addressed accents, I consider Code Geass unrealistic in this regard if Code Geass has not addressed things like this i.e. if indeed there isn't an indication of an accent, but of course, Lelouch had stayed in Japan more than Raye Penber had.


texts: What, exactly, is "Fate/stay night" supposed to mean?

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We've all heard of Fate/stay night, the much-beloved visual novel by Type-Moon that taught us that people die when they're killed.

But what does the title "Fate/stay night" actually mean? We can assume for the moment that "Fate" is just a designator for the series (hence Fate/Zero, Fate/Extra, etc.), but I'm still somewhat baffled as to what "stay night" could possibly be.

(Nobody on the internet seems to know, and I figure the ultimate answer is probably "it sounds cool", but I thought I'd put this out there anyway.)


texts: Does Nosferatu Zodd help Gatsu in the manga?

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I've just watched the Berserk 1997 series and now I'm watching the 3 part (movie?) from 2012. In the 1997 anime series,

   When Gatsu sword is broken fighting with Boscogne, Nosferatu Zodd gives Gatsu a weapon to continue fighting.

In the 2012 anime,

   Nosferatu Zodd doesnt appear and Gatsu wins the fight on its own

I was wondering how it is the story regarding this in the manga? It's like in the 1997 anime or it's like in the 2012?


texts: My Hero Academia - Season 5 - Episode 3 OST

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(Spoilers below)
Is there a chance someone know the OST name in the beginning of the episode ("My Hero Academia" - Season 5, Episode 3)?
The song starts while Deku is "dreaming" having memories of the previous 'All for One' users and specially the interaction between 'One for All' with his  young brother.
The song starts with an instrumental intro (I think this is a piano) and it helps to build the tension before Deku is awake.
Thank you in advance
-gorge200


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The Uchiha and any Sharingan user who awakens the double Mangekyou Sharingan have the ability to use the Susano'o technique, and each Sharingan user seems to have a unique Susano'o form.
But what exactly is the Susano'o? Is it a deity, a special form of invocation or just a materialized form of chakra? Has this been explained in the manga so far?


texts: Where can I find a list of recipes (and their directions) that were used in Shokugeki no Soma?

texts: I'm reading Shokugeki no Soma and at some points, I thought it would be nice to cook some of these dishes. Unfortunately, I haven't found more than the mackerel burger recipe. I know that not all recipes are published, but I would like to know if there were also other ones that were published.


texts: What anime is this guy from? He has brown hair and is wearing a school uniform

texts: i tried different sites, so now I'm here. If anyone could help that would be great. If you could, can you tell me which anime he is from and the name of the character. Thanks


texts: Is the "Greenhouse Boy" the same person as the main antagonist in the TV anime version of Wish upon the Pleiades?

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In the ONA, they were the same person.

But in TV anime version, Subaru does not seem to recognize him (or at least she is keeping her cards hidden from the other girls).

Their appearance are somehow similar (the horns could be a part of the outfit), but the personality of the horned guy who attempts to steal the fragments, and the greenhouse kid are radically different.

Are they the same person in the TV anime as well?


texts: Donflamingo can control people using his strings. Why doesn't he use his ability to control Luffy, or Law instead of fighting them?


texts: The Chuunibyou crew wants to do what to "this world", exactly?

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In Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai! the crew always yell

  *anishment this world

during their "transformations".

What are they saying? Banishment or Vanishment?

There are several sources over the western web (just google it - I just did), and there is nothing conclusive, so if you can point to some canon or other eastern sources, appreciated.


texts: How did Armin survive after being roasted and blasted away from the Colossal Titan?

texts: In Season 3 Part 2 episode 17, We see Armin being roasted By toe Colossal Titan. After He "makes it quick for him" Armin's ODM gear falls off and he is launched, But how in the world did a nearly dead person survive a fall from 60+ meters(he was blasted up) I don't remember anyone saying that they saw him falling and saved him, and when we saw him again there were no broken bones. So how did he survive?


texts: Manga with supernatural settings and two brothers trying to find their parents' killer

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It's an older manga and it is completed.
Can't remember the name but it kind of reminded me of Ao no Exorcist the only major difference though is that there were no exorcists.
I believe it begins with a kid and his brother, the brother became a cop to catch their parents' killer?

The one brother does his own kind of investigation into some murders and eventually intersects with his cop brother and I believe the cop bro dies while the other brother gains a portion of the killers powers.
Because of the powers he gains the ability to see demons and other supernatural phenomenon.
The surviving brother eventually becomes a cop and investigates all sorts of supernatural stuff.
One case had something to do with a magical pelt that when worn allows the person to become a werewolf.
Another case had something to do with goblins tearing things apart because they weren't being paid their due.
In order for the Goblins to be useful or helpful had to leave out some kind of candy or they would destroy stuff.

Some additional info, it is set in Europe and his power had something to do with a spear.  I think it was the Spear of Longinus.


texts: How did Unohana kill people if her zanpaktou was a healing type?

texts: Unohana's Minazuki, as revealed in her fight with Zaraki, is the type that heals. Then how did she go on the murderous rampages that eventually played a part in her earning the title of the first generation Kenpachi?


texts: What song is played during Attack on Titan season 3 episode 5 when the verdict is announced?

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I couldnt find that song beneath the season 3 OST. It is at around minute 7. It sounds promissing. Anyone know it?

greetings eCapter


texts: What was exactly the CLAMP role in making Code Geass?

texts: CLAMP collective is credited for original character design of Code Geass. Since the actual character design was made by Takahiro Kimura, what was exactly the CLAMP role in making Code Geass?


texts: Why is "Puella Magi" equivalent to "Mahou Shoujo"?

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From my understanding, Mahou Shoujo = Magical Girl as the latter is normally used when turning the Japanese title to English, i.e.

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha = Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Sasami: Mahō Shōjo Club = Sasami: Magical Girls Club
Mahou Shoujo Lalabel = Lalabel the Magic Girl

Now, I understand one of the themes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica is Magical Girl, and its Japanese name is Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. I am wondering how did Mahou Shoujo become Puella Magi?


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The High School DxD anime explains the devil ranking system pretty superficially. On the one hand, we know that to revive humans as devils and control them, one needs evil pieces. The precise number and type depends on the individual, but that isn't really important for this question. On the other hand, we know that devils don't keep the same rank forever. Low ranking devils also sometimes get promoted to higher ranks, and eventually they could control their own servants and presumably stop working for that master at that point. Of course, low-ranking devils can also die.

In these situations, it would seem like a pretty substantial blow to the original master if they can't control any more devils. Their army's strength would be permanently reduced. Does that master receive new evil pieces to compensate in these cases?


texts: Does anyone know the name of the soundtrack in Boruto episode 155, when Samidare Amaashi tries to kill himself and told his last words to Mitsuki?


texts: In the Berserk anime, what was Guts's interpretation of Casca's "woman issue" in episode 11?

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Back in Episode 11 of the Berserk anime, Casca and Guts fell from a high cliff into a river. Later, Guts found Casca suffering from high fever, so he decided to warm her body. While undressing her, he saw something (as I saw) like blood flowing down (I couldn't understand from where), then he said:

  Now I understand. Must be hard, being a woman

What did Guts mean when he said that?

I don't think she was having periods, but then what else could it be specific only to a woman.


texts: Is there any scene in Naruto where anbu commits suicide?

texts: I cant find but Im sure there was a scene where Kabuto chases an Anbu and that Anbu commits suicide or something like that


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I'm searching for the music of an anime.

The anime is "Kyoukai no Rinne".

The background music comes from episode 1 from 12:15 to 12:32.


texts: How can Achilles and Astolfo lend Noble Phantasm?

texts: Is it explained how Achilles and Astolfo can lend Noble Phantasm? I have only seen the anime so I am not sure if this is covered in the novels but for Charon to ask for a Noble Phantasm would indicate he knew that Achilles could lend Noble Phantasm to anyone or he specifically knew Achilles would run into Astolfo. From a previous question I asked it was indicated that this was a unique circumstance of Achilles being known for lending his Noble Phantasms and Astolfo borrowing Noble Phantasm. Is this a unique interaction between Achilles and Astolfo or is this just a power of Achilles or Astolfo?


texts: In Dragon Ball Z, androids 19 and 20 can absorb energy. In the other hand, 17 and 18 had an infinite supply of energy. But according to ScrewAttack which uses to make very detailed analysis of superheroes from cartoons, animes, sci-fis, comics and videogames (they made a Goku vs Superman video with almost 40 million views) , 18 can absorb energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcNvMW4s9a8. Did I miss something? I dont remember anywhere in DBZ, DBS , the manga or DBGT stated that 18 can absorb energy. Is this idea present in any videogame or something?


texts: Why didn't Madara start his own plan when he was still young?

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I've seen the newest episodes of the anime, and I was thinking:

I understand that he didn't have the Rinnegan right after the battle with Hashirama, but still, I can't imagine that his recovery from that battle would be so long. He remained alive, and he was the strongest Uchiha, and one of the strongest shinobi in the world (and now with the cells of Hashirama), so why wait for someone (because Obito got to him by chance) if you can start what you want, when you want? With his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, he could have built an organization like the Akatsuki, and played in the shadows, just as Obito did. In this way he could have time to search for a pupil, and at the same time, the organization members would search for the Tailed Beasts, and after defeating them, keep them in a "vegetative state" until Madara awakens his Rinnegan to manipulate the Gedo Statue and collect the Bijuu's before he dies (note that he's able to steal the Gedo Statue's power, so with Tailed Beasts inside it, he could have been much stronger, despite his age).

Then pass the Rinnegan to the pupil-> Rinne Tensei-> resurrected Madara has his youth and force back, plus the Tailed Beasts are already in his possession. (And MAYBE even his pupil would've survived and both of them would possess the Rinnegan)-> straight way to Tsuki no Me plan.


texts: I have been a manga reader for a long time, and also a developer. I know about the rules, like manga content can't and should not be edited without the author's permission, etc. But my question is, are they freeware and shareware? Can I just take or download or store or transfer or share content without the author's prior permission?


texts: How was Boruto able to throw the Rasengan and use Gentle Fist?

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In the movie, it is stated that he threw the Rasengan and was able to make it vanish and reappear. Also while watching the movie, in one of his fights in the third match, he was in the form of the Hyuga's family Gentle Fist's way. At the point in the movie where he throws the Rasengan at the Hyuga's member, he had made it vanish to reappear and explode.

How is it possible at his age?


texts: What are some animation techniques used to drastically reduce the number of frames in a video?

texts: What are some animation techniques used to drastically reduce the number of frames in a video in the anime industry? I am thinking reducing the number of frames is the best way to drastically reduce production cost, so I am wondering what are some of the techniques used by the industry.


texts: In which episode does this picture from the opening of K-ON! appear?

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In the first opening of K-ON!, the following appears at 35 seconds.

Which episode is that picture with Ritsu in the green clothing from? And what is the time mark in the episode?


texts: Hitsugi and Chitaru are yuri characters. Chitaru's age seems according, but what about Hitsugi? She is really smaller than Chitaru.


texts: In Black Clover, how is Nero able to find the magic stones?

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I have been watching Black Clover from the start and was interested in the bird (which later became his pet name Nero) from the start and followed him on his head from the time he joined the Black Bulls squad. I knew they said in the start of episodes that these type of birds stick to a person having low mana.

The bird Nero, seems to be able to point important things to Asta, like finding him the magic stone in an underwater temple and mostly helping him point to something important. My hypothesis is that he could have some sort of mystical powers to maybe.

How is the bird (Nero) able to point out important things to Asta?


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In the fight with Noumu, since Noumu was as strong as All Might, and it was made to battle All Might at 100%, All Might has to punch him with over 100% of his power. And in the last episode of My Hero Academia (Season 3, Episode 4)

   Midoriya punchs muscular with One for All 1,000,000%

Does this mean One for All give unlimited power? Or how can they punch with over 100% of their power?


texts: Why doesn't Lee have Ninjutsu or Genjutsu? Can't everyone use their Chakra's and hand signs to do these stuff?

texts: It says in the anime that Rock Lee doesn't have ninjutsu or gen jutsu. Why is that? I've been wondering, everyone has 'chakra', but why can't everyone use it to do ninjutsu and all?


texts: What's the significance of this Michelangelo reference?

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In the penultimate episode of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, we briefly see this image, possibly formed by the ice in a glass of alcohol when Madoka's mother is at the bar with Madoka's teacher. (This image comes right before a "break" from that scene before the episode shifts back to Homura's room, so it's hard to tell. While initially that seemed like a reasonable interpretation to me, in retrospect, the two "blades" here suggest that this isn't the case, and that the image is superimposed onto something else.)

This clearly seems to be one of the more famous details from Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam, which is on the Sistine Chapel ceiling:

What is the significance of this image in the context of the anime series? With other references in the series, there's often a clearer connection (e.g. to Goethe's Faust) but here it doesn't seem as obvious, and the only interpretation I can think of is related to Madoka becoming some sort of god, but even so, using this specific reference doesn't seem to make much sense here.


texts: Why did the skinned chickens fear the camera?

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It might be too much to ask for logic from this series, but maybe there is an answer somewhere.

In Episode 2 of Humanity has Declined, the narrator discovers that the board of directors of the factory producing weird items is a bunch of chickens that were butchered, plucked, and prepared for eating in Episode 1. They somehow came to life and gained intelligence and the ability to speak by making weird honking sounds. (The narrator can get overly literal subtitles of their language using a pair of universal translator glasses provided by her fairy companion.)

The butchered chickens manage to trap the narrator in a cage and declare their intent to erase her memory with drugs and leave her somewhere far away to watch as they complete their insidious plan to destroy the ailing human society. However, the narrator's silent assistant enters and starts taking pictures of the chickens with his camera. For some reason, this terrifies them, and they run away. Several of them fall into the factory equipment and become food during the ensuing chase; the remaining group clusters against a seaside cliff and leaps into the sea rather than face the camera, while "Ave Maria" plays.

Pretty much everything about this episode is worthy of a big question mark, but I found it most puzzling that the chickens feared the camera so much that they leapt to their deaths rather than face it. (Yes, really, that was the part I found most puzzling.) Why were they so afraid of the camera?


texts: In the Manga, in The Ship Voyage arc, the corpses on Campania are blinded by a cloth. Ciel speculates that they can't hear or see. But if the cloth is removed, will they be able to see? Or is it just for show? To depict that the corpses can't see? Any particular reason? Or the Mangaka just wanted to design the characters that way?


texts: How does the third Rebellion movie relate to the series' storyline?

texts: I've read that the first two movies are recaps of the series, and the third movie is a sequel to those two movies (obviously). But does this mean the third movie continues the story from where the series ends? Or is it an alternate ending? Or a spin-off? Or does it reveal more events from the series timeline?


texts: How could Ichigo purify souls with Zangetsu?

texts: In the anime and presumably the manga, we see at least one instance of Ichigo using Zangetsu to purify a soul.  But how is this possible?  Zangetsu is the manifestation of Ichigo's Quincy power, which is known to destroy souls rather than purify them.  How does this work?


texts: Can we share our devil fruit to someone else?

texts: For example, i have gomu gomu no mi. I already know that this is a devil fruit that whoever eat this fruit will gain a new power. I want someone of my crew/friend gain this ability too so i cut the fruit in half and at the same time we ate the fruit. Is this possible ? Did the author ever mention about this somewhere before ?


texts: What's the name of the battle theme used in Big Order?

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I was watching Big Order recently, and when I looked it up I could easily find the op, but I couldn't find that really awesome battle theme. It comes on IIRC once or twice per episode, and usually at the climax of the episode.

So, does anyone know its name?

I'm pretty sure it's in all of the episodes, but for a specific example, take the latest episode (ep 6). It's in most of the underwater scene, from around minute 20.


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I don't even remember the whole song.
Just a very, very small part of the beginning which goes like this I think:

But if you think you know what it's from, could you help me out?

Any help is appreciated.


texts: Can armament haki be used when in Logia form

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When a Logia devil fruit eater alters his shape to his type of fruit (like ace becoming fire) can he cover himself with armament haki?

We know that it can be used on the body and weapons, is it usable on the Logia form itself?


texts: In this video, Digibro argues anime's international appeal is that, whereas Western TV including its animation is designed for financial reasons to meet a target demographic's existing interests, anime can be more diverse and give us "something that we never would’ve known we wanted". I'm sure I've simplified the argument (transcript here), but my understanding is that Digibro feels financial motives haven't homogenised anime as much as they have the animation of other nations. But why would that be so?


texts: Soundtrack of K: Return of Kings at the beginning of Episode 2

texts: What is the title for the song in K: Return of Kings episode 2 right at the beginning of the episode where Shiro falls from the sky ?


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While Fana was being possessed by the "Eye of the Midnight Sun", she was able to use spirit magic to summon and control the Notorious fire spirit- Salamander. However, it was the "Elf fana" that was manipulating her and using its magic through out the entire time.

Can Fana still summon and control the Salamander? because ideally, it was in her Grimoire but then "Elf Fana" was actually the one doing everything behind the scene.

  Also, can the elemental spirits die? Asta had previously defeated the Salamander but did he actually kill it?


texts: Why are the episodes of Ooyasan Wa Shishunki so short?

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This anime runs incredibly fast, even for some of the shorter, 4-koma series I've seen. The story progression, if you want to call it that, seems to skip forward drastically off screen. When watching this, it seems like the characters voices have actually been sped up to maybe 1.5x speed. The latest episode, episode 3, was just under 2 minutes long.

From the show's MyAnimeList page I was able to find out that it's aired weekly, on Saturday nights at 22:27 JST. Does the time slot it got have something to do with how short this anime is, or is there some other reason?


texts: Is this Ghost in the Shell Volume complete?

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I'm looking to buy the Ghost in the Shell Manga on ebay, and I'm confused.

On one hand, I see an offer for about 5€ for the book with the
EAN: 9783897485037. No page count or further info is given.

On the other hand, I see an offer for about 23€ for the book with EAN 9781935429012 and ISBN 1935429019, the last one also mentiones a page count of 368 pages.

Now, GitS was apparantly first published in a serialized form, and the first bunch of the series was then published as one book. This is what I want to buy. I'm worried that the first, cheaper book might only contain part of the series. I know that there's GitS 1.5 and GitS2:MMI, I'm asking about the first Volume. I lack the knowledge of the vast Manga-databases* where I can simply look up with my EAN/ISBN number what I'm looking at, can someone help?

Edit: I'm looking for German or English versions.

*They must exist, right?


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I picked the so-called 'complete collection' of Strawberry Panic at a convention. Upon reading it however, I found the story wasn't actually complete (stops just as the 'faceless devil' event is announced) and closes with an "..end?" even though nearly no plot points are resolved and many events are about happen

I've read the light novels, and there's a good chunk of story left. Why was the series stopped so suddenly?


texts: Why didn't Ashitaka return to his village after his curse was lifted?

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After his curse was lifted, the reason for his exile from his village no longer existed. His relationship with San also showed no signs of developing further.

But he decided to remain in Irontown.

Since he is a prince of his people (and the last one to boot), wouldn't it be more logical for him to return home?


texts: Why did Naruto need to summon his Shadow Clones during his fight with Pain?

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While fighting Pain, Naruto used his Shadow Clones to store his Sage Mode chakra. Since the clones were at Mount Myoboku, he needed to summon them with a scroll.

A) Why didn't he just release the jutsu to get back the chakra in the clone?

B) Why did he need a scroll? Couldn't he have summoned him with just hand signs?


texts: How can a clock stop working at 99 o'clock?

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Yuru Yuri Season 2, Episode 4, 12:16

It stopped working but at 99 o'clock. If it's just the reflection (image) shouldn't it be 88:88? Even if it is inverted it will be 18:66, 66 min, but it is not inverted and after repair it shows the time as 15:49. So is that a mistake or there is something really funny which I am not able to get?


texts: Why didn't the Saiyajins raise up their power energy?

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A Saiyajin can multiply his power if he takes great damage or is near death and is able to heal himself afterwards.

With that ability alone, they could rinse and repeat countless times before the first encounter with the Androids (you can't be too safe).

Goku and Vegeta have their pride and all, I get that. But Trunks and Gohan are much more rational (especially Future Trunks). So why didn't they do what Vegeta did on Namek with Dende for example?


texts: What was the first anime/manga/light novel to accurately represent Japanese school life?

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A common theme in a number of anime/manga/light novels is that the cast are students currently going to school. While some titles use this as a backdrop to show how the cast used to have normal lives before they made to fight in conflicts against aliens/monsters/gods/the military, there are some which just show the cast's daily life in school.

I am wondering: what were the first anime, manga and light novel to accurately represent Japanese school life? Did they ever get any adaptations?


texts: Haise and the Quinx Squad - how much do they know?

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I just finished reading Tokyo Ghoul, and now I'm on Tokyo Ghoul RE. Kaneki has lost his memories and become Haise, but what about his ghoul side? It can't just disappear right? And do the Quinx Squad team know about him being a ghoul, or do they think he is also a Quinx?
I don't mind if the answer is a spoiler.


texts: Name of song in Episode 8 of No Game No Life at around 6:05

texts: As title says, Looking for name of song at time stamp. It also plays again at 7:20


texts: In Sword Art Online, was it not possible to force a logout?

texts: Was it not possible for the police to force a logout from the backend? Or at the very least, update the game to where a logout is possible?


texts: Soul Eater: Can students transfer from the NOT class to the EAT class?

texts: How does enrolling work exactly? I have done some research on the topic, but I couldn't find any specifics on the enrolling process.


texts: Ost in Attack On Titan (shingeki no kyoijin)

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What is the name of the ost that appears when Eren remembers his father's memories in the Reiss cave ???
In the ep6 from the 3rd season (43 from the whole anime)
And the ost appears at about 8:51


texts: What does Headphone Actor represent or mean?

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On the 6th episode of Mekakucity Actors, there was a scene where Takane was directed by, presumably, her own voice to escape the city, which was falling apart. Now, there was a similar scenario in the song the episode was based on with the same title in the Kagerou Project, which was what the entire anime is based on.

I'm not sure I understand what the purpose of this is. Because it doesn't seem like it's real. The city she lives in is not literally falling apart, I don't think. Otherwise everyone else would have died. So it must be symbolic for something. Am I missing anything here? What is the purpose of the song and the scene in that particular episode?


texts: What is the dance in the third Nisemonogatari OP?

texts: What is the dance that Tsukihi does in the third opening of Nisemonogatari ("Platinum Disco")? It's the one where she does all of the hand movements.


texts: What is the English translation of the letter (written in Japanese) in Anohana: The Movie?

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So I began watching Anohana: The Movie after completing the series. In the movie, there's this scene where Anaru is writing a letter to Menma. Unfortunately, the contents of the letter are left untranslated. Can someone please tell me what Anaru wrote in the letter?

Here is the screenshot of the letter:


texts: What is the name of an anime about sisters working as maids?

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I need help to identify an anime I saw 2 years ago that features a rich orphan. He meets two girls, one of whom is attacked and beaten up by an alligator.

The two girls are sisters, and begin working as maids for him.


texts: Why does absorbing the Spirit Wave from Genkai involve such a painful process?

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In the middle of The Dark Tournament, Yusuke Urameshi gets to fully inherit Genkai's power of the Spirit Wave by absorbing a ball of energy from her.

However, this process turns into an excruciating trial for Yusuke, almost killing him, and keeping him doubled over in extreme pain for a long period of time, so much so that his Spirit Animal, Poo, is also in pain and flies to him to try to help.

My question is, why is it such a painful procedure to learn and absorb this power?


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It seemed that Master Chen refused to teach Lee the Leaf Dragon God.

Later on in the series, it appears that Lee was able to use the move anyway. How is this possible? Did he learn it from somewhere else? And is this move part of Lee's cannon? Or is just me getting filler mixed up with cannon?


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In anime, people who in charge sometimes wear armband,

from left to right: Haruhi Suzumiya - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Club president), Suzu and Tsuda - Seitokai Yakuindomo (student council), Kuroko - Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (Judgement, Disciplinary Committee), Kamado Ueshita - Mirai Nikki (Director of the orphanage).

is this arm band have particular name? what is it purpose and how is this originate? Is this related to Japanese culture? I never see someone wearing this in my country.


texts: Is Hanekawa punching Hachikuji out of character?

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When Hachikuji was first introduced in Bakemonogatari, there was this scene where Hanekawa punched Hachikuji. I feel that's pretty out of character especially after seeing more of her personality in the later part of the series. I took it as just a comic relief.

In Nisemonogatari, however, Hanekawa stopped Araragi from hitting Karen when Karen got reckless.

Are there other evidences showing that Hanekawa punching Hachikuji is not out of character?


texts: In Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, among the Homunculi, Wrath said that he chose his wife himself. Everything else was given to him. So did Wrath actually love his wife?


texts: What music is playing in season 3 episode 2, 10 minutes into the episode?

texts: It's around the time when they are tasked with going through the forest and start showing of their quirks, starting with Shouji and Jirou saying "where the beasts are."


texts: Details about the Crystal ball in the first episodes of Naruto

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I was starting Naruto and noticed the Hokage using a crystal ball to watch Naruto.

1) How does the crystal ball work?

2) What's its range?

3) What are its limitations?

4) Does any of the other characters in future episodes use it (tag spoilers)?


texts: Why is Genos directly promoted to S rank and surpasses Amai Mask?

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I remember Amai Mask decides to stay at the top of A class hero to prevent another heroes below him to get promoted. Then why is genos suddenly promoted to S rank and surpasses Amai Mask and other class A heroes just like that?

I couldn't understand the logic behind promoting genos who is just a newcomer in hero association (I know he's strong) and manages to get into the highest rank in just few episodes. And I don't see why Amai Mask has to keep his plan while knowing that there's a rule to promote a hero to S rank in instant.


texts: Where to continue from the manga after two seasons of "A Certain Magical Index" and "A Certain Scientific Railgun"?

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I finished A Certain Magical Index I and A Certain Magical Index II as well as A Certain Scientific Railgun and A Certain Scientific Railgun S.

I'd like to buy the mangas so I can keep up with the franchise, but I don't know where to continue. Where should I start from?

I'm not interested in the light novels or any kind of novel, thank you.


texts: What is the song in the first episode called?

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After a short opening segment to the series there was this opening song. After searching for the opening for a bit I found that it was not the same song.

So which song is used and what is it called?


texts: Is "The Best Meat Buns" a double entendre in Japanese?

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Here is a shot from Baby Steps, episode 20 at time mark 16:46:

I think "The Best Meat Buns" is the English translation of the sign Nat-chan is wearing on her back. She is considered one of the prettiest and most popular girls in her high school. She is wearing a maid-cafe outfit for the cultural festival, and her group is selling meat buns. In English the sign is an obvious double entendre. What is the literal translation of the sign? Would Japanese folks see it as a double entendre too?  (Maybe in Japan, "buns" just means buns.)

I think if it is a Japanese double entendre, Nat-chan would be in on the joke. She is not portrayed as just a clueless girl.


texts: Is there any news about Hunter x Hunter since March 2016?

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I was searching on the internet and I found this article on Anime News Network,

  A page on the Shonen Jump+ website announced that Yoshihiro Togashi is resuming his Hunter × Hunter manga in the Ankoku Tairiku (Dark Continent) arc. This year's 16th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine will reveal more details on Saturday.

Is there anyone who knows if this was real, and is there any other news about the return of Hunter x Hunter?


texts: What are the origins of alchemy in Fullmetal Alchemist?

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I noticed that in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, alchemy didn't exist until The Dwarf in the Flask came into existence. I also noticed is that the great teachers of alchemy were Father in the West, and Hohenheim in the East.

So with this information, I think that if The Dwarf in the Flask was never created, then alchemy itself would never have existed. How were they able to obtain The Dwarf in the Flask?


texts: Uka gave Inari a part of her divine power because she couldn't transform Inari back after   she wished to look like Sumizome. However, after Inari gave the power back to Uka, Inari didn't turn back to Sumizome. How could she stay "Inari" without the divine power?


texts: What is the kaioken-like red aura produces by Chichi when she's mad?

texts: In episode 75 of DBS, Chichi produces a strong red aura when she was angry. Similarly in DBZ, Chichi seems to produce the same red ki when Maron called her an old lady in the Garlic Jr. Saga. It's unlikely to be a kaioken because the dragon ball dedicated wiki doesn't include her in the kaioken users list. What exactly is this red aura? We don't see it on other Z Fighters except for Goku.


texts: In what year(s) does the Monogatari series take place?

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Looking from the perspective of the recent movie (which occurs at or near the chronological beginning of the series):

Koyomi has what appears to be a slide-phone with a keyboard, and Hanekawa puts her "phone number and email address" into it.
Koyomi goes to the bookstore for porn instead of just looking it up on the internet. (This show never seems to indicate any signs of the internet even existing?)
All the cars (which are mostly copy-pastes of the same CG model) seem to have a much older style to them.

Most of all, this frame (which appears right as Koyomi is about to bring up his phone) may indicate a year. But what does the "G9" stand for?


texts: How did Boruto learn the shadow clone jutsu?

texts: Who taught Boruto the shadow clone Jutsu? In the anime, episode 36 Kakashi asks if Boruto's father (Naruto) taught him the jutsu, but he replied no. If Naruto didn't teach Boruto, then who did?


texts: How do people set up sites like MangaReader and MangaFox? Aren't they illegal?

texts: How do people set up sites like mangareader.net and mangafox.me? Aren't they illegal?


texts: Is it possible for Gohan to transform into a super saiyan while in his ultimate form at the same time?

texts: Please I would like to know if it is possible or stated in any official resource.


texts: Shiny Bulbasaur doesn't have a golden bulb but Ivysaur and Venusaur do

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Shiny Bulbasaur doesn't have a golden/shiny bulb but Ivysaur and Venusaur do. Was that intentional, or did they realize that they should make the bulb shiny when they started drawing Ivysaur or Venusaur?

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golden


texts: Did Zack have any lines in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children?

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At the end of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children when Cloud is in the healing water in the church with the kids getting their Geostigma cured, he sees Aerith and as she was away we see that Zack is leaning against the doorway (can be seen in this video on Aerith).

When i first saw the film i don't recall Zack having any lines but there is Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete with extra scenes which i have yet to see yet (i've been told that Reno mentions meeting up with the other Turks like Cissnei)

So maybe i missed it in the original movie or maybe there's something only in the Complete version, but does Zack have any lines or even do anything at all besides show up at the end?


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I am currently watching One Piece and I'm at the part where Luffy is trying to escape Impel Down. Blackbeard appears at the entrance to Impel Down when Luffy and Co. starts the escape from Level 6.

I didn't understood what Blackbeard is looking for at Impel Down. In the first place, I thought he wanted to fight Magellan but after been poisoned, I think his goal wasn't this.

What is Blackbeard's purpose?


texts: How come Rei and Shinji have different last names?

texts: Rei Ayanami and Shinji Ikari are supposed to be brother and sister. Why do they not both have the same surname as their father, Gendo Ikari?


texts: Does anyone know what the song that plays when Deidara uses his C4 Giant jutsu on Sasuke?

texts: It's got a sweet guitar sound and it's played when Deidara uses his C4 Giant jutsu on Sasuke. The song comes in at the end of Naruto Shippuden 123 and beginning of 124.


texts: How come sports anime never have tryouts?

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This might sound like a weird question, but hear me out. In all of the anime that I've seen that revolves around high school sports, they never seem to have the concept of the "tryout".

Keep in mind that I live in the States, so my perspective will be biased. When I was in high school, all of our sports teams required prospective members to pass the tryouts in order to join. Basically, the coach/advisor of the team would administer an exam for the new potential members, to gauge their proficiency in the sport. If they were deemed satisfactory, they are granted membership into the team. If not, then they are rejected.

However, in all the sports-related anime that I've seen, it looks like any student could just submit an application and join the team. They often don't even care about their skill in the sport, since I've seen many sports anime where new team members can be complete novices. So how come they don't hold tryouts/auditions to make sure that all members of the team are above some baseline level of competency in the sport? I'm sure this would greatly improve their performance in competitions and such. This isn't limited to anime either, since I've also seen it in Japanese soap operas. Is it just a cultural difference?


texts: Are the Dragon Ball Heroes anime and manga supposed to follow the same story?

texts: After chapter 2 of the manga, and episode 6 of the anime, (after the battle with Cumber to be more precise) Dragon Ball Heroes looks nothing alike, they are fighting different villains. Is it episode 7 of the anime, supposed to be "filler" and Dragon Ball Heroes is going to retake the manga or how it is? Is the Dragon Ball Heroes anime said to be based in the manga or not?


texts: Why do Aya and Youko consider going to a ramen shop alone so amazing?

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Consider the following page from Kiniro Mosaic.

Some context, in case you don't know the series: The three girls are in high school. Karen is the blonde, Aya is the girl with black twin-tails, and Youko is the girl with short light hair. Karen is half-British, has never lived in Japan before, and still has some trouble with the language and culture. That's why she says "It might be something normal for you two Japanese people, but for someone like me, it was a big adventure."

It was shown earlier that Karen is pretty outgoing, but the joke here seems to be that Karen thinks going to a ramen shop is something that's only a big deal to her because she's foreign, and it turns out that it's also a big deal to natives Aya and Youko. But why do Aya and Youko consider this "amazing" and "grown-up"? Youko's line about fast food restaurants suggests there's some cultural reference concerning ramen shops that I'm missing.


texts: Can the Tales of Games be grouped storyline-wise?

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While I was reading up on Dhaos in order to write/answer a question, I believed that the only continuation to Tales of Phantasia was Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon. However, as I continued to read I began to spot some mentions to Tales of Symphonia, for instance Derris-Kharlan (the world Dhaos came from) is a third world in Tales of Symphonia and what is described on its wikia page is

  4,000 years prior to the events of Tales of Symphonia

Now I know there are sequels to the games like:

Tales of Phantasia => Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon,
Tales of Symphonia => Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World,
Tales of Xillia => Tales of Xillia 2,

but I thought the connection between Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria was a one off.

Now I am curious how all the Tales of Games can be grouped storyline-wise and what their chronological order is (i.e. when would Tales of Phantasia fit in with the two Tales of Symphonia games).


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What is the name of the song played for Going Merry's funeral?

I have heard that is a large version of an ending but i do not know if it's true or not.

The number of the episode is 312 and also in the episode of Merry's OVA.


texts: Why doesn't Edward transmute any large blocks or weapons other than spears and a blade?

texts: Why does it seem like Edward can never create large blocks or large weapons to kill his enemies? I'm only on season 2 so so far, but it seems he always creates spears and arm blades.


texts: What is the production order of the Monogatari series?

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It's rather confusing how the story is serialized not in the order of its events. I'd like to know the order in which the animated versions were produced.

Turns out the creators of the series are very considerate towards the viewers and include several recap episodes in each season. So although the story is out of order, everything still makes perfect sense and you don't have to bother yourself by figuring out the exact timeline of the original.


texts: Does Hunter x Hunter manga progress further than the Anime?

texts: I've just finished HxH anime and I still want to know what happened with Krollo and his gang and many other things.


texts: Besides all the talk about the "Philosopher's Stone". Can anybody or anything become an alchemist? Not including homunculus.


texts: Is Son Hak from the anime/manga Akatsuki no Yona a dragon? I'm thinking he is because he's so overpowered.


texts: Where there any other Master who didn't know their Servant's identity from the start?

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In Fate/Zero it seems to be implied that all the Masters, from the moment they started working with them, knew the identity of their Servants.

i known however that

in Fate/Stay Night

Shirou didn't learn Saber's identity until much later because it was feared that if he was captured he wouldn't be able to defend against mind reading magic
Rin didn't learn Archer's at first because the summoning went wrong and messed up his memories however he continued to withhold it when he did remember who he was

in Fate/Extra

Hakuno didn't know the identity of his/her Saber, Archer or Caster until the final couple of weeks but i am not sure how many of the Masters they faced off knew their Servant's Identities at the start (though i get the feeling Rin, Leo and Rani knew)

so in all the Grail Wars (Fuyuki (Fate/Stay Night), Snowfield (Fate/Strange Fake), Moon Cell (Fate/Extra), Trifas (Fate/Apocrypha), Tokyo (Fate/Prototype), Caubac Alcatraz's Labyrinth (Fate/Labyrinth) etc.) where there any other Master who didn't know their Servant's identity at the beginning? if not at all?


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During Suitengu's flashback of his childhood, he finds both his parents have hanged themselves. However when Kamiya sees them, he almost acts as if he was expecting it (plus there was his timing arriving at the mansion).

One of the requirements for membership of the Roppongi Club was that a member have life insurance, so that if a member couldn't pay what they owed they could get killed and the insurance be collected. We see in the episode where Suitengu's music box breaks that the guy who couldn't pay was hanged to make look like it was a suicide.

I am wondering, were Suitengu's parents murdered and if so, was it by the Tennōzu Group who pushed them into debt?


texts: Why adventurers go to the dungeon to fight?

texts: So adventurers can increase their levels when they fight in the dungeon. Is that the reason why they go to fight there? Or is there any other reason why they have to go to the dungeon or to fight the monsters inside it?


texts: What are the anime censorship laws in Japan?

texts: I know that there are censorship laws in Japan (which is why you end up with things like tentacles instead of genitalia). What are the laws, and are they the same as the laws for live-action television programming?


texts: Does Dragonball super have only 1 underworld? Or one per universe?

texts: One thing I'm not sure about with the introduction of the different universes is: Does Dragonball super have only 1 underworld/afterlife? Or 1 per universe?


texts: OST of One Piece episode 803 when Sanji charged at Niji and then kicked him in the face

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In episode 803 of One Piece around 11:14-12:11, there's a song when Sanji charged at Niji and then kicked him in the face.

What is the name of the OST?


texts: Fumikage Tokoyami's quirk is a shadow who can fight for him. Can this shadow be hurt directly or it's impossible because it's a shadow? Does the manga say something about this?


texts: How much of the manga do I have to read before watching "Those Awaiting a Star"?

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While reading reviews for The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star, I saw a number of reviewers who stated that the OVA requires some knowledge of the manga. One reviewer states that certain background elements are left unexplained in the OVA. Another who has not read the manga complains that the OVA is incomprehensible to him.

With this in mind, how much of the manga do I need to have read to understand the OVA? I would like to watch it, but I have not yet caught up to the current chapter (ch. 37).


texts: What was the first anime that uses different ending/opening songs in every episode?

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After watching a few series I realised that some of them use different opening/ending songs in each episode (e.g. Oreimo). I noticed that it must've been quite expensive to do this, and some other animes like Love Live use the same song sang by different people every episode.

What was the first anime that has done this, and can you list the animes that has done this?

Clarification: If the anime has 12 episodes, there has to be 12 different endings, not less than that.


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Can explain to me the fight between Sasuke and Naruto? Naruto had the nine-tails inside him and showed vigorous power, but how did Sasuke end up being so strong? How did he turn into a bird-like thingy?

My overall question is: What monster is inside Sasuke that makes him this powerful? That isn't a tailed beast ... I guess?


texts: What is Kaworu implying at the end of RoE: 1.01?

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I've rewatched Rebuild of Evangelion: 1.01: You can (not) advance, and something struck me.
At the very end (so spoiler):

  Kaworu is on the moon, looking at Shinji, and say "You're the third again, Shinji"

Is the "again" a sign that what happened in NGE/EoE in the same continuity? Or does it link with RoE 3/4 (which I've still to see)?


texts: My hero academia season 3 ep 13 what is the ost when they going in dormitory? (First minutes)


texts: Where did character popularity polls originate?

texts: I know that manga publishers such as Weekly Shonen Jump hold character popularity contests for mangas such as Naruto and Bleach. Where did this originate and why is it done?


texts: Help with finding this manga about a family of killers who wield scissors?

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I can't completely remember the story, but this is the main protagonist:

She is a high school (?) student whose best friend tries to kill her after she's drugged/hypnotized into killing anyone who is a murderer, but — surprise! — she's in fact a murderer who hasn't yet "awakened" to her murderous tendencies.

Another serial killer that wields giant scissors that come apart (it's one scissor by the way) comes along and finds her and tells her that she's now his "little sister" and she's "part of the family", to which she accepts. Apparently, he got lonely being a ruthless serial killer and starts gathering serial killers to form a family. He defends her against people who are hunting serial killers down, and kills the girl's family and drugs the city and that's as far as I've got.


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At the end of the translated version of the first chapter of Sakamoto Desu Ga?, Sakamoto agrees to write a report, provided he can write it "in cursive":

Given that the manga is set in Japan, I assume the report will be in Japanese. However, I'm not exactly sure what is meant by cursive Japanese. According to wikipedia, cursive (sōsho, 草書) is rare in Japanese, though it's more common in Chinese. Of course, cursive is a particular style of calligraphy, but calligraphy includes more than just cursive, and clerical script (reisho, 隸書) would seem more appropriate for a report like this (though perhaps less awesome).

In the original Japanese text, was Sakamoto really saying that he was going to write in Japanese cursive, or just with handwritten calligraphy (or maybe even English cursive)?


texts: How can anime or manga be made so quickly and consistantly?

texts: If multiple people are working on a manga or anime, how can the art style be copied so well without any style changes? Like can everyone replicate art styles exactly with no mistakes? In most American cartoons I watch, if multiple people work on an animation, you could definately tell if someone different drew it. Maybe I’m not observing enough or this question is stupid.


texts: Can someone please explain the ending of Shiki?

texts: Did the whole village get burned down? How about the girl? The whole thing seems quite incomplete to me. Can someone explain the ending?


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The name of Captain Jack first appeared in Chapter 801 when Doflamingo was escorted by the Navy to Impel down following his defeat by the StrawHats in Dressrosa.

Captain Jack seems ready to take on the might of a Marine Admiral Fujitora and former fleet admiral Sengoku in order to rescue Doflamingo. Captain Jack again appears in the most recent chapter 805.

Is anything known of Captain Jack? Is he one of the unknown shichibukai?


texts: I am following the anime through EpisodeCalendar and there is no episode 12.5. Is this episode a filler or part of the original story? (That is, would I miss any part of the story if I skipped this episode?)


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Near the beginning of the Fushigi Yuugi anime, Miaka and Yui find a copy of The Universe of the Four Gods in the National Library. Miaka is surprised that Yui can read this book, which is stated to be in Classical Chinese rather than Japanese or any other language.

How did Yui learn enough Classical Chinese to read this book? At the beginning, Miaka and Yui are both 15 years old, attend the same school, and are studying for the same entrance examinations, so it would seem unusual for their studies to have diverged significantly. Is this explained anywhere in the manga or in supplementary materials?

Is this a particular interest of Yui?
Did Miaka pick a different language to study in school (if so, which one?)?
Is Yui simply far more intelligent than Miaka?
Is there some other explanation?


texts: Do the details of these hands with Hebrew letters have any real-life meaning?

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At the beginning of episode 2 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, we see this drawing of two hands with inscriptions that use Hebrew letters. (Click for larger image.)

This appears to originate from Kabbalah: I found a similar image on the Jewish Virtual Library, where at the very least, the assignment of יה and וה to different hands matches up.

However, I can't figure out if the text in the palm of the hand corresponds to something in real-life, and the letters on the fingers also don't seem to match up with those in the image I found from the Jewish Virtual Library. (It's of course possible that they do, and that I simply have too much difficulty reading them.) I also remember seeing a comment on Reddit saying that some Hebrew text in Fate/zero made no sense at all before, so I'm not discounting the possibility that the anime producers just made something up.

Can someone help shed light on the issue of whether the details of the hands shown in FMA:B have any real-life meaning?


texts: Where can I read the The Seven Deadly Sins manga online legally?

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So, I'm watching the anime The Seven Deadly Sins and I'd really love to read the manga, but I can't find it anywhere.

I even looked it up and only found one website, but it only published the recent chapters and deleted the older ones.

Where can I read it legally?


texts: Why Hajime no Ippo stop producing more episodes?

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At first they stopped the production from 2000 until 2009, even though the manga is released every week and has already gained a lot of episodes and popularity.
Why would they not make more chapters of anime?


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There is background music in several Gakkou Gurashi episodes that I can't find no matter how hard I look for them.

It's a very peaceful song, no vocals, that's played with a synthesizer at first and plays into a guitar. It's present usually when the group or character is discussing something peacefully, or in the quiet before the storm in the later episodes.

The most notable placement I can think of is Episode 3 when Megu-Nee is getting ready for the day. It starts around when she opens her message box on her phone, and ends right before the scene ends when she checks her watch.

If anyone can help me with this, I'd be extremely grateful.


texts: What is the song played at 6:54 in the 5 episode of Parasyte - the Maxim?

texts: Did anyone know? It's the scene when Kana looks into the eye of Shinishi, I really love this song, and it's not in the OST.


texts: How much do mangaka profit from anime or merchandise sales?

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People always say they buy stuff of a certain series to support a certain mangaka. Now it made me wonder how much actually goes to the mangaka himself. Do mangaka usually work for a publishing company like jump for example or do they work independent selling their copies to the company?

I assume for every Tankobon copy that is sold, the managaka gets a big share, because it is made by himself, but how does this work for other merchandise like anime, toys, tshirts, games or maybe even events? These things are made independently from the original mangaka by a different company, so does he still get a percentage in every sale of every article sold or how does this work?


texts: What is the purple stuff on Doflamingo's strings?

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In the latest episode, we see a pure purple color at the tips of the string attack. I've never seen this before. What is it?

I didn't think it was Busō-shoku no Haki, because that's black:


texts: Were the other trainers from Pallet town ever revealed?

texts: We know four trainers started in Pallet town. Three with one of the three original starters and Ash with his Pikachu. Apart from Gary, were the other two trainers ever revealed in the anime? And was it ever revealed who got which specific starter Pokemon?


texts: Why do some of the scenes in the 5th Episode of Attack on Titan differ when it was aired in Fukuoka?

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The airing of the 5th episode of Attack on Titan in Fukuoka (see top in the Youtube video below) had some noticeable differences from the original airing (see bottom).

Why were these changes made? Was it due to censorship or production issues?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jaRBxrzNMs


texts: Who tried to sue the author of Hayate no Gotoku, and when?

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So apparently the author almost got sued at some point, but then the plaintiff became an anime sponsor. Anyone have any idea who it was and when this happened?

Page 16, Chapter 470


texts: If he even has one, what is Dragon's devil fruit power?

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What is Dragon's devil fruit power?

In Loguetown, it became stormy out of nowhere when he showed up. Also, I think I remember Smoker saying something about it.


texts: How does Haruki know what her ability is?

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In Sagrada Reset, one of the main characters possesses the ability to reset the world to a point in the last three days she has 'saved' at, which includes resetting her own memories.

Until she meets Kei, nothing changes after the reset as she is unable to know it ever happened. Yet she does understand how her power works despite never being able to witness it and she has been using it unsuccessfully for years.

At first, I thought everyone with an ability would just know what their ability is due to the setting, but in later episodes we hear of an incident where someone was injured using their ability for the first time, not knowing what it was, which suggests this is not the case.

So how did Haruki know what her power was before meeting Kei?


texts: What differences are there between the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha anime and manga?

texts: I'm look into reading ViviD and Force, the two sequel manga to the StrikerS manga, and I am wondering: what differences are there between the three anime seasons and the three related manga that could affect the reading of ViviD and Force?


texts: Distance-wise, what is the longest distance in which Amaterasu will ignite its target? Does it have unlimited range? For example, if someone used Amaterasu on the moon from the earth, or on the Hokage Monument looking at it from a mile away, would they catch flame?


texts: What are the programming and computer references in Steins;Gate?

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I want to know the programming and computer references present in Steins;Gate.

For example, I noticed the SQL database is referenced.


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In the other anime movies and series, it is often mentioned that Togusa is 'natural' and that he is not a cyborg. However, in the last episode of Arise, he obviously got ghost-hacked.

Did I miss something, or is Arise inconsistent with the rest of the anime? What would be the point of having him on the team if he is just as prone to hacking as the other members?


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In one episode we see Re-l's name on a computer terminal. However where the "-" is, we see it's actually supposed to be an "A" as the rest of the letter is just visible. This means her name may have been supposed to be Real.

I am wondering: if there is some sort of meaning behind Re-l's name having originally been Real but being recognised as Re-l?


texts: What is the meaning behind the colors in the episode titles of Kyoukai no Kanata?

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The episode titles in Kyoukai no Kanata (Beyond the Boundary) are named after a color each. For example "Carmine", "Ultramarine", and "Moonlit Purple". Does anyone know what is the meaning of this?

A list of all the episode titles can be found here in Wikipedia


texts: Was Broly able to transform into Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Z?

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Broly is shown to have a tail as a baby.

But the tail is not there when he is an adult or kid, which means that he has the potential to become Super Saiyan 4. The only time he has a tail is when he was cloned, as shown in Bio-Broly.
The time span in which Broly does not have a tail is: Broly — The Legendary Super Saiyan and Broly — Second Coming.

Do we know if Broly was able to transform into Super Saiyan 4 in Dragon Ball Z?

The only time he turned to Super Saiyan 4 is in Dragon Ball Heroes, which is a game and not canon.


texts: Why does Shinnosuke ask people if they like peppers?

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I sometimes watch this anime called Crayon Shin-chan in Portuguese (in which it is simply called Shin-chan). Flirty as he is, Shinnosuke (its main character) is often inconveniently messing around with women. Sometimes he walks up to them and, as if to break the ice, asks them "Do you like peppers?". After this either the women get very embarrassed or his mother knocks him in the head (or both).
Also, in one opening theme he sings that "pepper tastes so bad".

Is this something specific to the Portuguese version of the anime?
Is its only significance related to his childishness (him being a five-year-old child)?
Or is it supposed to mean anything other than that (and makes more sense in Japanese)?


texts: What philosophical concepts and/or authors are referenced in the series?

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As the series develops, it seems that Ergo Proxy has a growing number of philosophical references:

The concept of Anamnesis in episode 11.
The Council/Collective figures.
All the events in episode 20.
Every discussion Vincent has with Ergo about the 'self' (especially episode 11)
And numerous others that I don't recall at the moment...

Which philosophical concepts/authors are referenced or portrayed in the series?


texts: What is the name of this Hunter x Hunter (2011) song in episode 20?

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In Hunter x Hunter (2011) episode 20, there's music playing on around 03:21.

What is the name of the song?


texts: How and why is Emilia connected to Satella (the Witch of Envy) and the Witch Cult?

texts: Of course, I know the Witch Cult intends to use Emilia's body as a vessel to resurrect Satella, but I wonder why? Maybe it's the fact she's a half-elf? Does the cult have other plans for her? Does the cult have some ways to contact Satella? And furthermore, did, and does, Satella agree with them?


texts: Can anyone tell me what anime this nekomimi girl is from?

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Does anyone know who the girl with the cat ears is or what anime she is from?
The one between Shana and Naruto.

Thanks


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The whole premise of A Place Further than the Universe is that Shirase's mother disappeared on an Antarctic expedition a number of years ago, and that Shirase is going to Antarctica to find her. Of the rest of Shirase's family, only her grandmother seems to be mentioned. After Kimari asks her in ep. 1 if she can really go to Antarctica, she says:

  That's what everyone says. My grandma, my friends, my teachers, my upperclassmen, and my neighbors …

There is also a brief appearance of Shirase's grandmother in ep. 3, towards the beginning.

Do we know anything about Shirase's family beyond her missing mother and her grandmother? For instance, do we know anything at all about Shirase's father? There are flashbacks to Gin's past interactions with Takako and Shirase in ep. 9, but other than that, there is not much to go upon.


texts: What is the name of the music at S1E3 09m:07s of Domestic Girlfriend?

texts: Anyone knows the music playing in the background of Domestic girlfriend Season 1, episode 3 and 09m:07s?


texts: What happened at the end of EROS Survival volume 3 (ch. 45)?

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At the end of EROS Survival volume 3 (chapter 45), (warning, NSFW)

 We saw the main girl gets molested and strip naked by the old man who wants to take over the school. It was not clear to me, but did he stop his action because of his back pain before he rapes her (insert) or after?

My Japanese is not the best so it is still a little bit confusing for me.


texts: How did Reiner escape the ODM inspection?

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In Attack on Titan, the Survey Corps managed to capture two Pure Titans, named Sonny and Bean by Hange Zoe, after the battle of Trost. These two titans were later killed in the middle of the night by Annie and Reiner to prevent the Survey Corps from gaining further knowledge about the Titans.
After the two Titans were killed, the Survey Corps carried out a full inspection of all the members' ODM in an attempt to catch the culprit (presumably to check whether they had been recently used). Annie managed to escape this inspection by presenting Marco's gear instead of hers, but how did Reiner manage to escape this inspection? Was it ever revealed in the manga or anime as to whether Reiner perhaps used another set of ODM gear?
The image below is taken from Chapter 97 of the Attack of Titan manga and it clearly shows Reiner having his own set of ODM gear, but the manga does not explain any further as to whose gear that was.


texts: Why did Togusa's family computer buy Cerano Genomics stock by itself?

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In the episode 14 the Section 9 discovered a program that kept making money for the man who died four months ago. In the end of the episode Togusa is seen with his wife talking about how she gained 100k yen from buying Meditech stock a while back. Then she turns off the computer and together they leave the room. After that, their computer turns back on, buys 80k of Cerano Genomics stock and turns off.

Was it the dead man's program that did this? Is this how it made money? Or was it something else?


texts: What is the "SNAFU" in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU?

texts: The Japanese title is Yahari Ore no Seishun Rabu Kome wa Machigatteiru with subtitle My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong as Expected. The subtitle already pretty much translate the Japanese title. So, what is the SNAFU in its English name? How did it get there?


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So. I now know that you can manipulate someone's thoughts. For example: Naomi Misora.

But what I'm asking myself is, whether or not you can manipulate someone's memories. For example, Bob and John are best friends, right? So what if I write this:

  Bob Shneizel forgets who his best friend is, and then dies of diabetes.


texts: Why does Comic Yuri Hime release 2 months ahead of time?

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I know that the shoujo ao/yuri serialized comic, Comic Yuri Hime is released on the 18 of each month according to their website

  コミック百合姫
  毎月18日発売
  本体780円+税

  Google Translation:

  Comic Yurihime
  released on the 18 th of every month
  Main body ¥ 780 + tax

however one thing i noticed which is strange is that they seem to release 2 months ahead of time than what is labeled. ie, the January 18th 2018 issue is labeled as March 2018

since this was released in January, why was it released (or at least labeled) as March rather than January?


texts: Can the Limbo clones use all the techniques of the jutsu owner?

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Note: This question contains spoilers from the Manga! Anime viewers are advised  not to read it!

Madara uses invisible clones from Limbo. Can those clones use all of Madara's techniques themselves?


texts: What happened to Fugo in Episode 18 8:35?

texts: In Episode 18 at 8:35, while Giorno and Mista were going to Venice, Fugo was in the car at first but then he isn't after the flashback? I reread this part in the manga but Fugo just seems to suddenly disappear there too. What happened to him? Did he split up somewhere to go with Bruno, Narancia, and Trish (I feel like I remember this to be the case...)? If so, could somebody provide the manga chapter and page where that happens?


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In One Punch Man season 1 episode 9, after Saitama defeated the Deep Sea King, there is a civilian badmouthing Saitama. At first, the other civilians didn't agree with the badmouthing civilian but then Saitama chose to claim that the monster is weak and he just took the bounty... But the monster is not even WEAK!

Why would Saitama choose this path? He can just ignore the words of that civilian and go do other things but why did he choose to get humiliated? What's the reasoning behind him doing that?


texts: How old are Ishishi, Noshishi, and Zorori?

texts: I am mainly wondering about Zorori's age, I've seen a lot of the episodes and haven't found out yet. If you can, please give the episode number or the canon source that verifies your answer


texts: Is there anything else that covers Itachi's story outside of the core anime and manga?

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I liked Itachi's character a lot and wanted to know more about him.

Are there any movies, or perhaps some light novels that cover more of his story?


texts: In Gash Bell, why does Suzume fantasize that Kiyo has a long, pointed nose?

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In episode 112 of Konjiki no Gash Bell, just before skating with Kiyo, Suzume fantasizes that he has a long, pointed nose:

What is that all about?


texts: What does Ikumi mean by "Sand that looks like it's from Koshien"?

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In the anime Jinsei - Episode 2, a boy asks them advice on what to give his friend as a Birthday present that doesn't come off as cheap.

Ikumi gives this advice:

I googled Koshien and all I was able to figure out was that it's a Baseball stadium built for High School tournaments. Does this mean that Koshien is a very important place in Japan? But even if that is so, why sand?

I hope someone can explain this to me. Thanks!


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Not sure if my phrasing is correct but does anyone know the manga release cycle of Keijo!!!! (Hip whip girl)?

I haven't seen an issue for it in a while and the source I use to read it seems to only update monthly.

Does the manga actually release monthly? And how can I find this information for future series that I read?


texts: What of Mei Terumi, the 5th Mizukage's marriage?

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Mei Terumi, the 5th Mizukage is always angry and tensed at the thought of marriage.

Who does she marry anyway? Does Chojuro get her?


texts: In the second season (R2), they mention this term SP many times but I don't know what it means. Always wondered it's meaning. Does someone know it?


texts: What's the song on season 2 episode 24 when Meliodas was cooking something and Elizabeth came to meet him?

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There's a song playing on Nanatsu no Taizai: Imashime no Fukkatsu episode 24 (last episode) at about 13:04 when Meliodas was cooking something and Elizabeth came to meet him at the Broken Boar's hut.

What is the name of the song?


texts: How did Saitama defeat a monster before becoming a hero?

texts: Reading the One Punch Man wikia I've read that when a younger Saitama, before being a hero, was able to defeat a monster. How was this possible? Did Saitama have some power before becoming a hero?


texts: Was it already revealed in the manga who will be the wives of Naruto and Sasuke?

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From the first episode of Naruto (season 1) until the last episode of Naruto Shippuuden, Naruto has a crush on Sakura, who in turn Sakura has crush on Sasuke (Ino also has crush on Sasuke).
I've been wondering if who will be the wives of Naruto and Sasuke has already been revealed in the manga? Since both of them are already matured. There are some speculations  that Naruto will be the husband of Sakura (just saw it on FB- an image).


texts: What happened between the first 2 episodes of Attack on Titan season 1? How much time passed?

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We are given a flashback/dream sequence at the beginning of episode 2 of Attack on Titan, and there are a few references to the fact that time has passed, but it doesn't look like much time has passed.

What happened between the 1st and 2nd episode? How much time passed?


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There are many examples of completely serious or plainly normal scenes in anime where a girl is running but then, I have to burst out in laughter because they are swinging their arms horizontally left and right.

I swear, no one runs like this. I've been in Japan, as well as other Asian countries, and I swear this is not some hidden cultural manifesto. The most probable answer I can think of is that when women wear purses, one arm might move like this to keep the purse strap secured but not both arms.

What is the origin of this and why is it such a phenomenon?


texts: It seems that Furuta's aim was to kill all members of the V and Wasshu clan members who were controlling CCG. So why does he not eliminate both the V and Washhu clans together?  Why does he keep Kaiko alive?


texts: What happened to the third iteration of Yuki?

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In the Redial conclusion to Future Diary, we see the 3rd iteration of Yuno living a normal life in the 3rd reality after the incident caused by the original Yuno and the 2nd Yuki saved her family's future. She has no recollection of Yuki at all in this world, even though she knows she is missing some very important memories.

This is almost identical to the state Yuki is in while trapped in the "ideal" world created for him by the original Yuno. However, she purposely removed herself from that false world, so it makes sense that Yuki can't even recall her name.

So what happened to the third iteration of Yuki that meant the 3rd Yuno couldn't remember him? He isn't seen at all in the final episode, so I'm confused as to what occurred in that regard. 1st Yuno wouldn't have had a reason to kill him as she wished to "try again" in that timeline, and Yuki, of course, wouldn't want to kill his own self.

Is there an explanation as to what happened to the 3rd timeline's Yuki?
And if he did still exist in that iteration, why can't the corresponding Yuno remember his identity at all?


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As I'm watching these filler episodes, I am wondering, why was Danzo still alive, after doing all the things he did to The Third? He hid a Wood style user, he tried to assassinate Sarutobi (not even once), he tried to lure the Anbu forces to join the Federation, he tried to manipulate the Hokage election after the death of Minato, and so on (just from these couple of episodes, without mentioning the whole "rivalry" between them).

The Third was aware of the situations, since he warned Danzo a lot of times. So even if he was a member of the Hokage's council, why did Sarutobi endure the disrespect and danger that came from Danzo? I would've been pleased even with a ban from the Village, but given what he had done, Sarutobi could've eliminated Danzo without any efforts.


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In episode 12, season 3 of the anime The World God Only Knows, there's a scene at around 5:14 where Tenri speaks to Diana and tells her something surprising. Diana responds by exclaiming why Tenri didn't say anything before.

The next time we see Diana she has wings.

I'm guessing Tenri told Diana something that would promote their relationship with Keima, because she grew wings, but since Diana has been with Tenri ever since she was a little girl, I'm not sure what Tenri could've told Diana that would be so surprising.


texts: Where did Decim send Chiyuki? To reincarnation or to void?

texts: I saw that the mask changed and she just gave in to her wish to come back to live in her last 'test', so I think she was sent to void, but I'm not really sure. Can somebody explain, please?


texts: What is the order for watching Lupin III?

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I want to watch Lupin III anime. I tried to search it and found in 2018 ( currently airing ) there is Lupin III part V. So i wanted to watch in order, like Lupin III part I. Checked on myanimelist site ( let's put aside first the spin off or movie )

Lupin III part 1 (?)(1971)
Lupin III part 2 (1977)
Lupin III part 3 (1980)
Lupin III part 4 (?) (2015)
Lupin III part 5 (???) (2018)

When i tried to watch the first part, it's long long ago tv series. And there is a gap 35 year until the next sequel from part 3 to part 4 (?) .

How should i watch Lupin in a proper way ? Should i watch the 1971 version first ? Or is there a remake of the series from part 1 to part 3 in early 2000 (Like evangelion and cardcaptor sakura ) ?


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In the anime Detective Academy Q/Tantei Gakuen Q, at one point we learn that there is a snitch in DDS spying for Pluto/Meiosei.

At first we are led to believe that it is Hongou Sensei, but  later Hongou is loyal to DDS when they go to the cruise ship so he probably wasn't the spy.

Katagiri Sensei had been briefly kidnapped and impersonated in the events leading up to the finale, but IIRC she is not being impersonated for very long, ruling her impersonator out as the snitch.

Ryu hates Pluto so can't be the snitch. Unless Pluto had bugged him (there is no confirmation of this in the anime)

So who was the snitch/spy? I'm talking about the period between when Hongou Sensei came in to before Dan was kidnapped.


texts: Is it known if Rimuru's magicule supply is growing rapidly?

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Rimuru, the protagonist of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, has powerful magical abilities.  In that world, "magicules" are basically particles of mana and are the fuel for magic.  In two episodes we see him depleting magicules to below his minumum reserve point, at which point he shuts down for three days.  When he awakens, his supply is fully restored.

   In episode 3 he names about 100 goblins and, lastly, the direwolf alpha.  (Later we learn that naming the alpha (Ranga) allowed the name to be shared by the entire pack.) Then he shuts down due to insufficient magicules.  In episode 6 he names about 500 more goblins before shutting down.  Even if naming Ranga counted as 100 named wolves, that was still only 200 total beings named the first time.

Could he actually store about 2.5 times more magicules after about 10 days?  That is the simplest explanation for the greater feat.  If so, is it known if his magicule storage continues to grow at that kind of fast pace?

A second possibility is that, in the first instance, simultaneously affecting a whole pack acted as sort of a short circuit on magicule usage.  Doing it one at a time might have used much less total. This case would not require the kind of magicule storage growth seen in the first.

A third possibility is that as he learns to use his abilities, he gets more efficient in using them.  So the second time he could accomplish a lot more with the same amount of magicules.

A fourth possibility is that I'm way overthinking this...


texts: I know that Muzan is a shapeshifter, and can change his biology and and appearance at will, but why did he specifically choose to turn into a woman? What was the reason for that?


texts: Do the bodies Orochimaru inhabits change to look like him?

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Orochimaru takes on host bodies to maintain eternal youth. At least one of the bodies that he has taken on looks similar to him. The eyes, in particular, are very similar to his, as well as the skin tone.

Do the host bodies change to be more similar to his body?

Original body:

Host body


texts: Who would obtain Coordinate's ability if Historia was killed by the MP?

texts: When MP killed Historia's mother they also wanted to kill Historia. In that time Reiss's family was dead so what was Reiss/central government plan to obtain Coordinate power if no one is left of the Reiss bloodline?


texts: I really love the Fairy Tail anime, but cannot seem to find more dubbed episodes in English after episode 175. Does any one know when FUNimation will continue dubbing the Fairy Tail anime?


texts: Who are these characters appearing during the talk about elder sister in Fate/kaleid episode 7?

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At around 13 minutes into episode 7 of Fate/kalied liner Prisma Illya 2wei!, when Illya's mother Irisviel talked about the power of an older sister, there are a few characters appearing in the background.

To quote Irisviel:

  Older sister. Yes, that is the one who is older and has more power. When it comes to domestic hierarchies, they can hold more power than even the father. And they have absolute sway over younger siblings, which can never be overturned. The quote one great man, "No little sister is superior to her older sister!"

Who are these characters? And how does these characters compliements her argument about the power of an older sister?


texts: What do the "Beats" in Angel Beats! mean?

texts: I am not sure if "Beats" refer to "heart beats" or "music beats". What does the title mean as a whole?


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In the series Wizard Barristers: Benmashi Cecil, magic users are often referred to as Wuds.

What does this term mean? Is it an acronym or an abbreviation?
Or is it supposed to be some other thing?


texts: What was the terrible artwork on the flyer in episode 1?

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At the end of episode 1 of Choujigen Game Neptune - The Animation, Compa and IF are handed a flyer with some extremely ugly artwork.

What is this flyer?


texts: What is the significance of the lottery box in Yuru Yuri Nachuyachumi! OVA? And why are some of the words crossed out?

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In Yuru Yuri Nachuyachumi!, in the scene where the girls draw lots from the lottery box, the lottery box is shown with some characters crossed out:

Searching for めだちた leads me to the dictionary entry for 【目{め}立{だ}ちたがり屋{や}】, which means "attention seeker". However, it feels a bit out of whack here.

What is the significance of this box? And why are the words crossed out?


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In the manga it's shown that Genya can eat demons and,

   gain their powers, like regeneration

Why can Genya can eat demons? Is this ever explained?


texts: What is this paper fan used by some student council president/senior member called?

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In many anime, a student council president or senior member uses essentially a paper 'fan' to discipline others.  Kind of looks like a paper that has been folded up.

Is it really a fan of some sort or something different? Does it has a specific name (in Japanese)?


texts: Who is this guy that appear in Charlotte's OP?

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I wonder who is this guy that appear in Charlotte OP. He has short black hair, and it looks like he currently in the middle of a pond, full of blood?

I have never seen this guy on the Charlotte series, or am I missing somethings ?