texts: Danganronpa - What is supposed to happen if there are 2 or 3 players left?

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So I just heard of this anime that resembles the Mafia/Wolf game.

  However, when Makoto arrives inside the Academy, he loses consciousness and wakes up locked inside the school, where he meets fourteen other newly picked Ultimate students who are in the same situation as him. It is there that a sadistic, remote-controlled bear named Monokuma appears before them, telling them they will be imprisoned in the academy for the rest of their lives, and that they will be put to death if they violate any of the schools rules. He offers only one way for students to "graduate" from the academy: murder another student and not be identified as the culprit.

So if the culprit is correctly identified (majority vote or something?), culprit gets executed. If not, everyone but culprit gets executed.

What is supposed to happen if there are 2 or 3 players left?

I'm not so naive as to think that what is supposed to happen is what actually happens, but I think there should be a rule for that.

If there is no explanation in the anime or other media, please state such and if applicable why no explanation is needed (I might be overlooking something obvious).

Liar Game had a rule as to what happens in Minority Rule if there are only 2 players left. There was some detail about it. I don't think explaining that rule spoils the manga or series: If there are 2 left, the prize is split. To drop out, half of the prize must be given back, whatever the amount of the prize is (half of the full 2.1 billion or half of 1.05 billion).

PS I'm done with the anime. Go ahead and spoil other media. But please use spoiler tags for others.


texts: Is the main character (Kal-el) of The Pilot's Love Song related to Superman?

texts: The main character of Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta is named Kal-el. This immediately made me think of Clark Kent's birth name of Kal-el from Superman. Is there any relationship between this work and Superman?


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Ok, huge spoilers for Attack on Titan in my questions.

   Does anyone have any ideas or theories about why humans are turning into armored and colossal titans, why those titans want to kill humans, and whether they are doing so intentionally?


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Hit is a powerful opponent for Goku because he can use time skip and manipulate time and space.
Could this be said for Jiren, or is he simply an overpowered character?
I'm NOT comparing the two, I'm simply providing an example.


texts: What is the opposite of "seme" according to otakus?

texts: I don't understand the joke behind "opposite of seme" scene. Can you please explain it to me?


texts: Are “The Dirty Pair” actually a part of the “Crusher Joe” universe? Or are they just a film parody in that universe?

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The worlds of The Dirty Pair and Crusher Joe seem to overlap. But it's never been clear to me if the The Dirty Pair (aka: "Lovely Angels") were actually a part of the Crusher Joe universe or were they just a parody entertainment film in the Crusher Joe universe?

For example, in this clip in the film Crusher Joe (1983), the team is clearly watching a film of the The Dirty Pair. Is this all just a layer of meta-reference?


texts: An emperors daughter who collects her dead fathers body parts?

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I am looking for an anime that had recently came out maybe in the middle of last month. I watched this maybe around that time, but I cannot find it again and had accidentally cleared my history on Firefox.

The synopsis of the story goes like this-

A young girl with perhaps maybe long hear, probably really noticeable eyes is carrying a large coffin which contains a magical weapon/gun presumably similar to perhaps weapons in the RWBY universe. This girl is the daughter of a emperor who ruled the world in fear or tyranny or both.

In episode one from what I remember, she runs into this boy who uses some type of hunter magic. He has a sister who also uses this same type of magic. From what I remember this girl runs into him as she was crawling around behind bushes trying to make her way to a town. When this boy decides to help her, they are attacked by a deer antelope which she eventually kills. Later on she buys this boy that helped her lunch. It so happened to be owned by his own sister who destroys some tables in an attempt to maybe hurt him seriously for not helping out. The girl with the coffin eventually hires them soon after for a job, but doesn't reveal what it is she is looking for.

Later on in the episode she raids a general or very powerful adversary who was there during the battle which defeated her father. I also remember that the boy she runs into comes along with her including his sister. Eventually both brother and sister encounter this man who has the ability to control anything inside his mansion at will and maybe has physic powers too.

It may help but they refer to this adversary as a real mage which would indicate that they may not be actual mages at all but use some type of borrowed magic. At the end of the episode it is revealed that what she was after was her fathers body parts so she could give him a proper burial. The part of her father they obtained in question was the left or right hand of her father. Before they leave the raided mansion, the man insists that it is a source of great power, assumes that they want to sell it and in desperation is willing to pay anything to get it back. Please note that this desperate adversary was soundly defeated after the hand/item was taken out of this vault. After this happened he could not call upon his physic powers. It also was apparent that the hand powered the mansion and his magic potentially.

Finally all I can remember is that after the successful heist on the mansion, they are encountered by a group that wants to prevent the worlds destruction. They are then tailed by them in a truck and eventually escape in mist.


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In Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 anime series) Fuhrer Bradley/King Bradley is a homunculus and is head of the military in Central. They say the Homunculi are created when an alchemist attempts human transmutation, which always fails and from those failures, a homunculus is created and is born to look like whoever they were suppose to be bought back as.

  e.g. Alphonse and Ed tried to resurrect Trisha, their mother, and end up failing. Years later they run into her but she is known as Miss Douglas.

I can't remember how I know that Homunculi are suppose to look like what they were supposed to be resurrected as but what was King Bradley supposed to be?


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So in Dragon Ball Heroes meta Cooler appeared and he turned into Golden Meta Cooler. Supposedly meta Cooler is an android, but a yellow aura surrounds him when he transforms in Golden Meta Cooler.

Does Golden Meta Cooler have ki?


texts: What's the meaning and motivation of Izaya's behavior in Episode 2: "Highly Unpredictable"?

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Durarara!! Episode 2 tells us about a girl named Kamichika. Near the end of the episode, after...

   ...Celty brings her to the roof to meet Izaya, he lets Kamichika to the roof edge. He tells her that a lot of people have jumped there, trying to persuade her that she's not a special case. After that he leaves, and Kimichika, after some hesitation, decides to jump. However, Celty saves her.

Izaya's motivations here are a little confusing. Even if we forget that he has...

   ...ordered the kidnapping and rescue of a girl just for the fun of it,

he is being somewhat inconsistent by telling her about all the people who jumped from the roof. At first, it seems like he's helping Kimichika by showing her that her case is neither special nor too bad, and it is not worth jumping. It even seems to work at first, when the girl hesitates. However, when Izaya leaves,

   she still decides to jump off the roof!

When Izaya sees Celty helping her, he doesn't act surprised at all, much as if he were expecting this scenario. However, he could neither be sure that

   Kimichika would jump nor that Celty would save her (I think he didn't even know that Celty hadn't left).

So does this portray him as a person who knew that Celty would save her, and because of that the girl would once again understand that life's worth living?

Because otherwise he's portrayed as a man who encourages another person to commit suicide just for the fun of observing it!


texts: How many of Dr Gero's Androids were actually Androids and how many were Cyborgs?

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We know that Androids 17 and 18 were in fact humans who were enhanced making them Cyborgs rather than Androids (as evident by at least 18 after the Cell Saga) and Dr Gero himself had his own brain in his Android Body which makes him a Cyborg because he is still part biological.

Out of all of the Androids Dr Gero created how many of them were actually Androids and how many of the were Cyborgs?


texts: What sources are Nico's cool lines taken from?

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In episode 5 of Nanbaka, we learn that Nico has a list of cool lines he wants to get to say at some point in his life.

Crunchyroll translates these as:

This hand of mine is burning red!!
Say your prayers, evildoers
I won't condone bad guys
You're not weak, I'm just too strong
Ora, ora, ora, oraa!!
The heavens call, the earth cries out, the crowd roars; they are calling me to defeat evil!
Balse!

#1 is from G Gundam (Domon Kasshu's God Finger); #5 is, of course, from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure; #6 is apparently the catchphrase of the title character of Kamen Rider Stronger; and #7 is from Castle in the Sky (or Re:Zero, whichever).

What about #2, #3, and #4? Are they "from" anything in particular, or are they just cool-sounding things Nico wants to say?


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In Noragami Aragoto episode 02, Bishama's doctor, Kugaha, controls ayakashi. He made it so that the green ayakashi smashes the ground backing him up from Yato's continues attack. Basically, he has ayakashi pets.

There are wolves with masks.

One of them is a green insect-like ayakashi with a mask in the middle of its head.

They appear to be friendly with Kugaha even though ayakashi are kegare (bad) which has to be killed by Gods and Divine Instruments.

How is this possible?


texts: In episode 20 of Attack on Titan, how does the Female Titan have 3D Maneuver Gear after regaining human form?

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I remember someone saying (not sure which episode, though probably the same) that Eren lost his 3D Maneuver Gear after exiting his Titan form. I also remember seeing that myself, after exiting his titan form every time except the 2nd time he does (He had no gear on him, then, to begin with). So how was the girl inside the Female Titan able to have 3D Maneuver Gear on her, as well as a Survey Corps coat?

Note: I have finished watching the anime, but I have not read the manga. Please don't post any spoilers for me. Thank you :)


texts: Should one read/watch Triangle Heart before diving into the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series?

texts: The question is simple - should one read the manga, watch the OVAs, play the games (personally, I don't have access to these) of Triangle Heart before diving into the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series?


texts: Why is altering the future limited to diary users?

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Throughout the episodes, there are several scenes that play out in a similar fashion:

Static is heard and a diary's contents are updated to reflect the updated future.
Person 1: "Did you hear that?"
Person 2: "There must be another diary user nearby"

But sometimes the things that alter the future are incredibly trivial, (like travelling to a different floor on the elevator, or not eating a salad) and theoretically anyone should be able to do them. The main reason the diary users change the future more often is because they can see certain events in advance and consciously decide to change them, but other than that, they are visibly no different from the rest of the population.
Everyone seems to have free will, and so everyone should be able to make a spontaneous decision and affect the timeline. For example, Yuki altering the future by opening the door at Yuno's house was down to his curiosity alone and not related to his diary, so surely a non-user would have altered the timeline in that same scenario.
Granted, for a diary to display the altered future, it has to correspond with that diary's output (e.g. something in close proximity to Yuki, something affecting an escape for Ninth), but that alone doesn't isolate changes to only other diary users.
So why are the diary users so confident in proclaiming the proximity of another diary user when the future changes? Why couldn't it just be a regular person altering their schedule, coincidentally coinciding with the user? And doesn't Akise change the future (as a non-user) in chapter 14 during the coin game?
Example 1

Chapter 11 page 27
Example 2

Chapter 14 page 33


texts: Is Akaza Akari the same grade as Toshinou Kyouko and Funami Yui?

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The wikia page stated that Toshinou Kyouko is 14 years old, Funami Yui is 14, Akaza Akari is 13 and Chinatsu is 13. Chinatsu added the honorific senpai when she called Kyouko and Yui's name. However Akari who is of the same age as her did not.

Is this because Akari is close enough to Kyouko and Yui that she dropped the honorific despite being the kouhai (junior)? Or is she actually the same grade as Kyouko and Yui despite being one year younger?


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Valid points are stated in this video.

  In Western countries, anime is thought of as Eastern animation. In Eastern countries, all animation are thought of as anime.

So this question kind of leads to what is an anime? Does having a published manga a requirement to become an anime? Let's settle this once and for all, is Avatar: the Last Airbender an anime or not?


texts: Boku No Hero Academia: all heroes / sidekicks in stain arc

texts: Does anyone know all the heroes not named in the Stain arc? Episodes 16 - 17 in the anime and chapters 51-53 in the magna. e.g. the guy that is like a minotaur, the two ninjas, etc


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This may be a question that can't be answered but I figured it may be a little fun to try anyways. I know the rules that are established about the dragonballs:

1 (original earth) /2 (later on earth) /3 wishes (Namek) depending on which version you have.
Wish can't exceed the creator's power
If the earth dragonballs then can't make the same wish twice

So in rewatching the series with my wife recently, when they are on Namek she asked if they could just take the balls into space to hide them which is a great question IMO. Freiza, or Vegeta for that matter, could have just parked their space ship floating over Namek or on some moon or close by planet and had it come get them every so often to deposit found dragon balls, or in Freiza's case where he doesn't need air to breathe he could just fly away with them.

So are there any rules about the dragon balls leaving the planet to which they were created on? Would they turn to stone? Would they just not work?


texts: How is that possible for Priscilla to kill Teresa?

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I read the manga and watch the anime. It was awesome, but in only one place it doesn't make sense at all. When Priscilla killed Teresa.

I know, Priscilla was no 2 and she was too powerful, and she's got awakened in that second. But still we are talking about Teresa! Her best ability was that she could read the moves of her opponent. right?


texts: Does this have anything to do with the manga? Or is this just something that fans made up? Because I see so much people cosplaying as Levi in Titan Pajamas.


texts: Did Mirai Kuriyama really rebuild her body, or what really happened to it?

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Mirai's body vanished/consumed/disintegrated during the battle vs Kyoukai no Kanata, then there is this version of her in Akihito's "dream world" that dissolves on-screen, then months(?) later she is alive in flesh and blood (pun intended).

So, what happened?  Was her blood control so high that she willed herself back into a physical body, or is it some Applied Phlebotinum fiat?


texts: Did Zero-Two regain her memories far earlier? [spoiler alert]

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I'm doing currently a quick rewatch in order to find out hidden details, symbolism etc..

I noticed a possibility that Zero-Two could regain her memories far earlier than Hiiro. Even before visiting "Garden".

It would be even possible that she regained the memories, but didn't recognize him as him just after first meeting, or could have doubts if he is really he for long time or still could be afraid of rejection for being a demon.

Following this way of thinking, she could even believe that her "old darling" died in a battle long time ago like other yearlings and the person she met recently is only a clone. (Just as former 13th squad or Nana)

Obviously she seems like she does not recognize him during their first meeting (in recent timeline) but it seems like it might happen after about 1st-2nd episode.

Could you please help me find some references to similar investigation?

Or maybe I will try to state my question directly: Did she regain her memories before Hiiro? If yes, when approximately?


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Shenron can bestow any wish as long as it does not exceed the power of his creator. Then how can Shenron (Earth) revive people, when Kami couldn't do it himself?

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texts: Why didn't Kurapika manipulate Uvo to tell him all the information about the Phantom Troupe?

texts: I've just started watching Hunter x Hunter (2011) and stumbled upon a question on ep. 47. Why didn't Kurapika use the same power as that "Manipulator" woman who made a certain man become her slave by kissing him (or at least a similar technique)... once he mastered all 5 types of Nen?


texts: How much is known about the Skypiea alternative path?

texts: It was told by Gan Fall most people (still few) came to White Sea through an alternate way to the Knock-Up Stream. How much is known about this method?


texts: Does Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail) have something in common with Eiichiro Oda (One Piece)?

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Hiro Mashima, the author of Fairy Tail, has a really similar drawing style to Eiichiro Oda, One Piece mangaka.

We know that some well known mangakas had previously worked as assistants to others (like Hiroyuki Takei and Eiichiro Oda himself, both worked with Nobuhiro Watsuki), so I was wondering if Hiro Mashima has something in common with Eiichiro Oda, since they had very similar styles at the beginning.


texts: When is the track "No differences" played?

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Track 01 on the Aldnoah.Zero Original Soundtrack is a vocal piece titled "No differences" (lyrics). It's positively eargasmic. Thing is, I don't remember it being played at any point during the show (and, given that the lyrics are English, I feel like I would have remembered it if I had heard it). Was it used? If so, when?

(Yeah, I could just rewatch it and listen for the track, but that would take a few hours I don't want to spend right now.)


texts: How is Aika related to Mahiro in zetsuten no tempest?

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I have watched the anime Zetsuten no Tempest (Blast of Tempest) recently and I am confused about the relationship between Aika and Mahiro.

From the anime it appears that Mahiro was the son of a rich and influential man and at some point he met with Aika who was to become his new sister.

What I don't understand is: was Aika an orphan child who was adopted by Mahiro's family or did his father remarry or something similar? Also, neither Mahiro nor Aika's parents are ever shown in the anime, are they dead? If so, is there any information concerning their deaths?

I have heard that there's also a Manga, so it might be that the anime is missing some information.


texts: What happens to a tailed beast if it's Jinkiurichi is killed?

texts: What happens to a tailed beast if it's Jinkiurichi is killed while he still has the tailed beast inside of him/her?


texts: What is the meaning of this 'fox' hand gesture?

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In chapter 729 of トモちゃんは女の子 (Tomo-chan wa Onna no Ko), two characters are negotiating, while other two do the hand gestures depicted in the following image:

By the Giseigo (Onomatopoeia) used here (コンコン - Kon Kon) I deduce it has to do something with foxes (Foxes being described in Japanese folklore as  very intelligent and cunning). I have seen the same gesturing a couple of times before (I don't remember where) in the approximately same situation (a character leading another by the nose).

What is the meaning, then, of said gesturing? A reliable source or reference would be appreciated.


texts: Was Luffy able to activate/experience Kenbunshoku Haki in the War of the Best?

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In Episode 470, Luffy feels as if both his hands got cut by Mihawk's sword. And then immediatly after that, feeling he stopped that attack.

So, is it possible that it was the first time Luffy had experienced/activated the Kenbunshoku Haki?


texts: Is the book "Anyone Can Easily PK" by Punitto Moe real, or does it only exist in Overlord?

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In episode 8 of the anime Overlord, ~10:37, Momonga/Ains refers to a book "Anyone Can Easily PK" by Punitto Moe.  Is that book a fictional work, or is it a real work?

In other words, does this book exist in the real world (i.e. for use with MMORPGS such as World of Warcraft, Guild Wars, et al), or is it something that only exists within the Overlord anime/manga universe?


texts: How much time is covered before Yuki and Kaname leave Cross Academy?

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I was wondering if anyone knew over how much time Vampire Knight covers before Yuki and Kaname leave Cross Academy. so from the beginning of the story (Night 1) to when Kaname and Yuki leave after the battle. Keep in mind I have only seen the anime.

I would guess this first part covers one or two school years. The 2nd Night has them celebrating Valentine's day, and since Japan school years ends in late March, this implies they're almost done with a school year. Throughout the rest of the story, they mention school things like finals and how the class with the lower grades has to work the dance.

So, unless it covered more time, I would say it covered the end of one school year and then another one, possibly the end of Year 2 (for Zero, Yuki, etc.) and then Year 3. Although Yuki is 15 and Zero is supposedly 16 or 17 at the start, so that just makes it more confusing. Does that sound right?


texts: Where can I find Durarara!! Vol 1 novel in Japanese language?

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After watching the anime, I just wanted to read the novels for a better understanding of characters and of course, it had to be in Japanese language since I am learning it.

I tried searching for it, but couldn't find. Instead, I found those in translated version.

Can anyone please tell me where I can find it?


texts: How long are people genin before they take the chunin exam?

texts: Team 7 (Naruto's team) existed for at least while before they took the chunin exam, and they took on a number of missions before taking the chunin exams. I can't remember, however, how long they exactly existed as a team before the exam. How long were they genin before the exam? Is that the normal length? Is there some sort of mission requirement where they have to complete a number of missions before they can take the exam?


texts: How do i find an anime or manga only from characters names?

texts: The only things i know is that is it a manga that has an anime and i think the main character name is hana but im not sure if she’s the main character and i think she also has a cat named mero. How do i find the anime/ manga?


texts: Dungeon Defense's Korean web novel ending?

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Like in title what happened at the end of the story?

I heard that it's different from the light novel, where in the web novel everyone have died, is it true?

(I can't read Korean)


texts: What is the Japanese term for an old man/grandpa who is into anime/is otaku?

texts: Is there a casual/slang term in Japanese for an old geezer who's a hardcore otaku? I know terms like erojiji and such but there are more referred to old men who are just perverted in general, but what about perverted old otaku?


texts: As of 2016, which has been the last Type-Moon work that's contained explicit content?

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A recent question made me realize something. Type-Moon's early works like Tsukihime and Fate/Stay Night had explicit scenes in them. However, some of their recent works such as Fate/Extra, Mahoutsukai no Yoru and the many re-releases of Fate/Stay Night have actually had none of this.

So I have been wondering: As of 2016, what was the last work Type-Moon released that contained explicit content? Have there been any social factors which may have forced Type-Moon to cease adding explicit content in their works?

Kinoko Nasu first started Type-Moon as a doujin group, so I also include any Type-Moon released doujinshi they may have released (if there are any) which contained explicit content.

By explicit content, I mean graphic or deeply detailed sexual content which would be restricted to adults only. I don't count stuff like in Fate/Extra, such as

   In the nurse's office when Hakuno Kishinami's Servant is being recharged by Rin/Rani, there is an implication they may be having sex. (Though I only saw Rin and Saber's scene. Not sure about Archer or Caster, but I assume it's more or less the same.)

Or in the Strawberry Panic Light Novel (which isn't Type-Moon), where

   Yaya dreams she's having sex with Hikari and some of the language in that (when Hikari climaxes) I would have thought would only appear in 18/21+ adult content.

Neither of these was restricted to adults only (can't remember Fate/Extra's rating, but Strawberry Panic was marketed towards teens as per the rating on the back of the book).


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In multiple fanarts and fanfic websites of Full Metal Alchemist, I have seen mentions of the "503 day". Here's an example:

I did read and watch Full Metal Alchemist and Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood and I do not remember any mention of such a date. It does not match with the date Ed engraved into his State Alchemist Pocket Watch either.

What does the "503 day" refer to?


texts: From what chapter of the Nisekoi manga should I begin reading to pick up where the anime ends?

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Finished watching the first 24 episodes of the series, want to continue the story reading the manga, where should i begin?

Bonus question!
What am I missing if I just skip to the chapter from the OP question?

EDIT: at the time of the original posting of this question, it was uncertain if they would continue the anime series. As of the spring/2015 season, Nisekoi was featured, and new episodes will push the story further.


texts: What must a grandmaster do to earn the right to reincarnate?

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Near the climax of the movie, the grandmaster gives up his right to reincarnate to Kumatetsu. This right allows Kumatetsu to be reborn as a God. Later, we see that the grandmaster can no longer reincarnate into the god of decisiveness as he had finally chosen earlier.

I originally thought that all you had to do to reincarnate was become the grandmaster, but that would make becoming a god too easy. As you could keep the line moving pretty quickly if everyone became a god as soon as they became grandmaster.

So it brings up the question: once you become a grandmaster, what must you do to earn the right to reincarnate as a god?


texts: How does Yukihira Soma get into Totsuki Culinary Academy?

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On season 1 episode 2, it is quite clear that Nakiri Erina rejects Somas application and says nobody passed the transfer exam.

I'm aware of the single shot which shows the director hanging in the background, but he didn't taste the food nor is it clear that he issued the invitation to Soma.

So how does Soma get invited to Totsuki?


texts: What does the crystal represent in the new Naruto Op (ep 432)

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I can think of a few meanings for the crystal, but I was wondering if there is anything "official" stated or if it was related to an actual crystal in the series?

Or maybe its just that someone on the Naruto production team likes Final Fantasy.


texts: Why are Bug type attacks effective against Dark type Pokemon?

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This question actually originated from the games, but it applies to the anime/manga as well.

Water is strong against fire because water can extinguish fire. Electricity is weak against Grass because grass is grounded, which nullifies electricity.

What is the reasoning for Bug to be effective against Dark type?

   And I've already heard about the Malaria in Africa joke, it's not funny!


texts: How do all the planets defend themselves?

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This will make sense if you've seen the material, but I phrased it this way to avoid spoilers.

In Dragon Ball Super, power levels go off the charts.  Which is cool to watch in the fight scenes.  However, episode 27 showcases (spoiler link) how easy it is for someone of such a high level to cause an irreversible catastrophe.

Since we later learn that our usual heroes and villains aren't especially powerful in the grand scheme of things, and that there are numerically many more beings with such high power levels, how do all these inhabited worlds protect themselves from such powerful beings?  Having a planetary defense network is one thing, but if any one person could cause such a catastrophe, how do you defend against that?

Is this just how the story/plot works, or are do all these planets have defenses against this sort of thing?


texts: What airs on TV in Japan during the break between the fall and winter anime season?

texts: With little to no new anime airing in the next week or so, with fall season now being over and winter season starting in January, I for the life of me, cannot figure out what airs on TV in Japan to take the place of anime which would usually air. Wouldn't there be a lot of empty time slots? They can't fill them up with Christmas specials right? Christmas isn't even that big in Japan from what I know.


texts: Does the phone attached on the microwave need network to send D-mails in the past in Steins Gate?

texts: During the whole series and visual novel I don't think it is ever mentionned if you need network on this phone to send a message or not. In the story the phone attached to the microwave is used as a relay to send a D-Mail, so it needs network to receive messages. However what would happen if the d-mail was sent directly from the original phone without network? We know that SERN is able to intercept D-mails thanks to their network monitoring but it doesn't mean that D-mails originally come from the mobile phone network. It's just there when it arrives in the past.


texts: I couldn't find the name of the song in this particular video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klUlGDTjvbU about 16:30. It's from episode 373 while the squad fights the spawns of 10 tailed beast.


texts: How can two pucks be used at the same time in air hockey?

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As we can see, there are two pucks on a single hockey table. They collide and goal. It doesn't look like one came flying from another table. As I know there will be only one puck in a single game on a table. So what is going on in this part? Does air hockey have different gameplay rules in Japan?

What is really going on here? Can someone explain about two pucks at once on a single table?


texts: What is the battle music for Ace vs Aokiji?

texts: I want to know what is battle music that plays during the Ace and Aokiji clash. Can anyone provide me a link to the OST?


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On the Kuroko no Basuke Wikia here under personality it says this about why Kagami Taiga is afraid of dogs which is as follows...

  When Kuroko brought Tetsuya #2 (The Dog) to training, it is revealed that Kagami is scared of dogs. This fear originates from his time in America, where he was once bitten by a dog.

However I am not sure if this information is accurate or just made up. Does anyone know what episode in Kuroko no Basuke mentions where this fear originates from?


texts: Shouldn't Astarte be under Kojou's control?

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It was stated by Rudolph that Astarte had only two more weeks to live, because of the strain Rhododactylos familiar was putting on her body/soul/mana pool/whatever.

After defeating Rudolph, Kojou bites her

and says that he would put the familiar under his control, so her lifespan would increase. The bite mark is shown in the picture:

But in later story arcs this seems to be completely ignored. Astarte acts and uses Rhododactylos on her own.


texts: Why is there so much nudity in anime and manga?

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I have been watching anime & reading manga since 2 years ago. There are so many good anime and manga, but I find it somewhat strange that there is so much nudity in Japanese TV shows, anime, and manga. Why is that? Is this a cultural thing?

Even in kids shows, there are some adult scene. Not proper nudity (like adult thing), but like Crayon Shin-Chan. In India, Crayon Shin-Chan is censored by cutting the adult scene, but when I see the actual (without censoring) Crayon Shin-Chan, I find some adult things.


texts: How did Homura able to return to a past where Madoka isn't already a Magical Girl?

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I just finished watching Puella Magi Madoka Magica and its movie, Rebellion. And there's something that's been bugging me.

On episode 10, Homura's past was shown, and I will re-iterate it so you can understand my question.

Loop 1:
She was still a timid and shy girl, with her hair tied on braids and with glasses. She was then shown to almost become a victim of a witch if not for Madoka and Mami showing up, saving her as Magical Girls. Fastforward, Madoka and Mami were both killed at the battle of Walpurgisnacht and Homura decided to become a Magical Girl too, with a wish to go back in time when she met Madoka, but this time, she will be the one to protect her.

Loop 2: Time did return to the past and upon introduction of her by the teacher, she showed the Magical Girl's ring immediately to them, making Madoka and Mami surprised that there's a new Magical Girl. Fast forward, on the battle of Walpurgisnacht, she witnesses Madoka turn into a witch and realized that Kyubey has been deceiving all Magical Girls.

Loop 3: Homura went back to time and befriends with them again, so that she can warn them of Kyubey's deceit but to no avail. Until Sayaka became a witch too, and they had no choice but to kill her. Mami killed Kyoko as well then attempted to kill Homura, but was stopped and killed by Madoka. Homura and Madoka fought on the battle of Walpurgisnacht. They were both defeated and their Soul Gems are depleting, but Madoka gave a Grief Seed to Homura's Soul Gem, begging her to go back in time again and keep her from being fooled by Kyubey. Then she asked Homura to kill her before she can become a witch.

Loop 4: This is where Homura was convinced that no one will believe her story of the future and the deception and so she tries to prevent it, making her personality more aloof and cold, but stronger.

What I don't understand now is how Homura was able to go back to past where Madoka isn't a Magical Girl yet. See, on those first 3 loops, Madoka is already a Magical Girl. If her wish has something to do with it (returning to the past being Madoka's protector), she could've returned to Loop 2 with Madoka not yet a Magical Girl. I wouldn't think that Madoka's pleads to Homura has something to do with it on Loop 3 (preventing her to be fooled by Kyubey) since she's already a Magical Girl, thus, have already made her wish.

So, I don't understand how can she return to a changed past with a changed Madoka, cause as far as I know, she's the only character possible of change inside her looping timeline. Or am I wrong? Is there any explanation to this?


texts: What do servants expect will happen at the end of the Holy Grail war?

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I've begun rewatching Fate, and there is something unclear to me about the Servant's behavior during the war:

Does the Holy Grail grant only one wish? Because if that is the case, what goes through a Servant's mind when they participate in the war? If they use a bit of logic:

I kill all other Servants
Me and my Master win
Holy Grail appears
... Who gets their wish granted? Me? My Master?

Of course, we know that in truth, masters will use a command seal to kill their own servant at the end, so they can actually summon the Holy Grail. So Masters already have a plan. But what about Servants? Do they all plan to betray their Masters at the end or what?


texts: What's the reason some of the Detective Neuro's manga cover's page are upside down?

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I have 12 out of 23 volumes of Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro. It's really weird since the first tenth volume of this manga's cover is upside down like you could see in this site.

What's the reason behind it?


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When Gon talked with Gin on episode 146, he told him that Kite turned into a little girl.

I can't recall that scene anywhere in the series, can anyone tell me when/how it happened and where it was shown?


texts: Where does Bungou Stray Dogs cut off in the manga?

texts: I have watched Bungou Stray Dogs and now, I want to start reading the manga because there is no announcement about a new season. So, in which chapter should I start for the rest?


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Originally, Danbo was a cardboard box robot from the manga Yotsuba&!.

But most people recognize Danbo from a photo-shot (that's how I knew of Danbo before I finally read the manga) and if you try to google image search it, the result will be something like this, not the Yotsuba&! manga.

So how could Danbo become so popular? Is there someone who used it for advertising or something?


texts: Why Merus didnt fight Moro along with Goku, Vegeta and Buu?

texts: So in Dragon Ball Super manga #51 shows that Moro is stronger than a Goku SSJ3. And later in manga #52 he goes with Goku to the time chamber to train, having Goku the intention to train with him to be able to awaken Ultra Instinct again. So if Merus is strong enough as for being a sparring of Goku, why didnt he join Goku, Vegeta and Buu to fight Moro?


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For everything Juha Bach is doing in the current Bleach manga, what is his reason for doing so?

Also according to the Bleach wiki his official name is "Yhwach" with no reference to Juha Bach though, so I also wonder about that. What is his canonical name?


texts: Can I find these details about Android #17 in any manga or spin-off anime?

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I just found out that Android #17 became a park ranger after the events of cell games. He is also said to be married to a zoologist and have a few kids. He also went to meet Krillin and Android #18 for one time.

So are these details are available in any spin-off manga or spin-off anime?


texts: What's the difference between Father, Van Hohenheim, and the main Homunculi?

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After rewatching most of FMA: Brotherhood, I'm a bit confused.

In Episode 40, Van Hohenheim explained that he's a humanoid form of the Philosopher's Stone. What difference does it make from the main Homunculi (Pride, Wrath, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, and the others) who use it only as an energy source?

For example, Wrath was a regular human being before he got the Stone, compared to Hohenheim who is the Stone itself. What are they different in?

Also, is Father the same? Since he was a Homunculus too (or whatever, I'm not even sure...), but he got the same "reward" in Xerxes as Hohenheim.

So, what's the difference between Father, Van Hohenheim, and the Homunculi?


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The following is a screenshot of Ais Wallenstein's stats taken from DanMachi Gaiden Sword Oratoria Ep. 2.

From top to bottom we get

Ais Wallenstein

Lv 5

Str 549 -> 555

Vit 540 -> 547

Dex 823 -> 825

Agi 821 -> 822

But what is the last stat (the one with the value of 899)? What stat is that?

While at it, what does flipped V and that rotated Omega sign means? Considering that the same symbol is used in her name, the flipped V must be A, which I believe is her stat's rank. But what about the other one?


texts: Is this a parody of a real manga series in Sakurasou?

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I saw this cover in episode 16 of Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo.

Is this a parody of some actual manga?


texts: Why didn't L check for fingerprints or hair?

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Related to this: Death note handwriting check

A lot of DNA must have rubbed off on the Death Notes. Unless the Death Note has a rule about fingerprints or DNA, I don't see how this isn't a plothole.


texts: What's the name of the music in One Piece filler episode 406?

texts: In One Piece's episode 406. Whats the name of the music that starts playing on the 2:30 mark after the opening?


texts: What is the purpose of the fast appearing screens?

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Several fast appearing/disappearing screens are featured, during the episodes of the series. They stay on screen for one second or so, and appear out of the blue. This makes them basically impossible to read/understand, unless the viewer pauses the video.

So my question is, are they supposed to be fully understood? If so, is the viewer really supposed to pause the video every time a screen like this appears?
Or are they supposed to be, maybe, only partially understood, and should we carry on with the episode even if we couldn't read/understand everything?
Or are they really of no importance, and just used to produce some kind of visual effect? In this case, is the content of the screens of little or no importance?


texts: Moro's power draining made him able to defeat Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta. But in the fight with Majin Buu there isnt any sign they are working at all. Why Moro's power draining dont work in Majin Buu?


texts: What will happen if one of the guardians (cloud, sun, rain etc.) dies?

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What would happen if one of the guardians died in a fight with another mafia family? For example: the vongola rain guardian of the 8th generation dies and everyone else is still alive..

Would the family/the boss just search a new one and replace him? Or would the place stay "free" until the next generation of guardians/bosses will selected? if that's the case: would be the boss (of the vongola family for example) stay alone if all guardians die? or will he just select new ones and stay as the boss?


texts: Is there symbolism behind the language choices in Bleach?

texts: In Bleach, different languages are used by or to represent different groups. For example, the Bount spells are all in German. Many of the terms referring to/for Hollows are Spanish (e.g. Hueco Mundo, Las Noches). "Pluses" (整 (プラス)) is also an English word, or based on one. Is there any symbolism behind the languages used? For example, "pluses" are benign spirits in the human world while both Hollows and Bounts are bad. Does this have a historical or cultural coincidence or were these just randomly chosen languages?


texts: What happens at the end of CLANNAD: After Story?

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This is a question that I really can't get my head around. I've asked many people but I still have not come to a good understanding of the ending of CLANNAD: After Story.

In the end of the anime, Nagisa and Ushio both come back to life. It's not terribly clear on how this happens and what causes it. Is it just magic?

I found the ending very cryptic, so anyone could explain it well with relevant information and evidence of some sort, I'd be very glad!


texts: What are the types of jutsus that exist in Naruto?

texts: There seem to be a number of different types of jutsus that exist in Naruto. These include ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. What are all of the types of jutsus and what do they do?


texts: Which non canon characters were made canon in Dragon Ball recently?

texts: So aside of Broly who appears in the new Dragon Ball movie by Toriyama, and Bardock, who apparently also appears in the movie and who was incorporated to the Dragon Ball spin off Dragon Ball minus written by Toriyama, are there other non canon characters who were made canon in Dragon Ball recently?


texts: What are the differences between the Major anime and manga

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While watching the major anime recently. I noticed quite a few differences in regards to the violence, which was greatly reduced in the anime. I also noticed that some team names were different. Such as the "Yokohama Marine Stars" being "Yokohama Blue Ocean" In the anime.

Are there any other significant changes in the anime as opposed to the manga?


texts: How strong is Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen?

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In Jujutsu Kaisen, I know that one of Satoru's primary techniques is the convergence of an infinite series due to which he can bring "Infinity" to reality. Things approaching him slow down and never reach. Also, by amplifying the "Limitless" (infinite) and "Negative Numbers", impossible situations like having 1 apples are born. By doing that, he can create a magnetic effect between two things, release immense power, and much more.
Can anyone beat this guy? How strong is he?


texts: What does this (possibly Japanese) graffiti say?

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In the Elfen Lied special episode 10.5, there was a scene where Nana is standing next to a wall where bearing this graffiti:

I don't know if is important or not, but the writing is so noticeable that I would like to know: what's written there?


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Massive, massive spoilers. Do not read the answers that may pop up!!!!

In Fairy Tail (2014), Episode 10, Kagura unsheathes her sword and it apparently looks like she  killed Erza. I have not been reading the manga lately and haven't read the latest chapter of fairy tail.

So does Erza die?

Screenshots:

If you didn't understand from the screenshots, Kagura finds out that Simon died because of Erza's weakness. Kagura draws her sword, Erza says "sorry", and we hear her slash her sword and see the next scene where there is blood.


texts: Is Prelude to Paradise the same song as one of Hunter x Hunter (2011)'s soundtrack?

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I recently listened to the song Prelude to Paradise by Immediate Music and I'm pretty sure that the beginning (until at least 00:45) is nearly exactly the same track as one of HxH's songs (OST 1 or 2). It's probably one of the Zoldyck Family's themes.

Am I wrong? If not, what song is it?

Finally, if I'm right, is there any link between those two? I'm pretty sure they are extremely similar (well, at least the beginning), but Prelude to Paradise came out more than 4 years ago....


texts: How does one become a vampire in the universe of Diabolik Lovers?

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How does human turn into vampire in the world of Diabolik Lovers?

We know for a fact

   that Yui is a vampire at the end of the anime.

And that one of the brothers mentioned that

   no bride ever survived long enough to undergo the transformation.

So, is it ever explained in the anime or the VN?


texts: Is it possible to transfer Shinigami powers accidentally?

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In Bleach, Rukia transfers her Shinigami powers to Ichigo by having him stab himself in the chest with her zanpakuto.

If a person is stabbed in the chest by a zanpakuto, can they absorb half of the Shinigami's powers, or does it have to be intentional? If it does have to be intention, is there any reason given for that?


texts: Why is the hair of Howl was colored black when he was young?

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In the beginning-middle of the movie, Sophie accidentally made Howl paint his hair black instead of his natural blonde color.
I also suspect that this is his natural color because he felt so upset after the incident.
But if this is right, then why Sophie saw him in the vision in his current color (black) which he got years after that scenario.

Was that an accident in script? or is there another meaning for that part of the story?


texts: What would have happened if Dende could have made new Dragon Balls?

texts: This is of coarse a hypothetical question cause I do know that he needed to make the old ones reappear in order to do the thing with Cell. But this is only part of the question if Dende created new balls would the seven Dragons appear? I think not because there should be no negative energy in the new balls but im curious.


texts: Can Dragon Slayers teach Dragon Slayer Magic?

texts: Can Dragon Slayers teach other people Dragon Slayer Magic just like how the Dragons taught them?


texts: Why is Franky's Strong Right a rollercoaster car?

texts: When watching episode 583, I noticed that Franky's Strong Right attack looked like a roller coaster car. Is this just a design choice or some hidden pun?


texts: My Teen Romantic Comedy: What did Yukinoshita mean "this will be the last one then you can end it."?

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In season 3 ep 5 of My Teen Romantic Comedy, we find after the ending that yukinoshita and Iroha are talking in the student council office and after a little conversing yukonishita states
"It's alright, this will be the last one, then you can end it" (dubbed)
"It's alright though, this will be the last one. I can truly end things with this" (subbed)

It could be explained in many different ways, but I'm asking this community because I haven't seen anyone ask this question on any forum for me to have different idea pools to pull from.
so please help me!


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Did L win against Light? Let me elaborate:

After L's death in episode 25, we assume that Light won. But in episode 26, L leaves a message in his computer (which Light deletes in the same episode).

Also, at the end of the episode, we see that some data is being sent from L's personal computer.

So, my question is: did he know/confirm that Light was Kira and sent the case data to Near?

Note:By "winning", I mean that L defeated Light in their mind game/battle. L had confirmed that Light is Kira( but could not prove it in front of the whole world). He was able to see that Light would come to kill him in the future and confirmed that Light is Kira (when Light smiles at L's dying body). This is purely a theory based on the possibility that the transmitted data can indeed be the case data stating Light as Kira.


texts: In episode 55 of Dragon Ball Super, what does Goku's action to the King of All towards the end mean?

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In episode 55 of Dragon Ball Super, when Goku meets with the King of All towards the end, Goku lifted him up and down and he said, "No one else can do it."

Does this mean Goku was special or just that the King of All would usually just wipe them out of existence?


texts: What is this scene, where Akamatsu tells about his secret hiding place, a reference to?

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In Jinsei episode 11, Akamatsu tells the girls about his "Secret Place for Hiding his Dirty Stuff" and makes this face, with text written like this.

I'm not sure what is this is a reference to. Can somebody explain? Thanks!


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I was trying to answer Why did Sonju help the kids escape?, when it occurred to me that I can't actually recall the details of the Promise between the demons and humans and the inner workings of how it works for the demons. I think it's binding on the demons' side, as I recall them saying something like "only the humans can break it". I don't actually own the manga, but this question is probably just a quick look-up for anyone who has access to it.
Could the demons harm or eat Ratri clan members under any circumstances?


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In Part 4 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, we are introduced to Rohan Kishibe, who has the ability Heaven's Door. Heaven's Door turns people into books that detail their lives, which Rohan can read or write on to control those people.

We first see this with Koichi, who is directed to never attack Rohan when they first meet and who is made to forget what happened.
Later, when they are walking through an alley and Koichi turns back, despite warnings not to do so, Rohan saves him by using Heaven's  Door to write that Koichi will be flung past the boundary of the alley.
In the side story Thus spoke Rohan Kishibe, we also see Rohan use Heaven's Door on octopi to get them to save him and Tonio when the two are drowning.

What are the limits of this ability? I assumed that it was a question of what is physically or logically possible, rather like the limitations of Death Notes in Death Note.

However, I just saw the beginning of Part 5, where Koichi implies his fluency in Italian is to Rohan's use of Heaven's Door. This seems less plausible as something that could happen organically, when Koichi seems to have gone to Italy on short notice and when language acquisition takes a lot of time. While it could be interpreted as similar to memory manipulation, it's one thing for Rohan to take away existing memories, and another for him to add in something that never existed.


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The contest involves twelve warriors that have some sort of power (some supernatural). Though the concept of common sense will fade away with elements like Necromantic and flying people in the show. One thing that stuck in my head was the part about the one wish to be granted to the winner.
In the end, we see the Rat warrior going through 99 wishes that most of them are impossible to grand (like gaining another superpower or world peace). So what is the nature of the contest? Who is holding these contests and what kind of power do they have to grant such wishes?


texts: Was "defenestrated" simply a literal translation, or part of a bigger concept or joke?

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WorldEnd: What Are You Doing at the End of the World? Will You Save Us? (aka Shūmatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii Desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii Desu ka? (終末なにしてますか? 忙しいですか? 救ってもらっていいですか?), commonly called SukaSuka) is a currently airing anime of Spring 2017. It should be obvious from the title that the author is very particular and non-traditional with their word usage. As strange as it sounds, the title of the series fits excellently. The English sub translation has flowed very well.

However something in episode 8 struck me as odd at time mark 14:00 (if watch, start 30 seconds earlier for context).  Willem, the main character is speaking with Chtholly, who is in love with him. He is defending himself from light jealousy. When she counters an argument of his with an alternative case, he says with wit and resignation:

  Defenestrated in two seconds flat.

I did not know what "defenstrated" meant (basically, in this context, he acknowledges she has completely dismissed his argument and admits defeat.) It is not often I need to look up a word while watching anime, and on top of that figure out how that word fits the situation.

What I wonder now is if the translator used "defenestrated" as simply a literal translation of a Japanese word, without any real thought.  My suspicion is the opposite, that this is a contextual translation which would probably seem just as odd (and as oddly appropriate) in Japanese as it does in English. What kind of translation was it, and does it carry the Japanese intent well?

Update

HotelCalifornia (HC) further researched this question, and it turns out my original interpretation of "Defenestrated in two seconds flat." was incorrect. I had assumed the meaning to be [My argument was dismissed in two seconds flat.] As HC learned in the Japanese SE, a much better meaning uses a different subject and adds an object (both absent in the literal Japanese as well). So a translation that better fits conversation flow is:

  I would have thrown Nygglatho out the window in two seconds.

(Nygglatho is the attractive female adult leader of the "warehouse", and Chtholly had just asked what Willem would have done if she had crept onto the couch where he was sleeping, instead of the teenage female who had actually done so.) So the primary meaning for defenestrated was the proper one, not the figurative meaning of dismiss.


texts: Does the "flower's name" myth have a real-world basis?

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In episode 6 of Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki, several stray kittens suddenly turn up at Moe's house, and her family nurses them until they can find a foster home. They also decide to give names to the kittens.

So, Moe suggests they name the kittens after flowers. Hide, her brother, replies that he thinks death comes sooner to those who have a flower's name.

I've never heard this legend before; even Moe seems surprised (replying, "Do they?"). Is this based on a real legend (Japanese or otherwise), or is Hide misinformed?


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My question is if Akamaru is a pet or a comrade to Kiba. I'm wondering this because he fights alongside Kiba and Kiba treats him like he was another human being (most of the time), but at the same time he also treats him like a pet.

Examples and or clues that he's a pet:

Teaches him tricks
Takes baths with him (not a lot of people do but a lot of little kids do)
Calls him "boy" (Like, "Here boy!")
He was given to Kiba at a very young age by Kiba's mother (something that happens a lot in real life)
They lived together for (you could say) their whole life so they're like family (something that also happens in real life)
They play together (something you will do with a friend or pet)
Kiba cares a lot about Akamaru that he will do anything to protect him (something that a lot of people do for their pets)

The list goes on and on. I've been looking up stuff, but haven't found anything that says he's his pet. It only says he's his partner, comrade, friend, etc.

When I look up, "Kiba and his pet", then go to images, it shows (at least the first couple of pictures) Kiba and Akamaru.

So is Akamaru Kiba's pet or comrade? To better put it, is Akamaru a pet or a comrade to Kiba?


texts: To what extent are Momonga's underlings aware that he's "from a different world"?

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Albedo's conversation with Momonga at the beginning of episode 5 has a few elements that confuse me. Albedo reports to him that they have yet to find any other "Yggdrasil players". Later, Momonga tells her that her love for him is a result of him messing with the "settings" Tabula specified for her.

Does this mean that Albedo is aware that her entire world used to be just a video game from Momonga's perspective? Did Momonga tell her this, or did she inherently have this knowledge from the very beginning (i.e. when Momonga got transferred into the game world)? Do Albedo (and the other underlings?) just not care about this?


texts: How could Rudy be a sorcerer before he was an adventurer?

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Heavy spoilers if you haven't gotten past the Return of the Goblin King arc.

   Rudy was not an adventurer until after Shiroe successfully raised him using new world-level magic.  How was he able to gain levels beforehand?  Can People of The Land have classes and gain XP even if they are not adventurers?  It seems to me that you have to be an adventurer before you can gain levels and things.


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What is the song Muse performs on the rooftop of A-rise's school?

It was to qualify for the idol tournament, I think, and they wore blue dresses.


texts: What manga is this image with a depressed girl from?

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I think this is a manga, but I'm not sure which one.

I have tried other sites to get this question answered, but no dice.


texts: How could time seem to be slowed down when a Host speaks with his Tailed Beast?

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Possible Duplicate:
  What happens when Naruto is talking to the Kyuubi?

Remember the scene, Jiraiya pushed Naruto off the cliff! or Naruto in tailed beast form when got stuck in Pain's Chibaku-tensai. They seem to have long time conversation among themselves isn't it?

How much time does it take to fall from a cliff to hit the ground… But Naruto and jinchuriki take their own time to come to an understanding.
Same thing goes while Naruto has conversation with Kyubi, Kushina and Minato for long time! it takes several minutes but in reality it wouldn't be more than few seconds.

How is the time managed?


texts: How can I check that a given anime is really over?

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I have been frustrated recently when I watch the last existing episode of a given anime only to find out that the story is not over yet, and I will have to wait for another season (and who knows when that would be). Examples:

No Game No Life
Ao no Exorcist
Made in Abyss
Gakusen Toshi Asterisk

Checking No Game No Life in MyAnimeList, for example, I can see:

  Status: Finished Airing
  No other anime listed as "sequel"

I went to watch it, thinking it would be a full story in those 12 episodes, but guess what? The story is not over at all. Now here I am waiting for another season, that I don't even know when will come, if at all...

I know that whether a next season will be produced or not can't be predicted. The producers might decide it's not worth it for whatever reason. But some animes simply frustratingly end in the middle of the story. I was hoping that there was a place I could search for this information (if the anime is currently completed or "paused/canceled" in the middle of it). For example, I wouldn't have watched No Game No Life if I knew beforehand it was like that.

Since MAL's status of "Status: Finished Airing" is not what I want, how can I check that an anime is really over?

Notes: for my purposes, animes like Code Geass and Steins;Gate are to be considered complete, even though both of them have a new season coming, the already existing story is 100% complete (of course I only know this because I already watched them).


texts: Which chapter of the One Punch Man webcomic should I start on after seeing the anime?

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I just finished episode 12 of the anime and I'm under the impression that this is the end of season 1. I'd like to continue with the manga now. I don't want to read the remake; I want to read the original webcomic that started in 2009.

Which chapter should I start on?


texts: What is the necklace that Hina is wearing?

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In Weathering with You, Hina is wearing a blue crystal thing necklace.

Click the image to enlarge it

What is the necklace that she's wearing? Is it just a decoration or...

   a talisman of some sort?


texts: Why are some of the names written in the Latin alphabet in Hunter x Hunter?

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In chapter 199, Gon and Killua's names are written  the Latin alphabet on the blackboard.

In chapter 45, Killua and Zushi's names are also in the Latin alphabet.

Most of the writing uses the Hunter x Hunter alphabet, so why are these names written in the Latin alphabet? Is it just another language that is used in Hunter x Hunter world? If so, is there an anything that indicates where the Latin alphabet comes from in the world of Hunter x Hunter?


texts: What does the word 'cultivation' seen in many Chinese manhua refer to?

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What does the word cultivation mean in Chinese media?
There seems to be legion of titles out there with some variation of this phrase
E. G. Urban cultivator, immortal cultivator, cultivator chat group ad infinitum


texts: What was the significance of all the shinobi wars?

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What were they fighting over about?  Was it land or power?

Why didn't the feudal lords decide who becomes leader, instead of fighting to the brink of death? Since, the feudal lords chooses who becomes the Hokage, why can't they decide on an overall leader?


texts: After Hitagi End, does Nadeko ever meet Araragi again?

texts: So in Hitagi End, Deishuu then told Koyomi Araragi to stay out of Nadeko's life from then on. I'm wondering if Araragi ever meets Nadeko after that? (time-order, not release-order)(This is a light novel related question)


texts: What is the longest-running manga series that has already ended before september 2016?

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Ah! My Goddess manga has run from september 1988 to june 2014, and that is 25 years, 9 months.

Of the manga series that have already ended by this posting (before september 2016), what is the longest-running one?

Is it Ah! My Goddess? Or is there an even longer one?

I'm more interested in the time between the first and the last chapter, but if you can in addition to make a point for the one with more chapters, that is also acceptable


texts: Can a transformed Saiyan lower his ki to base-human level when transformed?

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In Dragon Ball Resurrection of Freezer, Goku, when transformed in Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan, is almost killed by a laser beam from Sorbet. Now how could this happen? Was his ki so low even when he was a SSGSS? Later in the Dragon Ball Super series this seems to be corrected because he isn't transformed when he is hit. But then again, I don't know which is the version that counts, supposedly the manga is over the movie and series but between something that happens in the movie and series I don't know.

Then the question of this topic is: can a transformed Saiyan (Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan God, etc.) lower his ki to base-human level when transformed? Was this just a mistake or what?


texts: Why did Igneel not attack Acnologia on Tenrou Island?

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For those who have read the Tartaros Arc.

   In the Tartaros Arc we learn that the Dragons were hiding within the Dragon Slayers since the year 777. Hence, why Natsu and Gajeel could not leave the guild during the battle of Fairy Tail. We learn that they were hiding to build antibodies to prevent Dragon Slayers to turn into Dragons once again and were waiting for a moment to defeat Acnologia. Yet they had their chance to defeat Acnologia on Tenrou Island. Why did they not seize their chance then and there? With Makarov, Gildartz, Laxus around, they would have had a much better chance of defeating him. So why did they not attack on Tenrou Island?


texts: What is the background music in Naruto Shippuden season 7 episode 6 (episode 149)?

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In Naruto: Shippuden season 7 episode 6 (episode 149), there's a song playing 7 minutes 18 seconds into the episode.
I looked all over YouTube and couldn’t find it.
What is that song?


texts: Why Yuji can hurt Mahito but Kento can't?

texts: When facing Mahito Kento who is a 1st grade professional sorcerer tells Yuji he can't hurt Mahito, but Yuji who is a first year student can. Why is this so? Is it because Yuji has Sukuna inside, or is it because he has something special that makes him able among other things retain Sukuna inside and hurt a close to impossible to hurt cursed spirit?


texts: How much time passes between the end of the first cour and the start of the second cour?

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The start of Active Raid 2nd ("episode 13", so to speak) clearly takes place some time after the end of Active Raid ("episode 12") - Sena has joined a garbage company (and reports being out of practice); Asami has been transferred to Unit 9; Inagi Koutarou is now the governor of Tokyo; and so forth.

This puts a lower bound of probably around a few months on the timeskip. Do we have any better idea as to how long passed between the two cours? (This seems like the sort of thing that'd be mentioned in promotional materials or something.)


texts: Did Hiromu Arakawa have any input on the 2003 FMA?

texts: The 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime, as we all know, departed significantly plot-wise from the manga. The mangaka for FMA is Hiromu Arakawa. Did she have any input on the plot or production of the 2003 anime, or was it written by other people just based on the manga?


texts: How was Marin returned to his normal state?

texts: As we know Marin Hollow was turned into small in chapter 456:Order as shown in this by Brandish. In chapter 466:Assassins we see him turning to his normal state as shown here. Brandish is tied with anti magic shackles, so she can't use magic. Marin's magic is Spatial Magic and has shown space manipulation magic at Caracole Island. So how did he return to his normal form? Does Spatial Magic have some other magic that helped him to return to his normal body? If it was due to Spatial Magic then why Lucy was trying to not get caught in Brandish Mass Manipulation magic?


texts: A song in episode 2 of GitS: Stand Alone Complex

texts: I'm looking for music that sounds in the background on the second episode of GitS: Stand Alone Complex, the episode with the rogue tank. The music is playing from 11:35 to 15:00.


texts: Could Kana really tell Shinichi's Migi apart from the other Parasytes, or was she just delusional?

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In episode 12, Kana tells Shinichi that she can tell Migi's emissions apart from the other Parasytes. However, she is shown as being on "cloud nine" for Shinichi - going as far as wrapping his hair around her finger like an engagement ring, and

   near the end of the episode, she mistakes another Parasyte for Shinichi in the ruined building, leading to her death.

Since Migi states that her powers are increasing, it could be possible that she would be able to tell the Parasytes apart in the future. However, her death cut that development short.

Was she really able to tell Shinichi apart from the other Parasytes, or was she just delusional? Does the manga reveal anything about this?


texts: Do the episode titles in Kado mean anything?

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The currently running series, Kado: The Right Answer, has short, untranslated, episode titles. I can only understand some of them. What do they mean in Japanese, if anything? (Names taken from Wikipedia article.)

0: "Ninovo" (ニノヴォ)
1:  "Yaha-kui zaShunina" (ヤハクィザシュニナ) -- name of protagonist alien/god/whatever
2: "Novo" (ノヴォ)
3: "Wam" "Wamu" (ワム) -- name of infinite energy source
4: "Rotowa" (ロトワ)
5: "Nanoka" (ナノカ)
6: "Tetrok" "Tetoroku" (テトロク)
6.5: "Ekwari" "Ekuwari" (エクワリ)
7: "Sansa" (サンサ) -- name of device that removes need to sleep
8: "Talnel" "Taruneru" (タルネル)

I also don't understand why some of the titles have two Romanized forms.


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In episode 21 of the 2006 series, when Gintoki tries to buy a fan , apparently he gets involved in a fight where he breaks a car in 2 with a kick, and later he throws an object larger than him, presumably very heavy.

But since he was telling these events to Kagura, and Kagura said he made up this story of how he got the fan, we dont know if this really happened or not, despise the fan is signed by a girl which was involved in the events he told, asserting the story seems to be at least partially true.

My question is how strong is Gintoki? Does he has superhuman-level strenght? or is he just a skilled samurai with regular human strenght?


texts: Is it possible to make such a clean cut?

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I started reading Rurouni Kenshin, and came across this scene:

Is it possible to perform such a clean cut, or is this just some made up anime fiction? If so, what is the name of this style/trope? (I don't particularly dislike seeing it. It has its charm.)

Edit:

As it seems materials seem to play a large role in the possibility, the tools used in this particular setup are:

A daikon radish
A kitchen knife in the 11th year of Meiji (1878) made by a legendary swordsmith's son.


texts: What does the title of the anime "K" mean?

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In 2012, there was an anime titled K (or sometimes K Project). Does the title mean anything in the context of the anime?

(cf. C, which was titled for the word "Control", and X, which was supposedly titled after the use of the letter "x" as a variable).


texts: What is Eren's and Mikasa's relationship?

texts: Technically, it's probably like siblings, but it seems more like Mikasa has feelings for Eren that are unrequited.  Or maybe Mikasa feels like she is Eren's servant?


texts: Why are Kuwabara and Yusuke's uniforms different from other students?

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In YuYu Hakusho its possible to see that Yusuke wears a green uniform and Kuwabara a light blue uniform.  Nobody else wears uniforms like that in their school.

Is there an explanation?


texts: I understand that Yuno and Yukiteru end up together, but I was wondering if it was 2nd-world Yuno (the yandere Yuno) or 3rd-world Yuno (the sane Yuno)?


texts: In Porco Rosso, why does he inspect every round?

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In Porco Rosso, Porco can be seen inspecting every round that he just purchased. He discards some and keeps others.

I would assume these are left over from WW1, and as a result they are a bit old and potentially no longer good. Perhaps he is checking to see if the bullet is pushed in, if there's any cracks or rust, perhaps they are just low quality.


texts: How did the Kaguya clan come into existence?

texts: How was the Kaguya clan related to Kaguya and when was the clan formed?


texts: Crocodile doesn't even know the basics of Haki and was defeated by Luffy. How did such a weakling became a warlord?


texts: What is the first transforming/morphing mobile suit/robot in anime?

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I have watched all the Mobile Suit Gundam series and many other transforming robot genre series, but I want to know which is the first series that started the transforming/morphing mobile suit/robot genre in anime.

Here, transforming/morphing is changing from aircraft/armour to humanoid/creature form or any other forms.


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In Eyeshield 21, Deimon wins the game against Oujou that gets them into the Christmas Bowl but they're never shown actually playing in the Christmas Bowl.

Is there a manga that went with this anime that shows the time between beating Oujou and playing professional football or are we just to assume that they won?


texts: Ok, Saitama found out King is powerless. Do other people know about it? How about the other heroes he hangs out with? (Genos, Fubuki, etc.)


texts: Why did the Greater Grail fulfill Shirou's wish while the other Servants were still alive?

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When Shirou enters the Greater Grail, it accepts his wish and starts executing it. However, at that time there were still Servants of both factions alive and fighting. Why did the Grail comply if the war had not ended yet?

My only guess is that this grail is from the previous, Third war. And since Shirou is pretty much the only survivor, he deserves his wish granted. But in that case, why would the Grail start a new war summoning new Servants?


texts: Watching the latest 3 episodes of Hunter X Hunter 2011 ( 114 - 116) I started to wonder. Does Killua have a crush on Gon? Or am I just mis interpretating his text lines?


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In episode 20 of UBW (or episode 8, UBW 2nd season), Kirei announced that he would take Rin's heart. I suppose that he wanted to use it as some sort of vessel for the grail.

But what about Illya's heart that Gilgamesh had taken earlier? Why did he take Rin's if he already had Illya's, which I guess is better?

Perhaps he was not allied with Gilgamesh anymore? Or perhaps, he just wanted to kill Rin for the laughs and giggles?


texts: Who wrote the passage on the Poneglyph at Skypiea?

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In chapter 507 the Straw Hat crew meets Rayleigh for the first time. It was then that Robin asked whether Roger was able to understand the ancient language used on the poneglyphs, because at Skypiea she had come across a poneglyph with a passage written on it, supposedly signed by Roger. Yet Rayleigh said that they were merely pirates and that Roger could not match the intellect of those of Ohara. So then in the end, who did write the passage?

  I have come here, and will lead this passage to the very end. - Pirate Gol D. Roger


texts: Did Chopper mishandle the candy incident?

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During the Punk Hazard arc, some giant children are found, and it comes to light that they're actually research subjects who're given doses on a dangerous and addictive drug. When Chopper sees their violent withdrawal symptoms, he comes up with a plan that doesn't seem medically sound (to me at least, with my very limited knowledge of medicine). Namely, he uses sedatives. First Usopp's sleep gas, and then an injection of his own making. My understanding is that withdrawal can be fatal under some circumstances, so Chopper's adamant decision that they absolutely cannot give the children any more of the drug when they're suffering violent withdrawal seems very misguided. Staving off the withdrawal symptoms until they find a permanent solution seems like a viable solution to me. And I'm not sure how effective sedation would be. Was there a better way? Or is this all medically sound?
For an answer, I'd like either a compilation of medical mistakes made in the treatment of the children, or some proof that this actually was medically sound.


texts: How did Natsu solve his transportation problem?

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In chapter 425, Natsu is seen riding a boar. How come his motion sickness had not kicked in?

He should've built an immunity to Wendy's anti-motion-sickness spell, so why isn't he getting a motion sickness here?


texts: Why don't Vegeta and Goku not getting along most of the times?

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I mean, after all, they grew up together and one might refer to them as "brothers" (though they are not biologically related), but why is Vegeta always so cruel towards Goku is the maybe underlying reason or story behind I am missing (history) it's just how he is.

I am aware that Vegeta might be extremely competitive at times. But does anyone really knows why the series producers decided to portrait Vegeta as a "semi-villain" or Goku's other enemy (if you may) or maybe something Goku might have done in the past to Vegeta?

They do have common enemies after all.


texts: Was the Earth in the Gurren Lagann universe destroyed before?

texts: In Gurren Lagann, when they are about to start the fight with the Anti-Spirals, they mention that the Spirals have tried to attack them before but lost. Then, in the episode when the fight is about to begin, you can see many destroyed battleships. Does this mean that the Earth was destroyed and rebuilt before? Or was humanity not completely wiped out?


texts: What's the OST in episode 5 that sounds like the alternate version of "My Hero Academia"?

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In My Hero Academia season one episode five, the song starts around the 12:57 mark and it sounds beautiful. It sounds like the song "My Hero Academia" but it sounds like some sort of alternate version of it. I'm not entirely sure.

What is the name of this track?


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In the final episodes of Season 2 of Durarara!!!, if I remember correctly, he said something about wanting to become a God himself? And what did he mean by this again? The series did not explain it very well.

The quote from the Wikia, which this scene takes part at, as far as I can remember

  Anri confronts Izaya about his actions, knowing he was behind not just the incident with the yellow scarves, but also with the slasher attacks as he was the one who gave Haruna Niekawa the information she needed to start her attempted invasion. The two fight briefly but Izaya gains the upperhand and escapes. As he leaves, he angrily declares to Saika that he is the only one who can love humanity and that he refuses to share them with a sword.


texts: What does it mean to be a poster child of type B blood?

texts: In the first episode of Ping Pong the Animation, around 9 minutes in, Peco called Smile a poster child for B type blood. What does this mean, exactly? What significance does this have? How does this relate to his personality?


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How does one travel across different blues in one piece?

Consider this for example:

A person from north blue wishes to go

1: West blue- but that means he will have to cross calm belt and then grand line (new world) perpendicular to the current and then again calm belt. I understand that navy does it with its special seastone ships but how does normal people or traders do it?

2: east or south blue: if you travel through north blue, you will reach red line ( reverse mountain), which will launch you into grand line (Paradise). Again you are surrounded by calm belts, how do you get out?

Or

You travel the other side and reach Mary Geoise. But that point will again be surrounded by calm belt, being the passing point between 2 halves of grand line. So you cannot reach it, unless you are actually on the grand line(paradise side). Also, the grand line has a current to it, which means you cann not enter the paradise half ( east-south grand line) from.new world ( north-west grand line).

Thanks, hope I am clear with the question. :)


texts: Can someone explain Leorio's wager with the prisoner?

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In Season 1 Episode 10, Trick x to x the Trick, Leorio wanted to bet on whether the blue guy was unconscious or not. At the time of the wager the prisoner was down 40-60 against Leorio.

  PRISONER: Now, it's your turn to wager. What would you like to bet on?
  LEORIO: Well... I'd like to bet on whether he's really unconscious or not.

Just before Leorio lets go of the blue guy, the prisoner says:

  PRISONER: I bet 40 hours that he's unconscious. I'm betting all the time I have left.

Leorio lets go of the blue guy and of course he wasn't unconscious yet the prisoner was still awarded with 40 hours!!

Prisoner's time on the left, Leorio's time on the right.

After the prisoner was awarded the 40 hours, she says,

  PRISONER: But now, you only have 20 hours of bargaining chips.

So they definitely made it seem like Leorio lost the wager, but clearly the prisoner did!

Why didn't the prisoner lose right then and there? Shouldn't that have been the end of the match?


texts: Which of Usopp's lies have not come true?

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A running gag in One Piece is that Usopp's lies eventually turn out to be true (with some minor modifications such as his age). For instance, he discovered giant goldfish, pirates came (though they don't find out), and the existence of an island of dwarves. I fully expect every significant lie he says from the beginning of the story to come true in some (likely absurd) way at some point in the story.

I want to know the lies which are yet to come true. Currently, I am only aware that he lied about a medicine that can cure any disease. His claims to be captain could potentially count, but he has been acknowledged by the title "Captain Usopp".

What other lies are left that have not yet come true?


texts: Why didn't Lelouch go to his father as soon as he got his Geass?

texts: Is there any reason why Lelouch didn't go to his father to find out the truth about his mother's death as soon as he got Geass?


texts: Who is said to be stronger future trunks or cell saga gohan

texts: I mean i know that gohan beat cell and all but in dragon ball super ssj rage trunks beat merged zamasu which technically is considered two gods(goku black and zamasu).


texts: What is the music that plays in episode 46 of Shippuden?


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During the movie, Sophie for the most part was seen in the form of an old woman, thanks to the curse the Witch of the Wastes cast on her. However, whenever Sophie slept, she seemed to revert back to her regular self. And when she was talking to Madam Soloman, her body was slowly reverting and her hair was changing colour. Also, when Howl was setting things up for everyone, her facial features and voice reverted but not her hair.

By the end of the film, Sophie still had white hair but she seemed to have regained her youthful appearance. However, the Witch of the Wastes never removed the curse, given her magic was drained. I am wondering if Sophie's curse was eventually dispelled or not.


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We could see plenty of times in both Fullmetal Alchemist anime series (at least twice in the 2003 series and at least once in the 2009 series, according to my memories) that connecting the automails seriously hurts for Ed. What's the reason?

My theory is that during connecting, it "turns on" and sends an electric wave to the brain to provide right functionality.


texts: What sparked the trend of slightly long dark-haired loner-ish protagonists in light novels?

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For example, Issei in Highschool DxD isn't really the most popular guy, without many other friends who are guys. Basara of Shinmai isn't shown with a lot of his friends either. Oregairu's protagonist is the most lonesome protagonist ever. Kirito of SAO does not have a social life outside of video games. I'm sure you guys could think of some more examples.

Why does Japan's light novel industry think the most relatable character is a social outcast? It's kind of a harsh commentary on their target audience, if so, although possibly not completely wrong.


texts: Why is there a censoring sound in episode 6?

texts: In 11:25 of episode 6, there is a bleep sound, but I don't know why is it being censored. Jibril and Steph are surprised by it, so would it be a dirty joke or something else?


texts: What are Shouko's real intentions towards Raishin?

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Shouko Kariuusai lent Yaya to Raishin because she wanted Yaya to drain Raishin's vitality. It is clearly stated in the novels and in the anime. When she met Raishin by the burnt Akabane state, it is even hinted that she would be satisfied by just using his body right there.

Maybe it's due to the inner potential of the Akabane bloodline to have their bodies made into machine dolls (like Nadeshiko).

So, what does she want to do with Raishin, after all?


texts: Why do some English Dubs leave untranslated Japanese Text?

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I started to notice it consistently happening.

For example, in Durarara!!, a character communicates through text messages. In the English dub (or, at least the version I watched), these are left untranslated, which is really not good seeing as these are important messages.

In the sub, they were translated into English just like everything else.

Other dubs I've noticed that do this are Inu X Boku SS and Steins;Gate, just off the top of my head.

Is there some reason for this?


texts: Where does the phrase ecchi sketchy one touchy come from?

texts: In several anime, a character will yell this on despise to something perverted. It even shows up in non anime media like Yakuza Kiwami 2. What’s the origin of this phrase?


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Why would Bomber be hanging out with two weaklings? Neither of them even had nen power that they used.

Also, why didn't Kilua fight Bomber? It seems like his abilities would've been better to use against Bomber since he was using ranged attacks but had a good way of defending himself.

I can see why Biske didn't want to fight him but honestly, Gon seems like the weaker of him and Kilua so wouldn't it make more sense for him to fight Bomber?


texts: In which episode of the F/SN Unlimited Blade Works anime do we see Illya's body Command Seals?

texts: I'm looking for a scene like this? What episode, and extra credit for timings as well. Thanks.


texts: What is this particular song that is played a lot throughout the Chimera Ant arc?

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An example of the song being played is in episode 107, timecode 4:38. This is played a lot throughout this arc.

I am thinking that it could be an unknown track, as I can't find it in the soundtracks when searching through them.

Does anyone know what this song is called?


texts: In Naruto, a number of "ninja clans" are referenced. Those include Uchiha and Hyuga. Those two both have kekkai genkais. It seems as though ninja clans are just families with kekkai genkais, but I'm wondering if that is every explained or specified anywhere. Also, what are the known ninja clans (if that won't be too long a list)?


texts: What are the blue downward lines in used to symbolize depression or sadness called?

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Does anybody have any idea what these are called?

I've only seen them referred to as blue lines so far.

I've seen them represent depression, sadness or disgust before but could someone clarify this also?


texts: Were there any significant differences between Space Battleship Yamato 2199 and the original series?

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For the most part, the story between Space Battleship Yamato 2199 and the original TV series from the mid-70's seemed to follow the same course. It's been decades since I've seen the original series, are there any major differences in the retelling of the story between the two?

Obviously, the animation has been much improved in 2199, and most of the characters seem pretty similar to their 1970's counterparts.


texts: What does Senjougahara refer in the first novel?

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In the 'Hitagi Crab' story of Monogatari series, Senjougahara says the following:

  So you say, Araragi-kun. But I'm afraid I only half trust him. I have been tricked too many times. Five people had said the same thing.
  They'd all been liars. And... That did not seem like the end of it. Even the hospital -- I only go out of inertia. Honestly, I've pretty
  much given up. This world may be bizarre, but it has neither Mugen Mamiya or
  Kudan Kumiko. The best it can manage is Touge Miroku.

Unfortunately, I could not find either description of these characters nor at least where they are from (with exception of Mugen Mamiya) while googling. So, who are they, and why exactly does Senjougahara means by saying that this world does not have them?


texts: Where is it mentioned the Accelerator's Vector Transformation works on all 11 dimensions?

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The wiki says this about Accelerator's Vector Transformation:

  It is said to even be able to reflect teleportation vectors in the 11th dimension, though a strange phenomenon would occur in the 3-dimensional world, so thus people could not teleport harmful objects into his body, as most Teleporters would do in a battle.

However, no source is cited. I've searched the entire light novel for it, and haven't found where "It is said".

Is their claim true? Where is that stated in the series?


texts: what is the music in episode 15 in magi the kingdom of magic that starts playing at 10:49 it's like "Notre Empire" but a violin version or something please help me find it thanks


texts: If the "Truth" didn't exist, would that mean that feats such as Human Transmutation would work?

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In FMA Brotherhood, It is said that Truth watches over all alchemic exchanges in the world.

The entity at the Gate calling itself Truth:

My question is if Truth didn't exist would impossible feats such as Human Transmutation be possible? Would such a thing be possible?


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In the last chapters of the manga,

 Genos's beam was able to deflect a beam from Orochi-Psykos fusion, who was able to trigger planetary scale effects with her/his beams and powers.

Was Genos this powerful in the webcomic? Was Genos upgraded as much as he was in the manga, in the webcomic?


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In the first episode in the anime it is stated that Kei's handgund poses a low amount Latena.

   On episode 4 this fact was strenghtened as his weapon move automatically and aids him on targetting a spell caster.

Is it possible for people from earth to use Latena? Does the novel eventually explore the possibility?


texts: Is there a significance of the term "Ribbon Girls"?

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In the East-West War arc, Nozomi and the chi-kung split personality girl are referred to as "Ribbon Girls".

Does this have any correlation to their ranking in training? Or is it just because they both happened to be wearing ribbons?


texts: What music was Kaori "playing" in the roof of the hospital in episode 21?

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In the scene on the roof of the hospital, in episode 21, Kaori starts mimicking playing a violin (around minute 10):

I tried to find out what music she was playing, but ANN's page on the anime does not list the music (at least yet).

What music is this, and who is its author?


texts: Where was “In This Corner of the World" funded?

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In This Corner of the World (or Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) was announced recently to be funded for an anime adaption.

However, I can't find the original source of the crowdfunding campaign. I'd like to be able to see their pitch, budgets and other interesting information that they've likely provided to potential funders.

The official website doesn't seem to mention it either.

Where was the anime funded?


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In My Hero Academia, chapter 6:

   Midoriya throws the ball, and Aizawa erases his Quirk, making him fail a first time.

During this time, he grabs the student with his scarf, while not touching it. The drawn version is ambiguous, but the anime version is clear about that statement.

How so ? His quirk is only quirk erasing, not something about gravity or scarf controlling. Is there even a valid reason about that ?

Links to evidence:

Video extract (sorry for the commercial channel)


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Occasionally I've seen "itadakimasu" translated as Rub a dub dub, Thanks for the grub.

Most often it's used as an joking example of subbing/dubbing that doesn't stick strictly to the original Japanese script.

Where does it come from though? Was there a show that actually translated it as such?


texts: What are the responsibilities of key staff members in an anime production?

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With any given series, there's a lot of names and titles being thrown around in the opening and closing credits.

What are the typical key roles (E.g., art director, color-setters (iro shitei), producer, director, series coordinator) and their primary responsibilities? Are there also any roles or departments exclusive or work differently in anime production than in traditional or western animation?


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What type of Logia can defeat a Haki user?

Some Logia users are hard to defeat. Fleet Admiral Sakazuki a.k.a. Akainu, and Former Admiral Kuzan a.k.a. Aokiji are some examples.


texts: What is the relationship between the special chapters and the regular chapters for Wagatsuma-san wa Ore no Yome?

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My understanding is that there are actually two series.

Did the first series, which was in a monthly mag, get the boot?

If so, did the mangaka decide to start over when the series got picked up by the new mag?


texts: What is the song that Chika was listening to in the first episode of Strawberry Marshmallow?

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In the first episode of Ichigo Mashimaro (Strawberry Marshmallow), right after Ito Nobue went into her sister Chika's room (that is, at around 3 minutes from beginning), there was several seconds of music that seemed to come from Chika's headphone, and the CD player was shown to display "CD track 2 time 01:19" on its screen.

I do not really know if this is significant, but I remember reading somewhere that Ichigo Mashimaro (the manga version, at least) is known for its reference to western music. It would be great to know if someone here, who may be familiar with the western music as well, could actually identify the piece.

Here is a SoundCloud link to the music that I was referring to.


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At the end of Vinland Saga anime,

 when Thorfinn learns that Askeladd is dead, he becomes really frustrated and doesn't know what to do.

Was this just because he couldn't take his revenge or did he actually care about Askeladd?


texts: Why has Sakura Yamauchi never had a pancreas transplant?

texts: Why has Sakura Yamauchi never had a pancreas transplant in the "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" anime? Why didn't doctors suggest this?


texts: Where or how can I watch "Heidi: Girl of the Alps"?

texts: Does anybody know how or where I can watch the anime "Heidi: Girl of the Alps" legally? I remember watching this as a kid, and loving it, but I am unable to find any links to it now. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


texts: Anime about black haired teen who opens a manga shop in another world

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What I remember is that a young black-haired teen gets transported to another world but he notices that there is no manga in that world, so he stayed there and opened a manga shop or library. He also is tended by a young, blonde and kind maid whom he also taught to write or something.

The ruler of that world is interested in the main character. The ruler is a very young stubborn and spoiled girl, who gets her way, and who likes manga.

Any suggestions?


texts: What do vertical dots in a speech bubble mean?

texts: When I read manga, I sometimes stumble on speech bubbles like the one below. What does it mean? I have never seen something like this in other comics or graphic novels.


texts: Is there any "Word of God" or solid references proving that Parasytes cannot reproduce?

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Throughout the series, the more scholar-inclined Parasytes (Reiko Tamura and Migi) state that the Parasytes cannot reproduce (and they do not know their own origin).

Is there any canon reference or proof that this is indeed true?


texts: How to tell apart Japanese and non-Japanese characters in-universe and out-of-universe?

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Anime characters are almost always drawn with... "anime" facial features. Eyes are big and round, every color is allowed for eyes and hair (not to mention hairstyle), etc.

Since there are anime series starring both Japanese and non-Japanese characters, how can one distinguish them? I'm asking both in-universe and out-of-universe.

Comments and answers to this question claim that Western characters tend to be drawn with big noses, square jaws, blond hair, wide mouth, etc. But to me it seems not always the case! For example, in Yu-Gi-Oh, Bandit Keith has some of these features, but Pegasus Crawford has not, and they are both supposed to be American. Naruto, Jonouchi etc are blond and Japanese. Most characters in Escaflowne have a long nose regardless of their origin.

For even more blatant examples, let's compare Lelouch Lamperouge and Suzaku Kururugi from Code Geass:

or Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa and Kaname Chidori from Full Metal Panic:

Same big round eyes. Same pointy chin. Very similar noses. And, for the two girls, crazy hair color. (Similar comparsions can be done for Light Yagami an L from Death Note, and for many others).

I'd say that, at least out-of-universe, the viewer is expected to tell them apart only from their names (or, in case of biracial characters, from the double surname, e.g. Asuka Langley-Sohryu, Kallen Stadtfeld-Kozuki) and from dialogue (e.g. a character declare his/her origin). But I wonder: am I missing something? Are there subtle physical traits that the viewer is supposed to use to get their origin before they declare it?

Theoretically, there shouln't be the need to tell them apart: a character (like a real person) is defined by his/her actions, not from his/her ethnicity. But in-universe, characters seem to always recognize at a glance if another character is Japanese or not. For example, in an episode of Full Metal Panic, Sosuke asks to free first the Japanese girl (Kaname), then the Western one (Tessa), as it is obvious to everyone who is who. In Code Geass, the distinction beween Britannians and Japanese is an important plot point, and people doesn't seem to need to know the name of a character to tell if he/she is Britannian or Japanese.

So is there some kind of artistic convention? A physical equivalent to a translation convention? E.g. when we audience know that Suzaku is Japanese and Lelouch isn't, should we assume that in-universe they HAVE different facial traits? (or, in the case of Kallen: after she says that she is half-Britannian half-Japanese, are we supposed to imagine her with some "mix" of features so that other characters can identify her as both Britannian and Japanese?)


texts: Merlin has human appearence , though she manages magic like almost nobody. Is she human or is she supposed to belong to some wizard race?


texts: I've been trying with no luck to identify this song. It is from an old anime but besides that no clue. Anyone who might know something?


texts: What is this jazz song in the first episode of Gundam Thunderbolt?

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I've been looking for the name of this jazz piece in the first episode of Gundam Thunderbolt. I'm more curious to know whether it's an original song for the OST or not. It can be found at the following times:

1:57 - 2:27
3:27 - 4:16