Why do anime series change titles so often (nearly for every "season")? I've always wondered this, but why do anime series titles change so often whenever it gets a new "season"?

I mean, I understand that the title stays the same for long running series, like Bleach or One Piece, but why do new "seasons" for one or two cour anime have slightly different names? For example...

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S
Zero no Tsukaima, Zero no Tsukaima: Futatsuki no Kishi, Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo, Zero no Tsukaima F
Medaka Box, Medaka Box Abnormal
Sword Art Online, Sword Art Online II
Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai, Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai.
K-On!, K-On!!

I'm particularly interested in the last two, where the only noticeable difference in the title is a punctuation mark. They're all direct sequels, so why not just give it the same name as the first season, like in American television? The source material keeps its name throughout its entire life (e.g. there was never a Naruto: Shippuuden manga or a Shakugan no Shana III light novel), so why do their anime adaptations get different titles?

Is there a legal thing in Japan which disallows a production for one "season" to have the same name as another, for clarification purposes? Or do the producers/whoever chooses the names just want to attract more fans by making a distinction between different "seasons"?

Some insight into how the airing of anime works would be much appreciated.

Okay, based on what I've learned here, I think I understand why you're asking this question - it looks like it boils down to the fact American television and anime use the word "season" differently.
The way anime is produced nowadays is that the production of a second season is almost always strongly contingent on the commercial success of the first season. As such, production will typically halt completely in between seasons - different seasons are different productions. What this means is that what anime watchers call "seasons" are what American TV watchers call "series".1
And this, I think, is the important insight. It is rare for American television to feature shows that have multiple series (separated by halts in production) set in the same continuity, since American television production functions differently. American shows typically semi-continuously churn out new content (a la The Simpsons) until they get cancelled.
In the specific cases you used as examples (Railgun, Zero no Tsukaima, Medaka, SAO, OreImo, K-ON), it looks like all of them experienced halts in production between each season.

I mean, I understand that the title stays the same for long running series, like Bleach or One Piece...

Right, and the key factor here is that Bleach and One Piece are each one continuous production - because there was never a halt in production, they never got a new title.2

The source material keeps its name throughout its entire life (e.g. there was never a Naruto: Shippuuden manga or a Shakugan no Shana III light novel), so why do their anime adaptations get different titles?

So again, this boils down to the fact that the Naruto manga and the Shakugan no Shana light novels were each one continuous production (as basically all manga series and light novels are). There's no logical breaking point at which to change titles in these cases.

I'm particularly interested in the last two, where the only noticeable difference in the title is a punctuation mark.

The practice of using a punctuation mark rather than a subtitle or other designation to identify a new season is a stupid practice that has been "trendy" recently, and should (with any luck) die out eventually. Still, the idea is basically the same - K-On!! could just as well have been called K-On! 2 or K-On!: This Time It's Cuter or whatever - anything to indicate that it's a separate production from the original series K-On!.

Is there a legal thing in Japan which disallows a production for one "season" to have the same name as another, for clarification purposes?

I'm no expert on Japanese law, but I would be astounded if this were the case.

Addendum: the case of Fairy Tail is interesting - it ran from Oct 2009 to Mar 2013, then stopped for a while, and picked back up again in Apr 2014. Despite this, the name of the series did not change - it was called Fairy Tail both before and after the break in airing.3
My suspicion here is that the break in airing had been planned in advance, and that the producers had planned to resume airing once the manga had had some time to get ahead.
If this is in fact the case, there would have been no reason to halt production during the break in airing - it was already known at the time airing stopped that they would be making more episodes. Contrast this with e.g. Railgun - when the first season finished in 2010, they didn't know (for sure) that they'd be making a second season (which didn't end up happening until 2013).

Notes
1 In most cases, anime has no notion that is equivalent to what American TV watchers call "seasons"; the major exception would probably be long-running children's anime (think Doraemon, Sazae-san, etc.).
2 This explanation doesn't really work for Naruto vs. Naruto Shippuden, though, and I'm not familiar enough with that show to posit an explanation. You might like to ask about that particular case separately if it interests you.
3 Regarding which, see this question.


How much can something that is attached to a blood seal be damaged? In some episodes of Fullmetal Alchemist, Alphonse gets really hurt. But as long as the blood seal isn't broken, he will be fine. So, in theory, If I tear up each piece of the armor that houses Alphonse, but don't touch the blood seal, will he be safe?

That's right. If you look at Barry and the Slicer Brothers the older bother was nothing but a head before Lust smashed his seal. Barry was completely broken, but only died when the flames burned his seal.

In Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Barry has a bigger role and helps Ed.  In the end all that's left of him is one piece of metal that his seal is on, and he is still able to talk though it.  He only dies when his body scratches the seal off.


How did Minori and co. get back to Akiba at the end of S2E21? Towards the end of season 2, episode 21 of Log Horizon, as Minori and the rest of the gang are walking home after getting some wyvern skins, they run into Nyanta, who "happens" to be flying by on a griffon. In the next scene, everybody is back in Akiba.

But how did they get back? Don't griffons only have a capacity of 2 riders? Did Nyanta make multiple trips, maybe?

After looking through the skill lists on the Log Horizon Wikia I could not find another skill that would allow them to fast travel back to Akihabara but according to the Adventurers abilities page they can use Call of Home to return ref(Adventurer Abilities). So it would make sense that they either used Call of Home or just traveled back on foot with a time lapse that wasn't noted. ref(Skills)


Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan Recharge Period According to Narutopedia for Shisui's MS ability Kotoamatsukami...

  Itachi noted that the dōjutsu required at least a decade before it could be used again.

Does this limitation apply to Shisui, or does it just apply to those that took his eyes (Danzo and Itachi)? Because if this applied to him, then he's not as OP as everyone thinks he is. Plus how would he know it has a recharge period of 10 years?

To answer your two questions

It was never mentioned if Shisui had to wait for a decade to use it, so we don't know if this rule applies to him. If he did have to wait for 10 years, he's very underpowered. I don't think it applied to him because everyone knew about his ability and if that rule applied to him, he'd have used the ability for a maximum of 2 or 3 times (not possible, 2 is max because 2 eyes), many people wouldn't know about it.
Itachi said that Kotoamatsukami takes 10 years to recharge for those who don't have Hashirama's cells.
There are 2 ways he could know the recharge period.

Shisui told him. That would mean, this drawback would apply to him too. But its very unlikely that he had the Mangekyo for over 10 years. So he himself wouldn't know about the recharge period.
He used Kotoamatsukami just after Shisui died and he knew the period was 10 years because it activated after 10 years in the war. This is dumb. I'm dumb. Itachi is smart. He wouldn't gamble.
The third way, I know I said two but bear with me. THIS IS A PLOT HOLE. Every anime has one. Itachi just couldn't know the recharge time.

THOUGHTS

How does Hashirama's cells affect the eyes? If we give the eye which has been used for Kotoamatsukami to say Danzo/Yamato (someone who has his cells), would the eyes recharge instantly?


What is the song that plays at the end of episode 3 after Yuri finishes his performance? What is the song that plays at the end of episode 3 of Yuri!!! on Ice, when Victor calls Yuri after he finishes his performance?

It starts from 20:20 until 21:40, beginning with high-tones on the piano and flute. Then it gets upbeat with percussion and bass appearing.

Video: Official stream on Crunchyroll

This appears to be an edited version of the track known as "Circles" in the newly released OST album YuTra. Here's a link to the Spotify upload of it. The resemblance should be clear if you start listening to the track from the beginning and compare it to the BGM in the episode.


Who are the members of an early design of Luffy's crew? Browsing through One Piece wiki, there's a databook series called One Piece Green: Secret Pieces. I found a picture of Mugiwara Pirates early design. This is the picture.

I can see Zorro, Luffy, Nami, Sanji, and maybe Usopp, Brook, and Chopper. But who is the other two on the left? Did Robin and Franky replace them? Is there any official information about this picture?

I have no good references but:

The mini character was supposed to be the shipwright and was replaced by Franky.

The other one was meant to be a plant obsessed character who was replaced by Robin and largely incorporated into the post time skip Ussop.


What is "digi-paint"? I was reading some reviews of this season's new shows, and I somehow happened to run across references to "digi-paint" twice(!):

The raw mechanics of producing anime can be a pretty frustrating thing sometimes. Back in the early 00s, technology shifts prompted the move to digipaint from traditional cells, and early adopters of the new system suffered heavily for it. Shows like Haibane Renmei had fundamentally gorgeous art design, but looked smudged and indistinct due to the new technology. (from BBK/BRNK - The Winter 2016 Anime Preview Guide)
So this is a forgotten digi-paint show that was dug up in a time capsule from no later than the year of our lord 2002, dusted off, reformatted into 16:9, and re-sold as an adaptation of a Masamune Shirow manga from 2010. How else do you explain its hideous color palette, jagged flat designs, and painfully dated obsession with fetishes of yesteryear like catgirls, maids, androids/cyborgs with unusually sexual hardware, and busty scientist onee-samas? (from Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn - The Winter 2016 Anime Preview Guide)

I "get" what they're talking about: that sort of crappy look that post-cel early-2000s shows almost invariably have. But I'm not sure what digi-paint actually is. Aside from another post on ANN that refers to (but does not describe) digi-paint, I haven't managed to google up anything relevant.
What is digi-paint? When did it come into use (was it immediately post-cel?), and what is used nowadays instead?

I have a general idea of what digipaint is, but I couldn't find a lot of the sources that gave me this idea since it was mostly stuff I just picked up in passing. I did find one blog that went over the process and more or less confirmed what I had thought; scroll way down to 'Compositing / "filming"' to see where they discuss it.

This is the gist. Up until about 1999–2000, anime was created by drawing line art on a clear plastic cel, then hand-painting that cel, with a brush. Characters and backgrounds were drawn on separate cels; character cels were placed on top of background cels and the animators would take pictures of each frame, stringing them together into a film.

Sometime around 2000, animators started coloring the line art using a computer. This is basically similar to making art in Photoshop, though according to the blog they use a program called RETAS! Pro. Backgrounds can easily be drawn separately and added later on a computer; if you've ever used Photoshop, you know how easy it would be to draw a character and a background as separate images and combine them later as layers of a single image. The filming process also started to be done on a computer; the animators create the frames digitally based on the line art, then use the computer to string the frames together into a "film".

Digipaint refers to this process of coloring a cel on a computer with a program instead of by hand with a brush and paint. The blog and this other one discuss some of the effects the new process had on the anime industry: since it was faster and easier to color frames and composite character and background art on a computer, shows could have more frames, which led to smoother animation that wasn't reused nearly as often. It was easier to add fine details, so character art became more detailed. (I assume this was because of zooming and the precision of a graphics tablet, plus the ability to undo mistakes.) It was also easy to add in 3D computer graphics, so things like special effects and machinery, which are much easier to create with CG than hand drawing, started to be done in 3D.

On the other hand, it took a while for animators and art directors to get used to the different character of digipaint compared to traditional paint, which led to the ugly color palettes, blurriness, and flatness that you see in a lot of early digipaint shows (from 1999–2004 or so). These problems are especially noticeable in some of the lower budget hentai from this era, where characters and background art look like they exist on two separate 2D planes rather than in a single 3D space, making the animation resemble a paper cutout puppet show.

As far as I can tell, digipaint is still commonly used today; animators have just gotten a lot better at using it. Last Exile is another show from the early era that I remembered looking a lot better than it did. Like Haibane Renmei, it was a show with amazing, imaginative visuals that ended up looking like hell because of a hideous color palette, rampant blurriness, and primitive CG integrated poorly with the 2D animation. I haven't watched Fam: The Silver Wing, but it would surprise me if it didn't look much better than the original.

Some shows have moved towards cel-shaded 3D animation. This is a technique where everything in the show is created in 3D CG, but through the use of filters and such, it almost kinda sorta ends up looking like traditional 2D animation. Cel-shaded 3D has been around for a while in video games, but it's just now in its early days for anime and suffering from problems just like early digipaint. However, it will probably end up replacing digipaint, since it's cheaper (just render a 3D model from different angles. It's almost like having actors again!) and getting better all the time. (Cf. Arpeggio of Blue Steel.)


What’s that hand gesture Usopp does when Luffy says about himself to Arlong in episode 42? In episode 42 of One Piece about Arlong Arc/Episode of Nami, at around 6:40, when Luffy tells Arlong that he can’t use swords, or cook, or navigate, or lie, Usopp does a hand gesture to Luffy. I have no idea what it means.

What does Usopp's hand gesture imply?

I took a quick gander at that scene in episode 42, and it seems to me like he's doing the "air" version of a common slapping/smacking motion that is prevalent in manzai, a form of Japanese comedy. Manzai is performed by two comedians, the dumb one (boke) and the smart one (tsukkomi). The boke will say and do stupid/disagreeable things, and the tsukkomi will make retorts, often violently. This is where the variety of different slaps and smacks come in. If the boke says something stupid or something that the tsukkomi takes offense to, the tsukkomi will slap them along with a verbal retort. What Usopp is doing here greatly resembles that, but I'm not 100% sure.


Can the Naruto manga be ordered in India? Can we order the Naruto manga in India? I am a big fan of Naruto but Animax stopped it. I am watching the series on YouTube, but I also want to read the manga.

One site you can use is Amazon.In, although I'm not sure of the range of Naruto volumes they seem to have most of them for about ₹299.00 each.

These are in English rather than Hindi.


Who was this girl by Lucy in special episode 10.5? In special episode 10.5 of Elfen Lied anime, there was a scene where Lucy was together with a girl in a school. Who was that girl? A friend? And why did she want to protect her? I thought Lucy hated all humans and wanted to kill them!

She is Aiko Takada.

Five years after murdering Kouta's family, Lucy (or Kaede as her original name was) went around killing and infecting humans. Aiko Takada was responsible for inadvertently stopping Kaede from going on another rampage when she was accidentally hit by a soccer ball.

Aiko is the second girl after the unnamed Orphanage Girl who befriended Kaede. In the anime, when Kaede revealed her horns to Aiko, Aiko found them cool, like how Kouta did back then. She is also a pivotal point in Kaede's/Lucy's life as

   Kurama shot Aiko by mistake when she tried to protect Kaede. Kaede then agreed to go with Kurama to the Diclonius Research Institute because he promised that Aiko could be saved. Later in the facility, he reported to her that Aiko died, leading to Kaede/Lucy hating Kurama for breaking his words and planning to kill all his loved ones while leaving him alive like what he did to her with Aiko (as Kaede/Lucy considers Aiko a loved one of hers).


How much does the ODM gear weigh? The ODM makes people get airborne, look awesome and contribute to the fight against the enimeys of paradise. But how much does it weigh? People are constantly running with it so I assume it doesn't weigh that much, but I don't think its that light either.

Like few people stated in comments, the information wasnt given to us by the author.
But even we ever gt that info from Isayama, it would still b just his speculation
There's a fan-made ODM, you can watch it on youtube.
The weight of it was 6.6 lb, but i believe more professional ODM gear would be heavier.
But for sake of speculation lets say 6.6 lb is down limit of the ODM weight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUr452RXJgw&feature=emb_title
So i tried to figure out what's the upper limit.
Anyway, the fact that they can run in this ODM gear is actually very important information.
Soldiers can run with a full equipment, right?
I googled that US soldier are carrying at average at least 97 pounds, actually more than medieval armors lol.
But i don't think its any reliable information, because soldiers are carrying a ton of equipment and ODM gear doesn't have much equipment - it need to be as light as possible.
SO maybe a Civil War soldier? He was lighter, he carried about 60 lbs.
But saying the ODM weight something between 7 lb to 60 lb... its still not satisfying answer.
So i tried a different approach.
I tried finding oxygen cylinder similar to the one used in ODM gear.
https://qd-ruiming.en.made-in-china.com/product/oBaQnSjTVLRE/China-Competitive-Price-Portable-Oxygen-Cylinder-with-Valve.html
it weigh 2.8 km (about 6 lbs) (the smallest one)
We need two, so it's about 12 lbs
Apparently normal size medieval sword weighs 2.5-3.5 lbs.
http://www.thearma.org/essays/weights.htm#.X_DRzzSg9aQ
Since we have 8 blades and 2 tilts...
lets say we have 2 full weight 3.5 lbs and 6 blades with weight of 2.5 lbs
2x3.5 = 7. 6x2.5 = 15. 7+15 = 22lbs
Lets add all the stripes (I would say max 2 lbs) and the mechanism - 3 lbs.
So my guess is 12+22+2+3= 39 lbs
IN CONCLUSION: Im speculating te weight of ODM is 39 lbs.I might be wrong, but its definitely something between 6.6lbs - 60 lbs.
BUT AGAIN, it's just a speculation and nothing more! x)


What is the meaning of the word Kamehameha? In Wikipedia, Kamehameha is defined as a species of butterfly.

  kamehameha
  Web definitions
  The Kamehameha butterfly is one of the two species of butterfly native to Hawaii. The Hawaiian name is pulelehua. ...
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamehameha_(butterfly)

What does it mean in the Dragon Ball series?

According to Dragon Ball Wikia:

  Akira Toriyama actually tried a number of poses when he was alone in
  order to decide the coolest pose for the Kamehameha. After much
  contemplation, he could not decide on a name for his "Kame" attack, so
  he asked his wife who came up with the name. She told Akira that it
  would be easy to remember the name of the attack if he uses the name
  of the cultural Hawaiian king named Kamehameha (lit. "the very lonely
  one" or "the one set apart" in Hawaiian language). Also, Kamehameha
  means "Turtle Destruction Wave" in Japanese.

So, despite the literal translation in Japanese "Turtle Destruction Wave", Kamehameha is also a name of a Hawaiian king:

  Kamehameha I (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəmehəˈmɛhə]; c. 1758 – May 8,
  1819), also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian
  Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi in 1810. By
  developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers,
  Kamehameha preserved Hawaiʻi's independence under his rule. Kamehameha
  is remembered for the Kānāwai Māmalahoe, the "Law of the Splintered
  Paddle", which protects human rights of non-combatants in times of
  battle. Kamehameha's full Hawaiian name is Kalani Paiʻea Wohi o
  Kaleikini Kealiʻikui Kamehameha o ʻIolani i Kaiwikapu kauʻi Ka
  Liholiho Kūnuiākea.


What's a "black key"? I was watching Fate Zero, the fight between Kiritsugu and Kotomine. At some point, both are thinking about the resources at their disposal:

Kiritsugu has a grenade, a knife, etc. Kotomine has a handful of Reijus and something I'm not sure how is called, but according to the spanish subtitles I saw, it would be "Black Keys".

I don't think I've heard that term anywhere else in the (anime) series. Sounds like some kind of martial art thing, but a Google search tells me more about some rock band.

So, what's a "black key" here? Do they appear anywhere in the series? Or is Kotomine an accomplished rockstar during his free time?

Black Keys are a type of conceptual weapons (albeit weak), called Keys of Providence. They are essentially charms used by agents of the Church to exorcise demons. They are meant to bind and/or seal spiritual phenomena (e.g. Vampires hunted by the Church), rather than hurt them.

The Type-Moon Wiki notes that:

  If they hit the shadow of a target, the target will be unable to move their body, leaving them to the mercy of the black key's wielder. It could also be used to track down and seal or injure a target until its wielder tells it to stop doing so, or unless it is destroyed or neutralized by an outside force.

It's been noted that they can take the form of many types weapons, but are usually in the form of long, rapier-like swords or spears, which they are generally thrown as a dagger or used to stab opponents. Ciel-senpai and Kotomine Kirei are notable wields of these weapons.

Sacraments, which are basically spell-sigils, can be engraved in Black Keys to give them different effects.


Why is Seigi's tattoo described as "triggerless"? On multiple occasions, Seigi's tattoo is described as "triggerless" (this is the wording used on Crunchyroll). The first time we hear this is near the end of episode 1, around 22:08. However, when Seigi is talking with Izzy and Tom on the school roof in episode 2, Izzy tells him that his tattoo is triggered by blood.

It hardly makes sense for a "triggerless" tattoo to have a trigger. What's the deal?

(At first glance, this seems like a translation mishap, since the Japanese word in question is mugen, and I don't know of any way to get from there to "triggerless". But perhaps there's a good reason for this - I've only seen 3 episodes of the anime to this point, so I'm not very knowledgable about Taboo Tattoo.)

The manga refers to it as 無鍵 or "keyless." The anime uses the same term (see the Ep. 3 summary).

As for what these keys refer to,

    There are actually 4 Void Makers and they are the keys to the Tattoo Ruins. It seems that every Void Maker needs a host to become a "key." So apparently Seigi's Void Maker had no compatible host prior to him,  thus making it "keyless."

His trigger however seems to be blood.


What was the relation of Urahara's Bankai's name with its ability? Urahara Kisuke's Bankai is "Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame", which means Modification of The Crimson Princess' Dissection at the Doors of Avalokiteśvara.

Does the name have any meaning/significance to its ability to dissect and restructure virtually anything (either organic or inorganic)?

Quoting Wikipedia

  Avalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. This bodhisattva is variably depicted, described and is portrayed in different cultures as either female or male.

Thus, the Avalokiteśvara part in its name relates to the Bankai's ability to restructure everything into anything.

The key here are the words bolded above. Avalokiteśvara or Kanon, as I would refer to her from this point on, was known in many-many form. But all of those forms are her.

Things have different appearances, called by different names, but they are all formed of atoms, of matter. From the most simple to the most complicated, they are in core are made of matter.

The bankai's ability is to restructure the matter so that one thing becomes another thing. Or if we are to use Kanon, from one appearance of Kanon to another.


Why didn't Edward affix his mother's soul to the suit of armor? If Edward could affix his brother's soul, why not his mother? Did it require seeing the 'truth' to do so? Does that mean the other empty armor suits (Barry) had another person who had seen the truth affix them?

Edward couldn't affix his mother's soul, because she was already long dead. It isn't made so obvious, but actually a few years pass between the mother's death, and then the boys training with Izumi, before they try and resurrect her. He was able to attach Al's soul to the armour because it was still present, in the body of the creature they tried to transmute. The mother's soul had long since departed, and couldn't be used in alchemy.

When the mother died of her illness, we can assume Ed never considered putting her soul into another object, and even if he did he wouldn't have known how, and probably would not have had the alchemical skill to do so anyway.


Can an Uchiha master Sage Mode? If a child whose father is Uchiha and mother is Senju is born, will this child awaken the Rinnegan?
Will they be able to use Sage Mode because Senju have strong chakra to harness Sage Mode?

Well.. In order to awaken the Rinnegan, you need to have Ashura's and Indra's chakra. Having Uchiha and Senju DNA won't necessarily activate the Rinnegan unless those Uchiha and Senju are reincarnated Ashura and Indra.


What does it mean to have "powerful" chakra? Tobi once stated that he (referring to Madara) was born with an especially strong chakra.

That is the only time we ever hear about the "power" of chakra! We know that one can have a lot of chakra, and we know he can learn to utilize his chakra efficiently. But what does "strong" chakra mean?

Does it make his techniques more powerful than other, less power chakra users? Does it mean that his YinYang balance is naturally stronger? Does it make him live longer?

I believe it's much like "The Force is strong with this one" :P

From Naruto wiki, we can learn that

  Normal chakra is a form of energy all living individuals naturally
  produce to some degree. Contained in the "chakra coils" that mainly
  surround and connect to each chakra-producing organ, the energy
  circulates throughout the body in a network called the "chakra
  circulatory system" (similar to the cardiovascular system).

And, later in the same article, it is stated:

  Chakra is the resulting form of energy when two other forms of energy
  are mixed together. The two energies are referred to as "physical
  energy" and "spiritual energy". Physical energy is collected from the
  body's cells and can be increased through training, stimulants, and
  exercise. Spiritual energy is derived from the mind's consciousness
  (i.e. the soul) and can be increased through studying, meditation, and
  experience. Having these two energies become more powerful will
  in-turn make the created chakra more powerful. Therefore, practising a
  technique repeatedly will build-up experience, building up one's
  spiritual energy, and thus allowing more chakra to be created. As a
  result, the ninja is able to do that same technique with more power.
  This same cycle applies for physical energy, except this time, instead
  of doing things like meditation, the ninja could, say, do push-ups.

emphasis mine.

So, I think that saying that someone is born with "strong chakra" means that the physical part of that person's chakra (the one that he has from birth) is better... developed (or maybe advanced), comparing to other people. Whether this individual will further develop this natural...boon, depends on him.

This estimation of chakra strength can also be different depending on who to compare with. For example, one can be compared with other members of the same clan, or shinobi of the same village, or maybe all shinobi in general.


An anime film set in post-apocalyptic world where it looked like machines were killing humans In the early 2000, I rented an anime film from the library. The film was set in a post-apocalyptic world where it looked like machines were killing humans. I remember that the main character was talking about when he had amnesia and he looked in a mirror and punched it. There was blood from his hand and he commented about it. Also he helped a couple five birth in this post apocalyptic world in the middle of the film. I think near the end there was a woman who was dressed in a clear dress and they were basically having sex at the end of the movie. I cannot remember the title for the life of me and I was hoping someone knows what I am talking about.

The first result in a Google search for "anime post apocalyptic kill human amnesia" is:
A Wind Named Amnesia (1990)

The Apocalypse didn't come with a bang, but with a whimper. Silently, the amnesia wind swept away all of mankind's knowledge. Thousands of years of human civilization vanished overnight as people forgot how to use the tools of modern civilization: who they were, how to speak—everything. Technology decayed as mankind was reduced to the level of cavemen.
Two years later, a young man—miraculously re-educated after the cataclysm—explores this barbaric world while pursued by a relentless killing machine. He is accompanied by a young mysterious woman who is somehow spared the devastating effects of the amnesia wind.

Post-apocalyptic world where it looked like machines were killing humans — Check.
Main character had amnesia — Check.
Main character looked in a mirror and punched it and bled — Check.
Near the end there was a woman and they were basically having sex — Check.


In the real world, can a network of compromised computers break encryption in parallel? In the Bloody Monday Manga, in Chapter 3, the protagonist hacks several computers and uses P2P technology as a front to force them to decrypt a certain file.

Can this also be applied in the real world, and has such an event actually happened before?

Short answer
Yes.
Long answer
With a malware infested P2P network, what you are working on is called a botnet.

A botnet is a collection of computers that are under the control of a person or group, usually facilitated by malware. These computers are often used to take part in DDoS attacks and spamming.

It's pretty much illegal to have a botnet in the vast majority of the world, but assuming you had one... yes, it's very possible. There have been cases where botnets (like several game "Anti Cheat" systems such as PunkBuster; anyone who is banned is forced to be actively ignored by every member of the botnet system, and they will relay it on to everyone else) have been used for massively expensive computations in parallel to do things such as mine bitcoins.
Parallel processing isn't just restricted to botnets, however. "Cloud Computing" is a form of parallel processing. As are programs for highly intensive research, requiring a supercomputer (such as folding@home). Without this, we wouldn't have MapReduce, the algorithm behind Google Search, either.
Misconceptions
Like every piece of Anime or Manga, there'll always be something overlooked.

Parallel processing is explainable with batteries in parallel, but overlook substantial amounts of detail such as concurrency and scalability.
Limewire's known for turning your PC into a living colony of viruses. There's no "Single Virus" that created a botnet from it.
"P2P" does not mean warez and torrent sites/programs, however much the media may be trying to push that. It's a system for distributed computing that just happens to be a great way to share data with low bandwidth.


Does the Black Bullet anime cover the whole light novel and/or manga? Aside from the anime, Black Bullet has a light novel which started the franchise and a manga.

Does watching only the anime get to know the whole story or not? Does the 13 episodes anime cover the whole light novel and/or manga?

The Black Bullet anime covers the first 4 volumes of the light novel, while the manga covers the first volume.

According to Japanese Wikipedia,

  Episode 1-4: Volume 1
  Episode 5-7: Volume 2
  Episode 8-10: Volume 3
  Episode 11-13: Volume 4

Also according to Japanese Wikipedia, the manga is based on the first volume of the light novel.

However, the light novel has passed the 4th volume (as of current: 7 volumes).


What is The song playing in my hero academia season 4 episode 12 at 11:40? Can someone please help me find the song used in the episode (12) of season 4. It starts at the 11:41 mark in, It is the part where Deku land his blow, on mutated overhaul.

The song is I'm Seriously Going to Crush you


Why are some hissatsu techniques in Inazuma Eleven never used again? I'm not sure whether anyone around has watched and followed Inazuma Eleven enough to be able to answer this... but here goes!

A brief description: Hissatsu techniques are special techniques in the anime which enables the users to do some powerful moves, including goal keeper techniques, defense, offense and shoots.

Now, I noticed that there are some hissatsu techniques which aren't used again, especially those used in the movies of the anime:

Maximum fire used by Gouenji Shuuya in the movie Gekijyouban Inazuma Eleven Saikyou Gundan Ogre hasn't been used anywhere else in the anime.
Omega the Hand used by Endou Mamoru in the same movie never appeared again. Ironically enough, the episodes immediately following it have Endou looking for a stronger hissatsu technique than his current strongest at that point in time (I hope this make sense ^^)
Joker Rains used in the next movie, Kyuukyoku no Kizuna Gryphon by Shindou Takuto and Tsurugi Kyousuke is similar and isn't used again. Well, that one could be explained if they say they didn't want to use it again.

Is it just me or are the movies like... completely separate from the anime series? Why are hissatsu techniques exclusively used in movies never used again? If so, then there's something even stranger:

Matsukaze Tenma met Shuu the first and only time in the second movie, but knows him when he sees him again in episode 8 of Inazuma Eleven Go: Chrono Stone.
All those who went to God Eden in the movie also know about this place back in the series.

That's about the things I managed to notice, there might be more I didn't. The only thing I can think about is that the first movie alone is like a side/parallel storyline, or an alternative ending to the series, while the second movie is more like an actual event that happened but not much spoken of in the series, which I find really strange.

They are special just for the movie. They make it that way so the movie is fun to watch with new sorts of hissatsu techniques. If you see better, there are a lot of Avatars in the movie that we didn't saw in the anime episodes too.


Are there power levels mentioned in Dragon Ball Super Broly? In Dragon Ball Super Broly there are some scenes where characters are scanning other warriors for power levels with scouters. But since the movie is only in japanese for now, it's hard to know if there are power levels mentioned in the movie. Are there power levels mentioned in Dragon Ball Super Broly?

Yes. Paragus is said to have a power level of 4200. Also, when Paragus scans Broly on Planet Vampa when he's a child, he has a power level of 920.


Mawaru Penguindrum Episode 16 seizon senkaryu Music what's the music played during seizon senryaku in Mawaru Penguindrum Episode 16?
I'm pretty sure it refers to something, but i can't find or remember

I've managed to track the song down - it's track 6 on the 1st OST disc, called "sekushii ga kita!" (roughly "Sexy Has Come!", or "Here's sexy!"). As far as I can tell, it is only attributed to Yukari Hashimoto, the composer for the series soundtrack, and as such it doesn't seem to be a cover or direct reference like many of the insert songs in the show.

I can't find a preview of the song that I'm confident isn't a copyright violation, but it shouldn't be hard to find it by yourself.


What real-life artist draws Sagiri's art in the anime? In Eromanga-sensei, Sagiri draws various pieces of (mostly-lewd) art in her guise as "Eromanga-sensei". For example, this one from episode 12:

Who is the real-life artist who draws the pictures that are portrayed as Sagiri's art in the anime?

There's a very consistent style to all of them, so I'm thinking it's just one person, but it doesn't look like Kanzaki Hiro's work (he's the character designer / artist for the Eromanga-sensei light novel).

Ah, it's Tiv, who tweeted about this here:

アニメ「エロマンガ先生」、紗霧ちゃんのお仕事に協力させていただいてます。これからもしばらくよろしくお願いします！#エロマンガ先生
I'll be helping with Sagiri's work on the anime 'Eromanga-sensei'. [usual Japanese pleasantries] #EromangaSensei

Tiv is probably better known for being the artist for the Masamune-kun no Revenge LNs/manga; the resemblance of that and her other art to Sagiri's art is unmistakable (see e.g. her portfolio website "Planova").


Where did the term fan service came from? I always hear fan service in manga reviews. I understand the term's meaning based on inference -to mean some sort of ecchi. But does anybody know where the term started?

Fan service (ファンサービス fan sābisu?), fanservice, or service cut (サービスカット sābisu katto?),[1][2] is a term originating from anime and manga fandom for material in a series which is intentionally added to please the audience.[3] It is about "servicing" the fan[4] - giving the fans "exactly what they want".[5] Fan service usually refers to "gratuitous titillation", but can also refer to intertextual references to other series - Wikipedia

That just about describes fan service... and to answer your question

Keith Russell regards the beginning of fan service as taking place in a permissive context, when "kids were just doing kids' stuff", which he believes allowed authors some latitude in regards to their subject matter.[17]
Beginning in the 1970s with Cutey Honey, and continuing later with other magical girl shows, fan service became more risqué. By the 1980s full frontal nudity and shower scenes became standard content for fan service.[8][22] Later, Hideaki Anno who had promised Neon Genesis Evangelion would give "every episode...something for the fans to drool over" began removing the fan service imagery in later episodes. Those later episodes that did contain fan service elements juxtaposed them with imagery of the character in some kind of emotional trauma. Since then, fan service rarely contains full nudity.[22]
Excessive content is now usually considered gratuitous regardless of its justification in relation to the narrative in which it takes place.

To expand -

Origination of Fan Service
a/o 26 September 2003...
The term "fan service" goes back to the late 80's at minimum. However, Dirty Pair was done in 1985 and clearly had fan service in mind even if they didn't expressly use the term then. The term "Gainax Bounce" has been described as fan service since their title Top wo Nerae! came out in 1988 (1). Gainax's anime parody of their own rise called 1982 Otaku no Video and 1985 Otaku no Video refers to fan service (2).
The first use of "fan service" on Usenet as refering to its current meaning was in 1994 by Hitoshi Doi (3). The actual first use of the term "fan service" on Usenet was done in 1991 by Tonghyun Kim and has a different context (3). (emphasis added by me)
By the time Gainax released Shin Seiki Evangelion in 1995, the term "fan service" was well known. This explains why on the previews for the next episode, Misato often called for more "service" or promised more "service". - source


Why did Goku/Vegeta not recognise Broly? In the new movie, why were both Vegeta and Goku unaware of Broly. They didn't recognise him even though Goku/Vegeta had fought Broly a long time ago. Feel free to add/edit information.

They didnt recognize him because the former Broly movies were non-canon (not written by Akira Toriyama but by Toei animation) so they dont follow exactly the same timeline-continuity. In the new Broly movie story, Goku and Vegeta never met Broly before, the events of the 3 former movies never happened. Besides this Broly is supposed to have a different personality than the former Broly, who was pure evil who wanted to destroy everything and this is somehow a good guy.


What is the source for the Androids unlimited energy supply? Do the Androids have ki or another source of energy? If so does, Android 16 have ki since he is fully mechanical and only living beings have ki?

I'd like to believe she has Ki, because she is part human.  At the world tournament Goku asks how her and Krillin had a child together and he explains that she was human to begin with and turned into an android by Dr. Gero.
(Season 7 episode 208 or 209)(I can't remember exactly)

"The correct term is Cyborg. Human with cybernetic parts, she was human by birth and turned into a cyborg, thus retaining certain human functionality, such as being able to get pregnant."

But that still raises the question why Goku and the others couldn't detect their energy. I guess some things should just be left unasked?


Can I get some help identifying this figurine of a blonde swordswoman wearing a highleg? My daughter bought this at a garage sale, but we do not know who she is. I do not know many anime series and I have not found a match using Google image search. Can someone give me the name and the series that she is from? Thanks.

She is Yuna Kagurazaka from Galaxy Fraulein Yuna, which is a series of video games that also spawned two OVA releases.

You can find the same figurine in different angles here.


Why and how is it that Yoruichi can transform into a cat? I have heard different theories like her mother was a cat demon, she has a kudo no one else has, or the cat is a really advanced gigai. I would really like to know if any of these are true and if not what is the real explanation for it?

There is no definitive answer to this and any attempts at an to answer this would be speculative at most. It was never explained in neither the manga nor the anime.

From the wiki:

  ...While it is unknown how she obtained her cat transformation, she appears to prefer spending most of her time in it....


How does Kaito Kid know the true identity of Conan in the 3rd movie? How does Kaito Kid figure out the true identity in the 3rd movie of Detective Conan, "The Last Wizard of the Century"? I googled this and find that maybe when Kaito was disguising as a police officer, he could hear Conan talk to Agasa who calls him repeatedly Shinichi but I am not convinced

Kid just stumbled the phone conversation accidentally Conan had with Agasa. And there he finds the phone conversation pretty weird for a kid. The way Conan talks on the phone is not like an elementary grader. And confirms it even further from the way he deduce things from the murder case and why he knows and understands high-level infos - Kid got it all with just few clues.

You are looking for Boy Shinichi's Adventure Chapters 570-573, Episodes 472-473.


How do holograms damage players in Yu-gi-oh? I mean the damage done outside duels with supernatural elements or with some device that causes the players to get damage.

Even in normal duels the holograms cause some damage to the players, although one far from a serious one, which looks pretty dumb, as an hologram in reality is not going to hurt you in any way.

As far as I know first 4 seasons of Yu-gi-oh only show holograms, this changes in the 5th season as solid things are created from the holograms, so in this one it makes sense that they could hurt, and I don't know for the sixth one as I didn't watch it yet.

Is it ever explained how holograms cause damage to the players?

My best guess is immersion, like if you're playing a vr game and you're about to get attacked or something and flinch a bit, let's be honest here though it's just to make the duels dramatic. (I'm talking about the first and second series')


Who the saiyajins got the scouters from? The saiyajins were a primitive race without technology. Freezer's army use scouters, so you could think saiyajins got the scouters from Freezer. But when Kaiosama tells Goku the story of the saiyajin, in a flashback, the tsufurujins when fighting the primitive saiyajins are seen using scouters. So who the saiyajins got the scouters from? Freezer/Freezer army, the tsufurujins or any other race?

The Scouters were originally invented by the Tsufurujins who used to originally inhabit planet Vegeta before the Saiyans took over the planet. However, the Freiza force found out about the scouters through the saiyans. Gichamu, a highly skilled engineer of the Freiza force found it and modified it for actual battle by implementing features that allowed telecommunication and concrete battle power numbers.Source 1Source 2


How was the Gedo Mazo summoned? This question contains spoiler.

   As we know, Rikudo Sennin sealed the Jubi inside him and before he died, he banned its body with Chibaku Tensei and created the moon. We also know, that when the body was freed by Madara, it served him as Gedo Mazo. But how did Madara free the Gedo Mazo? Is there any reference in the manga/anime?

As was explained in chapter 606, pages 13 and 14:

   Those who have both Uchiha and Senju DNA (which allows you to awaken the Rinnegan) can summon the Gedo Mazo.
 Only four people have been able to do such: The Sage of Six Paths, Uchiha Madara (Second Rikudo), Nagato (Third Rikudo) and Uchiha Obito.
 All four of them possessed both DNAs and the Rinnegan:
 - The Sage of Six Paths is the person from whom both lineages descend, possessing both DNAs, as well as the Rinnegan.
 - Uchiha Madara possesses Uchiha DNA naturally, and transplanted Senju Hashirama's cells into his wounds, awakening the Rinnegan when he was at the verge of death.
 - Nagato is a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, who are related to the Senju clan, thus possessing Senju DNA. Madara transplanted his Rinnegan to him when he was very young. With this, not only did he gain the Rinnegan, but he also had Uchiha DNA implanted into him.
 - Uchiha Obito naturally possesses Uchiha DNA, and had Senju DNA implanted in him when Madara fused a Zetsu clone with his body to save him. However, he did not awaken the Rinnegan, but rather had Nagato's (which was actually Madara's) Rinnegan implanted.

 According to Madara, he unlocked the seal to summon the Gedo Mazo upon the time of his Rinnegan's awakening.


Do Noragami anime and manga share the same story line? I have finished watching Noragami anime. Then I saw the Noragami manga. The anime has only 12 episodes but manga is ongoing. So if I want to read the manga from which chapter should I start? I mean after anime episode 12.

Do Noragami anime and manga follow the same storyline?

Yes, mostly.

Noragami Ep 1-9 and beginning of 10 are canon.
Noragami Aragoto Ep 1-6 are canon.

Noragami covered around the first 3 volumes of the manga, which covers the introduction of the 3 main characters.

Where should I start to read after episode 12 of Noragami?

Considering Noragami covers roughly 3 volumes, you could start at chapter 12, the first chapter of volume 4.

The full canon view/reading order as told by blessedyiki's tumblr

Noragami (Ep 1-9 and beginning of 10)
Noragami Aragoto (Ep 1-6 (you might want to read Chapter 23 for the full Kazuma/Ma clan backstory)
Noragami Aragoto Episode 7 right until the opening
Noragami OVA 2
Noragami OVA 1
Noragami Aragoto Episodes 7-13
Chapter 40
Noragami Aragoto OVA 2.


What anime is this black sword from? Here is a pic:

I got this sword at the Facts convention in Belgium, and suspect it's from an anime, but I am not sure which one. Is there anyone who knows it?

That should be Uchiha Sasuke's Sword of Kusanagi, from the Naruto series:

However, I'm not sure whether or not the Uchiha crest is ever shown to be on the hilt of the sword in the series.


Just who knew Arturia was female when she was King? Originally, I thought Merlin, Lancelot, Guinevere, Morgan le Fay and Mordred were the only people who knew Arturia was female when she was king.

While reading up on Kay's profile on the Wikia, I read that he knew she was a female and vowed to keep it a secret

  Her identity as being female was known to him, but he kept the secret all his life after being sworn to secrecy by Merlin.

So this got me wondering: Was there anyone else who knew that King Arturia was in fact a woman? How did they find out?

According to Garden of Avalon, only Merlin, Uther (before he died), Ector (her foster father that raised her from the age of 5), Kay (her foster brother), and Guinevere once they married. Closer to the end of Artoria's kingdom, Guinevere reveals this to Lancelot as well once they start getting closer.

In the Camelot chapter in Fate/Grand Order, Agravain reveals that he found out about it when he discovered the affair.

While not explicitly stated anywhere I'm aware of, the circumstances of Mordred's conception/raising imply Morgan must have known as well.


Why was Goku the only Z Warrior to contract the Heart Virus? In Trunks' future that had been destroyed by the Androids, Goku died from a Heart Virus.

Even in the alternate timeline caused by Trunks warning the Z Warriors about the Androids, Goku still contracted the Heart Virus but they already had a cure for it given by Trunks. Yet in both timelines out of all the Z Warriors Goku was the only person to contract it.

Why is this? Was it a targeted attack on him by Dr. Gero (given the timing of when it occurred)? Was Goku's diet a factor or was there something Saiyan wise that made him more susceptible which doesn't apply to Vegeta and half-Saiyans?

It is Highly likely that the infection rate of the virus was just exceptionally low. Infection rates vary from virus to virus. Some can only be transmitted in highly populated areas due to their low contraction rate.


How is Zamasu supposed to be alive in Dragon Ball Heroes? I dont think I missed an explanation in the anime, but I'm not sure if I missed on in the manga. How is Zamasu supposed to be alive in Dragon Ball Heroes? Is the same Zamasu?

The Dragon Ball Heroes anime is simply promotional material and you shouldn't really dwell on certain factors concerning the plot such as this because you aren't going to get any precise explanation. However, the main series has shown that Zeno
's actions can be reversed by using the Super Dragon Balls. So maybe Zamasu was revived by Fuu as a part of his Prison Planet experiment or by someone else. Although, this is just speculation.As for your other question. Yes, it is the same Zamasu who has fought Goku and co before. He clearly seemed to recognize Goku when he arrives alongside the Grand Priest.


Is Sasuke's new dojutsu same as Kaguya's third eye? SPOILERS AHEAD

   After Hagoromo Otsutsuki gives his Yin chakra to Sasuke, Sasuke develops a new dojutsu in his left eye.

  Is this dojutsu the same one as Kaguya and Madara's third eye?

In both cases, the eyes have circles and tomoes in them.

No, Sasuke's dojutsu is different from Kaguya and Madara's third eye.

Sasuke has the Rinnegan while Kaguya and Madara have the Rinne Sharingan.

Both the dojutsu might look similar in design, but they're not.

A side-by-side comparison of the two dojutsu shows that although they have similar circles, the Rinne-Sharingan has nine tomoe whereas Sasuke's Rinnegan has 6 tomoe.

Another visual difference between the two is the color. Later in the manga, their colors were revealed.

  - Madara and Kaguya's Rinne Sharingan is red in color.

  - Sasuke's Rinnegan is purple in color, just like a normal Rinnegan.

Coming to technical terms, the Rinne-Sharingan can be acquired only if the person is the Ten-Tail's jinchuriki. Also, it is seen that the Rinne-Sharingan is activated on the user's forehead as a new eye, unlike how the Rinnegan is attained.

Therefore, it is clear that both the dojutsu are not the same and what Sasuke has is a Rinnegan.


What is the chronological order of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni? I want to know what is (if there is any) the chronological order for this variety series if I'm going to watch it from the start:

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei

If there is more that I didn't mention, please add it also if necessary.

Diagram from AniSearch. Click to enlarge!

If I am not wrong now and I interpreted the diagram the right way the viewing order of the anime series should be like this. The bold text is the main story!

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (05.04.2006)

Shared Universe

Umineko no Naku Koro ni (02.06.2009)
Umineko no Naku Koro ni: Uraneko (23.10.2009)
Ookamikakushi (08.01.2010)

Side Story

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira (21.06.2011)

Side Story

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak (15.08.2013)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai (06.06.2007)

Side Story

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gaiden: Nekogoroshi-hen (02.08.2007)

Other

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai: Ura Higu (21.09.2007)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (25.02.2009)


Are Vegito super saiyan blue kaioken and Canba base form even? Why Canba transformed in chapter 3 of Dragon Ball Heroes into Golden Oozaru? Was he supposed to be weaker than Vegito super saiyan blue kaioken or was he supposed to be weaker? Some fans claims he was weaker, that wasnt what I got from the battle but perhaps it's portrayed differently in the manga.

Are Vegito super saiyan blue kaioken and Canba base form even?

Based on the fight, SSJB Vegito with Kaioken seems relative to Kanba in his Base form. I personally belive Kanba did have the edge over Vegito and would hence be stronger.The second part of your question is why did he transform when he happened to be stronger.  The key point to note here is that Vegito and Kanba were relative in power. While Kanba might have won the battle if they were to continue fighting (Assuming Vegito didn't defuse), he would've been battle damaged and severely wounded during the course of the fight. When Kanba clearly has the level of power to outright overpower his opponent, it obviously made sense for him to transform into the Golden Oozaru.


Does Jiren simply use brute force? 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.

Jiren is not overpowered.

tl;dr More Power (KI) ≠ Stronger Fighter

The point of the character is to illustrate the difference of strength between powerful mortals, gods of destruction, angels and others we probably haven't seen yet. Jiren could be at a level between god of destruction and angel. The fact that he seems overpowered means we still have a long way to go until Goku reaches a level where he is considered the strongest.

In DBZ and even GT, Goku seems to be near to the level of all of his opponents before finally surpassing them. Super is taking a different approach. Goku and the others are struggling to even perceive the strength of their opponents. Other techniques and skills throw a monkey wrench in the idea of "more power = stronger fighter". Time skip, ultra instinct, and the energy of destruction are all examples of technique trumping raw power.

The new anime is changing power scaling and what it means to be a powerful fighter. DBZ and GT relied on transformations to show a character was at a higher level. Super, like the original Dragon Ball, is pivoting to strategy and use of different techniques to show a fighter's skills are advancing.


What are ANBU called in other villages Are they all just called anbu or do they have special divisions like the hidden leaf anbu?

ANBU means Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai(Special Assassination and Tactical Squad). It is a common name for any village.
As described in ANBU wikia,

ANBU are covert operatives dispatched by their Kage.
Anbu are recruited from their village's standard shinobi forces, hand-picked by their Kage for their individual capabilities and special skills.

As described in ANBU's uniform, the outfit are different but not what they are called. It is more like Kage which like post or title.
And yes they do have special division like Hunter-nin from The Village Hidden in the Mist.


Was Kyon in love with Haruhi? It was not directly stated in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya that Haruhi has feelings for Kyon but it can be assumed that she had because of her attitude towards him (like trying to fix her hair in pony-tail since Kyon told her before that it suits her, or having Kyon the only person with her when she subconsciously wanted to change the world).

And it wasn't also directly stated that Kyon had feelings for Haruhi. More frequently, Kyon is shown to have feelings for Asahina instead. Though, there are times that it can be seen that Kyon cared for Haruhi.

My question is, was Kyon in love with (or did he developed some affectionate feelings for) Haruhi? If so, is it possible that that feeling was caused by Haruhi's power and not Kyon's real feelings (since Haruhi can just think of having an esper, time traveler and alien would be great, and it will exist)? If he is not really in love with Haruhi or if he is in love with Asahina, then, why isn't he affected of Haruhi's power (assuming that Haruhi thought that having Kyon in love with her would be great)? Or is it that Haruhi didn't think of something like that (this seems to be impossible since she even dragged Kyon when she was about to change the world) or she's not really in love with Kyon (seems not the case as well)? Or Haruhi's power doesn't affect people's feelings? If Kyon is really in love with her (from the bottom of his heart and not from Haruhi's powers), then how can it be? Was Kyon the exception to Haruhi's rule or Kyon can somehow nullify Haruhi's power?

There's not going to be a definitive answer to this question, and that's probably intentional on the part of the franchise creator.  That said, there is one school of thought that says that it is Kyon in fact who subconsciously controls the world, and that Haruhi's powers and the strange visitors and Kyon's involvement with them are all actually to satisfy Kyon's suppressed desire for a more interesting life.

Consider that things generally go Kyon's way and that it is Kyon, not Haruhi, who gets to enjoy the fruits of being surrounded by aliens, time travelers, and espers.  And of course Kyon gets to show affection for, and for the most part have it returned by, all of the female characters, and Koizumi does not compete with him at all in that department.

So ultimately, does the world really exist to satisfy Haruhi, or to satisfy Kyon?  And if everyone is who they are simply because Kyon wills it to be so, can he really love any of them?


Is there a difference in terms of story etc when watching a dubbed anime over a subbed? I was wondering if you actually miss out on anything from watching the dubbed version of a series (E.g. Magi- Labyrinth of Magic over watching the subbed version of it)?

Everytime I watched dubbed animes, my friend in particular use to moan about a lot of things such as the voices sound horrible and you miss out on more of the storyline through improvisation and other stuff such as cuts on certain lines and sayings. Ever I was oblivious or just plain blind but I actually never noticed this before (besides the voices of course) and since I have never actually watched the same of an anime series in both dubbed and then re-watched it in subbed to compare it, do you actually miss out on anything important or paramount?

Is there any difference in terms of the story, how the characters are developed or how the storyline runs when you watch a dubbed anime over the subbed version of it which is in Japanese? Do you miss out on anything or is this just my friend trying to persuade me to only watch it in subbed which I highly suspect.

Short answer, it depends.

Long answer, some change a lot more than others. The major thing is whether you are watching just a dubbed version of a show or whether you are watching an Americanized version of a show (assuming you're talking about English dubs). Some shows are changed because of censorship, and some of it is because of other changes. You can check out the censorship for at least some of the shows at this website. A lot of that ends up being differences in blood, violence, and sexual content. Sometimes the changes are based on the animation, including making colors brighter or slightly changing positions of things.

On the other hand, you get shows like Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura/Cardcaptors. In Sailor Moon, for example, entire relationships are changed, such as making characters cousins instead of being in a relationship (which ends up just looking like incest). That's done because the relationship was between two women, something which wasn't really accepted in the US when it aired. They also skipped entire episodes.

Sometimes you also just lose subtleties because English is a less subtle language than Japanese. That ends up happening with subs, too, so it's pretty much unavoidable unless you know Japanese.

Some shows don't really change anything at all.

The major changes tend to be related to nudity, violence, sex, and homosexuality, though there are other changes. If you want to check out the differences, you can look at websites like the one I linked too, as well as this for Sailor Moon, this for Pokemon, this for Cardcaptor Sakura, etc. You have to be careful if you're worried about spoilers, but for most popular shows you can find someone talking about the differences.

For Magi- Labyrinth of Magic, which you mentioned, I can't find anything talking about the differences, though only the first season has been released in English, so that might change later.


How do alchemists draw transmutation circles? In FMA, alchemists draw transmutation circles that are made up of perfect circles and regular polygons.

Is it ever show how they make perfect circles and entirely equal angles? I know that it is difficult to free-hand draw things like that. Is anybody ever shown using rulers/compasses, or is it just understood that they are all able to free-hand circles/polygons without them?

First, there is no official word on this. None of the Hiromu Arakawa (the original writer) interviews go into depth as to what the transmutation circles even do, much less how they are created. Neither of the FMA Perfect Guide books mention transmutation circles to any strenuous degree, though it is mentioned that Alphonse has more practice drawing them than Edward (for reasons obvious to those who have seen the series).

There are tutorials online that show methods to draw these circles; however, most if not all that I found used rulers, compasses, or other tools.

Some alchemists use circles that are likely made by tools:

Major Armstrong's circles are inscribed in the metal plates on his hands. These would require tools to make, and so may have been made perfectly circular by tools as well.
The same applies to other circles we see; Roy's are on his gloves, Basque Grand's are on his gauntlets, etc.

However, alchemists are shown drawing the circles many times:

In a flashback during episode 2FMA:B (and others), Ed is shown to draw a transmutation circle (the blood seal) on Alphonse's armor just using his finger, and he's still a child.
Around episode 23FMA:B, May Chang is shown to draw a "perfect" circle and pentagram using only her foot. She then proceeds to throw ten kunai into two perfect pentagons, which are used as transmutation circles.
In episode 57FMA:B, the Gold-Toothed Doctor uses chalk to draw a rather large transmutation circle.
In episode 63FMA:B, Edward Elric draws a large transmutation circle by only dragging a pipe across the ground.
In chapter 1Manga, Al is seen drawing a circle using chalk and no tools (pictured below). This shot appears in similar fashion in Brotherhood.

In none of the above circumstances are tools shown to be used to draw the circles. Furthermore, Scar's brother's tattoo likely could not have been drawn with tools as the human skin is not a uniform or Euclidean surface. And also, the Elric brothers are shown, prior to their mother's death, to draw effective transmutation circles without tools.

With all these bits of information together, it's at the very least hard to believe that there are tools used to draw the circles, or even to learn to draw them. No one is ever seen using them; I suspect we are just supposed to believe that freehanding it becomes a skill as alchemists get better.


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

Kurapika does not have the ability to use any nen skill regardless of the type. He has the ability to learn any nen skill regardless of type and use it efficiently once has learnt it as if he was that type.  He does not know Baise's nen skill so can't use it.

Her kiss is a specific manipulator skill. There are many different manpulator skills such as the guy fighting with tops you already met.


Does Touma Kazusa love Haruki in White album 2 anime and visual novel? I would like to know how much Kazusa loves Haruki in both the anime and visual novel. I feel bad because she took a plane and left.

Yes, Kazusa loves Haruki deeply.

Before answering the question I must say I would recommend reading my other answer to Setsuna's love for Haruki as it helps understanding this answer better (the game is a love triangle after all):

How much does Setsuna Ogiso love Haruki in White Album 2 anime and visual novel?

Regarding your question about why she runs away it is because of Haruki's indeciveness. Even so she tells him not to say anything to Setsuna about them sleeping together because she wants him to be happy with her. She also says in the visual she says she hates betrayals so she hates herself.

After having read the visual novel some of the resons that prove Haruki is the person Touma loves the most are:

She'll lie, cheat, destroy anything and betray anybody. Kasuza would gladly never play music again if it meant that she could have Haruki. In Coda Kazusa shows she would gladly destroy her hand [ending her career as a pianist] if it meant having Haruki.
Once Kazusa left Japan in Introductory Chapter Setsuna told Haruki she could be Touma's replacement. After desperately pursuing him for 3 years and crying every time she failed Setsuna finally gets to start dating him. The next 2 years with him made her become as happy as she had ever been.
Once those 2 years have passed Kazusa returns to Japan. After lots of suffering without Haruki she's more determined this time and in her route Kazusa ruins Setsuna's life by proxy by forcing her fiancee Haruki to break up with her and telling him to move with her to Europe.
She wants Haruki to be happy: In introductory chapter after Haruki enters an official relationship with Setsuna, Kazusa pretends to be happy so as not to worry him. Haruki's late confession to Kazusa makes her reveal that having Haruki at hand yet never be able to have him is a nightmare for her. In Coda Kazusa admits she can never fall in love with someone other than Haruki, that she will always love him and that having him is her dream.

In the game if Haruki 2-times both girls then Kazusa runs away because only Setsuna can heal his heart:

  No! You'll become the most miserable!;
    Only she can heal you, I cannot.

On the other hand, if he properly breaks up with Setsuna and he will have no scars then both of them get married and alienate from Setsuna. Kazusa says:

  I have become the happiest girl in the world;
    It is the best thing that ever happened in my life. Truly

At the same time she also says that even though it was at the expense of causing  her friend to become the "most miserable girl in the world" (obviously Setsuna) she still feels tremendous happiness.


Who tried to sue the author of Hayate no Gotoku, and when? So apparently the author almost got sued at some point, but then the plaintiff became an anime sponsor. Anyone have any idea who it was and when this happened?

Page 16, Chapter 470

I am not finding any reputable source, but according to both uncyclopedia (caveat emptor) and a Japanese quiz site about anime, Hata Kenjiro, the author of Hayate no Gotoku was sued by KONAMI.

This is the quote from the quiz site, which is asking whether the fact is true or false (and true was the answer according to the quiz):

  漫画家の畑健二郎は「疾風のごとく!」についてKONAMIから訴えられたことがある


Can Crunchyroll's translations (subtitles, dubs, manga) be considered official translations? Crunchyroll licences anime for simultaneous streaming (simultaneous with the Japanese TV airing, in some cases), so it should have early access to the material to be translated.

I won't touch on how they do it or who does it; what I am interested in knowing is:

Is the translation shown in CR to be taken as the official translation?

Since Crunchyroll has a license from the copyright owner, the content (including cuts / edited video, subtitles, translations, overlay text, dubbing) available is considered official.

Even though Crunchyroll does the translation, the translation is owned by the  anime studio. Also, sometimes the studio chooses how some terms are translated.


Looking for a manga with a girl that can see people's thoughts I'm looking for a manga about a girl who has the ability to see every person as two people; one normal and one that shows what the person is actually thinking. The second has a large 'C'(the kind you see with eye tests) on them (around the stomach area) (I do not know how to explain this)
She has a pair of glasses to see normally and keep her power hidden.
I remember her going to school and talking to a teacher as for the setting.

I hope this is enough information

I'm quite sure it is Shiryoku Kensa.

Synopsis from mangaupdates:

  Based on the 40mP million-view hit Vocaloid song Shiryoku Kensa, Miyashita Megumi, also known as "Gumi", was one of the only survivors in a plane crash thirteen years ago. Since then, she has been able to see two copies of every person and one of them always has a "C" on them. Thirteen years later, she now wears glasses, yet her left eye remains a puzzle. And then, her friend goes "missing".

Her physician told her to keep her glasses on to prevent her left eye (the C eye) from seeing the true self of people, so that she could live a normal life. And she had been keeping her glasses on since then until her friend stopped going to school one day, when she decided to use the power of her left eye to investigate.

Below is a page from chapter 1 showing her C eye's power activated after she removed her glasses. As shown in the page, she could see 2 copies of the same person when they are lying, and the copy with the C is the person's true thought.


What was the relationship between Whitebeard and Roger? Indeed, they have a peculiar relationship. Towards the end of the battle at Marineford, he had a fashback to some time he spent with Roger, and how he was not interested in Raftel at all even if Roger told him where it was. How come then, that earlier than that, when Shanks confronted him about stopping Ace from the pursuit of Blackbeard, he admitted that they used to fight a lot with Roger's ship.

Yes we know no pirates have any proper relation, but would someone like Doffy have a cup of tea with Crocodile at all? Not to mention the enormous secret Roger was just about to reveal so casually.

They're just friendly rivals. Similar in vein to Shanks and Mihawk.
Knowing Roger (he had a similar personality as Luffy, noted by Rayleigh and Shanks himself) he was free spirited. If there was a Yonko at that time that would be Roger, Whitebeard, and Shiki. The only difference was Roger rose to the top and became Pirate King before his execution.

Being the top dogs during their era, it's without question that they would engage each other in fights against each other but end up settling it with a laugh after the fight. Roger trusts WB and likewise, WB trusts Roger hence the drinking scene.


What's the name of the song at the end of No. 6 episode 4? Does anyone know the name of the song that starts playing as Sion's mom reads the note from Sion at the end of episode 4, "Good and Evil"?

The name of the song is Rokutousei No Yoru by artist Aimer. You can hear a full version of it here.


Why did Kurama keep helping Naruto? As I was browsing through an old question, the answer shocked me. It seems that if Naruto were killed, Kurama would just revive. Then why did Kurama give Naruto some of its chakra when he was on the verge of death? For instance, when Naruto first summoned Gamabunta while falling to his potential death, Kurama gave him some chakra and helped him out. Wasn't Kurama's dream to break free from Naruto? What's the need of breaking the seal when he can just let Naruto die and he is free? He did push Naruto to the point of opening the gate when Naruto fought with Pain. Why not just sit tight and let Naruto die? Did I miss something? All this while I thought if the host dies so does the tailed beast.

The reason might be because if the Jinchuuriki dies, the bijuu will indeed be set free. However, the bijuu will also "die" first. The bijuu will "die" first before reviving itself after some time. Where it revives might also be random, as seen in Isobu's case. Isobu, or more commonly known as the Sanbi, revived itself after its host, the 4th Mizukage died. It revived itself in a lake.

Now, Kyuubi might want to avoid this. There are three possible reasons for this.

Kyuubi had half of his chakra sealed in the 4th Hokage with Shiki fuuin. Because of this seal, even if the Kyuubi had revived itself, it would have revived with only what he had during the time he was sealed in Naruto.
Kyuubi dislikes the idea of having to die first. Kurama's nature is a bit prideful, so that fits.
The half of Kyuubi that was sealed in Naruto was the less sinister half, and Naruto had the power to attract people, so this half might have taken interest in Naruto ever since Naruto used his power to defeat Haku.


Do soldiers in Attack on Titan have different ODM gear or is it custom made for them? Historia is 4'7 so in other words, she is short. On the other hand, we have Mike Zacharias who is 6'5. Do they have the same size gear or is it custom made for them?

Back during the Female Titan arc, Armin recognizes that Annie was using Marco's ODM gear. So at the very least, they are unique enough to be told apart if you are familiar with them.

Then again, most of the fitting of the ODM gear is done through leather straps, so it's not like you would need much customization to tailor it to each soldier.


Why does Black Jack charge exorbitant fees? Is there a reason why Black Jack charges exorbitant fees for the surgeries and operations he performs?

In the series I often find Black Jack to be inconsistent due to the amount of free surgeries he performs while maintaining a reputation of charging insane medical fees. Are his ridiculously priced operations merely to get his patients to question the value of their (loved ones) life?

Perhaps the only consistency about his fees, besides their high price, is that if he feels he failed he will cancel the fee. The pricing seems totally random and he charges high amounts even for people that appear to be poor. I understand that as an unlicensed doctor he has no obligations to save someone. However, part of my reason for asking is that the reason Black Jack is alive is entirely due to the fact that a doctor took responsibility and saved his life. Normally, people would feel a sense of debt to this fact and try to repay this debt by doing the same in turn to those they meet in life. I don't think as a doctor he needs to give away surgeries or operations, especially with his level of expertise, but doctors are already well paid and it seems outrageous to charge as much as he does.

Is there anywhere in the manga or anime that solidly explains why he charges as he does, or are there any convincing arguments about this?

I don't believe there was ever a solid statement in the Manga for Black Jack's high prices. However recently I came across two interesting stories in Vertical's volume #2 that might shed some light on Tezuka's intent.

In the story "Granny" , which is about another doctor who also charged a lot and an old woman who worked her whole life to pay off a debt to the doctor, Black Jack says

"I thought I was the greediest man ever."

This seems like kind of a joke, so I don't think his prime motivation is greed. In fact Black Jack doesn't seem to spend much of his money ( he basically lives in a shack).
Later in the same story he charges the son of the old lady a huge sum, but that seems to be a test to see if the son is willing to make the same sacrifice that his mother did. It's not clear if Black Jack actually charges the son after the son passes this test.

In the same volume there is a story of Black Jack's recovery from his surgery as a child when a classmate donated a piece of skin to save his face. Black Jack   Promises to become a doctor so he can pay this friend back.

These two examples could provide some reason for his fees, but I tend to think that he really just decides the fee based on the character traits of the patient, circumstances, or finances of the requestors to either punish, reward, or test their worthiness.


What is the name of the song played during the scene where Asuna is buffing the party underwater in SAO Extra Edition? The song I'm referring to is often called the "Underwater quest BGM", as it is first played when Asuna is buffing the party in the Extra Edition. The next time it is played is in SAO II episode 2 near the ending.

Which album was the soundtrack placed in? Last time I checked, it wasn't in Volume 1 nor 2 of SAO II's OST.

That song's real name is 'Moon and shadow' and is the 19th song of disc 4 of 'Sword Art Online Music Collection' (ソードアート・オンライン ミュージックコレクション)
which was released on 2016.01.27 (Catalog Number SVWC-70116~9).


Subtitles vs closed captioning translation difference on Netflix?(specific to Funimation titles) If anyone has Netflix in here, I have a question about the difference in Funimation subtitles vs closed captioning, which I'm guessing is provided by Netflix.

Not that I really even use Netflix for anime, but I have tried a few series and noticed Funimation titles have both, a Subtitles as well as a Closed Caption option, with different translations on both... not just the audible sounds and what not. Subtitles always being coded in yellow and CC being encoded in white.

Can anyone shed some light on this? Im guessing the yellow encoded subs are from the DVD localization, and then the white CC are a resub, relicensed through Netflix??

Closed captioning (CC) and subtitling are both processes of displaying text on a television, video screen, or other visual display to provide additional or interpretive
information. Basically, both are the same. But looking into it technically, CC offers more.

From Wikipedia article on Closed Captioning:

  HTML5 defines subtitles as a "transcription or translation of the dialogue ... when sound is available but not understood" by the viewer (for example, dialogue in a foreign language)

and

  captions as a "transcription or translation of the dialogue, sound effects, relevant musical cues, and other relevant audio information ... when sound is unavailable or not clearly audible" (for example, when audio is muted or the viewer is hearing impaired).

To put it in simple words, subtitles display the dialogue whereas CC  is meant to replace sound, not just dialogue.

About your question, in most cases, the CC differs very much from the subtitles. This is because, in this case, Netflix, not only focuses on what's being said, but also on pretty much everything thats going on around. Subtitles, like you mentioned in your question, are often DVD localisations. But the CC  available on Netflix could be

made by the employees.
made by Audio Recognition softwares.
submitted by users or volunteers.

Therefore it leaves a significant margin for error. Hence resulting in the obvious difference between the subtitles and CC. I dont use Netflix, but it seems the matter is not exclusive to Funimation series.

And the color of the texts, I guess is just to imply that subtitles will be yellow colored while CC white.

Source(s):
http://theweek.com/articles/452181/how-netflix-alienated-insulted-deaf-subscribers


Where did Yaoi Paddles come from? Sometimes on convention pages I see bans on Yaoi Paddles; canoe-like paddles with Yaoi or similar phrases (For example Seme, Uke or Yuri) written on them.

I understand that someone who has a Yaoi Paddle goes around smacking people on the butt with it, which presumably is why they are banned (as I've seen a lot of people complaining that they hurt) - but why is this a thing in the first place?

When and where did Yaoi Paddles originate?

Following up on some stories I heard of yaoi fans I know from conventions, and a lot of trips on the WayBack machine to find old/deleted posts following the first ban, I came down to this pretty consistent story both online and among the fans.
The original yaoi paddle was made as a prank between 2 friends. The one receiving it was a yaoi manga/doujishin artist, which made quite a bit of his income this way. It is said that this event happened at yaoi con, hence the interest of other people at the time, and the huge surge of requests for the yaoi paddles.

I originally made the first yaoi paddle, with woodburned letters and a high gloss acrylic finish for the owner of the company "hen da ne".
It was meant as a joke since he and I are friends and over 33% of his business relies on the sale of yaoi manga and doujinshi, and his business model includes yelling out catch phrases to passerbys in con dealer rooms (such as "geeeeet your red hot yaoi books right here!" and "hot boys in tight pants right here").
He liked the present so much, that he decided to mass produce them (to my dismay, without my final consent). And thus, has sold them ever since.

From http://adf-fuensalida.deviantart.com/journal/15376535
The post also said that the original yaoi paddle was invented in 2002/2003 by akicafe, and the rights of mass production have since been bought by hendane
Shortly after the start of the mass production, bans started to follow fast, due to the high number of "incidents" surrounding the paddles on cons. Several of these stories can be found online. All stating something along the lines of "I felt a intense pain running through my bottoms, as I turn around to see who did it, I see this small girl carrying a huge yaoi paddle melt into a group of people in cosplay with more paddles". Some of these cases even stated that the paddle broke/splintered, leading to their upgrade in 2005, and also the introduction of yuri/uke paddles.
In between 2004 and 2006, the paddles gained their massive media surge in response to the bans and police involvement. Following this media surge, even more bans occurred as a preventive measure on cons world wide.
TL;DR
They originate from a prank between a yaoi artist and his friend around 2002, following up the purchase of mass production rights in between 2002-2003.


What order do the events from the "Inuyasha" series (movies included) occur in the timeline? I'm wondering what order I should watch everything from the "Inuyasha" series in? I know there's the main series ("Inuyasha") to watch, but I don't know what point in the timeline the movies are supposed to take place. I also don't know if there's another series that continues on from the main series (kinda like how "Naruto Shippuden" continues on from the events in "Naruto"). Also, if there are any OVA episodes or specials in the series, could you please include them in the timeline as well?

All movies can be seen after they meet Sango.  There is no chronological order to see the movies except you see them as how they got released.
You can watch the movies with out any problem in the Inuyasha chronological order.  I guess after they meet Sango and she becomes another member of their gang,  and before the Inuyasha final season since some characters die in the last season and few of those do comeout in the movies, all 4 movies can be seen between those episodes. They are not canon so they do not affect the Inuyasha main story or are even mentioned in the series.


Which manga chapters are covered by both season of Kamisama Hajimemashita anime? Which manga chapters are covered by both season of Kamisama Hajimemashita anime?

Alternatively, if I am to pick up the story where the anime left off, what chapter should I begin reading?

The second season ending covers the events of the manga up to chapter 64.

The first season ends at chapter 30 or 31 (you can think of chapter 31 as a transition).

Notable differences:

   The earth spider at the end of season 1 is anime-only. Also Nanami ends the Kagura dance without Mikage's interference.

and:

   Kayako the human-goddess is manga-only. She is Nanami's rival for the vacant spot at the Izumo's god summit.

There are some other scenes from past chapters covering the new year's transition event,

   Like the swamp princess wedding preparation and the Tengu visit to Kurama on Earth

but they are minor details, and there are already a side-story on chapters 65 and 66, so it is better to pin the ending of the second season on chapter 64.


Why was the Lord of the Coast allowed to live? When Luffy was young, Shanks saved him from the Lord of the Coast, who nearly ate Luffy. This cost Shanks his arm. Then we see the Lord of the Coast still inhabits the area 10 years later.

Why was this dangerous sea king not dealt with by Shanks or Garp during this time?

This is a bit of a strange question, but basically for the same reason any shark or bear is allowed to live in the real world. The Lord of the Coast didn't just bite Shanks' arm and scare Luffy, he killed and ate Higuma the bandit, and probably others as well. But because he lives in the water, he's not easy to find and kill, and neither Garp nor Shanks are the kind to want to put Luffy in a completely protected environment.

Even if someone did find and kill the Lord of the Coast, they've hardly made the ocean safe for children, there are plenty of other Sea Kings and sea creatures out there, and it's even possible the Lord of the Coast was actually making Foosha Village a little safer by occasionally eating some unpleasant pirates headed to the island.

It's also worth noting, Luffy almost certainly didn't kill the Lord of the Coast, just punched him out of his way and moved on. He is probably still in the area, traumatizing or killing the crews of other small boats.


Is it physically possible to turn a mahjong tile white with a super grip? In the manga Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku, the protagonist Junichiro Koizumi is able to use "goumoupai", the ability to turn any mahjong tile into a white/haku tile simply by gripping it with immense strength, usually leaving the tile dented.

Sure, the manga frequently goes overboard with the abilities of each character, but this one seems like it might actually be possible in real life. I'd assume that the material the tile is made out of would be a giant factor, but apparently Koizumi can even do it with depleted uranium tiles.

How much grip force would be needed to scrape/dent a mahjong tile so that it turns white? Would it be possible for a human (for any material)?

The average human hand cannot produce enough grip force to do such a thing. In this study on grip strength, the maximum key grip (holding an object like you would a key) force listed is 42 pounds.

Wood will probably be the softest material a typical modern mahjong tile is made of, from the link in your post. Looking at the compression strength properties of wood, the softest wood listed compresses at 193 pounds per square inch. Keep in mind that hardwoods like maple (456 psi) or oak (778 psi) would actually be used rather than softwoods.

Plastics take things to an entirely new level. This chart shows the compressive properties of some common polymer plastics. Note that the values are given in MPa, or megapascals. 1 megapascal = 145.037738 pound-force/square inch (PSI).

As for materials such as pulverized bone, the only references I could find involved using the materials as partial replacement for concrete. I'd say it's safe to infer that the compressive strength for the compound used in making mahjong tiles would be at least as strong as hardwoods.

Keep in mind these figures only talk about the compression strength of the material. Just compressing the tile alone would not be enough to remove the engraving and paint of the characters on the tile face. Some shear force would also need to be applied as well. I don't think it's necessary to go there at this point, though.


How many trainers in the anime have Legendary Pokemon? Tobias has darkrai and Latias. I also remember another guy from the battle frontier having an articuno which fought Ash's Charizard. Are there more trainers with Legendary Pokemon in the anime?

Well firstly, the person you seem to be referring to with the Articuno is Noland. The Articuno he uses against Ash was befriended by him and wasn't technically captured and hence, not his pokemon.Since you specified Anime, I will stick to mentioning trainers only from the Anime who have Legendary Pokemon. At the same time, I think it is fair to disregard Evil Teams who managed to control Legendary pokemon/ Trainers who have befriended Legendary Pokemon and even used them in battle.The following trainers in the Anime have Legendary PokemonBrandon: He is the Frontier Brain of the Battle Pyramid and considered to be the strongest Frontier Brain in the Battle Frontier. He owns a Regirock, Regice and Registeel.Tobias: He is the Winner of the Lilly of the Valley Conference(Sinnoh League). He owns a Darkrai and Latios.Random Trainer in the Lilly of the Valley Conference(Sinnoh League): In Episode 182 in the anime, we see a random trainer registering a Heatran for the Pokemon League. However, we never see this trainer or Heatran in any of the matches in the tournament apart from this episode.Nurse Joy part of the Gym inspection Agency: In a Diamond & Pearl Special, we see Nurse Joy use a Latias against Brock's brother Forrest.Gladion: He is Lillies Brother and Ash's reccuring Rival in the Sun & Moon anime. He has a Type: Null which later evolves into a Sylvally.


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

This answer pretty much explains everything.

Whilst riding on horseback

  Zoe- Erwin, why did you order Levi to resupply? There's no time to
  waste.

  Erwin- The female-form Titan was eaten. But did you see the person
  inside get eaten? I didn't.

  Zoe- You can't mean-

  Erwin- Ah, yes. If your original hypothesis was correct, they can
  still move to a degree after regaining human form. If they'd prepared
  3D Maneuver Gear in advance...

   Erwin- The person inside the female-form titan is wearing our uniform right now... The enemy is now camouflaged as one of the troops.


Why does Kurotsuchi Mayuri wear makeup? Is there some reason Kurotsuchi Mayuri in Bleach dresses the way he does, and wears a mask/makeup? Or is it just because he is somewhat crazy?

Based on his demeanor, I think it's for psychological warfare purposes in order to frighten or intimidate his opponent. He's going for the whole "Otherworldly Mad-Scientist" vibe.


How is CODE-E a prequel of MISSION-E? The code CODE-E series revolves around a girl that has the ability to generate electromagnetic waves. It basically follows the protagonist around in her ordinary life with the annoyance of wrecking almost anything that is electronic. After watching the last episode, I continued with MISSION-E and came across a completely different situation that suggests I have missed quite a portion of story.

How is CODE-E a prequel of MISSION-E? Should I watch/read something else?

Some amount of time has passed after "CODE-E". The main change in the background story is that they've discovered that there are other people like Chinami, or other TYPE-E's in the world. This discovery (prompted by events from "CODE-E") lead to discrimination and persecution of TYPE-E's. This lead to Chinami, her friends, and some of the people she had confrontations with from CODE-E forming an organization called "OZ" which tries to help other people with the same abilities as Chinami, or other TYPE-E's. And that's where the story starts in MISSION-E.

There is an ongoing manga called "CODE-EX" and a light novel series also called "CODE-E" (which, I believe, was an adaptation of the anime series), but I'm not sure how much they fill in the missing time between the "CODE-E" and "MISSION-E" anime.


What chapter does season 3 of Attack on Titan finish at? I want to start reading the manga for Attack on Titan since I can't wait 6 months for season 3.5.

What chapter should I start reading from?

Chapter 73 and it’s easier to find because some of the chapter names are similar to the episode names.


Why does Yuria's hair colour change to white? When Yuria was taken away forcefully by Shin, her hair colour was still red. However, when she was being held captive, her hair colour changes to white. Why is this? Could she have been exposed to radiation?

What I get from the series is that she believed that Shin had killed Kenshiro and she is slowly being stressed by being with Shin. This is shown even in reality where stress causes grey hair.

So, in conclusion, I would say it's a stress thing and white was the chosen color. Either that or it lies in Shin's treatment of her which is pretty vague.


Whats's the order of K-project manga? I want to read the K Project manga, but there are a lot of series. So what's the order for these series?

If you mean publication order, the K wikipedia article's manga section doesn't list all the publication dates, but seems to list them in publication order.

By serialization publication start date (end date included if applicable/known):

2012 ? (no later than November) - 2013 ? (tankobon release 2013 April): K Stray Dog Story
2012 May - 2013 July: K -Memory of Red-
2013 October - 2014 July: K -Days of Blue-
2013 December - 2015 April: K - The First
2014 January: Gakuen K
2014 June: K: Lost small world
2014 December - 2015 July: K: Countdown
2015 April - August: K: Missing Kings
2015 May - November: K: Dog and Cat
2015 September: K: Dream of Green
2015 October: K: Return of Kings

Sources: K Project wikipedia article and Anime News Network Encyclopedia.

Based on the various summaries and news articles, I've placed them in approximate chronological order (some of the stories overlap) using the anime series as a guideline.

Before K TV

K: Lost small world
K -Memory of Red-
K -Days of Blue-
K: Stray Dog Story

Adaptation of K TV

K - The First

After K TV / Before Movie

K: Dog and Cat

Adaptation of K Movie

K: Missing Kings

After Movie / Before K TV2

K: Countdown

Before and/or Overlaps with K TV2?

K: Dream of Green

Adaptation of K TV2

K: Return of Kings

Alternate story

Gakuen K (comedy spin-off where all characters attend high school together)


What happened to the Japanese Task-Force building after L's death? I know that the Japanese Task-Force members decided to leave the building a few days after L's death. But what happened to the building afterward? I couldn't find the answer to this question anywhere on the Internet.

Ohba never has stated what happened to the Task-Force headquarters. If L left a will, his assets would have to pass to his heir (I doubt he had a legal document for that case with all that secrecy around him, but who knew). Even if L died without a will, that building still could be one of the properties that his succesor Near inherited, like the money he literaly thrown out the window. Maybe the building is now administrated by an executor (maybe Roger) or a frontman.