Conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 11th September, 2021. Themed on popular anime and Japanese culture.

2. 跳ねる
POUNCE

3. Rules
1. Each team gets one direct question.
2. +10/-5 on pounce, +10/0 on bounce.
3. Pounce to your respective panelists given in chat.
4. Pounce format: @Your panelist Your answer
Example: @Jauwaad Noragami
5. Pounce will be open for 30-45 seconds after the question is read.
6. Part points are applicable only for bounce.

4. X is a phrase that was seen as early as the 1750s and was popularized in movies
about the old west or ‘Westerns,’ where cowboys or Indians were shot or thrown
from their horses to land on the dusty ground, which precisely explains the
meaning of the phrase X.
X is also the name of the ability of the antagonist (Y) in the 3rd season of an
anime series aired in 2016. X is born from Y's desire to prevent anyone from
knowing his true identity. Whenever there is a risk of Y’s identity being revealed,
X activates and prevents Y’s identity from being revealed by killing the person
and rewinds time prior to detonation.
ID X.
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6. Answer
X- Bite the dust
Y- Kira

7. Initially, this particular phenomenon was attributed to _____ __________ syndrome.
After her capture during the French Revolution, witnesses alleged that something
happened to her due to the extreme stress she was under, until her eventual death.
There is no factual evidence for this though.
However, it was actually mentioned in the manga that the more likely reason for this
change was a spike in Rc levels, which could have affected his melanin production.
Symbolically however, the change could be due to the protagonist's life turning
completely upside down, from a shy, innocent man, to his eventual self.
What change am I talking about? What is the name of the syndrome?
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9. Answer
Kaneki Ken’s hair turning white.
Marie Antoinette

10. X, the creator of Y, was asked about the inspiration behind Z in an interview back
in 2013. Z is actually quite unique and can only be seen in this anime/manga Y.
In the interview, X said that apart from the facial expressions, the idea for Z itself
came to him when he encountered a drunk customer at the Internet café he was
working at. He said he was inspired by the lack of the ability to communicate
even though the person was of the same species, and thought at that moment
that the most familiar and scary animal in the world is actually the human.
ID X, Y and Z.
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12. Answer
X - Attack on Titan
Y - Hajime Isayama
Z - Titans

13. When asked about how X got this unique ability, he explained that when he
arrived in Hollywood, he had to steal food to survive and eventually joined a
street gang because of it. He soon met a girl but she rejected him because he was
poor and she preferred to be with actual people.
Thus X learned this unique ability to impress her. This had the side effect that he
can't do the things that are supposed to be normal for him because he didn't get
the time to learn them.
ID X and the unique ability.
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15. Answer
X - Meowth
His ability to talk.

16. The brand of the uniforms, warm up sweats, and shoes used by the characters in
this anime are shown to be a X with the letters ___ underneath. This is actually
a play on the name of a real life brand, which in Japanese would be pronounced
the same way as X-_.
Hint: X is a body part and the movement of this part at a definite time is very
important in order to win in this show.
ID the fictional brand.
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18. Answer
ics from haikyuu
Real life brand- Asics
X- Foot (ashi in Japanese)

19. Connect the following Japanese folklore characters:
1) Urashima Taro who was a fisherman. He received a mysterious box called
Tamatebako with time-based effects from the princesses.
2) Momotarō who met and befriended a talking dog, monkey and pheasant, who
agreed to help him in his quest in exchange for a portion of his rations (or "millet
dumplings").
(Continued on the next slide)
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20. 3) Issun Boshi is a child given to a childless couple by the Sumiyoshi sanjin.
Issun Boshi is only an inch-high when born. He obtains a magical mallet known
as the Uchide no Kozuchi (Wish Granting Hammer), which Issun Boshi uses to
make himself normal sized.
4) X, a princess from the Moon who is discovered as a baby inside the stalk of a
glowing bamboo plant. After she grows, she attracts the affection of the Emperor
of Japan. At the tale's end, X reveals her celestial origins and returns to the
Moon.

22. Answer
Members of the Otsutsuki clan from Naruto Shippuden and Boruto.
Urashiki Otsutsuki
Momoshiki Otsutsuki
Isshiki Otsutsuki
Kaguya Otsutsuki

23. These are two hypotheses given as an explanation for one unnatural occurrence.
● The "wick effect" hypothesis suggests that a small external flame source, such as a
burning cigarette, chars the clothing of the victim at a location, splitting the skin
and releasing subcutaneous fat, which is in turn absorbed into the burned
clothing, acting as a wick. This fire can continue for as long as the fuel is available.
This hypothesis has been successfully tested with pig tissue.
● Another person has suggested that ketosis, possibly caused by alcoholism or
low-carb dieting, produces acetone, which is highly flammable and could therefore
lead to this occurrence.
Identify the unnatural occurrence and the anime which has been based on this concept.
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25. Answer
Spontaneous Human Combustion
Fire Force

26. While similar types of material has negative overtones, essentially being synonyms
for shitty entertainment in the United States, X (how it’s known in Japan) has the
almost exactly opposite connotation in Japan. This partially arises from the view
that these type of Western releases are not good enough (or too explicit) for theaters;
Xs, on the other hand, are seen as a step up from regular television production.
Because the production house need not adhere to the rapid-fire schedule or
constrained budget of a TV series, more effort and care can be applied to an X,
resulting in a much higher level of quality.
ID X.
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28. Answer
OVAs - original video animation

29. In the 4Kids English dub versions of an anime, X’s name was changed to ____, to
avoid the copyright issue between a fictional swordsman Don Diego de La Vega.
The gap between the first appearance of both the characters is about 80 years.
Coincidentally, the alias of Don Diego da La Vega (image in next slide) is actually
the name of X. The name change is backed up by the fact that both the changed
letters have a similar Japanese pronunciation, and hence it didn’t cause much
trouble in the Japanese release of the anime.
ID the change.
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31. Answer
Zoro was changed to Zolo due to similarities between Zorro and Zoro.

32. Given are the translated English lyrics of a song from the soundtrack of a certain
anime franchise:
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How can I repay you ______ mine?
How can I expect you to forgive?
Clinging to the past I shed our blood,
and shattered your chance to live.
Though I knew the laws I paid no heed.
How can I return your wasted breath?
What I did not know has cost you dear,
For there is no cure for death…...
Don't cry for the past now ______ mine,
Neither you nor I are free from blame.
Nothing can erase the things we did,
For the path we took was the same.

34. Answer
Fullmetal Alchemist

35. While coming up with a name for his manga/anime, the mangaka, decided to call
his work _____, since most of the characters used guns. But later, he realized
swords would be better than guns and because of this, he couldn’t use _____ as a
title anymore.
He began looking for a title that grasped the bigger picture and thought of calling
it a color X since it was associated with the plot element that was inspired by a
traditional Japanese god. He felt this was too simple a title and so was that color’s
inversion Y. So, finally the mangaka chose the current name to evoke the
impression of Y.
ID the anime being talked about.
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37. Answer
Bleach
Blank - Snipe

38. ブザーラウンド
BUZZER ROUND

39. Rules
1. There are 15 questions in this round.
2. The teams will be provided with the link to the buzzer.
3. Each question will carry +5/-2.5.
4. Buzzer will open once the question is read.
5. Once the buzzer is pressed, the teams must answer within 5 secs.
6. Unable to comply with the above rule, the team shall receive negative
marks and the chance to answer moves to the next team that pressed the
buzzer.
7. If the first team that presses the buzzer is unable to answer, the next team
will get a chance. If the second is unable to answer too, the third gets a
chance. Then the question closes.

40. ID the anime from the following 6 images:
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42. SAFETY SLIDE

43. Answer
Attack on Titan

44. The protagonist of Gintama, Sakata Gintoki is very scared of ghosts. In one
episode after using the washroom at night, in an apparently haunted hotel, to
avoid thinking about ghosts he sings this while running back to his room.
Identify the theme song he is imitating.
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45. SAFETY SLIDE

46. Answer
Doraemon

47. These three real life actors were the inspiration for some of the strongest
characters of this specific anime. Their real life personas as well as clothing
sense were incorporated into the characters.
Identify the characters (collective name).
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49. SAFETY SLIDE

50. Answer
The three navy admirals in One Piece.
Borsalino
Kuzan
Sakazuki

51. This explains the properties of a very famous move of a character. Identify the
name of the ability from the given properties. This was also a popular meme, due
to the character explaining the properties of his ability in unusual
circumstances.
● It’s both a solid and a liquid.
● It can thicken and soften depending on how it’s handled.
● It can be used to cover wounds to stop bleeding.
● It can be used to drown enemies.
● It might be edible
● It’s elasticated.
● In the right conditions it can crystallise.
● It cannot be ripped.
● It’s highly resilient. (Almost indestructible)
● It’s weight does not always have the same gravitational effect as something
else of the same weight.
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52. SAFETY SLIDE

53. Answer
Bungee (Rubber) Gum - Hisoka’s Ability

54. Identify the 5 shonen anime which are referenced in this video. (Part points for 3)
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55. SAFETY SLIDE

56. Answer
One Piece
Naruto
Boku No Hero Academia
Dragon Ball Z
Hunter x Hunter

57. ID the country from the following pieces done by artists who reimagined
countries and their flags as anime characters for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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58. SAFETY SLIDE

59. Answer
Sweden (Left)
China (Middle)
Japan (Right)

60. What is this the story of? Which anime is it from?
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One day...
... a cat came to visit.
The person was bewildered by the sudden visitor.
The cat bowed his head reverently.
"I have humbly watched you for a long time", he
said.
"You are a very mysterious person".
"I cannot stop being attracted to you".
"I am merely a stray cat...
... but please let me be by your side".
"Please, Lord God".
From that time on...
... the cat kept his promise.
He never left God's side.
Not even for a moment.
And that made God very, very happy.
Suddenly, God had an idea.
"I see. Maybe I can get along with others...
... as long as those others aren't people".
"If they know the same feelings I do...
... maybe I can have a pleasant banquet with them".
God...
... wrote many invitations.
And sent out many, many invitations.
As a result...
... ______ _______ came to see God.

61. SAFETY SLIDE

62. Answer
The Zodiac legend
Fruits basket

63. ● This official document certifies that the nation of X, prefecture of the
Generalissimo appoints the name <code name> to <__________ name>, in
the name of Y.
● The Z shall follow all orders and policies of the military.
● A research assessment examination shall be held once every year. In the
case that the Z does not show signs of progress in his research as a result of
the examination, he shall be discharged from the services of Z.
● The Z is entitled to the use of ample research funds, unrestricted access to
classified documentation, access to various governmental facilities, and a
military rank equal to that of "major".
ID what the given text/document refers to.
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64. SAFETY SLIDE

65. Answer
State Alchemist Certification

66. Connect (non-exhaustive list):
1) Hunter x Hunter
2) Fruits Basket
3) Jojo's Bizarre Adventures
4) Shaman King
5) Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
6) Devilman : Crybaby
7) Sailor Moon Crystals
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67. SAFETY SLIDE

68. Answer
Anime that have been remade or rebooted.

69. ID the Anime OP or Anime from this translation:
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"Oh won't you tell me
Won't you tell me
This thing I've come to be?
The monster that you see
Is it a part of me?
I'm breaking down and shaking 'round in
This world so helplessly
But you just laugh and grin
Completely blind within
There's no point now, broken anyway
I try to stop my breath
Even knowing the truth won't ______
Me until my death”

70. SAFETY SLIDE

71. Answer
Anime - Tokyo Ghoul
OP - Unravel

72. ID the character from the voice.
1.
2.
3.
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73. SAFETY SLIDE

74. Answer
1. Light (Death note)
2. Gojo (Jujustu Kaisen)
3. Hisoka (Hunter x Hunter)

75. ID these characters from their original design.
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76. SAFETY SLIDE

77. Answer
1. Chopper (One Piece)
2. Goku (Dragon Ball Z)
3. Senku Ishigami (Dr. Stone)
4. Ryuk (Death Note)

78. Connect these images to a character.
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79. SAFETY SLIDE

80. Answer
Midorima’s lucky objects

81. Name the famous anime and any 2 out of these 3 characters bearing the same
names as these 3 real-life characters. These three were part of the same group
and would also visit Bar Lupin together, which is shown in the anime as well.
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82. SAFETY SLIDE

83. Answer
Bungou Stray Dogs
Characters - Dazai, Ango, Oda

84. ID the anime from the badly explained plot below:
1. Guy finds 1000 ways to die
2. Average boy enrolls into X Men School
3. Man dares people to do one thing each, gone wrong
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85. SAFETY SLIDE

86. Answer
1. Re:Zero
2. My Hero Academia
3. Code Geass

87. ラピッドファイア
RAPID FIRE

88. 1. Each team gets 2.5 minutes to attempt 5 questions.
2. You can scroll to any question as you wish.
3. +5/0 for each question.
4. Once you finalize your answer you can’t go back.
5. The whole team must unmute for their respective Rapid
Fire set and answer on the mic.
Rules

89. 01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10

90. Set-1

91. List 3 fight moves with names based on the USA
1

92. Name 3 bald characters
2

93. Name 3 islands mentioned in anime
3

94. Name 3 anime bullies
4

95. Name 3 Tsunderes - Are The Classic Hot & Cold Archetype
5

96. Go back
Time Up

97. Set-2

98. List 3 special moves that involve water and their user too
1

99. Name 3 characters who are considered short in their
respective anime
2

100. Name 3 locations where an important weapon was found
3

101. Name 3 objects(Macguffins) that are of importance to the plot
in an anime
4

102. Name 3 straight haired characters who doesn’t mess
around and has a dark secret/past
5

103. Go back
Time Up

104. Set-3

105. List 3 special moves that involve fire and their user too
1

106. Name 3 characters that can shape-shift (except Naruto
characters)
2

107. Name 3 villain-hideout locations/names
3

108. Name 3 animes based in a real country except Japan
4

109. Name 3 over enthusiastic bright colour haired teenage
characters
5

110. Go back
Time Up

111. Set-4

112. List 3 special moves that involve wind and their user too
1

113. Name 3 characters that are mistaken as female
2

114. Name 3 anime that have battles in a subway/train
3

115. Name 3 nicknames of anime characters
4

116. Name 3 Danderes - Watch Over Their Love Interests From A
Distance
5

117. Go back
Time Up

118. Set-5

119. List 3 special moves that involve electricity and their user too
1

120. Name 3 characters with red coloured hair
2

121. Name 3 locations where iconic battles took place
3

122. Name 3 catchphrases that characters use in anime
4

123. Name 3 comic relief side characters that gets scared easily.
5

124. Go back
Time Up

125. Set-6

126. List 3 special moves that involve earth and their user too
1

127. Name 3 animal characters that can talk
(except pokemon or titans)
2

128. Name 3 locations that were destroyed
3

129. Name 3 anime clans
4

130. Name 3 Yanderes - Are Dangerously Obsessed With Their
Love Interests
5

131. Go back
Time Up

132. Set-7

133. List 3 characters that rely just on physical strength for their
special moves
1

134. Name 3 characters that don’t use their real body
2

135. Name 3 locations used for training in anime
3

136. Name 3 illegal Anime browsing sites
4

137. Name 3 goody two shoes characters who explains rules and
acts like a pokedex.
5

138. Go back
Time Up

139. Set-8

140. List 3 special moves that involve super-speed and their user
too
1

141. Name 3 characters who are fat
2

142. Name 3 anime where the characters travelled abroad (out of
Japan)
3

143. Name 3 anime scenes centered around fireworks
4

144. Name 3 Himedere/Oujidere - Demand To Be Treated Like
Royalty
5

145. Go back
Time Up

146. Set-9

147. List 3 characters who can use telekinesis
1

148. Name 3 character who wear a bandana
2

149. Name 3 locations in Tokyo that are also mentioned in anime
3

150. Name 3 rejected love interests
4

151. Name 3 Deredere - Spread Joy Wherever They Go
5

152. Go back
Time Up

153. Set-10

154. List 3 characters that use an object for their special move.
(except weapons like swords, guns, etc.)
1

155. Name 3 character who wear an eye patch
2

156. Name 3 high-school names from anime
3

157. Name 3 animation studios
4

158. Name 3 characters with Kamidere - God complex.
5

159. Go back
Time Up

161. エキストラ
EXTRAS

162. Given are the translated English lyrics of a song from the soundtrack of a certain
anime franchise:
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How can I repay you ______ mine?
How can I expect you to forgive?
Clinging to the past I shed our blood,
and shattered your chance to live.
Though I knew the laws I paid no heed.
How can I return your wasted breath?
What I did not know has cost you dear,
For there is no cure for death…...
Don't cry for the past now ______ mine,
Neither you nor I are free from blame.
Nothing can erase the things we did,
For the path we took was the same.

163. Answer
Fullmetal Alchemist