Answers

1. From which country does Anime originate? (1)

a)      China.

b)      USA.

c)       South Korea.

d)      None of the above.

2. The US has seen the arrival of huge numbers of anime products such as (2)

a)      Video games and toys.

b)      CDs and MP3s.

c)       DVDs and books.

d)      Dolls and action figures.

e)     Stickers and magnets.

3. Which statement is NOT true? (1)

a)      American anime DVDs feature extremely bloody and violent storylines.

b)      The discussion of death occurs at all levels.

c)       In Japanese anime, characters die in very graphic ways.

d)      In Japanese anime, stories often have unhappy endings.

4. How is comedy featured in Japanese anime? (1)

a)      It can quickly turn from being tame one moment to violent the next.

b)      It is consistently tame and funny.

c)       It tends to be overly intellectual rather than physical.

d)      It tends to be physical, but in such a way that nobody gets hurt.

5. The anime work, Naruto, is notable for the following reason: (1)

a)      The main character is a fox who can change into a rabbit.

b)      The main character can change into a naked woman.

c)       The main character is a 3-inch-tall boy who can transform into a giant.

d)      The main character is a naked man who can change into a pigeon.

6. How are the American and Japanese versions of Sailor Moon different? (1)

a)      In the Japanese version two characters die at the end.

b)      In the American version one character dies and the other is rescued.

c)       In the American version both characters die, but are brought back to life.

d)      In the Japanese version both characters are eaten by a shark, but one punches his way out.

7. Why is it difficult to tell the difference between anime intended for adults and anime designed for children? (1)

a)      The cover of the box does not contain any images – just lettering.

b)      The cover features a rating system, but it’s in Japanese, so North American audiences don’t know what it means.

c)       The cover may feature an image of a cute cartoon female character, but contain graphic sexual/violent content.

d)      The DVDs are usually sold in a plain paper sleeve, so store clerks don’t know how to file it.

8. When buying age-appropriate anime, it is suggested that parents follow these tips: (2)

a)      Only purchase anime products that are made in the USA.

b)      Watch or read the material yourself before showing it to your kids.

c)       Let your children watch it on their own first – kids generally know best.

d)      Order all of your anime online from distributors based in eastern Europe.

e)     Do not assume that your local video/bookstore knows what is appropriate for children.