I was thinking about how different anime sometimes have similar characters or plot elements, even though the anime series are completely different. So I was thinking about listing various archetypes and seeing which anime comes to mind. Some of the descriptions I provide will be oddly specific.
Example: Name one anime with a character who breaks his finger and focuses on the pain to free himself from an illusion.
You wouldn't believe it, but I have seen at least three anime where a character has done this.
Rules:
1. Only name one anime for each question.
2. Do not name the character that the anime describes (I don't want spoilers for ones I want to see but haven't).
3. Do not name the same anime twice (alternate continuities, reboots, and sequels count, but are not encouraged).
4. PM the answers to me (so no one else can copy you).
The person who can name a different series for every example given wins. If you can't think of an example, leave the space blank. Your chances of winning will be diminished, but if everyone leaves a space blank, there could be a winner.
1. Name an anime in which an adopted character learns of his dark lineage, and decides to oppose his family's evil ways. This character also grows a tail at some point in his life.
2. Name an anime in which a girl travels back in time through unconventional means, and meets a boy who eventually becomes a love interest.
3. Name an anime in which a group of characters have markings/symbols/kanji on their bodies.
4. Name an anime that involves zodiac signs.
5. Name an anime where a character dies, is resurrected, and dies again.
6. Name an anime that is set in a school where the majority of the cast is of one gender, heterosexual romance is not addressed, and is NOT dirty.
7. Name an anime with a male animal familiar to a magical girl.
8. Name an anime that contains a character who does everything he can to avoid having innocent people die. This character is missing an arm.
9. Name an anime that focuses on three characters: two female, one male.
10. Name an anime that contains a genius girl with blue hair.
11. Name an anime in which the main character is a girl who is a big eater.
12. Name an anime where the main hero dreams of attaining the high rank of a leader.
13. Name an anime where characters exert special powers with their eyes.
14. Name an anime that contains fights and action, but the characters don't say their attack names out loud.
15. Name an anime where a character aspires to become immortal.
16. Name an anime where a character actually does become immortal.
17. Name an anime with an antagonist that seems evil at first glance, but really isn't all that bad.
18. Name an anime in which the main character is not conventionally attractive.
19. Name an anime in which the lead male and female do not become a couple.
20. Name an anime which consists of mostly male characters, but has one or more females that can fight alongside the guys.
21. Name an anime in which there are two siblings and one is adopted. One has a crush on the other.
22. Name an anime aimed at a teenage audience, in which the majority of characters are adults.
23. Name an anime with a magical girl that doesn't have a transformation sequence.
24. Name an anime that has a character that can change into an animal.
25. Name an anime that has a character that can change into different people, but not animals.
26. Name an anime that contains a character who can destroy heavenly bodies (planets, moons, stars).
27. Name an anime in which the protagonist is a vampire.
28. Name an anime that has a girl with a tail, but no animal ears.
29. Name an anime that has a character with a scar on his face.
30. Name an anime with a "mascot" animal that cannot talk.
Good luck. Depending on how many people do this, I might give an actual prize.
I don't even think I could complete something like this. @_@
I don't know if I've done this already, but just for kicks, I'm going to list some of my current Internet hangouts. And when I say "current", I mean, "sites that I have logged into sometime over the past five years". Note that my username doesn't change much.
DevaintART: KebaSiRota (Contains art and knitting. Will include cosplay photos in the future.)
Anime-Planet: KebaFox (For watching and keeping track of anime.)
Crunchyroll: KebaFox (For watching anime and reading manga.)
Tumblr: kebasirota (Contains recordings of original music. Posts are infrequent, but may become more common. Hopefully.)
YouTube: Keba Si Rota (Contains videos of old song performances. Updates are rare due to the fact that Google is a jerk and wants me to use my real name.)
I decided not to include my Ravelry account because, with my DA account, it's kind of redundant. Besides, I doubt anyone has an account there. I'm also excluding the kind-of dead message board that I go to on occasion.
Man, this is kind of pathetic. I need more places to hang out. Suggestions, please?
Speaking of suggestions, I need a little username advice. I want to make a CharaHub account, but I'm afraid that with the name "Keba", people are going to think that my character of the same name is a Mary Sue. Should I use the name anyway, since I'm so attached to it? I have no idea what I'd name myself if I had to pick something else.
