an·i·me
ˈanəˌmā/
noun: anime
1.1.
Japanese movie and television animation, often having a science fiction theme and sometimes including violent or otherwise mature material.
A lot of people I meet think anime is one of three things:
1) Something akin to Family Guy
2) Poorly done children/adult cartoons (Naruto and Bleach)
3) They actually know what it is
Anime is a form of Japanese cartooning, which is either televised or on DVD. Since in Japan animation is seen as more of an art form than something 'kid friendly' there is much more diversity than in the typical American animations.
It's this diversity that makes anime so popular around the world. There's something for everyone: Texhnolyze for the philosophers, Steins;Gate and Ghost in the Shell for the science fiction junkies, Usagi Drop for those who want something that's cute and just a feel good show, and Higurashi for horror fanatics.
Anime gets a bad rap for being immature and explicit because of a small amount of the Japanese culture that leaks over here. If what you see isn’t over-the-top and for children, it is full of explicit content instead. This has changed in recent years due to some actual anime being aired on American television (Studio Ghibli and Adult Swim), but the idea of what it is, is still largely misunderstood.
That's why I created this Geocache, to educate and share with others an understanding of Japanese animated works.
Below is a series of questions from some anime that I like. In order to find the final coordinates of this cache, you must answer them correctly. Email me if you're having any trouble, I'm more than happy to give you a nudge in the right direction. Good luck.
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In episode 9 of Kino's Journey, which of the following books is the plot closest to?
If Atlas Shrugged, then put 3 in place of A
If The Giver, then put 4 in place of A
If Fahrenheit 451, then put 1 in place of A
If To Kill a Mockingbird, then put 2 in place of A
What is the only Japanese animated movie to have won an Oscar in America for the Best Animated Feature? However many letters are in the movie's title, minus four, is the number you need to put in place of B.
How many words are in the title of this anime film? Put that number in place of C.
In the anime Eden of the East, what Selecao number is the main character?< Put this number in place of D
In episode 10 of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, how many times does this character go back in time? Put the number of times in place of E
What is the title of the anime this song is from? The number of words in the title is the number you put in place of F.
What is the hardness of this character? The hardness, subtracting .5 is the number you need to put in place of G.
The cache you seek is an ammo can that is themed inside and out. I request that any item trades be with anime themed items only. However, if you cannot trade with these kind of items, I understand.
