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What is the opposite of "seme" according to otakus?
I don't understand the joke behind "opposite of seme" scene. Can you please explain it to me?
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What was the first anime to have a "please notice me senpai" moment?
This meme has been prevalent in English-speaking part of the internet, but so far no one really knows its true origins. I've searched for something similar in the Japanese sphere of the internet and I haven't really found anything either. So far as…
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Who exactly are featured on the walls of Maria, Rose & Sina?
I'm not sure whether this question will make sense or not but what is the symbolism or meaning behind the logos or symbols that are associated with the walls of Maria, Rose & Sina?
Are they suppose to represent the current King or are they some…
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What is required for a manga to get an anime adaptation?
I'm reading Koe no Katachi and have been hoping for it to be animated. It looks like it's getting more popular. However, it makes me wonder what requirements should be fulfilled before they decide to create an anime based on a certain manga in…
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Is Misa Amane's early death a plothole in Death Note?
According to the wiki, when a Shinigami dies, their remaining lifespan is given to the human they saved.
Shinigami who die are reduced to dust, and their remaining lifespan is given to the human they saved.
Since Rem killed L and Watari, she…
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Who is this green guy?
While watching episode 114 (Erza vs Azuma) I noticed a little green (pig samurai?) guy in the background. Any idea who or what this is?
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What was the deal with Haruhi's Endless Eight?
In Haruhi second season, there was 8 episodes that have been the same. The series of "Endless Eight" episodes are literally doing the same things over and over again. But it's not really the same thing, they re-animating and re-dubbing whole…
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What does the symbol on Edward's coat mean?
In FMA, the back of Edward's coat shows this symbol:
I can't figure out what it would be a reference to in-universe, because the symbology seems Judeo-Christian (a cross and what looks like it could be a serpent), and the show doesn't really have…
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Why didn't Lelouch use the "obey me" order on everyone?
In the final episodes of Code Geass R2, Lelouch gave orders like "be my slave" or "obey me". This way, unlike when using the Geass, he can give them orders an unlimited number of times.
(Code Geass Wikia)
So why didn't he use these orders on…
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What is the purpose of purple rope belt that Sasuke wears?
All Orochimaru's people are wearing a purple color rope belt. What is the purpose of it? Why Sasuke is wearing it even after killing Orochimaru? Does it offer any power?
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Has Ash ever cleared all 8 gyms without losing in any region?
I know Ash has lost a lot of gym battles and also got free badges for being nice to his pokemon, or saving the day and other reasons.
Apart from that, has Ash ever managed to get all 8 gym badges with a single try?
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What are the cats watching?
So I came across the following picture in chat. What anime are the cats watching?
Even cats love anime.
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How do I read manga with multiple panels?
Taking this double-page spread for example. There are total of 8 panels, but it's divided into three different segments from the top to the bottom.
I've tried reading from the top-right, to the bottom-right, then starting with the next pane…
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Why is Maid-chan voice actor listed as '???' in ending credits?
In Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo ending credits Maid-chan's voice actor name is "? ? ?". Why is that?
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Why is Wrath so human?
As we know, the homunculi can heal themselves and don't age because of the philosopher's stone.
However, Wrath doesn't seem able to heal and he gets older, despite being a homunculus. I always thought that's because he is a human who was turned…
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