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What exactly does "best girl" mean and where did the expression originate from?

I've seen the expression "best girl" being used several times, and I find it quite self-explanatory. However, some people seem to define it in slightly different ways. Here are some different definitions from one or two reddit threads: It's when…
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How was San-Juan Wolf put in the Impel Down?

San-Juan Wolf is a giant who was a prisoner in Impel Down, until Blackbeard freed him. But how does a man so huge, who is almost big as the Marine Headquarters, get put in the Level 6 of Impel Down? Also, when Blackbeard came, how does he get out?
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How did Geass come into existence?

I watched Code Geass, and now I want to know: How did Geass come into existence? Who or what created Geass?
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Why does Sasuke still have the Rinnegan?

Hagoromo took back his Yin and Yang chakra from Sasuke and Naruto respectively (in chapter 690). So if the Yin chakra was responsible for the Rinnegan development in Sasuke's eye, why didn't it change back into his original eye after the chakra was…
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How much English is spoken at Japan Expo (Paris)

I'm thinking of going to Japan Expo this year - as it is the largest convention in Europe, but because it is located in France, I'm unsure if I would enjoy it as much as my French - while passable - probably wouldn't get me through more complex…
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How can a clock stop working at 99 o'clock?

Yuru Yuri Season 2, Episode 4, 12:16 It stopped working but at 99 o'clock. If it's just the reflection (image) shouldn't it be 88:88? Even if it is inverted it will be 18:66, 66 min, but it is not inverted and after repair it shows the time as…
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What are the reasons for producing short-form anime?

Short-form anime (or tanpen anime, see Is there official terminology for anime series that run less than the standard length?) are relatively common, with at least a few each season. It seems strange to me that this would be a worthwhile investment…
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How different are the anime and manga versions of Nichijou?

I was considering starting to watch the Nichijou anime series, and then thought that maybe I should read the manga first. Then I noticed that MAL lists Helvetica Standard as Nichijou's manga side-story, and that there is also an OVA listed as a…
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What is the correct watching order of Fullmetal Alchemist?

I have been recommended to watch Full Metal Alchemist. However, the person who recommended this series to me can't remember the correct order. After googling it, I'm confused as many people have posted different orders. So what is the correct…
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Why can’t Madara use Amaterasu or Kamui?

From what I've known, Madara was a legendary leader of the Uchiha clan. So, there are chances that he knew all types of techniques in terms of his eyes. His Kekkai Genkai includes: Sharingan Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan Rinnegan Wood Release Storm…
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How old were Ed and Al when they performed the human transmutation?

How old were Edward and Alphonse when they performed human transmutation? I am referring to the Brotherhood series, not the 2003 version.
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How many demon forms does Mirajane have?

As what I've known, Mirajane has only 3 forms : Satan Soul Halphas Sitri I wonder if how many demon forms does Mirajane have (not yet discovered)? Is it three forms only?
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At what point does the 2003 series and Manga/Brotherhood series start to diverge?

I just finished watching Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 series. I would like to read/watch the manga/Brotherhood anime now. Does anyone know at what chapter the story of FMA2003 and the story of the manga/Brotherhood anime go their separate ways?
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What does the seal on Meliodas's forehead mean? How did he get this seal?

In episode 5, when the enemy tried to steal his sword, this seal appeared on his forehead. What does it mean?
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Is there some source as to what Taiga did during the skipped year in the last episode of Toradora?

Taiga goes elsewhere for more than a whole year, entirely skipped in the anime narrative. What the hell was she doing, achieved or solved? As a clue, the ep. 25 aftercredits preview has her in the voiceover saying she will now Show Ryuji her way of…
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