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Anime and Manga

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 2. The alias used by Light Yagami while using his notebook
  2. 5. Physical manifestation of life energy in JoJo adventures
  3. 6. Giant piloted robot often used in sci-fi battles
  4. 8. A god of death who might drop a lethal notebook
  5. 12. Dedicated fan who might spend all their time at Akihabara
  6. 13. Naked humanoid giant that breached the walls of Shiganshina
  7. 14. An upperclassman who might finally notice you

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  1. 1. Title for a mentor or teacher like Kakashi
  2. 3. One who performs equivalent exchange to transmute matter
  3. 4. The absolute power of command in a Lelouch story
  4. 7. The term for a superpower in the My Hero universe
  5. 9. The supreme leader of the Hidden Leaf Village
  6. 10. Syllabic Japanese scripts like Hiragana and Katakana
  7. 11. Term for the feeling of affection toward cute characters

Anime & Manga

Medium · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 5. Popular Japanese noodle soup dish.
  2. 6. Fictional character one has affection for.
  3. 8. Ancient Japanese warrior class.
  4. 10. Term for endearing cuteness, often relating to fictional characters.
  5. 11. Suffix for various character archetypes like tsundere.
  6. 12. Dressing up as a character.
  7. 13. Classic cyberpunk anime film.
  8. 14. Japanese animation style.

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  1. 1. Giant monster, as seen in many films.
  2. 2. Traditional Japanese entertainer.
  3. 3. Spiritual energy in some series.
  4. 4. Place where animation is created.
  5. 7. Iconic giant robot franchise.
  6. 8. Teacher or master in martial arts, often a mentor figure.
  7. 9. Genre where characters are transported to another world.
  8. 10. Large robotic suits in science fiction.

Anime & Manga

Easy · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 2. Traditional folklore spirits and supernatural creatures
  2. 4. Sci-fi genre focusing on giant pilotable robots
  3. 6. The brave savior character of the story
  4. 9. The main central character of a storyline
  5. 12. Curved, single-edged sword used by historical warriors
  6. 13. Describes imported shows featuring translated voice acting

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  1. 1. Someone who loves to watch and discuss their favorite shows
  2. 3. Story genre about traveling to a completely different world
  3. 5. Art style featuring short characters with oversized heads
  4. 7. One single installment of a television show
  5. 8. Hobby of dressing up as a fictional character
  6. 10. Highly dedicated fan of Japanese pop culture
  7. 11. Respectful title used for a teacher or instructor

Anime & Manga

Hard · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 3. Gardener's trowel repurposed as a ninja's throwing tool
  2. 4. Fandom obsession taken to the extreme indoors
  3. 6. Reincarnated into a fantasy realm, often via a truck
  4. 8. Empty-hearted spirit donning a stark white mask
  5. 12. One who has gone before, teaching the next generation
  6. 13. Disproportionately cute, small, and very head-heavy
  7. 14. I'm only giving you this clue because I have to, not because I like you!

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  1. 1. Magical girls often target this starry-eyed market
  2. 2. Colossal wall-breaker with a disturbing taste for humanity
  3. 5. Metal worker strictly bound by the law of equivalent exchange
  4. 7. Boy's club known for spiky hair and screaming to power up
  5. 9. Moving pictures from the land of the rising sun
  6. 10. Pilot's heavy metal suit, definitely not for swimming
  7. 11. Psycho power classification for a mob character

Anime & Manga

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 3. The art of crafting and wearing elaborate fictional costumes
  2. 5. Colossal monster prone to destroying city skylines
  3. 6. Genre where an ordinary protagonist attracts a suspiciously large group of suitors
  4. 7. Being hit by a truck is the usual start to this portal fantasy genre
  5. 12. Supernatural spirits and demons drawn from traditional mythology
  6. 13. Armored, piloted suits often launched into space battles
  7. 14. A wandering, masterless swordsman of the feudal era

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  1. 1. The distinct Japanese cultural aesthetic of cuteness
  2. 2. Moments where the animation budget and fluidity suddenly skyrocket
  3. 3. Deliberately squashed and cute character proportions used for comedic effect
  4. 4. Slang for a western fan deeply obsessed with Japanese pop culture
  5. 8. Action-heavy demographic where the power of friendship always prevails
  6. 9. Distinctive style of Japanese animation that has taken over the world
  7. 10. Random digital prize mechanics that drain wallets in mobile games
  8. 11. Pop culture aficionado who might rarely leave their room

Anime & Manga

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 4. Teacher or master, like Kakashi or Roshi
  2. 5. Upperclassman or mentor figure desperately hoped to be noticed
  3. 8. Adjective for a girl who transforms in a flashy sequence to fight evil
  4. 11. Dangerously obsessive lover who might resort to violence
  5. 12. Portal fantasy where the protagonist is transported to a parallel world
  6. 13. Manga genre targeting teenage girls, frequently focusing on romance and drama

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  1. 1. Noodle soup favored by a certain orange-clad ninja
  2. 2. Dressing up as a fictional character at conventions
  3. 3. Shinobi warrior hailing from hidden villages
  4. 4. Death god tasked with guiding souls and fighting hollows
  5. 6. Non-canon episodes created while waiting for the source material to progress
  6. 7. Culture of extreme cuteness prevalent in Japanese media
  7. 9. Boxed lunch often lovingly prepared and eagerly eaten on school rooftops
  8. 10. Slang for a non-Japanese person obsessively devoted to Japanese culture

Anime and Manga

Hard · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 2. Giant robot suit, 'ahem' with a mechanical twist.
  2. 3. Fanatic, often found with a collection, not a 'U' that's out of place.
  3. 6. Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.
  4. 7. Part of a series, 'I' see 'poe's' ode perhaps.
  5. 11. Mythical beast, often a powerful ally or foe, 'on' 'rag' 'd'.
  6. 12. Moon defender, one who works on a boat, or 'Lori's' 'a's.
  7. 13. Mystical force, a trick of the light, 'I' 'cam' 'g'.

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  1. 1. Adorably cute, 'I' wait 'a' while for cuteness.
  2. 2. A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?
  3. 4. Japanese animation, not a German name.
  4. 5. Another world genre, where 'I' seek 'ai'.
  5. 8. Teacher, master, 'I' see 'sense' in wisdom.
  6. 9. Demonic entity, a 'live' one with a twist.
  7. 10. Category of works, a 'gene' that's re-formed.

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