Who is Baka Tenshi?
Any relation to the Heaven? If so, are you a masochist? :D
Also, I know it isn't required, but I like filling out questionnaires. Sorry for taking up a lot of space. D:
Fave anime & fave character:
Currently?
Code Geass, and... Hiyori, of Lucky Star.
Fave genre of anime:
Slice-of-life comedy. I don't care how "Slice-of-life" it actually is, but shows that label themselves as SOL Comedy typically appeal to me.
What genres do you like/dislike?
I like comedy, action, and "weird" stuff, like Lain and Paranoia Agent.
I dislike school drama, anything with a love dodecahedron, or shows that pretty much dump everything into making the characters cute and innocent, without ANYTHING else.
What anime do you recommend the most to others?
Haruhi, Azumanga, and Geass.
Do you like shorter animes or long ones and why?
Look at my list and take a guess.
I like 'em short, so I can watch a lot of shows during the summer. Also, if I miss an episode or ten, I won't be lost.
Name some animes you think not many have heard of that you have seen:
Serial Experiments Lain. It's mindscrewing and wonderful, though the animation is dated.
Sakura Taisen, it's cliche and overdramatic. Precisely why I love it.
Do you think any anime characters are sexy/hot/cute?
Sexy/hot? Yes, but I'm not into that sort of thing. That's not why I watch.
However, I do like the cute characters.
If so, who is your #1?
Osaka, from Azumanga Daioh
How much anime stuff do you own?
Not counting the anime itself, I have a Haruhi figure from Japan my sibling got me, and a Haruhiism wristband.
Counting the actual anime, I have the Lucky Star OVA, and the Sakura Taisen box set.
Name an anime you dropped and tell why you did not like it:
Steel Angel Kurumi. No explanation needed.
Do you have a fave anime pairing?
Euphemia and Suzaku. But only for Euphemia, I don't care about the other one.
If you bought a gift for your fave character, what would you get them & why?
I'd give her the keys to my shiny new Koubu. She can pilot it on the weekends.
What is your fave animal from an anime?
Cherry the dog from Lucky Star.
Do you tend to like good guys or bad guys?
Anti-heros are made of awesome, but I prefer the good guys.
Do you refer to japanese animation as "anime"?
It's a short term that helps distinguish from Western animation, so yes.
Do you get upset when people call japanese animation 'cartoons'?
Partially, but I'm obsessive about correctness and accuracy.
Do you commonly use words like 'nani' and 'baka' even though you can't speak Japanese?
Only if needed. For example, "Danmaku" is more accurate than "Shooter" when describing a Touhou game, and it's shorter than it's English translation. It's convenient and accurate.
However, sprinkling Nipponji words into my kawaii sentences ruins it, desu, and makes me look like a baka gaijin, nyan.
Now excuse me while I commit seppuku as an apology to humanity for that sentence.
If yes, do you know what 'nani' and 'baka' mean?
Yes. Nothing cements the "What the hell" factor than a mind-broken character uttering a simple "Nani?" after a traumatic event.
Have you learned all the Japanese you know from watching anime?
Not all of it, but most of it. Most of it I'll never use, and is only picked up because they're ultra-common in casual conversation.
Oh, and then there's... CHIIIIIIIIINPOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Do you prefer subs, dubs or both?
Case-by-case, but I can't say I like both.
For example, Lucky Star's dub was solid, but the original voices conveyed the personalities better. On the flipside, Kiki's Delivery Service changed the lead's voice into something actually fitting of a young girl.
Do you have a subscription to an anime magazine or do you buy issues of one?
Used to, Shonen Jump, don't anymore.
Have you ever answered a question with "hai"?
Nein. Japanese is one of the only foreign languages (known to me) that I don't borrow "yes" and "no" from.
Did you name a pet after an anime character?
No. My iPod, GBA, bike, PSP, PS2, and saxophone aren't pets.
For the record..
iPod- Osaka
GBA- Loli-chan
PSP- Churaya-san
PS2- Surrogate-kun
Sax- SAK (Acronym for... No, too embarrassed...)
Bike- MALICE CANNON! (It helps to shout "TWIN LOVE: MALICE CANNON!" when peddling as fast as you can. When nobody is around, of course)
Is there anything that you wished existed for anime merchandise but you cannot find it anywhere? For example a t-shirt or plush etc
No, because Japan merchandises the hell out of everything. They even have YUKKURI PLUSHES.
If you now what a yukkuri is, yes, that is NOT a joke. You can buy RL yukkuris. About the size of an adult yukkuri.
If you were in Japan, would you go to the studio of your favorite anime? And while you there, what would you do?
Yes, for the tourist aspect. I'd buy souvenirs. Hooray!
If you could make an anime what might it be about?
Impossible. Western "anime"... isn't.
Have you been to an anime convention?
No. So far, so good.
Recommend an anime:
Azumanga Daioh
When you watch anime do you watch the Openings and Endings of the anime? Or you skip to the show?
On the first episode, and on the last episode only.
What are your fave opening and ending songs?
Geki! Teikoku Kageki-dan! (Sakura)
Duvet (Lain)
Soramimi Cake/Raspberry Heaven (Azumanga)
CAGAYAKE! GIRLS!/Don't Say 'Lazy!' (K-On!)
R.O.D. (R.O.D. the TV)
Read or Die theme (Read or Die)
How do you watch anime?
On a screen. Typically while eating food.
Is there a genre of anime you refuse to watch?
School drama, if that's the only aspect. Shows like Geass don't count. There's more to the show than school.
How did you start watching anime?
4Kids, but that doesn't count. I started, and stopped for a few years.
My first real anime was Azumanga Daioh.
Will you still watch anime when you are old?
Probably. I still want to watch Higurashi.
Fave voice actors/actresses:
Wh- Hirano Aya (And, even more so, her English counterpart, Wendee Lee!)
NORIO WAKAMOTO, DEFENDER OF EARTH!
Chi... Chihara Minori...
Have you ever had an anime-related dream?
There were characters from anime in it, but it wasn't about anime, so... sorta.
Do you like any characters that have had very little screen-time, like just an episode or three?
Tsuraya-san forever!
Can you immediately identify any seiyuu(voice actor/actress) by the sound of their voice?
Nein.
What are your top ten animes? (and if you want: you can list why)
1. Azumanga. I don't know why, but I'm super-attached to this.
2. Code Geass. Come on, it's more over-the-top awesome than a Tarantino movie!
3. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I love this show. I really do.
4. Lucky Star. I don't know why... It's annoying, but...
5. Paranoia Agent. Brilliantly done. You are the demons.
6. Serial Experiments Lain. Dated in terms of art style, but still highly relevant.
7. K-On!! Moeblobs make a band. What's not to love?
8. Detective Conan. Haven't seen it in a while, but... It's very well done.
9. Read or Die (and R.O.D. the TV!) EPIC! ACTION! BOOKS! What's not to love?
10. Sakura Taisen. Cheesy, cliche, and... something about it is just awesome.
Would you cosplay one or more of your favorite anime characters?
In the immortal words of Konata Izumi...
No.
What anime character if any would you want to make out with?
"Ooh, hentai, hentai..."
~Kimemaru Aya
If I actually rolled that way, however...
Yui Hirasawa
Fave characters: List your top 3 guys & top 3 girls
Top 3 Guys:
1. Shonen Bat (Assuming he counts. The stories of him are awesome. The #1 Jerk!)
2. Kyon. Deadpan snarker!
3. Edogawa Conan (MEITANTE!). He's... so... freaking... awesome...
Top 3 Girls:
1. Hiyori Tamura.
2. Li Kohran.
3. Osaka.
Do I need to explain?
Do you like to pair up charactes? If so what are some of your faves?
Not in anime.
Touhou, however... (MALICE FOREVER!)
What characters from different animes do you think might be good together?
Euphemia and Yutaka
...I mean...
What is your favourite episode?
Read or Die, episode 3. When the theme starts playing, it's buttkickin' time!
Favorite Villain?
Mr. Carpenter from R.O.D. That man is awesome.
What is the best of the new animes you have seen lately?
K-On!! was pretty good. Other than that, I haven't seen any "new" animes.
If you could make yourself as an anime character, would you wield any weapons? If so, what would be your weapon of choice?
Make me a mage, a la Patchouli Knowledge.
Do you guys like anime or manga better?
Manga is nice to read, and reread, and reread...
But the music in anime can make it so epic...
Oh, I can't choose...
Is there a manga that you want to be made into an anime?
Yotsubato!
Anyone own some anime t-shirts?
Nein.
What was your first manga that you ever got?
The Azumanga omnibus!
What anime characters do you dislike & why?
"Patty Martin is a stupid weeaboo."
What is the most recent anime you watched?
K-On!! Episode 2.
Series wise? Paranoia Agent is the most recently finished.
Your opinion of fanservice in Anime?
Mild fanservice, like the uber-cuteness is okay.
Everything else will be shot to death.
What anime character do you think would be best to go on a vacation with you, and where?
Michelle Cheung from R.O.D., and we can go to Jinbou, the bibliophile district.