Hi, Everybody! Sorry if this falls under SPAM, but a friend of mine sent me
this and I thought it was pretty funny. Consiquently, I thought I'd post it
here and let everybody have a laugh (I hope). ^_^
Enjoy!
James "Phoenix" Jones
P.S. You'd better laugh at this James! It took me a while to type (mean
face)! BTW, if you want to know, this came out of an old Anime UK
BY: Jim Swallow
Cast an eye over the anime hobby as it stands at the moment; new companies
and >magazines are exploding into life, and more and more fans are becoming
in tune >with ideas and concepts of anime fandom.
Perhaps, in the not-to-distant furture, there may come a time where anime
will >supplant the more staid subjects taught in our schools and colleges.
And where >there's school, there's exams, those fabulous two-hour torture
sessions on >hard, lumpy chairs in rooms that could easily double as frozen
meat lockers. >Presented here for your edification and annoyance is a copy
of Tezuka >University 'O' Level (for 'Otaku') examination for Anime.
SUPERDIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD
Paper 1 - Theory - 2 Hours
Answer ALL questions from section A
Two questions from section B
One Question from section C
SECTION A
Answer all questions, explaining your answers and drawing diagrams where
appropriate.
1. Compare and contrast the belief systems and martial arts methods used
by >characters in any TWO of the following anime:
i)Saint Seiya
ii)Heavenly Sphere Shurato
iii)Samurai Troopers
iv)Lovely Soldier Sailor Moon
v)Yotoden
vi)Dragon Half
(5 marks each)
2. Present and accurately labelled map of ONE of the following locations,
with >notes as to the area's special significance in context:
i)Laputa
ii)The Island of Lodoss
iii)The City of M78
iv)Mega-Tokyo
v)Tomobiki Town
vi)Hell City Shinjuku
(10 marks)
3. Give TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages regarding the use of mobile
armor >("giant robots") in each of the following fields of endeavour:
i)Urban Police Patrol
ii)Interplanetary Combat
iii)Ground Force Operations
iv)Orbital Construction Work
v)Giant Monster Defence
(2 marks each)
4. (a) Choose THREE of the following organisations and give a brief
historical >overview of each:
i)AD Police
ii)Worlds Welfare Work Associations
iii)Neo-Zion
iv)The Graviton Institue for Girls
v)Big Fire
vi)The Free Planets Alliance
(3 marks each)
(b) Describe the inherent weak points in ONE of the above groups, and how a
potential foe could exploit them. Historical examples may be used.
(2 marks)
5. Define each of the following terms or phrases in context:
i)"Rocket Punch!"
ii)"Transmute!"
iii)Totemo Kawaii
iv)"Go For The Pose!"
v)"Arcadia... Hasshin!"
vi)S.I.D.E.
vii)G.E.R.W.A.L.K.
viii)Lucifer Fold
ix)"Kuso!"
x)Oxy-Gum
(1 mark each)
6. Describe a method of defence against an attack by each of the following:
i)The Overfiend
ii)Godzilla
iii)C-Ko Kotobuki
iv)Giant Ohmu
v)Hokuto No Ken
(2 marks each)
SECTION B
Answer TWO of the following questions:
7. Give the contention that "Cute Sells", discuss the reasons behind the
success of anime such as Sailor Moon, Super Cat Girl Nuku Nuku, NG Knight
Ramune & 40 DX, Dragon Half, Ah! My Goddess etc.
(15 mards)
8. Create and present a well-reasoned proposal for the production of a
hypothetical softcore porn anime with a title of your own devising. Marks
will >be awarded on originality and use of tenticles.
(15 marks)
9. Write an essay on ONE of the following topics:
i)The Appeal of Kimagure Orange Road
ii)The Japanese Schoolgirl And Her Place In Anime
iii)Woodland Spirits of the Japanese Countryside
iv)A History of the Solnoid/Paranoid Conflicts
v)The Dirty Pair: The Case for the Prosecution
(15 marks)
10. Water-induced polymorphism is a common ailment among several martial
artist:
(a) Discuss the psychological effects of identity loss in releation to this
problem.
(b) Describe how this problem could be advantageous to combatants. Give
Examples.
(c) Suggest methods of cure and prevention for the ailment.
(5 marks each)
11. (a) Give a detailed comparison between the armed forces of the Kingdom
of >Arslan and thos of the Byston Well.
(6 Marks)
(b) Which would fare the best in a battle against conventional forces, and why?
(3 marks)
(c) Draw and label EITHER a cut-away diagram of Aura Battler Dunbine OR a
map >of Arslan.
(6 Marks)
SECTION C
Answer ONE of the Following questions.
12. Draw and label a new form of high-velocity bulletfor anti-cyborg use
in an >urban environment.
(10 marks)
13. Describe the key elements in spells used to summon Dragons.
(10 marks)
14. (a) How many members must a hero/heroine team have to attain correct
dramatic balance? How does this relate to merchandise sales?
(b) Describe the common character stereotypes available for such a group.
(5 marks)
15. Create a clear and concise relationship diagram for any ONE of the
following anime:
i)Mobile Suit Gundam
ii)Ranma 1/2
iii)Gall Force (all versions)
iv)Irresponsible Captain Tyler
v)Maison Ikkoku
vi)The Five Star Stories
Section A Total = 60 marks
Section B Total = 30 marks
Section C Total = 10 marks
Overall Total = 100 marks
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David Tyler <Dtyler@aol.com>
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