[For Seniors] Nationally Beloved and Popular Anime Quiz: Get excited with famous characters and iconic catchphrases

Iskandar

In the story of Space Battleship Yamato, Earth has been contaminated by radiation due to the attacks of the Gamilas Empire and faces the threat of extinction. Humanity’s only hope is to obtain a radiation removal device sent from the distant planet Iscandar. To that end, the Yamato embarks on a grand voyage through space toward Iscandar. The adventures leading up to their arrival at Iscandar are a major highlight of the work. Overcoming numerous hardships, the Yamato’s crew finally reaches Iscandar and brings hope back to Earth. Iscandar remains one of the key words beloved by fans across generations.

In the name of the Moon, I’ll punish you!

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is a popular anime that took the world by storm in the 1990s. When the protagonist, Usagi Tsukino, transforms into Sailor Moon and fights evil, she delivers her signature line: “In the name of the Moon, I’ll punish you!” This catchphrase was popular among children at the time and even became a buzzword. As an iconic quote representing Sailor Moon, it continues to be beloved by many fans today.

54 years old

According to the original Sazae-san manga and the official anime settings, Namihei Isono is 54 years old. He’s portrayed as calm and dependable, the kind of person who holds the family together, which may surprise some people when they learn his actual age. By today’s standards he might look a bit older, but the age of 54 reflects the father figure typical of the Showa era. In fact, he appears much more composed and dignified than many 54-year-olds today, which is a notable characteristic.

Odoru Pompokorin

They’re all smash-hit anime songs, so you’ve probably heard them many times in lots of places, right? Among these three tracks, the one with the highest CD sales was Odoru Pompokolin, the theme song for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan. It was originally sung by B.B. Queens, and since then many artists—such as Kaela Kimura and Momoiro Clover Z—have performed it.

Satsuki and Mei

My Neighbor Totoro is an animated film by Studio Ghibli released in 1988, beloved not only in Japan but around the world. The story’s protagonists are Satsuki, the older sister, and Mei, the younger sister. After moving to a country house, they encounter a mysterious creature called Totoro in the house and the forest and have various adventures. “Satsuki” means the month of June, and “Mei” comes from the English word May—both names are related to the seasons.

Episode 291

Dragon Ball Z aired from 1989 to 1996, becoming a long-running series with a total of 291 episodes. This is the highest episode count within the Dragon Ball franchise, and through arcs such as the Saiyan Saga, the Frieza Saga, the Android/Cell Saga, and the Majin Buu Saga, it left numerous legends in the Japanese anime world. Beloved by fans across generations, it stands as a monumental work etched into anime history.

Because I was made to take medicine.

Shinichi Kudo, the protagonist of Detective Conan, is forced by a shadowy organization to take a mysterious drug, which causes his body to shrink into that of an elementary school student. While hiding his true identity, he solves various cases under the name Conan Edogawa. His overarching goals—to return to normal and to pursue the Black Organization—contribute to the series’ drama and its long-lasting popularity.