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Which Studio Ghibli film won the 2003 Oscar for Animated Feature?
Spirited Away beat four English-language nominees, becoming the category's first non-English winner.
In Dragon Ball, who invents the Dragon Radar that guides Bulma's first quest?
Bulma builds the radar after detecting the faint electromagnetic pulse that every Dragon Ball gives off.
Which pair of directors co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985?
The success of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind helped turn their long partnership into a new studio.
Which Studio Ghibli film features Joe Hisaishi's "Merry-Go-Round of Life"?
The theme's waltz-like rhythm groups beats in threes, creating a musical spin that suits its title.
In Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, what hidden role does the toxic forest play?
The plants filter toxins from polluted soil, leaving clean sand beneath the forest over time.
In Princess Mononoke, which being's curse sends Ashitaka west to seek a cure?
The wounded boar god's curse gives Ashitaka fearsome strength while threatening his life.
Studio Ghibli built Ghibli Park inside the former Expo 2005 grounds in which prefecture?
Ghibli Park spreads through Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park rather than one enclosed complex.
Why does Kiki temporarily lose her ability to fly in Kiki's Delivery Service?
Kiki's faltering flight links her magic to confidence as she tries to support herself in a new town.
Which form of Majin Buu does Goku destroy with Earth's final Spirit Bomb?
Mr. Satan convinces Earth's people to donate energy, giving Goku's Spirit Bomb enough power to destroy Kid Buu.
Piccolo sacrifices himself to shield which fighter from Nappa's blast?
Piccolo had trained Gohan for the invasion, and his sacrifice showed how deeply their bond had grown.