Is anime the future of cinema? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has been a huge box-office hit, not only in Japan but right across the world.
Demon Slayer film breaks records
Slaying it: Anime hero Tanjiro Kamado finds himself in an epic battle at Infinity Castle in the latest 'Demon Slayer' anime movie instalment. Comprehension quiz
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What does the word “trilogy” mean in the context of the films described in this article?
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Which word is the closest synonym for “sinister”?
A: Menacing
B: Tricky
C: Unusual
D: Unsettling
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According to the article, why did Demon Slayer prove it could “compete with Marvel-level box office power”?
A: It was the most successful Japanese film ever.
B: Fans packed theatres worldwide and IMAX screens sold out.
C: People who had not seen anime before were curious enough to watch.
D: All of the above.
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The article states that anime’s success is not only limited to cinema as a form of performance art. Which of the following is given as an example of this?
A: Demon Slayer has three themed video games.
B: The stage version of My Neighbour Totoro has won six Olivier Awards.
C: Demon Slayer is based on an ancient myth.
D: The series started as a manga.
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According to Professor Northrop Davis, what is the key to Demon Slayer‘s success?
A: The dramatic trailer.
B: Its huge box-office hit status.
C: The characters’ well-developed back stories and motivations.
D: The fact that it began as a manga series.
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Do you agree that the future of cinema is in anime? What are your reasons?
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Glossary
Demon - The devil or an evil spirit.
anime - A shortened form of the English word "animation" that, in Japan, refers to all animation.
Trilogy - A group of three books, films or other creative works that go together.
Vlogger - Video blogger.
Manga - Japanese comics.
Antagonist - A character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or threat.
Genre - Category of art, music or writing.
Cosplay - The practice of dressing up as a fictional character, typically from anime, manga, video games, or other movies.
Oscar - The popular name for the Academy Awards, referring to the gold-plated statuette of a medieval knight given to winners.