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Anime Survival Guide
Welcome to the Anime Survival Guide, your definitive reference for staying
alive in that most wonderous of universes we call anime. Here you'll find
all the information you'll need to pass as a common anime character and
live a long, happy life provided you aren't sucked into a spinning vortex.
Communication
Among Friends
When encountering a close friend, you may find it necessary to suddenly
shout that person's name at the top of your lungs in a frantic manner. Your
friend will then in turn shout your name at the top of his or her lungs.
This form of communication is especially effective when used repeatedly at
a distance of about 100 yards.
Repeat this process about two dozen times over the course of the next 115
minutes. Congratulations, you have now witnessed the deep emotional bond
and 80% of the dialogue shared by the two main characters in AKIRA.
Addressing Superiors
Masters and Trainers
If you wish to learn the art of fighting, you will require the help of a
master of the craft, someone who will instruct you in bringing out your
highest abilities. However, when dealing with such a teacher, or sensei,
you must always be mindful of the proper etiquette.
1. Do whatever the sensei says. Kneel, meditate, wash cars, practice
ballet, eat raw sushi for seven days straight, whatever he requires of you.
Every ancient master has his own way of doing things, which most likely
involves the completely irrational, but which will eventually enable you to
defeat scores of evil ninjas simply by unsheathing your sword while in
mid-air.
2. Make no mention of the trainer's odd quirks. He may wear sunglasses at
night, drink odd fluids at dinner, never change robes, or even refuse to
come out of the dojo throughout your entire life training. Still, he has
his reasons, so just don't ask.
3. Make no mention of any deformities or strange appearances. Even if your
sensei appears to have no eye sockets, seems to alter his physical form at
will, or occasionally appears shaped like a giant panda, just accept him
for who he is and try not to stare too much.
Sempais
If you are a college student, you will most likely have a Sempai, the
Japanese equivalent of a peer advisor. If this is the case, you will need
to understand some of the finer points of communicating with this extremely
important person.
First of all, a Sempai communicates less verbally than through physical
contact. As such, the Sempai will think nothing of picking you up and
putting you in a backbreaker hold in order to illustrate the concept of
"Hey, you!" A less communicative Sempai will simply punch you in the arm or
back.
Secondly, a Sempai always likes to know what's going on with your life,
regardless of how deeply personal those goings-on might be. Be prepared to
explain everything and anything about your life to your Sempai, including
the status of your grades, family, general social life, and dates. Note:
such explanations may be called for while actually ON a date.
Dangers
Yeah, anime is very cool, we can all agree on that. Massive space battles,
supernatural beasts, magical explosions, and high-powered gunfights all
look amazingly exciting to we, the mundane viewers. Unfortunately, for most
of the characters who actually have to participate, life can get
downright dangerous. If you want to survive to the next OAV, or even the
next episode, there are some important safety tips you need to know.
Aliens
Aliens are an unpredictable lot. If an alien lands in your vicinity, you
can never be sure if it intends to befriend, subjugate, eat, or propose to
you, with the latter being the least desirable in many cases. Chances are,
it just wants to enslave the human race, but you can never be too sure.
Still, it is inadvisable to shoot aliens on sight, as they often have
massive war fleets at their immediate disposal and precariously unstable
dispositions, as well as unpredictable motives. A good rule of thumb is to
never start firing first. Allow the aliens to make an impressive show of
power, perhaps capturing a famous rock star or even annihilating a city or
two. Then, just before All Hope is Lost, unveil humanity's salvation from
destruction in the form of a new technological advancement, superior
strategy, or catchy musical number.
Aliens in Love
Should you encounter an alien with amorous intentions toward you in
particular, take stock of your immediate situation. Check for escape
routes. There is no more dire fate than being caught up in a romantic
affair with an alien, except perhaps being caught up in a romantic triangle
with one or more aliens.
If such a situation is unavoidable, it is best to quickly develop some
universally important skill or destiny which will allow you to move to
another area of the galaxy. Aliens will never become romantically involved
with you unless you are on your home planet when they meet you.
Aliens the Size of Office Blocks
When an alien roughly the size of Tokyo Tower lands in the vicinity, it's
almost never a good sign. Seek shelter quickly, and try not to think too
hard about the fact that the alien behind you could conceivably end your
life prematurely simply be breathing too deeply.
Ancient Shrines
These are always tricky and depend greatly on where one wants to go with
the plot. Ancient shrines and temples have been known to house demons,
relics of power, kindly old hermits, 20,000 year-old super-geniuses, alien
civilizations and, occasionally, long-term housing.
When venturing into an ancient shrine, take note of it's location and
overall atmosphere. Is it cheery? Woodsy? Tastefully decorated? Are any
candles lit? Does it appear derelict and crumbling? Foreboding? Evil? These
are often clues as to the nature of the shrine. If there are rumors of a
hidden evil lurking inside that rune-covered cave entrance, chances are,
that's what you'll find.
Of course, no one really knows what any shrine really contains, that's why
they need a brave soul like you to venture in and find out. Just remember
to bring a flashlight, some knowledge of ancient lore, and (ideally) a copy
of the script.
Blasphemous Comments
If someone says something to the effect of, "The Gods will be as puppets to
me!" or, "HA HA, I'm invincible!" step away quickly and shield your eyes.
Bugs
Maintaining reality is a trying process for the almighty, and despite their
best efforts, the occasional bug shows up in the Ultimate Force system.
Bugs are small eight-legged rabbit-like creatures who warp time and space
around them. Though they rarely show up on the surface world, they can
appear here, usually causing various flaws in the fabric of reality, such
as odd weather patterns, temperature shifts, disappearing matter, and
exploding soda machines.
Sometimes bugs can arrive on the surface world through a "Bug Exhaust
Port," formed by two incompatible things coming in close contact with one
another. The bugs are drawn to the surface world by an "Attractor," some
large mystic energy source. Disposing of such Attractors usually closes the
Exhaust Port.
There are two ways to dispose of bugs. First, you can use "Skuld's Own
DeBugging Machine," or you can simply hit them over the head with a mallet.
Evil Ninjas
One should always be on the lookout for ninjas when wandering about the
anime universe. Keep alert for dark figures jumping silently from tree to
tree, showers of shiny ninja stars hurtling through the air, and
individuals spouting blood like aerosol cans. These are signs that an evil
ninja has been through the area recently.
The best way to deal with evil ninjas is to get them airborne all at the
same time. Once off the ground and in numbers, most evil ninjas retain the
martial arts abilities of mayonnaise, thereby allowing you to cut through
them like so much paper mache.
When dealing with evil ninjas, it is advisable to bring a towel, preferably
not red.
Goddesses
The almighty usually take a dim view of us mortals, especially those
individuals who wish to rival their power. Other than that, supernatural
powers can either be a blessing or a curse (if you'll pardon the
expression). Higher powers involved in complex social situations, however,
are a different story altogether. See below.
Goddesses in Love
If you happen to become romantically entangled with a being of supernatural
origins, tread lightly. This mostly applies to guys. Anime goddesses have
often been sighted in company with anime characters, but anime gods tend to
be aloof and rarely associate with mere mortals.
The greatest danger comes not from the goddess herself in this case (though
make no doubt, she could incinerate you with a thought if she caught you
cheating), but from your prospective in-laws. All you need is an
overprotective father or vengeful sister and you're toast.
Mecha
Mecha will never bother you so long as you're not actually in one yourself.
If you are, let's hope those VF flight lessons were worth the money you
paid (see "Getting Around").
Mecha the Size of Office Blocks
The best defense is a good offense, even if that offense entails widespread
smearing of urban architechture. If a giant mecha shows up to defend your
fair city from invading aliens, seek shelter and try not to think about the
fact that the robot behind you is quite conceivably piloted by a
fourteen-year-old with distinct social issues.
Music
A key saftey tip in the world of anime is to always remember that music can
severely injure or even kill, depending on one's species, bio-chemical
make-up, or personal taste. It has been established that one of the most
effective ways to counter invading alien fleets is to blast popular music
at them with all the bass levels up. If you happen to be a member of one of
these alien races and intend to invade the Earth in the near future, it
is advisable to invest in a decent set of earplugs.
School Girls
Uniformed anime school girls are undoubtedly some of the most powerful
beings in the universe. They have been known to possess swords, guns,
magical crystals, psionic abilities, and multi-target lightweight missile
packs, usually on school grounds. Worst of all, school girls are almost
always caught up in a complex social drama which no one over the age of
sixteen can possibly understand or prepare for.
Tentacles
Ladies, if you see a tentacle, don't ask questions, just RUN!
Yourself
Ultimately, the greatest danger to your personal safety in anime is
probably yourself. Whether you make a wrong turn into one of the bad
sections of Neo Tokyo, insult the mother of the shogun, stumble into the
hive of massively powerful alien invaders, or unwittingly unleash the
forces of evil upon an unsuspecting world, you have no one to blame but
yourself.
Economics - Making a Living
Professions
Cat Girl
Time and place: Any
Requirements: Female, Feline
Role Models: Nuku-Nuku, Puma Sisters
Commentary: Developing fighting ability should be your main concern when
taking up this profession, although looking good in a bikini comes in as a
close second. As the second corrallary to the Law of Probable Attire
states, "Bikinis render the wearer invulnerable to any form of damage."
Cat-girls traditionally make extensive use of this fact.
Extra
Time and place: Any
Requirements: None
Role Models: None
Commentary: Not necessarily the safest profession, but definitely the most
uninteresting. Practice looking surprised.
Fantasy Hero
Time and place: Medieval Setting (Lodoss, Palse)
Requirements: Sword, Armor, Willingness to charge at things
Role Models: Parn, Arislan, Gourry
Commentary: Fantasy heroes often get thrown about by forces beyond their
control, but it seems like such FUN! There are two basic types of fantasy
heroes: budding young fighters and experienced knights. Budding young
heroes get far more bruises, but older knights often end up as secondary
characters by the end of the series, making way for budding young fighters.
Should you decide to pursue a career as a fantasy hero, you should
immediately begin recruiting a party of fantasy adventurers with other
various abilities to make up for your obvious lack of training.
Fantasy Villian
Time and place: Medieval Setting (Lodoss, Palse)
Requirements: Bad-ass Sword, Bad-ass Armor, Attitude
Role Models: Ashram
Commentary: Fantasy villians ususally get a bad rap, but then that's the
point. Becoming a fantasy villian can be a tough choice. It's sometimes
difficult to determine whether or not villianny is an appropriate calling
for you. If you have doubts, consider this: if you can, in all honesty and
sincerity, say "Damn, I'm evil" with a straight face, then you're right for
the job.
Galaxy Police Officer
Time and place: NA
Requirements: Weapon Proficiency, Questionable Intelligence
Role Models: Mihoshi, Kiyone
Commentary: Galaxy Police officers are some of the most well-trained law
enforcement officials in the universe. They scour the stars hunting down
fugitives from justice and battling statute of limitation laws. Though not
always on the ball on all things, since nepotism carries some cadets most
of the way through training, Galaxy Police Officers are still a respected
and in some cases feared force in the galaxy.
Student
Time and place: NA
Requirements: Youth
Role Models: Keichi, Tenchi, A-Ko
Commentary: This is the standard non-futuristic anime profession. For guys,
it represents the clueless, sometimes witless college kid who ends up
stumbling into situations beyond his control. For girls, it represents the
uniformed school girl that can call on mystical powers, martial arts
skills, or tactical weaponry to solve complex social problems. In either
case, students often graduate to other professions, such as martial arts
master.
Super-genius
Time and place: Any
Requirements: Insanely high intelligence, Arrogance
Role Models: Jung-Freud, Washuu
Commentary: Are you hyper-intelligent? Do you redesign buildings in your
spare time? Have you single-handedly developed a winning tactical
strategy? Have you unlocked the secrets of genetic manipulation, used, and
rewritten them? If so, the title of Super-genius may be right for you.
Getting An Anime Education
Areas of Study
Aerodynamics
Students learn the basic premises behind making any shape, no matter how
convoluted or complex, perfectly aerodynamic. Hovering is covered in
detail, paying particular attention to aircraft displaying no obvious form
of propulsion.
Martial Arts
Mastery of the human body. Students learn the basics of fighting through
practice against inanimate objects, such as trees and rocks. Fighters are
encouraged to find a partner with whom they can get together every few
years and beat the crap out of each other.
Martial Arts - Graduate Level
Students master the arts of swordplay, gravity-defying leaps, and
channeling energy blasts through various portions of the anatomy. Final
exam requires students to identify an evil master, locate, and destroy him.
Music Education
Study of musical theory and performance. Specialties of study include
writing, vocal performance, instrumental performance, and long-range
tactical combat broadcasting.
Physics
Principles of Anime physics, in which students examine and redefine the
laws of kinetic energy, gravity, and linear time. Exceptional students are
instructed in the science of projecting energy fields from their hands.
Sociology
The study of large population patterns, including the ability of large
numbers of civilians to disappear completely from view upon arrival of
large intergalactic war fleets hovering over cities. Studies also include
Alanian Policy of Nonintervention, political attitude which states that,
"If we wait long enough without getting involved, the evil monster armies
will kill all our enemies and just go away."
Xeno-Botany
This is the study of plants and how evil aliens can use them to subjugate
humans. Coursework includes basic plant physiology, phylogeny,
manipulation, accelerated growth techniques, and advanced plant/animal
hybridization.
Lodging in the Anime World
"A man's house is his SDF, and his car is his Valkerie." - Old anime
proverb.
Figuring out where to live may seem like the simplest of problems for a
budding anime character, but given the difficulties of anime
communications, economics, and relationships, it's actually a trying
process for those just starting out. Here are some basic guidelines to
setting up a homestead, catalogued by current personal status.
General Housing - Modern Cities and Towns
The first step in finding a place to live is to forget about anything you
may know about real estate. Your best bet if you're a student with little
money (which you most certainly are) is to look for a decent boarding
house. Choose one that seems well-kept and cheery and full of mildly
eccentric tenents. If you have access to a dormitory, try it out for a
while, but know that eventually you'll end up breaking some obscure rule
through no fault of your own, which will get you promptly evicted.
Military Service
For the most part, anime characters currently serving military terms have
it pretty good as far as housing goes. They get to enjoy life in
state-of-the-art military complexes and aboard some of the most
technologically advanced spacecraft in the universe, provided they don't
mind having their homes blown to dust every two weeks.
Barring alien invasion, however, an aspiring cadet can carve out a handy
little life for him- or herself in a military installation. And since anime
rules and regulations don't necessarily call for hard-nosed military
professionalism, even the most rebellious individual can do well, even
stealing a prototype aircraft or two.
Where to Live
Feudal Japan
If you're particularly good at ninja skills, check out feudal Japan, where
the Shogun and the clan patriarchs always have some demons or something for
you to do battle with. Living quarters are rather paltry, especially if
you're not royalty, but you get to carve up bad guys on a daily basis in a
generally cool manner. For more info on being a full-time ninja, see
"Economics."
Lodoss
Called the "Cursed Island" by some narrators, Lodoss is actually a rather
enjoyable place to live if you're into the being-a-hero business. You'll
meet elves and dwarves and, assuming you can find a nice little hamlet to
settle down in, find some rather pleasant country natives. Be warned
though, that mystical forces are always balancing the course of history on
Lodoss, so wars break out there with little or no warning or reason.
Macross City
Has a tendency to get teleported to other areas of space on short notice,
but generally a good choice. If you get in early, you may find yourself
part of a spectacular space adventure (again, those VF flight lessons pay
off), and if you settle there after the war, you'll get to see one of the
coolest city-scapes in history.
Marmo - Island south of Lodoss
Generally a bad idea, unless you enjoy land so corrupted by evil that dead
things come back to life. It is a good place to ressurect Goddesses of
Destruction, however, so if that's your particular career choice, you're
in luck. On the whole though, very messy.
Mega Tokyo - (submitted by TCSHAN@aol.com)
One of many futuristic incarnations of Tokyo. Not a bad place to live, but
if you spot a bunch of women in high-heeled armored suits battling a guy
who turns into a giant robot, get the hell out of the way. And if you're
looking for a job in either Genom or the Knight Sabres, your safest bet is
probably janitor.
Neo Tokyo
If you're looking for a good place to settle down, build a family, and live
a long and pleasant life in, this is definitely NOT the place. Besides the
dinginess, vast govermental police power, and roving motorcycle gangs, Neo
Tokyo is always about to explode. Long-term real estate is not suggested.
Planet Eden
It ain't named after paradise for nothing._ Seriously, this is one of your
best options. Rife with idyllic forest scenery, long, glistening beaches,
and some truly exotic fauna, Planet Eden is probably one of the nicest
places to live in anime. It also has one of the greatest concert halls
known to mankind, and really spectactular nightlife all over the planet.
Tokyo
Marginally better than Neo Tokyo. While not technically about to explode
within the forseeable future, it could go up at unexpected moments, and is
usually the first city to get hit by large scale warfare and/or monsters.
On the upside, depending on when you visit, you may have access to all
sorts of neat cybernetic enhancements, cool weapons, and things that go
BOOM when you touch them.
Transportation
Some quick tips on vehicles:
Invest in a pilot's license. I don't care how much it costs. If available,
make it a VF license. No matter where you live, no matter what you do, it
WILL come in handy.
Remember, the anime laws of physics apply to vehicles just as they do to
people, so expect to be able to make hairpin turns at 60 MPH, barrel rolls
that put most people into the hospital, and flying motorcycle leaps off of
high buildings.
Two words: liability insurance.
If you're a college student, get a motorcycle; a sidecar is a good idea,
too. Don't get a car. If you do, you will probably find you no longer
have a use for it.
If your car is essential to your job, soup it up. Cobra G's are especially
good for racing, bounty hunting, and looking cool, while limos always work
best when equipped with extra features, like an entertainment center and
local mobster.
If your spaceship of choice routinely transforms into a cute, cuddly,
highly marketable furry creature, be sure to keep an extra-large supply of
carrots on hand.
Get a Gunbuster. It looks cool and you can defend the Earth from invading
aliens in your spare time.
All text Copyright (C) 1997 by Space Bandit
Productions(emlindbe@mailbox.syr.edu). All Rights Reserved.
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