Q1. What is the original Japanese title of the 2021 film Belle?
A. Ryu to Sobakasu no Hime
B. Kimi no Na wa
C. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
D. Suzume no Tojimari Answer: A. Ryu to Sobakasu no Hime
Q2. Who directed the 2021 animated film Belle?
A. Hayao Miyazaki
B. Mamoru Hosoda
C. Makoto Shinkai
D. Hideaki Anno Answer: B. Mamoru Hosoda
Q3. In which virtual world does the protagonist Suzu create her avatar, Belle?
A. Oasis
B. Virtuality
C. Metaverse
D. U Answer: D. U
Q4. What is the primary inspiration for the story of Belle?
A. Cinderella
B. Beauty and the Beast
C. The Little Mermaid
D. Sleeping Beauty Answer: B. Beauty and the Beast
Q5. In which prefecture does Suzu Naito live in the real world?
A. Tokyo
B. Osaka
C. Kochi
D. Hokkaido Answer: C. Kochi
Q6. What tragic event causes Suzu to lose her passion for singing?
A. Her father’s death
B. Her mother’s death
C. A car accident
D. A school incident Answer: B. Her mother’s death
Q7. What is the name of the mysterious creature that interrupts Belle’s concert in the virtual world?
A. The Dragon
B. The Wolf
C. The Phoenix
D. The Griffin Answer: A. The Dragon
Q8. Who voiced the character of Suzu Naito/Belle in the Japanese version of the film?
A. Aoi Miyazaki
B. Kaho Nakamura
C. Yui Aragaki
D. Haruka Ayase Answer: B. Kaho Nakamura
Q9. At which film festival did Belle have its world premiere in 2021?
A. Venice Film Festival
B. Berlin International Film Festival
C. Cannes Film Festival
D. Sundance Film Festival Answer: C. Cannes Film Festival
Q10. What is the name of the vigilante group in the virtual world U that pursues the Dragon?
A. The Guardians
B. The Justices
C. The Sentinels
D. The Protectors Answer: B. The Justices
Q11. Who designed the virtual songstress Belle’s character in the film?
A. Jin Kim
B. Tetsuya Nomura
C. Shigenori Soejima
D. Akihiko Yoshida Answer: A. Jin Kim
Q12. What is the name of Suzu’s best friend who knows she is Belle?
A. Ruka Watanabe
B. Shinobu Hisatake
C. Hiro Betsuyaku
D. Shinjiro Chikami Answer: C. Hiro Betsuyaku
Q13. How much did Belle earn at the Japanese box office as of December 12, 2021?
A. ¥4.2 billion
B. ¥6.53 billion
C. ¥8.7 billion
D. ¥10.1 billion Answer: B. ¥6.53 billion
Q14. What is the profession of Suzu’s mother, whose death deeply affects her?
A. Teacher
B. Nurse
C. Musician
D. Social worker Answer: C. Musician
Q15. Which company handled the North American distribution rights for Belle?
A. Funimation
B. GKids
C. Aniplex
D. Sentai Filmworks Answer: B. GKids
Q16. What is the name of the leader of the Justices in the virtual world U?
A. Justin
B. Jason
C. Jordan
D. Julian Answer: A. Justin
Q17. What unique feature does Suzu’s avatar Belle have that reflects her real-world appearance?
A. Blue hair
B. Freckles
C. Glasses
D. Scars Answer: B. Freckles
Q18. Which studio produced the 2021 film Belle?
A. Studio Ghibli
B. Production I.G
C. Studio Chizu
D. Kyoto Animation Answer: C. Studio Chizu
Q19. What is the name of the song Belle sings during her first major performance in U?
A. Lend Me Your Voice
B. U
C. Gales of Song
D. A Million Miles Away
Answer: B. U
Q20. What real-world location inspired the setting of Belle and was certified as an “Anime Mecca” by the Anime Tourism Association?
A. Ochi, Kochi Prefecture
B. Tottori, Tottori Prefecture
C. Hida, Gifu Prefecture
D. Naha, Okinawa Prefecture Answer: A. Ochi, Kochi Prefecture
Q21. How many Annie Award nominations did Belle receive, setting a record for a Japanese anime film?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six Answer: C. Five
Q22. Who designed Belle’s floral-themed dresses in the film?
A. Kunihiko Morinaga
B. Megumi Shinozaki
C. Tetsuro Kasahara
D. Yohji Yamamoto Answer: B. Megumi Shinozaki
Q23. What is the name of the character Suzu helps confess her feelings to Kamishin?
A. Ruka Watanabe
B. Hiro Betsuyaku
C. Shinobu Hisatake
D. Peggie Sue Answer: A. Ruka Watanabe
Q24. Which Disney animated films did Jin Kim, the designer of Belle, previously work on?
A. The Lion King and Aladdin
B. Frozen and Tangled
C. Moana and Zootopia
D. Mulan and Pocahontas Answer: B. Frozen and Tangled
Q25. What significant action does Justin threaten to take against Belle in the virtual world U?
A. Ban her from U
B. Challenge her to a duel
C. Delete her avatar
D. Unveil her real identity Answer: D. Unveil her real identity
