Post-exam Examination

By Kelvin Lam
ACG Culture
Marks: ____ / 100
Instructions:
1. This paper consists of 3 parts.
2. Part A consists of MC questions, asking for the general knowledge. You
must answer all questions.
3. Part B consists of Data-based questions, asking for a deep understanding
on 5 out of 8 of the particular topics.
4. Part C consists of Essay questions, providing a large range of topics
demanding an analytical explanation on the phenomena at that period.
You only need to answer 1 of them in each part.
5. Time allowed: 2 hours and 15 minutes
● You are advised to spend at least 60 minutes in Part C.
Question No. Score Full Mark
A 10
B1.____ 12
B1.____ 12
B2.____ 13
B2.____ 13
B3.____ 15
C1.____ 10
C2.____ 15
Total 100
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
Answer the questions below. Choose the most appropriate answer. Some of the
questions involve linking. All of them must be correct to score 1 mark.
1. If an O-block in Tetris has a size of 4 square units, what is the area of the
whole Classic Tetris board?
a. 162 square units
b. 180 square units
c. 200 square units
d. 220 square units
2. Which of the following Friday Night Funkin’ Mod Song has the longest
length?
a. Triple Trouble
b. Four-way Fracture
c. Omniscient
d. Ending Season
3. Which of the following is released on the earliest date?
a. Pac-Man
b. Mario
c. Sonic
d. The Legend of Zelda
4. According to the releasing date, arrange the following product of Legend
of Zelda Series.
I: Skyward Sword
II: Majora Mask
III: Time of Ocarina
IV: Breath of the Wild
____ → ____ → ____ → ____
5. On which game platform was Portal 2 released?
a. PS4
b. PS5
c. Nintendo Switch
d. XBox 360
6. In which year is Mario Odyssey released?
a. 2015
b. 2016
c. 2017
d. 2018
7. Which of the following descriptions about the anime Angel Beats is
correct?
A. The original product was novel.
B. Its game is made after the anime.
C. Its opening starts with a guitar melody.
D. The anime was released earlier than Charlotte.
8. Which of the following has its original product a game?
A. Attack of the Titan
B. Little Busters
C. School-Live
D. Engage Kiss
9. Which of the following hasn’t got any sequel in anime?
A. HighSchool of the Dead
B. Shadow House
C. Re-Dive
D. Hataraku Shibou
10.Link the following original first product to their period.
Each period is only used once.
1. Shūmatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? A. 2011
Isogashii Desu ka? Sukutte B. 2014
Moratte Ii Desu ka? → ___ C. 2016
2. Is Your Order a Rabbit? → ___ D. 2019
3. Demon Slayer → ___ E. 2022
4. Paripi Koumei → ___
Part B: Data-based Questions (65 marks)
You must answer 2 questions each within Area B1 and B2 and 1 question only
in Area B3.. You must answer all parts of the questions you have chosen.

Part B1: (Choose 2 in 3, each worth 12 marks)

1.1. This question is about the 2022 April anime.
A passage from Moegirlpedia is found and translated into English.
“Listen my words, you peach-colored magical girl! Today on
television, there is a suspense drama occurring on a summer island,
the adventure of a skeleton knight in another world, the special
internship of the students of the Magic Academy in the southern
part of the mainland the cute daily life of the cute loli ghost healing
the animals of the 007 society, and... ah! I bit my tongue! But... Damn
magical girl, don't think that you have won!

a. i) The bolded words are actually a reference to certain anime.

Name two of the references in anime names. (1, @½)
ii) What would be the most likely date of the week when the
website published such an extract? (1)
Sunday Tuesday Thursday Saturday
iii) Identify 2 anime involving romance that season which would be
released probably on the day after your answer in aii). (1, ½ )
b. i) Define the word loli (line 5) by listing 2 characteristics of a
standard loli. Provide a sensible age range as well. (2)
ii) Name one anime within the period of 2010-2015 in which loli(s)
is/are involved as main character(s). (1)
c. i) Choose one of your answer in a) and describe about it
The below idea may help you. (3)
● The brief plot/background
● The main character
ii) Choose one another anime not included in the source above
while belonging in 2022 April anime and evaluate its opening.
The below idea may help you. (3)
● The name of the opening
● The style of the opening
1.2. This question is about the personification of the anime/game genre.
A few photos are shown below.

a. i) Name 2 of the games shown above. (1, @½ )

ii) Identify and explain the two of the games which include the
possibilities of losing a character forever (until you get her again). (2)
b. i) Identify the ship girl shown in the photo with its ship type. (1, @½ )
ii) When is the game going to have its sequel? (1, @½ )
Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct, ________
c. i) Explain two types of strategy available in the horse girl game shown.
(2)
ii) What is the main enemy in the gun girl game? (1)
d. One claims that Azul Lane has plagiarized the ship game above. Analyze
this statement by comparing the two games. (4)
You may consider:
● Genre
● Character Design
● Gameplay Mechanics
1.3. This question is about the comic culture of America.
A photo is shown below.
a. i) In which company is this comic from? (1)
ii) Name 2 pairs of characters and their main villain belonging to that
company’s comics. (1, @½ )
iii) According to their combat index in official introduction to the
characters, order their strength of all 4 characters in aii) with their index
from 1 to 7. (2)
iv) List one villain who has been the enemy of all/most main characters in
its comics. (1)
b. One claims that this comic is “politically correct”.
i) Identify 2 photo evidence to support his argument. (2)
ii) List of “politically incorrect” villains in any comics. Explain your
answer according to their features. (2)
c. Explain why this company tends to create “politically correct”
protagonists and “politically incorrect” villains. Use concrete ideas in
your example without the source provided above. (3)
You may consider:
● Competition between Companies
● Running out of ideas
● Public Pressure
Part B2: (Choose 2 in 3, each worth 13 marks)
2.1. This question is about rhythm/music games.
Photos about 3 of them are shown.

a. Name all 3 games shown above along with their

main gaming platform from left to right (the first
platform when they are released; e.g. PC, Steam,
Mobile). (3, @½ )
b. i) State 2 feature of the left game to prevent the player from spamming
their sword to avoid misses. (2)
ii) State the number of that level and the name of the official song being
displayed in the right source. (1, @½ )
c. The game in the middle has lots of mods.
State the mod when the following first appeared. (2, @½ )
i) Death Notes iii) Ink Notes
ii) Screen Distraction iv) 9-Key Mechanics
d. A Song in Muse Dash has a BPM of 160 and a scroll speed of 4.
i) What should the player choose for the scroll speed multiplier in his
options if he wants an effective speed of 400? (1)
After the song, he hits 400 Perfects, 100 Great, 10 Passes and 20 Misses.
ii) Find the accuracy and grading of his gameplay, assuming the
multiplying factor of Great and Pass are 0.8 and 0.5 respectively. (2)
e. Compare the similarities and differences of two of the games shown
above. (2)
You may consider:
● Passing Threshold
● Game Length
● Gameplay Mechanics (not just UI!!!)
● Modding Communities
2.2. This question is about Vtuber culture.
The news about one of them is shown below.
Previously, Company A's VTuber "Kiryu Coco" independently mentioned Taiwan
on the live broadcast, which attracted dissatisfaction and terror from Chinese
"patriots". As a result, Company A's head office also decided to suspend the report
due to the pressure of Chinese netizens. Vtuber's three-week program activity was
taken as a punishment and declared to the outside world that he "resolutely supports
the one-China principle."
And it has been three weeks since the day of the incident. VTuber Kiryu Coco
finally ended the punishment, and returned to the YouTube channel on the morning
of October 19th, and thanked the "Kiryu Club" for silently guarding Kiryu Coco on
the live broadcast.
In fact, at the end of the live broadcast of Kiryu Coco's return, he boldly choked to
black fans and Chinese patriots, "Don't watch it if you're upset," and the amount of
money in the show soared to 3.4 million yen, making Kiryu Coco's debut. Since the
third-highest revenue live program, it can be seen that the scorching phenomenon
not only did not cause any damage, but also received unexpected gains and support.
From: https://www.toy-people.com/?p=56608

a. i) Name Company A and its head office. (1,@½ )

ii) State the name of 2 VTubers belonging to Company A whose main
streaming language is not Japanese. (1, @½ )
iii) Which generation and branch does Kiryu Coco belong to? (1, @½ )
iv) What is the main source of income for most VTubers? (1)
b. i) Which type of Vtuber is Kiryu Coco? (1)
Personal Potential Corporate Potential
ii) List two other VTubers whose type is different from Kiryu Coco.
(1, @½ )
iii) Compare the pros and cons of Personal Potential and Corporate
Potential VTubers. Quote the source and your own knowledge when
appropriate. (4)
You may consider:
● Value of VTubers in general
● Development Direction of Vtubers
● Difficulty of Maintenance
● Main Audience
c. i) Apart from the source, give brief detail of another VTuber being fired
due to its type of VTuber shown in bi). (2)
ii) List 2 original songs by the VTuber you mentioned in ci). You may list
his/her cover only if he/she has not enough original songs. (1, @½)
2.3. This question is about the Pokemon Series.
A battle scene is shown below. All names of Pokemon here are official ones.

a. i) What are the subtitles of the product shown above

(e.g. Arzeus, Sword)? (1, @½ )
ii) Which generation is the game belonging to? (1)
iii) Compare this game and Pokemon Legend Arceus briefly. Give
specific details if possible. (4)
You may consider:
● Catching Pokemon Mechanics
● Special Effects
● Diversity
b. i) Which skill allows Rotom to switch while dealing damage? (1)
ii) Name all type of Pokemon of Exeggator. (1, @½ )
iii) Kangaskhan used Crunch against Exeggator. How much damage will
it deal? (1)
iv) Assuming the stats of Exaggutor is unchanged, name one move it can
learn while dealing the exact damage to Ninetales as Solar Beam in one
turn. (1)
v) Up to Generation VIII, which type of the pokemon is the rarest?
Dark Ice Fairy Ghost (1)
c. The new trailer of Pokemon series has been released.
i) What is the subtitle for both versions of the game? (1, @½ )
ii) Name two of the starter pokemons in Generation 9. (1, @½ )
Part B3: (Choose 1 in 2, each worth 15 marks)
3.1. This question is about SRPG culture.
A Photo of an SRPG game is shown below.

a. i) What is the full form of SRPG? (1)

ii) List and Elaborate 2 features of SRPG games over typical RPG games.
(2)
b. i) Identify the SRPG shown above. When was it released? (1, @½ )
ii) In the map above, in which direction should Serenoa face to minimize
the damage? Explain your answer briefly. (2)
iii) Identify and briefly explain 3 features that can be found in this SPRG
in terms of affecting the attack dealt. (3)
c. i) Apart from your answer in bi), list 2 more SRPG games. (1, @½ )
ii) In your answer in ci), list two characters’ names whose role in the
games are assassins. (1, ½ )
d. Do you think Triangle Strategy is an “unfair” game to play?
Consider counter-argument by comparing it to other games. (4)
You may discuss:
● The importance of stats
● TP Mechanics
● Growing your characters
3.2. This question is about open world games.

a. i) Identify the two games above. When were they released? (2, @½ )
ii) According to the source, briefly explain one photo evidence in which
these two games are similar. (2)
iii) Using your own knowledge, evaluate this statement. (4)
“One of the games above can plagiarize the other.”
You may consider:
● Pay-to-Win Development Tactics
● The Size of the World
● The Nature of the Game
● Gameplay Mechanics
b. One claims that Elden Ring is an “open world game” as well.
i) Briefly explain 2 features of an open world game. (2)
ii) Give 2 platforms which give Elden Ring a full score in their rating.
(1, @½ )
iii) Discuss about the statement on both sides: (4)
“Elden Ring is an ‘open world game’.”
Provide concrete evidence to support your answer.
You may consider:
● Dark Soul reference
● Soft-blocking of map margins
● Boss Stats adjustment
● Importance of Side Quest
Part C: Essay Questions (25 marks)
In the 2 parts below, choose one of the topics and answer the question in a
particular format.

Part C1:
Explain multiple features of _[your topic]_ that you consider to be significant to
ACG Society in any way(s). Write about 200 words. (10)
Possible topics:
1.1. Paripi Koumei
1.2. Undertale
1.3. Attack of Titan
1.4. Minecraft

Part C2:
Choose 1 out of 5 of the “how far do you agree” questions. Write about 400-500
words. (15)
You are advised to compare the factors stated along with at least 2 other factors
with details and explain why you (dis)agree with the statement below.
2.1. How far do you agree that the trend of mobile games Among Us
depends on the pandemic mainly?
● Structure Hint - You must include both The rise and fall of Among Us
to score a nice mark.
You may consider these, but you can also use ideas of your own:
● The popularity of Amogus Meme
● Lack of Change
● Multiplayer Mechanics
● Simple Gamerules
2.2. How far do you agree that the popularity of Puella Magi: Madoka
Magica is mainly derived from the plot twist in Ep3?
● Structure Hint - You must compare Magia Record to its main story as
well in order to hit the top marks.
You may consider these, but you can also use ideas of your own:
● Multiple Timelines
● Accurate Control on Darkness
● Maintenance of its trend
● The performance of Magia Record
2.3. How far do you agree that the popularity of the Isekai Genre in Comics
was dependent on the repetition of background settings mainly?
● Structure Hint - You must mention some successful early Isekai anime
to support your ideas and make contrast.
You may consider these, but you can also use ideas of your own:
● Overproduced Sequels for Successful Isekai Anime
● Lack of Twists
● Anime Producers Focusing on Profits
● Anime Adaptation on Novels or Comics
2.4. How far do you agree that the decline in voice actors nowadays is due
to the disparity of salary mainly?
● Structure Hint - Use reference of the famous voice actors’ events when
necessary in your details.
You may consider these, but you can also use ideas of your own:
● Saturation of Voice Actors
● The Form of Films in Japanese Modern History
● Risk of being a Voice Actors
● Lack of Voice-acting Education

2.4. How far do you agree that the narrowness of European players of
Chinese games is mainly due to plagiarism?
● Structure Hint - Compare the cultural environment of Europe and Asia
in order to score excellent marks.
You may consider these, but you can also use ideas of your own.
● Language Difference
● Attitude of European Adults
● Political Factor
● Gaming Platform

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