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Weeb quiz wows Anime fans at Uphoria '24

Times of Bennett | Updated: Mar 19, 2024 11:00
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By Aliza Ashraff

Anime fans gathered at Bennett University during the third day of Uphoria, 17 th March, to participate in the 'Weeb Quiz'. The event attracted a diverse group of students interested in testing their understanding of anime and manga.
The quiz was organized by the anime club of the university who curated questions to cater to both casual viewers and dedicated fans. The registration amount for the quiz was INR 149. The Anime Club members and the student council volunteers made sure that the whole event ran smoothly.

The quiz featured challenging questions covering various aspects of anime and comics, from iconic characters and storylines to industry trivia. Formed teams of two to three members and participated in a friendly competition, showcasing their familiarity with different anime genres and cultural references. Anoushka Saxena, a first-year BAJMC student stated, "I am not someone who follows anime or is an anime fan, but there's so much that I got to learn from the quiz that now I feel intrigued to watch anime series and movies."

Rounds included guessing the image, rapid-fire, and audio-based questions. The top-performing group from round two was considered as the winners. A few of the judging criteria stated that any misconduct during the quiz would result in the group's immediate disqualification, hence any kind of excuses was not accepted, participants would not be given any additional time and if more than one group gave the correct answer, the group with the shortest time was taken into consideration.

The winner of the first prize was awarded a cash prize of three thousand rupees along with a participation certificate.
As the Weeb Quiz concluded, participants reflected on the challenges and opportunities for improvement, each leaving with a sense of determination and a deeper connection to the anime community. Uphoria 2024 at Bennett University resonated with a spirit of growth and shared passion among all who took part.