Cel Shaded Jason Yadao

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5 questions, 1 winner

After several weeks of trivial pursuits in the Great Ghibli Giveaway, we finally have a winner. Congratulations go out to Jared Kuroiwa of Honolulu, winner of "Howl's Moving Castle," "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Whisper of the Heart" on DVD. The DVDs are in the mail, Jared ... hope you enjoy 'em.

So what were the answers? Let's go to the board ...

1. Which two Ghibli films were nominated for Academy Awards?

A: "Spirited Away" (2002) and "Howl's Moving Castle" (2006).

2. In which two Ghibli films do "soot sprites" appear?

A: "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Spirited Away."

3. Two characters from "Whisper of the Heart" also were featured in a later Ghibli film. Name the characters and the film.

A: "The Cat Returns" featured two cats, Muta and Baron, who also were part of "Whisper of the Heart."

4. In "Spirited Away," what color were the flowers that Chihiro holds at the beginning of the film?

A: Pink.

5. In "Princess Mononoke," which part of Ashitaka's body gets infected by the boar spirit, and on what side?

A: Ashitaka was injured on his right arm.

See you at Kawaii Kon!

Well, it's finally here ... Kawaii Kon kicks off Friday at the Ala Moana Hotel for a three-day celebration of anime, manga and Japanese culture.

Check out our convention preview in the Weekend section in the Thursday afternoon and Friday morning editions of the Star-Bulletin, where Wilma and I will profile "Usagi Yojimbo" artist Stan Sakai and some of the other guests attending. I won't be involved in any formal programs, but if you see me on the show floor, please say hello! And enjoy the convention ...