🌸🎬 Anime Quest
Dive into our project like an epic anime saga—celebrate heroic wins, confront the villains of friction, and power‑up our workflow for the next season!
Template Columns
🚀 New Episodes
Identify fresh practices to launch our story arc.
Base column: Start🛑 Unwanted Plot Twists
Pinpoint habits that derail our narrative.
Base column: Stop🌟 Continuing Powers
Highlight strengths to keep fueling our saga.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A fun, anime‑themed retrospective that highlights new practices, stops harmful habits, and reinforces strengths for the next sprint.
When to use this template
Use when the team wants an engaging, narrative‑driven review that boosts morale and surfaces actionable improvements.
How to facilitate
Set the scene by reminding the team of the anime storyline theme and the three columns
Ask each member to write down items for New Episodes, Unwanted Plot Twists, and Continuing Powers on virtual sticky notes
Group similar notes together and discuss each column, starting with New Episodes, then Unwanted Plot Twists, then Continuing Powers
Vote on the top two items in each column to prioritize actions
Turn the top New Episodes into concrete experiments for the next sprint and assign owners
Close with a quick team chant or affirmation that ties back to the anime quest theme
Pro Tips
Use anime character avatars or emojis on the board to keep energy high
Limit each sticky note to one concise idea to keep discussion focused
When voting, use a simple dot‑voting tool so remote participants can see results instantly
FAQ
What if the team is unfamiliar with anime references?
Explain the metaphor briefly and focus on the purpose of each column; the theme is a fun wrapper, not a deep lore requirement.
How do we handle dominant voices during discussion?
Use a round‑robin or timed speaking approach and encourage quieter members to share their sticky notes first.
What if we run out of time?
Prioritize the top‑voted items and defer lower‑priority ideas to a follow‑up board or next retrospective.
Can this be used for non‑technical teams?
Yes, the narrative framing works for any group looking to reflect on processes and collaboration.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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