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The fan community in the English-speaking world began in the 1970s and steadily grew. According to Japanophile Fred Patten, the very first fan club devoted to Japanese animation was the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization, which began in Los Angeles in 1977. [5] .
The Future of Fan Communities. As anime continues to grow, fan communities will play an even more significant role in shaping its future. The rise of virtual events and online communities during the pandemic has shown that fans can adapt and thrive in digital spaces.
Sep 29, 2010 · Examples of underground anime literature illustrate how fan's envisioned their local, national, and transnational communities. The article concludes with suggestions for rethinking U.S. cultural relations in the postwar era.
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Oct 17, 2023 · The word “otaku” (オタク) comes from the second-person pronoun “otaku” (お 宅 たく ), which generally is a polite form of addressing others in Japanese. There grew a custom of using this term within fan communities, striking early writers such as Akio Nakamori as odd.
Jan 1, 2014 · In this thesis I examine the history and dynamics of anime fans and fandom in the UK, but rather than beginning with this obvious starting point, I work through the pre-history of fandom ...
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Nov 16, 2018 · Anime fandom before 1990 was inherently tied up with he broader contours of fandom. After 1990, a distinct brand of convention arose revolving around anime and Japanese culture. Both eras present challenging questions and different ways to view anime fandom, along with advantages and drawbacks.
This book traces animation fandom from its roots in early cinema audiences, through mid-century children's cartoon fan clubs, to today's digitally-networked transcultural fan cultures.
