Otaku Unite!

2004 | 70 minutes | 3.7 ★ (3)

Otaku Unite!
  • Overview

    Otaku Unite! is a feature-length documentary on the history of Japanese animation fandom in the United States: from the importation of anime in the early 60s to the current boom in both the visibility and accessibility of its accompanying fandom.

  • Release Date

    16 April 2004

  • DirectingEric Bresler
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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