Meeting with friends several times a week to check out the latest VHS fansubs. Going to visit the friend who just got the latest hit OVA release on LD directly from Japan. Obsessing over our favorite characters openly.
The Internet and streaming video killed the anime communities I used to be a part of.
Of course, anime was also more of a niche fandom back in those days. We felt more elite about it, we were very much snobs.
The Internet and streaming video killed the anime communities I used to be a part of.
Of course, anime was also more of a niche fandom back in those days. We felt more elite about it, we were very much snobs.