| Reviews:
"With such devotion, camaraderie and unity
present in American anime fandom, maybe that can rub off on
such a tarnished term [as Japan's definition of "otaku"]
and be made to mean something far nobler in the future. And
"Otaku Unite!" may just be the battle cry to make
it happen."
— AKAdot.com
"The documentary Otaku Unite! is a well
shot overview of anime fandom."
— Ain't
It Cool News
"Otaku Unite! aims to be both a primer
to otaku culture to those on the outside, and a celebration
of the same to those on the inside, and it excels at both in
a fun, educating manner."
— Animation
Insider
"We found this to be a real blast —
our only complaint is that we're not in it!"
— Anime.com
"...it’s almost magical in a way
that only a documentary on anime fans can be."
— Anime
News Network
"Otaku Unite! is an important and relevant
introduction to the booming US anime culture."
— Anime
On DVD
"Director Eric Bresler should be commended
for this valuable look at anime fan culture in the United States."
— Anime
Research
"Philadelphia filmmaker Eric Bresler approaches
his subjects with good-natured humor, refraining from mockery
even when interviewing middle-aged men dressed as schoolgirls."
— City
Paper Philadelphia
"With its wide breadth of subjects, informative
interviews, and plenty of film clips, this should be watched
by anyone who is interested in anime, new or otaku."
— DVD
Vision Japan
"Otaku Unite! is a very comprehensive and
compelling introduction to the world of anime fandom. If you've
ever wondered who those crazy-looking people in the elaborate
costumes on their way to your local convention center are, it's
worth checking out."
— Filmcritic.com
"The professional quality of this documentary
seems to me to be a continuation of the startling depth of talent
in the otaku community, artistic, organizational, and technical.
I highly recommend this to all who are interested in fandoms,
even those outside of anime."
— Sequential
Tart
"Otaku Unite! does an admirable job of
not pigeonholing fans, allowing viewers to make up their own
mind as to the meaning, and all the while having fun in the
process."
— TLAVideo
There are also a countless number of bloggers,
podcasters and the like who have dedicated time to reviewing
OU! My thanks go out to all of them as their words are just
as legitimate as the ones listed above. |
