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Otaku Unite! (2004)

Movie ★ 5.0 70 min

Documentary

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.

Eric Bresler Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 2004
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0374933
Language
Studio
U.S. Manga Corps, Central Park Media

Themes

Cast

Jonathan David Cook Jonathan David Cook Himself Peter Fernandez Peter Fernandez Jan Scott-Frazier Carl Gustav Horn Trish Ledoux Carl Macek Helen McCarthy Helen McCarthy Matt K. Miller Matt K. Miller Corinne Orr Corinne Orr Frederick Patten Robert J. Woodhead Daniel Taraschke Himself Doug Smith Gilles Poitras Himself Frederik L. Schodt Frederik L. Schodt Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Otaku Unite! about?
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.
Who directed Otaku Unite!?
Otaku Unite! was directed by Eric Bresler.
Who stars in Otaku Unite!?
Otaku Unite! stars Jonathan David Cook, Peter Fernandez, Jan Scott-Frazier, Carl Gustav Horn.
When was Otaku Unite! released?
Otaku Unite! is a 2004 documentary film.
Where can I watch Otaku Unite!?
You can watch Otaku Unite! with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.