Really appreciate this look (especially the photos) at a seminal moment in the the anime fandom. Such a cool historical interlude. Interesting also to think how much early globally localized shows (gachaman, kimba, astroboy, speed racer, etc) were seeding the ground with the aesthetic appreciation for the dream machine that was tuning up. I have a distinct recollection of watching the credits of Speed Racer and trying to figure out where the unusual-sounding names came from…similarly seeing the katakana on my childhood jumbo Reideen…visual breadcrumbs leading to Japan.
Could one say this was the equivalent to the 1972 Star Trek Convention in NYC? When a fandom gelled and the suits said “hmmm, hey we can make money off these people!” .
Wow, I'd never heard about this. Fascinating to learn about the roots of a culture I love and am so indebted to. What a world—great article, thanks for covering this and sharing it with us modern-day anime fans who didn't know.
Really appreciate this look (especially the photos) at a seminal moment in the the anime fandom. Such a cool historical interlude. Interesting also to think how much early globally localized shows (gachaman, kimba, astroboy, speed racer, etc) were seeding the ground with the aesthetic appreciation for the dream machine that was tuning up. I have a distinct recollection of watching the credits of Speed Racer and trying to figure out where the unusual-sounding names came from…similarly seeing the katakana on my childhood jumbo Reideen…visual breadcrumbs leading to Japan.
This is so cool and interesting as a 21st century anime fan from the west.
Could one say this was the equivalent to the 1972 Star Trek Convention in NYC? When a fandom gelled and the suits said “hmmm, hey we can make money off these people!” .
Wow, I'd never heard about this. Fascinating to learn about the roots of a culture I love and am so indebted to. What a world—great article, thanks for covering this and sharing it with us modern-day anime fans who didn't know.