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Episode Chapter Title Description Regular Re-Drafted
1 01.0A.01.0a Fan Clubs - C/FO, VJAC, Arctic Animation "The History of Anime Re-drafted" is a documentary series exploring the evolution of anime fandom in North America, hosted by William Chow, founder of Arctic Animation_1_. The first episode focuses on fan clubs and their crucial role in developing anime communities_1_. The narrative follows Chow's personal journey from a small town to Vancouver, where his anime interest began during university. The documentary highlights the importance of local comic stores, particularly Comic Emporium and its employee Carter Lam, who introduced fans to series like Macross and Robotech. The series examines early fan club meetings, including the challenges they faced, such as limited equipment and accessibility issues. It discusses how anime content was initially dominated by "three Gs" - girls, guns, and gore - and primarily focused on space-oriented narratives. The documentary also explores the role of fanzines in sharing information and translations when official localization was scarce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QgToa8n5aE https://youtu.be/tt7kCrl3NE0
2 04.0A.01.00 1985 Tech Level In the early 1980s, North American anime fandom faced significant challenges in accessing Japanese animation_1_. William Chow's personal account describes the era's technological limitations and innovative solutions_1_. Fans relied on unconventional methods like searching Yellow Pages for Japanese businesses and visiting specialized stores like Sophia's Bookstore, which offered crucial resources including voice actor catalogs. The distribution system relied heavily on individuals in Japan recording shows on VHS tapes and shipping them internationally_1_. Local video rental stores like Kiku Video and Fuji Video in Vancouver emerged to serve the growing community. These tapes often contained raw, unsubtitled content with Japanese commercials_1_. Early computing played a vital role, with enthusiasts using various 8-bit machines like the Apple II, Commodore 64, and Amiga 500. The community had two main goals: creating information-sharing networks and developing subtitling techniques. Despite limited internet access, fans built connections through bulletin boards and Usenet groups like rec.arts.anime_1_. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqyQoBL9wNk https://youtu.be/lFtcEjKCUIg
3 02.0A.01.00.02 How we got our anime. The video is about the challenges of accessing Japanese animation in North America in the early 1980s. It discusses how fans relied on physical media like VHS tapes and laser discs to obtain anime content, as digital streaming and high-speed internet were not yet available. The video also highlights the role of specialized stores, magazines, and international networks in connecting fans with anime content from Japan. It emphasizes the dedication and resourcefulness of early anime enthusiasts in overcoming the obstacles of the time. . Laser Discs. unboxing of Galaxy Fraulein Yuna LD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ4kuym3slA https://youtu.be/E6MdYZsUt0o
4 02.0A.02.0a.01.0A:01 Audio CDs and stories anime CDs. Macross music. CD Singles. audio tapes, CD soundtracks. Kimagure Orange Road Eternal Sound Color Box Set Unboxing. Akemi Takeda Illustrations Book. How I got Akemi Takeda to sign my Illustration book. Parada Parade Anime Story for the CD for Best Of The Pink Pineapple Collection. A reflection about Johnny at Happy Console Gamer and video game CDs. Langrisser for the PC-Engine and the soundtrack. Cho Ai Aniki game and soundtrack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WGAPLdB1zU https://youtu.be/9IPfTvf75IQ
5 02.0B.04:01 Doujinshi What is Doujinshi. Sailor Moon Dojin "Moon Angels". "Moon Gang" , "Moon Angels R". Red Riding Hood Cha Cha Dojin. "Cha Cha Cha" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWDtI3MQtL8 https://youtu.be/Ezrjt_Nv5Yg
6 01.0A.03.01 UBC Fan Clubs How Bill was able to set up a Bulletin board system. This episode of History of Fan Anime explores the early anime fandom at the University of British Columbia (UBC) during the pre-internet era_1_. Due to the lack of dedicated anime clubs initially, anime enthusiasts connected through the War Gamers and Personal Computer Clubs_1_. Two key figures emerged during this period: Daisuke Suzuki, a Japanese student who became an influential translator for Arctic Animation_1_, and Bill Jang, a computer enthusiast who set up crucial BBS systems_1_. The BBS networks, including Fidonet, enabled fans to communicate and share anime-related content_1_. The era was characterized by face-to-face interactions at comic book stores and local clubs_1_. While modern online communities offer easier connection opportunities, this early period fostered a more diverse and sociable anime community_1_. The growth of anime's popularity eventually led to the formation of dedicated clubs, though interestingly, some clubs were partly motivated by the ability to petition for student union funding_1_. My personal story of the UBC Wargamers Society and the Personal Computer Club at the University of British Columbia. How I met my translate Daisuke. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5hsliktHHs https://youtu.be/xe0fC_UwcEs
7 01.0E.01.0a Fan Mail Vol 1 This episode of History of Fan Anime explores the communication methods used by anime enthusiasts in the 1980s and 1990s_1_. The Cartoon Fantasy Organization (CFO) played a crucial role, maintaining chapters across North America and facilitating connections between fans_1_. Fans communicated through various means, from traditional letters to early electronic methods. William Chow received letters on distinctive letterheads from institutions like NASA and Paramount Pictures_1_. The correspondence often included personal touches like photographs, artwork clippings, and stickers_1_. The episode also covers the Bulletin Board System (BBS), which allowed real-time communication between fans_1_. Letters from fans like Julian, David, and John showcase the spread of anime fandom across universities, military bases, and Star Trek fan communities_1_. The documentary concludes by contrasting past and present anime fandom, noting that modern fans might be less open to exploring diverse anime genres compared to their predecessors_1_. The fancy stationery. Company Logos from company stationary. Fancy Paper. Anime Stationary from magazines. Artwork. Stickers. Photographs. Bulletin Board System. (Prototype Generation), Phone calls. Long Distance Calls. "Used Girlfriend" story on the BBS. Reading some letters I have gotten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRS7TtPkLRM https://youtu.be/wK6Cb_D_L-c
8 02.0B.05:01 Artbooks and Dojinshi background of anime books. King of Fighters Artbook. Uncanny X-Men by Kia Ayasima Graphic Novel, Takayuki Fujima Essentia Silent Mobius Dojinshi, Space Battle Ship Yamato Doujinshi, Street Fighter II Championship Edition - How to Play Artbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-L9gHS-D50 https://youtu.be/Bj30qYrMHW8
9 01.0C.01:01 The 3 G's The sub-genre of animes that came out in the early stages where all the animes were Girls, Guns, Gore! The expensive VHS video cassettes. Nobody knows where to get the anime. Getting the word out about anime. Being labelled as an anime fan. Lack of mass distribution advertising, Video tape piracy (ie. tape trading) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JSXxZ_JGXw https://youtu.be/zG6YkaBoQeo
10 03.0H.01 The Tech that Arctic Animation used State of the computers, comparing CPU speed, Hard drive size, memory size. True Vision NuVista Time Base Corrector, Genlock, Amiga computer, Switching over to a Macintosh platform for fansubbing. Software like DOS 3.3 (No Windows yet), The concept of all the video processing must be done in real time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RBaeFxJMqE https://youtu.be/HNegICBVpSQ

 

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