Anime Lovers Get Online Community
24 Feb, 2007, 11:00 am IST | by
Sharon Khare
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<a href="http://www.animeonline.com/" target="_blank">animeOnline.com, an online community and news resource for those interested in anime, manga and Japanese entertainment has been launched. News articles and stories will cover anime, manga, videogames, music and all Japanese culture, will be reported and updated every day. Entertainment offerings on the site will include an uploadable video section, as well as actual anime episodes available for sale on the site. "Anime is part of a very large entertainment industry in the United States and animeOnline will provide fans with a central location to get professional news, meet other fans and discuss the latest events," says Rob Bricken, editor in chief of animeOnline.com. "We are really excited to launch the beta version and start working with fans to make this the ultimate online destination for anime fans." When asked how the idea for animeOnline came about, Bricken explains that while he had long seen the need for such a site it was Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment, who put things in motion. "We are part of an industry that covers everything from anime, manga and video games to Japanese pop music," said Fukunaga. "Fans of this entertainment genre and industry flock to the Internet to find news and other people with similar interests. But there is no central point for them to gather and get information. That is where animeOnline comes in." Bricken was brought in to ensure the site's independence. "Independence is crucial to any news organization, and for animeOnline it is essential for this site to live up to its potential and fill the need for professional news covering the entire industry," explains Fukunaga. "We hope that both fans and businesses will get behind animeOnline and help generate awareness for the entire industry." The social networking features of the site are designed specifically with the anime and manga fan in mind. It allows the creation of personal profile pages, and the ability to send email, add friends, write a blog and the other regular offerings of any online community. It also provides members with a chance to present their five favorite series on their personal pages in a prominent way. |
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