Well… I only happened to take a few film courses during my stint in university that, to my surprise (and endless enjoyment for my inner nerd), covered anime. But since Alison got the geek ball for anime classics, giants, and the in-betweens rolling, I couldn’t help but continue the trend. So maybe I should amend the title to Anime from Someone Who’s a Part-Time Expert (Sort Of). Buckle in, because the nerdery is about to get nerdier.
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So few weeks ago I got the chance to attend Anime North, one of the biggest cons to focus almost entirely on Japanese animation, comics and culture. Back in March I was musing about my love of conventions, and Anime North is one of my favorites. This con is fan-run, covers a variety of topics, is 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly and accommodating of various disabilities, and it’s just a great time regardless of how big an anime fan you are.
But here’s the thing about me and anime/manga. I’m definitely a fan… but I’m not a huge fan, at least not compared to some. Chances are if you ask me if I’ve seen a series, the answer is no. Attack on Titan? Nope. My Hero Academia? Nope. Jujutsu Kaisen? Watched the first couple of episodes but nothing else yet. It’s tricky when I’m talking to other anime fans who are so eager to gush about their favorites and I have very few points of reference.
Also I have yet to see a single Miyazaki film. Yes, I hang my head in shame.
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2025 is almost over. Literally, today is the last day. I’m always surprised by the end of a year, as it seems like we just rang it in. Wasn’t that just a few months ago? No? It was a whole year ago? Huh.
But one of my favorite activities to indulge in as a year wraps up is to pick out the highlights in entertainment. What did I watch or read that ignited my imagination and all of my fangirl instincts? My favorite things may not be yours but that’s part of the fun. Taste is subjective, and a discussion about this kind of thing helps you get to know someone and may give you some recommendations of things you may not have thought to try.
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