RequiemAnon
03-10-2012, 12:37 PM
Yes, the thread title is rather vague, but I didn't want to make it too long. I wasn't quite sure were to post this as there doesn't appear to be a precedent for it, but I figured the Miscellaneous section would be fine. So I'm basically here to offer an invitation of sorts. I'm starting up what has tentatively been named the American Academy for the Evaluation and Recognition of Japanese Animation. Too make a long story short, I'm fed up with the lack of true authority on the merit of anime. Movies have the Oscars. Plays have the Tony Awards. Anime has...? Exactly. There isn't really a North American authority on the subject. Anime News Network isn't really in the same vein, so it doesn't count. So I said, "Why not make it myself?" That's what I'm doing. Basically, the AAERJA will be much like the Oscar community in that we'll have an end of the year awards ceremony (not televised of course, lol) and the winners will be determined by the votes of members of the Academy.
Now, I'm here to ask people to join. Right now it's me and a wishwashy friend. But it could grow into something incredible with your support. But not just anyone can join. Because I want this to be a true authority on anime's critical worth, only the best can join. I would prefer that you at least be in high school (college is even better), and I want you to be a proficient writer and thinker. Anyone in college majoring in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or Animation would also be a godsend. I'm majoring in Creative Writing and Journalism myself. You also need to have seen a considerable amount of anime and be willing to devote time and effort to the Academy. I truly believe that with the proper organization and drive, the AAERJA will become a household name amongst the anime world. I believe I've exhausted my welcome in this post by now though. If you are interested in joining or have further questions please contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to working with you towards a great future.
Now, I'm here to ask people to join. Right now it's me and a wishwashy friend. But it could grow into something incredible with your support. But not just anyone can join. Because I want this to be a true authority on anime's critical worth, only the best can join. I would prefer that you at least be in high school (college is even better), and I want you to be a proficient writer and thinker. Anyone in college majoring in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or Animation would also be a godsend. I'm majoring in Creative Writing and Journalism myself. You also need to have seen a considerable amount of anime and be willing to devote time and effort to the Academy. I truly believe that with the proper organization and drive, the AAERJA will become a household name amongst the anime world. I believe I've exhausted my welcome in this post by now though. If you are interested in joining or have further questions please contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to working with you towards a great future.