Hey, now let me tell ya somethin’ ‘bout them black anime fans, they sure got a good thing goin’ on, lemme tell ya. Now, folk from all walks of life watchin’ anime, but them black folk, they got their own way with it. More and more young black people these days love them some anime. They ain’t sittin’ around watchin’ them old soap operas or TV dramas no more, no sir, they tuned into stuff like Afro Samurai and Naruto, them shows where characters be fightin’ with swords, flyin’ through the air, all that stuff. Oh, they serious ’bout it too!
Now, let me tell ya somethin’ interesting, there’s these twin brothers, Arthell and Darnell Isom, two black fellas, real good with that art, they went and made their own anime studio over there in Japan. Imagine that! Black folk in Japan makin’ anime, it’s called D’ART Shtajio. It’s the first black-owned studio over there and they makin’ some real cool stuff. Them brothers got talent, and they ain’t just workin’ for themselves, they helpin’ other folks too, creatin’ opportunities for other black folk to get into the anime industry. It’s somethin’ special.
Now, I gotta say, anime ain’t just a Japanese thing no more. Lotta folks in America love it, and black folks are a big part of that. They say, ‘bout 18% of American anime fans are black. That’s a big ol’ chunk, right? Black folk got their own style, and they connect with anime in ways some might not understand at first. But when you look closer, it makes sense, y’know. Some of them anime shows, they talk about fightin’ against all the odds, strugglin’ but never givin’ up. That kinda stuff hit home for a lotta black folks. Reminds ‘em of their own struggles, maybe.
And let me tell ya, there’s some black celebs that love anime too! Oh yeah, famous folk like Michael B. Jordan, that fella who was in the boxing movie, Creed, and others, they big fans. They don’t mind lettin’ folks know neither. It ain’t just a hobby no more, it’s part of the culture now. Black folks wearin’ anime shirts, talkin’ ‘bout Dragon Ball Z and One Piece like it’s somethin’ important. And I guess it is to ‘em.
Now, one of the most famous black anime characters has gotta be Afro Samurai. Oh, that Afro Samurai is somethin’ else! He ain’t messin’ around, cuttin’ down enemies with a sword, fightin’ like a warrior. That’s the kinda character black folks like to see. A fella who’s strong, independent, and fightin’ for what’s his. Makes ya feel proud watchin’ it, seein’ a black character doin’ big things like that.
There’s even communities where black folk who love anime can get together, online and all, talkin’ about their favorite shows, discussin’ characters, and just sharin’ their love for anime. They don’t have to feel like they don’t belong no more, ‘cause there’s a whole bunch of ‘em. And they go to conventions, dressin’ up as their favorite anime characters, havin’ a good ol’ time. Lotta folks used to think anime fans were just kids or nerds, but now it’s mainstream, and black folk are right there in the mix.
Now, why do black folk love anime so much, ya might ask? Well, it could be the way anime shows tell them stories ’bout overcomin’ hardship, never givin’ up, and always pushin’ forward. That kinda stuff speaks to people. And anime characters, well, they come from all walks of life too, and that diversity makes black fans feel connected. Even though the stories come from Japan, it don’t matter. The messages are universal, and black folk understand that struggle, they live it.
So, if ya ever wondered why there’s so many black anime fans, just know, it’s more than just watchin’ cartoons. It’s about culture, connectin’ with stories that mean somethin’, and havin’ fun too. Black folk, like everyone else, just wanna enjoy themselves, and anime gives ‘em that outlet. Whether it’s watchin’ big ol’ battles or dressin’ up as characters, they’re a big part of the anime world now. Ain’t no doubt about that.
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