Half a Decade of Dieting on Anime

December 19, 2011 | by gendomike | 6 comments

Categories: Editorials


Mugi is as surprised as we are.

Five years ago today, Ray and I started a little anime website called “Scattered Cels.” It became “Anime Diet” in the spring of 2007, hardly missing a beat in the transition, and we’ve been writing, con covering, and growing ever since! Thanks to all the staff, past and present, who helped build this site, and thanks to all of you readers, listeners, and viewers who’ve been supporting us all along. Because of all of you, we are one of the longest surviving anime blogs on the Internet, having long beaten the 2 year curse more than twice over. And we ain’t stopping anytime soon.

There’s still so much we have yet to accomplish, and some much left to do. So join us as we continue our journey forward in love and anime and otakuness. Who knows where we’ll end up as we began our sixth year? There will be ups, and there will be downs. Wherever it is, though, we can’t make it without you. And we hope to see you along the way.

The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.
—JRR Tolkien

Art source: 榛名ヒスイ via nanami.

About the Author

Michael lives in the Los Angeles area, and has been into anime since he saw Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1999. Some of his favorite shows include Full Metal Alchemist, Honey and Clover, and Welcome to the NHK!. Since 2003 he has gone to at least one anime convention every year. A public radio junkie, which naturally led to podcasting, he now holds a seminary degree and is looking to become Dr. Rev. Otaku Bible Man any day now. Michael can be reached at mike.huang@animediet.net. You can also find his Twitter account at @gendomike.

Comments and Trackbacks

  1. Ray Dec 19, 2011

    Congratulations to ourselves! XD

  2. Benu Dec 19, 2011

    Congrats! Wish you guys many more years to come! I only have one request, bring back the podcasts!

  3. TRazor Dec 20, 2011

    Congratulations!

    Five years is a long, long time. Here’s to five more :D

  4. animemiz Dec 23, 2011

    A late and heartfelt congratulation and well wishes for many more years. ^_^

  5. Monsieur LaMoe Dec 24, 2011

    Omedetou-gozaimasu! AnimeDiet rules!

  6. Tommy Dec 26, 2011

    5 years – it’s great :)
    Thanks for your site and good luck.

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