By Mary Rienks – Collegiate Staff
There are many different clubs at Grand Rapids Community College, but some of them may get overlooked.
Anime is a Japanese animated production that can be one of two things, hand drawn or computer designed animation. It is a very diverse art form, with many distinctive methods and techniques for the production of the shows.
Many students at GRCC are hooked on Anime with content ranging from romance to violence.
Dale Mortensen serves as the Anime Club event organizer.
“I enjoy the social aspects of hanging out with friends, the trips are fun,” Mortensen said. “Many people get to get out of their shells and socialize with others about something they enjoy because most nerds don’t, most of them just sit at home and play video games.”
The group stress that everyone is welcome.
“Many of the students enjoy watching ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Mastermind,’” Dale said.
Many other options are available, including top ten hits like, “Hellsing,” “Bleach,” and “Full Metal Alchemist.” Many people love to participate in cosplays or Anime Cons. The club is more interested in viewing Anime than doing their own animations.
“We lack the physical ability and we don’t know how,” Dale said. “Also, we lack the technology to create an animation.” The Alma Con is an upcoming event if any students are interested in attending. It is Feb. 4-6 at Alma College. The cost is $5 to attend.
Any students interested in learning more about Japanese culture should check out the anime club. Meetings are held noon-4 p.m. every Thursday in Room 403 in the Calkins Science Center.
