Anime Community: The Good, The Bad, and The Toxic

Gatekeeping, shipping wars, and review bombing. Navigating the complex world of anime fandom.

The anime community is massive, passionate, and sometimes terrifying.

The Good

• Fan Art: The amount of talent in the community is insane.
• Shared Hype: There is nothing like reacting to a hype episode (like Gear 5 or UI Goku) with millions of people online.

The Bad

• Gatekeeping: "You're not a real fan if you watch dubs." Ignore these people.
• Shipping Wars: Arguments about fictional relationships can get surprisingly vicious (looking at you, MHA fandom).

Conclusion

Curate your timeline. Follow positive people and block the toxicity. The community is what you make of it.