AKADot.com
"With such devotion, camaraderie and unity present in American anime fandom, maybe that can rub off on such a tarnished term [as Japan's definition of "otaku"] and made to mean something far nobler in the future. And "Otaku Unite!" may just be the battle cry to make it happen."

AnimationInsider.net
"Otaku Unite! aims to be both a primer to otaku culture to those on the outside, and a celebration of the same to those on the inside, and it excels at both in a fun, educating manner."

AnimeNewsNetwork.com
"...it’s almost magical in a way that only a documentary on anime fans can be."

AnimeResearch.com
"Director Eric Bresler should be commended for this valuable look at anime fan culture in the United States."

City Paper Philadelphia
"Philadelphia filmmaker Eric Bresler approaches his subjects with good-natured humor, refraining from mockery even when interviewing middle-aged men dressed as schoolgirls."

DVDVisionJapan.com
"With its wide breadth of subjects, informative interviews, and plenty of film clips, this should be watched by anyone who is interested in anime, new or otaku."

Filmcritic.com
"Otaku Unite! is a very comprehensive and compelling introduction to the world of anime fandom. If you've ever wondered who those crazy-looking people in the elaborate costumes on their way to your local covnetion center are, it's worth checking out."

SequentialTart.com
"The professional quality of this documentary seems to me to be a continuation of the startling depth of talent in the otaku community, artistic, organizational, and technical. I highly recommend this to all who are interested in fandoms, even those outside of anime."