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
"...its 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."