Mission Statement
We of the Oahu Anime Explorer believe that the desire to learn is paramount when attempting to learn about Japanese language and culture. By promoting an interest in Anime and Manga we believe that we will also create the desire to learn more about Japan and its people. We believe that by seeking out and presenting the latest Anime and by showing it both in its original language as well as with the most accurate translations we can increase interest in and understanding of the Japanese and their culture. We also hope to improve the understanding of the Japanese language through exposure to it. We of the OAE also believe that by seeking other activities such as travel, participation in cultural events and exposure to other media such as live-action programs we can further gain understanding and appreciation of the Japanese culture. We of the OAE wish to increase contact and interchange between all fans of Anime and Manga. To this end we wish to act as liaison between Anime and Japanese clubs of all kinds throughout the islands.
OAE History
Before there was the OAE, there was the Japanese Animation Society of Hawaii. From 1985 to 2005, JASH was the longest running anime club west of the Rockies. However, in 2005, JASH president Milton Streeter saw the landscape of anime and manga changing, so he felt that a changing of the guard was in order. Milton then asked club member Kell Komatsubara, of his plans to fold the club and if he would create an all new club. Kell then asked members Pam and the late Bob Verrey, and Eric Kihara, along with friend Zac Tom if they would help him create an all new anime club. So, in July of 2005, with the help of HMC academy owner Kevin Yoshida the Oahu Anime Explorer held it's first meeting. The rest as you can say, is history...
We of the Oahu Anime Explorer believe that the desire to learn is paramount when attempting to learn about Japanese language and culture. By promoting an interest in Anime and Manga we believe that we will also create the desire to learn more about Japan and its people. We believe that by seeking out and presenting the latest Anime and by showing it both in its original language as well as with the most accurate translations we can increase interest in and understanding of the Japanese and their culture. We also hope to improve the understanding of the Japanese language through exposure to it. We of the OAE also believe that by seeking other activities such as travel, participation in cultural events and exposure to other media such as live-action programs we can further gain understanding and appreciation of the Japanese culture. We of the OAE wish to increase contact and interchange between all fans of Anime and Manga. To this end we wish to act as liaison between Anime and Japanese clubs of all kinds throughout the islands.
OAE History
Before there was the OAE, there was the Japanese Animation Society of Hawaii. From 1985 to 2005, JASH was the longest running anime club west of the Rockies. However, in 2005, JASH president Milton Streeter saw the landscape of anime and manga changing, so he felt that a changing of the guard was in order. Milton then asked club member Kell Komatsubara, of his plans to fold the club and if he would create an all new club. Kell then asked members Pam and the late Bob Verrey, and Eric Kihara, along with friend Zac Tom if they would help him create an all new anime club. So, in July of 2005, with the help of HMC academy owner Kevin Yoshida the Oahu Anime Explorer held it's first meeting. The rest as you can say, is history...
Next Meeting
TBA
Upcoming Events
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii New Years Ohana Festival
We will once again be at the JCCH New Years Ohana Festival, and we'll also be handing out flyers for the Aiea Library Anime and Liliha Manga Library clubs as well as Hawaii Entertainment Expo Experience information as well. If any of the local anime clubs want to put their flyers with ours, please email us asap.
Now Playing
Kei On
Mawaru Penguindrum
(Back by popular request)
Astro fighter Sunred
Gundam AGE
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii New Years Ohana Festival
We will once again be at the JCCH New Years Ohana Festival, and we'll also be handing out flyers for the Aiea Library Anime and Liliha Manga Library clubs as well as Hawaii Entertainment Expo Experience information as well. If any of the local anime clubs want to put their flyers with ours, please email us asap.
Now Playing
Kei On
Mawaru Penguindrum
(Back by popular request)
Astro fighter Sunred
Gundam AGE
Weekend Karaoke at GS Studios
call or email us if you are wanting to go. We usually go on sunday evenings, but if there is nothing happening, we may go on saturdays as well.
Our sponsors!
Remember, when the U.S. releases are out please buy them from our faithful sponsors of the club! Without the sales of U.S. releases, we would lose backing to events we all love, like all of the anime conventions across the U.S. that we go to. We are here to just show you what is out there and will be coming to the U.S. and please support the U.S. industry for your collections. On our current list of sponsors to support, the following are the stores and companies that have supported us in our many events and outings...
Heavy Metal Barbell
HMC Academy
The Pacific Outpost 501st
If you've seen Storm Troopers, Sith Lords, and Mandalorians, they are probably from the Pacific Outpost 501st Legion! This group of costumers are dedicated to the Star Wars franchise and have loyally enforced order 66 in the State of Hawaii for the Empire.
Anime in the Limelight...
They are back! Max and the Anime in the Limelight are back on the internet radio waves! Since 1997, former J.A.S.H. members and Hawaii residents now residing in Las Vegas were putting on this radio show for all anime otakus in Hawaii. Recently, these guys pulled up stakes and moved to Sin City. Now, in 2008 they restarted the show and here it is! I've know Max for the longest time, and when he's back in Hawaii we always have a great time with the gang here. Hopefully, you will enjoy this internet radio show as much as we do!