About DC Anime Club:

DCAC was established in 2003 to introduce and educate people in the Washington, DC area about East Asian culture, through viewing and discussion of Japanese animation (also known as anime) and Japanese comics (manga). DCAC is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, contributions to DC Anime Club are tax deductible to the extent allowable under the law.

The club also works to provide a positive, alternative activity to the youth in the area by exposing them to foreign culture, encouraging artistic expression and creativity, and providing opportunities for participation in community activities and leadership.

In addition to our weekly meetings, the club holds an Annual Art Show, an Annual Costume fundraising event, and visits local schools to do presentations on anime. The club also works with the Smithsonian Freer Gallery and DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival on their anime screenings, and has helped locally promote performances for Japanese bands such as Puffy Ami Yumi and Pine am.

DC Anime Club was founded by Chris Wanamaker (President), Jules Chang (Vice President) and Craig Vaughn (Sgt in Arms) on Saturday June 5, 2003. We have a strong membership that continues to grow -- most of which are teenagers.

In order to join The DC Anime Club, you must:
--fill out the registration form
--obey the code of conduct
--pay the $2 Monthly Club Dues
(Those who do not pay club dues will not be kicked out, however)

The Age range of DC Anime Club is 13 and up.

DC Anime Club’s activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Anime/LiveAction Screenings: This is when we, The DC Anime Club watch Japanese Animation/East Asian Cinema. It is through these screenings that we learn Japanese /East Asian Culture and Japanese Language by watching Japanese Animation/East Asian Cinema in Japanese with English Subtitles. The Anime/East Asian Cinema are split into three major screening events: The Regular line-up, Bring Your Own Anime (BYOA) and the Monthly Movie Showings. Please read the DC Anime Club Viewing Guidelines if you are interested in submitting Anime/East Asian cinema for DC Anime Club to watch.

Video Gaming: Have a PlayStation, Gamecube or Xbox? Like Gaming? Then start attending our monthly Video Game Day. Club members are asked to bring their games and systems for Video Gaming and Yu-gi-oh Cards for Collectible Card Gaming.