Mission Statement:

The Sam Houston Anime Society has been created for three purposes. The first purpose is to establish a community for aficionados of anime, or Japanese animation. Members will be given the opportunity to meet fellow anime fans and socialize, network, and share their enjoyment of anime and of Japanese culture. The second purpose is to provide a creative outlet for anime artists and writers at SHSU. Members will be able to showcase their art and stories to a constructive, interested audience. The third purpose is to foster an appreciation of Japanese popular culture. Members will learn about Japanese culture and will interact with persons from different cultures. The Sam Houston Anime Society was created with the hope that international students will play a large part in the organization.

History:

In 1997, a group of students, drawn by their mutual interest in Japanese anime, formed the Sam Houston Anime Society. We've evolved a little over the years and gained some new faces but the focus has stayed the same: appreciation of anime. This society is maintained today by a growing constituent.

Meetings:

Anime Society meetings are every Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Dan Rather Building Room #320. At our meetings we watch various animes that have been voted on by our membership. Before the meetings people gather to discuss anime, share their recent finds, and talk with the members of anime club. We go to at least one convention a semester and offer discounted rates to our members. We also have a daughter/sister organization called the Cosplay and Lollita Kittens. They meet every Wednesday from 7 PM to 10 PM in Dan Rather Room #312. They offer help to cosplayers of any skill level and cover all of the topics of cosplay (costume design and construction, posing, acting, choreography, stage combat, make-up, etc.).

Membership:

In order to be an official member of the Sam Houston Anime Society, you must be a student or faculty member in good standing who has paid the $5 semesterly dues. You do not have to be an official member to attend our meetings. If you choose not to pay dues, you cannot participate in club activities outside of our meetings, nor can you check things out from our library.