Geeks Re:Connect

Known as the "Grandfather of Fansubbing", Wiliam Chow is the founder of “Arctic Animation”, an analogue VHS fansubbing group that was known for the speed and quantity of their fansubbing efforts back in the VHS tape trading days of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

The group was known for being the first to fansub the entirety of “Kimagure Orange Road” and “Maison Ikkoku”, along with many other classic works (Sailor Moon, Patlabor, Bubblegum Crisis, Gundam, etc). The distribution of their VHS fansubs reached pre-internet anime fans and fanclubs throughout Canada, the United States and even places in Europe.

William was also the founder and chairperson of the “Vancouver Japanese Animation Society” (VJAS), and the owner of the Vancouver-based anime video rental store “Anime Jyanai” where he operated his VHS fansubbing operation day and night with his team.

Having stopped fansubbing decades ago, William now works on his YouTube channel ( ⁠@WilliamChow ⁠) with his vlog-style video documentary series “History of Fan Anime”, documenting his experiences as both a fansubber and a retro anime fan in a pre internet VHS tape trading world.

============

Where to find William:

William’s YouTube Channel: ⁠ @WilliamChow ⁠

William’s personal archival website: ⁠https://www.anikionline.com/⁠

============

Some links from William to check out:

How the translation was done (the video I mentioned at beginning of this podcast episode):

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0LOjNl4X_U⁠

“Arctic Animation” Dedication Page (features fan letters mentioned at 10:09 and 43:29):

⁠https://www.anikionline.com/fame/Arctic_Animation/aa.html⁠

Talking about the receipts mentioned at 1:44:59:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maw2DYdgnR4⁠

The song "Loser" and music video by “Beck” mentioned at 1:52:50:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgSPaXgAdzE⁠

William’s Top 30 ‘80s Anime TV Shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VufG8Nai6A8⁠

William’s Top 30 ‘80s Anime Movies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI1PIK8ZWI8⁠

A spreadsheet index of every video William has done:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KOtP0iyLeQP53NRy-z67ql8md6lM8Og0⁠

============

Edited Intro Stinger with reverb applied:

"Into the Fire" by Ikoliks (licensed for use by Artlist.io)

Outro Song:

"Your Strength" by Alex Grohl (licensed for use by Artlist.io)

============

Where to find Geeks Re:Connect:

YouTube: ⁠⁠ @geeksreconnect ⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/GeeksReConnect⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/geeksreconnect/⁠⁠

Where to find the Podcast Host:

YouTube: ⁠⁠ @ReConnectJulien ⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ReConnectJulien⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reconnectjulien/⁠

Farhan Sarasin is a music composer, audio engineer and keyboardist from Jakarta, Indonesia. He is known for being the composer behind  @GawrGura 's 1st original song “Reflect” and the soundtrack for her animated short "Shark'd", along with HoloMyth’s “Myth or Treat” and “Journey Like a Thousand Years”, Hololive ID's "id:entity voices", the soundtrack to  @OniGiriEN  "A New Beginning" original animation, Idol Corp's Idol HE 1st Gen Debut PV "Where Gaming Worlds Collide", and many more amazing works.

Links to Farhan's socials:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@frhntubeable

Website: https://www.farhansarasin.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaaatSaw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farhan.s88/

Links to Farhan's work:

YouTube Playlist of Farhan's work: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkrNZhYDRFVrY8ndy9T3GNN3wDL3SQF6b

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IGdnaivgGUvYGn22UPlml?si=aebZzJYuR_WruA28BvKH7Q

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/farhan-sarasin/1263367653

Caramelo Project (Farhan's side project with @sagisapon ):

YouTube:    / @carameloproject7579  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1s0UU...

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/car...

============

Intro Song and edited Stinger with reverb applied:

"Into the Fire" by Ikoliks (licensed for use by Artlist.io)

Outro Song:

"Your Strength" by Alex Grohl (licensed for use by Artlist.io)

============

Where to find Geeks Re:Connect:

YouTube: ⁠ @geeksreconnect ⁠

Where to find the Podcast Host:

YouTube: ⁠ @ReConnectJulien ⁠