90s Anime Memes for OG Otakus Who Grew Up with Goku and Usagi on Toonami (April 30, 2025)

Kids nowadays have no idea what it was like to be an anime fan back in the day. Anime is incredibly popular now; you can hear famous, grammy-winning artists, such as Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion, referencing their favorite Japanese shows and movies in their songs. You can go to any popular clothing store, like H&M or Zara, and find a collection of anime-themed T-shirts and hoodies. No longer are these sorts of things found exclusively at Hot Topic or Spencer's.

Western audiences have more access to anime than ever before thanks to Netflix's vast catalogue of both old and new anime. The days of downloading sketchy files for a fan-made dub or watching incredibly low-quality episodes uploaded to YouTube are officially over. Also, being perceived as a weirdo for liking Japanese cartoons and comic books is no longer the default reaction. However, if you grew up trying to get your friends to play Sailor Moon with you at recess instead of The Powerpuff Girls, or Dragon Ball instead of Power Rangers, scroll down for some nostalgic memes!

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Honestly, he was a pretty good role model for kids back in the day!
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90s anime just had something incredibly charming about it. It's a shame that it can't seem to be recreated.
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