A fad is one area fleeting - a momentary craze that is going to blow over in a matter of months when something better comes along. More than anything, proclaiming that something is 'just a fad' is definitely an insult. It implies that something is not good sufficient to be kept as well as to be remembered and isn't really worth all the attention in the end. It is a horrendous insult. And unfortunately, a lot of individuals are proclaiming that anime will be a fad.

Maybe I'm biased, because I'm an anime fan myself. But really, from the way things look, anime doesn't seem like 'just a fad'. And also if it is, it's taking incredibly long to die down.

I will be honest. Within the US, anime began as a massive fad. While it isn't officially the first anime to be shown within the US and definitely not the first one to become popular, DBZ played a big role in popularizing anime. There were anime series which were popular too like Astroboy and Gundam. Though the debut of Dragon Ball Z in cartoon network was the one that hyped up the concept of anime within the US and amassed millions and millions of followers. Simply, why wouldn't it? DBZ is one of the most epic anime of all time. And in the united states, anime then was something new and different. It was an extremely smart move for cartoon network to include anime in their program. In recent times, on the other hand, the hype for DBZ died down and anime once again fell into obscurity.

On the flip side, even when the hype died down, there were a bunch of fans that will remain loyal. And as the web grew in popularity and scope, a growing number of people were able to gain access to Japan's extensive collection of cartoons. Anime, the truth is, might be more popular in Europe. And as a result, you will discover anime which are already translated and subtitled, mostly by fans. It was a startling discovery, this amazing treasure trove of anime series with amazing plotlines and great characters. But none of these anime were dubbed. A lot of them were just 'subbed' or subtitled in English. But apparently, the stories are just so great that people were ready to contend with the subs. Thousands of forums were created, dedicated to certain anime series that individuals took a liking too. And several anime series, particularly the ones which were also popular in Japan, also gathered a big following in the other parts of the world.

But not all individuals have the patience to read those all-too-small subtitles in anime. As a result, a whole lot of men and women have to wait for the anime to air on tv rather than to watch the anime within the internet. Cartoon Network plays an enormous role in this, as they are usually individuals who air the anime series that have already been dubbed in English.

By now, Cartoon Network is showing the English Dubbed Version of Naruto. Naruto in America is still a very long way off from catching up to the Naruto Shippuden that is airing in Japan and in the net as well. But already, Naruto is gathering a large following, almost just as much as DBZ did.

Anime, it appears, is right here to stay. Because even when the hype over the new craze today, which is Naruto, dies down, there will always be new anime series from Japan that can effortlessly entertain individuals all over the world.