The Pro Gamer Anime Defenders: Esports, Otaku Culture, and the Unlikely Alliance
The roar of the crowd is deafening. Spotlights blaze across the stage, illuminating the intense faces of young professionals locked in digital combat. This is the world of esports, a realm of lightning-fast reflexes, strategic brilliance, and increasingly, open displays of anime fandom. Imagine a world-renowned Counter-Strike player sporting a meticulously crafted Sword Art Online…
