Anime-Gataris Season 1 Episode 9 The Anime Club: Forever Snobs

In the ninth episode of Anime-Gataris season 1, titled "The Anime Club: Forever Snobs," we see the main character Minoa Asagaya struggle to fit in with the other members of the anime club as they become increasingly elitist in their tastes. Minoa, who is open to watching all types of anime, feels ostracized as her clubmates scoff at popular and commercially successful shows.

As the group prepares for an upcoming convention, tensions rise when Minoa suggests they cosplay as characters from a well-known anime, much to the disapproval of the other members. They insist on only cosplaying as characters from obscure, niche anime that only they have seen. Minoa becomes frustrated and begins to question her place in the club.

Meanwhile, the club president, Erika Aoyama, takes Minoa aside and reveals that she used to be just like her, loving all types of anime without discrimination. However, Erika explains that as she became more involved in the anime community, she began to feel pressure to conform to the elitist attitude of others. She warns Minoa not to let herself fall into the same trap.

As the convention approaches, Minoa decides to take Erika's advice and stands up to her clubmates, expressing her passion for all types of anime, regardless of popularity or obscurity. Surprisingly, her words resonate with the other members, and they all decide to cosplay as a group, including characters from both popular and niche anime.

In the end, the episode sends a message about the importance of staying true to your own interests and passions, and not feeling the need to conform to the elitist attitudes of others. It also showcases the value of open-mindedness and the ability to appreciate all types of anime, regardless of their popularity or perceived level of quality.