The SpongeBob Anime is a Delight
Well then. This was a review I never thought I’d be writing anytime soon.
I should start by saying that I’m a huge advocate for independent and fan-made content; as an avid fanfiction writer for years now, I understand the motivation and passion to create something out of love for the original work. Many incredible creators out there most likely would not be doing their original work right now if they hadn’t got their start making fanfiction, fanart, fan music, et cetera. One reason why I’m still fascinated by this type of derivative content is that it’s sometimes astounding how creative others can get with the existing property; watching videos, reading stories, or looking at art that depict the property’s characters and worlds can introduce the audience to entirely new perceptions and interpretations of those characters that they might never have considered otherwise. They oftentimes take on a life of their own, enough so that their own mini-fandoms can spawn and create fanworks inspired by that original fanwork. It really is amazing to me, seeing this kind of creativity that expands on the original work’s world in ways I could never have imagined on my own.
