Frequently Asked Questions

These are some frequently asked questions about anime and the club in general.

Q: What is Anime?
A: Simply put, Anime is Japanese Animation. This includes everything from television series to theatrical movies. Due to the popularity of animation in Japan, there is a wide variety of Anime in all types of genres that comes out every season.

Q: What is the Palomar College Anime Club?
A: Founded in 2000 by Brian Gordon, the Anime club is a non-profit Palomar College ASG club which holds weekly Anime screenings during the Spring and Fall semesters. The club currently meets on Friday at the San Marcos campus in room P-20, from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Membership is open to all current Palomar College students.

Q: How do I get to the club?
A: The San Marcos campus is located here:

Palomar College: San Marcos
1140 W. Mission Rd.
San Marcos, C.A. 92069

The club room is located in room P-15, which is in the History Building near Student Parking Lot #5.  Down below is a map showing were the room is located.

Q: Is there a limit on what the club can or cannot watch?
A: Yes. We don't allow any adult titles (Hentai). Also, anything that would receive a 17+ rating will only be shown during the last half of club (6pm-10pm).

Q: Who is the club advisor?
A: The advisor is Mr. Bill Jahnel.

Q: Who are the current club officials?
A: The current President is Derek Hoeft and Vice President is Elisa Elaine Luevanos.

Q: Do you show subbed or dubbed Anime?
A: We only show subtitled Anime.

Q: How does the club decide what to watch?
A: During the first meeting of each semester we preview the first episode from several titles that club members bring in. The club votes on what titles they want to continue watching and a schedule is made for the rest of the semester.

Q: Can I bring my own Anime to club for others to watch?
A: Sure! We welcome any contributions from club members. If you want the club to preview your title, bring it during the first meeting of the semester. Go here for a list of rules and guidelines of what you can bring.

Q: What have you shown since the club's founding?
A: The list of Anime we have shown is here. Currently this only goes back to 2005. We are currently in the process of updating it.