Gaia Online trivia highlights the history and quirks of an English-language anime-themed social networking and forums platform that launched as go-gaia on February 18, 2003. Founded by Derek Liu, Long Vo, and Josh Gainsbrugh, it was renamed GaiaOnline.com in 2004 by owner Gaia Interactive and became known for its Chibi-style animations, virtual community, and distinctive internet-era culture.