convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
Nadeshiko Gatsby, the wisteria witch, reads lore from yesteryear from the words from convention historian and archivist, Kevin Lillard (Fansview.com). These pieces of anime history will not be forgotten. Fansview Katsucon 2001 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20010816033903/http://www.fansview.com/2001/katsucon/ka2001.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu…
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The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center transformed into a huge celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture from August 21-24, 2025. For the first time in the convention’s history, Anime NYC claimed the Javits Center for four days, drawing together…
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Stepping into the Sheraton Times Square Hotel on Saturday, August 16, 2025, I was greeted by FlameCon’s iconic rainbow arch—bold, unmistakable, and radiating the promise of community. As the world’s largest LGBTQ+ pop culture convention, FlameCon delivered an experience that…
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San Diego Anime Con took place at the Handerly Hotel on November 21-23, 2025 in the Mission Valley resort district of San Diego, CA. This convention brought in voice actor guests such as Risa Mei, Alan Z, Carrie Savage, Mexican…
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I’ve been following San Diego Anime Con for three years. It’s interesting to see how this convention is growing and making a name for itself in San Diego. The California city has been craving for more events. In recent months,…
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Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu Arts Cottage architect: Komi
Geek Girl Con 2025 took place at the Washington Convention Center on November 8-9, 2025 in downtown Seattle, WA. This is my third convention in 2025 that I have attended in downtown Seattle. And this is my first Geek Girl…
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Kumori Con 2025 took place on October 31 to November 2 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. This is my first time attending “Kumo Con,” as it is known by my convention peers. I have had friends from…
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