convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
Fanime Con 2025 took place on May 23 to 26, 2025 at the San Jose Convention Center and a few hotels around the downtown San Jose area. The long running, “by fans for fans,” Bay Area convention was still standing…
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Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know I skipped out on Fanime Con 2024 to save up for a London trip. I’ve been attending Fanime Con intermittently between the years since 2003. I recall the last Santa…
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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 Anime Central 2000 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20020207004429/http://www.fansview.com/2000b/ac2k.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D…
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Let’s talk about Fanime Con 2025! Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu Arts Cottage architect: Komi
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 Animazement 2000 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20010108225200/http://www.fansview.com/2000a/az2k.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu…
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Comic Con Revolution took place on May 17-18, 2025 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA. This two day small, comic con is a beloved one among Inland Empire geeky families and hardcore Star Wars costumers. This event drew…
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A gem of the Inland Empire fandom, Comic Con Revolution is a fan favorite. Southern California has two major comic cons that celebrate celebrity and Hollywood – Los Angeles Comic Con and San Diego Comic Con. One look at the…
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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 2000 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20011214213038/http://www.fansview.com/2000a/k2k.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model:…
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Sakura Con 2025 took place on April 18 – 20, 2025 in downtown Seattle taking up space in the Seattle Convention Center in both the Arch and Summit buildings. Arguably the largest gathering and collective of nerds in the state…
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We’re happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. It’s miserable and magical, oh, yeah. I flew into Seattle on Day Negative One. Easter Week flights are not cheap. Thankfully, I have a place to stay on the east…
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