convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
Idols run Anime Expo. Period. To kick off Idol Expo, we start off with the Bushiroad products panel. Bushiroad has given us the Love Live, Revue Starlight, and Bandori gacha games. These are mobile rhythm games with story focusing on…
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Anime Expo 2019 came and went. The largest anime convention in North America is infamous for its long lines, summer heat, and crowds. We all must suffer for our fandom. Anime Expo is unlike any other anime convention in the…
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It seems like the prevailing emotion that hits everyone before Anime Expo is anxiety. Whether it’s due to the general stress of scheduling, or worries about the lines and crowds there is rarely a positive feeling prior to this convention. …
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One of the series that got a big push at Anime Expo was Gundam. There was plenty of 40th Anniversary Gundam stuff happening at the convention. The Bandai/Blue Fin booth had a whole section dedicated to Gundam history. This included…
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The walking tour of Anime Expo! They always tell you to save up your hard earned dollars for Anime Expo. Let me tell you – Anime Expo’s dealers hall can be dangerous to your wallet. However, you’ll find a lot…
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Once again Anime Expo was held at the LA Convention Center a venue that I consider one of the worst to visit. The traffic around the convention center is terrible no matter the time or day. Not only that, but…
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Fandom makes its presence known at Anime Expo. Though critics of Anime Expo have angrily typed, “AX is trade show!” or “AX is industry only!” I digress. Expression of fandom through art, cosplay, or interactive events is ever so present…
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I heard about Old Fort MacArthur Days through seeing social media posts. I had intended to attend my first OFMD in 2018, but the date conflicted with Anime Expo. The spirit of OFMD was all about celebrating living history from…
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“How was Fanime ’19?” J the Greek and Eri Kagami will tell you all about Fanime Con’s Silver Celebration.
Fanime Con ’19 took place on May 24 – 27, 2019 at the San Jose Convention Center in downtown San Jose, CA. The Bay Area convention is one of the longest standing by fans for fans anime event. So much…
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