convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
I’ve always been curious about Anime Cult Expo’s events throughout the greater Los Angeles area. I have heard about them through Instagram. Much like previous events I have attended in SoCal in 2021, the event is focused on promoting artists…
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There’s a lot of places I haven’t quite explored in the Greater Los Angeles area. Downtown San Pedro is one of theme. With artists lining the streets, funky cafes, community gardens, and buildings selling vinyl records in vintage storefronts, perusing…
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When it comes to otakudom, it doesn’t get any more hardcore than the idol community. Fans will line up in the wee hours of the morning for a chance to get tickets to see their beloved groups live. On October…
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On August 10, 2021 the Yostar team posted a live stream event on Youtube where they discussed the future of Azur Lane and thanked the fans for three years of support. While the event didn’t go by without a few…
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I got my Nozomi shirt on with my Pikachu slippers – let’s go to Anime Expo Lite! Anime Expo Lite is Anime Expo’s second virtual convention. Anime Expo Lite (or AXL) went virtual on July 2 to July 4. AXL…
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Pacific Media Expo typically takes place in November. The legacy of Pacific Media Expo began having j-rock bands like Psycho Le Cemu and lolita brands like Angelic Pretty headline the con. While Pacific Media Expo brought in a lot of…
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The world is slowly opening. As of this post, about 67% of the national population have been vaccinated for COVID. However, some people aren’t quite ready to step into the con-world. While several cons have been announced to open for…
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After over 20 years of anticipation, Moonies have been longing to see an anime adaptation of the Dream Arc of the Sailor Moon manga. Even when I was presenting my Moon Prism Poptarts panel, this is one of the storylines…
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Welcome Back ~ Okaeri, a free anime themed festival, took place during Fridays to Sundays in the month of May at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Anaheim Gardenwalk is a shopping center not too far from Disneyland. In fact, sometimes we park…
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Delish! Tsun Scoops joins Roasting Water in Garden Grove’s list of places for weeb foodies to check out. Tsun Scoops is a brand new ice cream shop in Garden Grove, California. Right off the 22 freeway on Brookhurst, Tsun Scoops…
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