 There is a charm about small southern conventions that, honestly, I do not think can be replicated! From young anime fans running around excitedly meeting internet friends to adults sharing a subculture they love with their own children - I think the variety of people who go to conventions has grown and expanded so much throughout my short time at conventions. Anime Festival Orlando, (AFO), was started back in 2000 and has been a strong contender in the Florida Anime Convention scene since!
While the con brings a small crowd, there is plenty of activities packed in the span of 3 anime-filled days*! From the Happy Happy Go Go Cosplay Contest, to the game room, to fan panels, I was excited to experience what this con had in store for me~!  Temperatures over 100°+ did not stop all the action at Anime Expo 2018 July 5th- - 8th at the L.A. Convention center There were over 150 industry guest and 524 exhibitors. From concerts, cosplays, panels to 20 world premiers there was plenty to see and do. 110,000 attendees from over 70 countries attended visited the venue which was managed much better than last year by implementing organizational improvements such as pre-mailing badges and increasing the number of secured entry points.
 SacAnime kicked off the New Year with yet another amazing convention! Tons of panels and events keep the attendees waiting for the next time SacAnime rolls around. Whether you're a video game, anime, idol fan, or just a casual attendee, this event offers plenty of fun! For a brief recap of some events, continue reading, but for more full coverage of some panels, click HERE.
Con Alt Delete Brings Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, DEADLIFT LOLITA, and Kanako Ito to the Midwest!12/6/2017  Con+Alt+Delete, an anime convention based in Rosemont IL, will be featuring idol group DEADLIFT LOLITA, singer Kanako Ito, and Japanese lolita fashion brand Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, on December 15-17 just in time for Christmas!
 Thousands of anime, pop culture, gaming fans, and more gathered for this year’s SacAnime Summer convention, making it one of California’s largest anime conventions this year. The event garnered big celebrities, such as Zach Callison, the voice of Steven from Steven Universe, John Ratzenberger, a voice actor from every pixar movie, notably “Cheers,” and other actors to participate in photo ops and signings for all excited fans! The convention also offered a wide array of events covering near all interests of convention fans. The event features two versions of gaming, tabletop gaming and video gaming. Dance battles, lessons, an Electronic Dance, and the Starlight Ball. Don’t worry about going alone either: the convention offers speed dating to those who seek a partner with similar interests.
 SacAnime Summer 2017 is here! Join us at the Sacramento Convention Center & Sheraton Grand Sacramento, September 1st - 3rd to celebrate “Pop Culture with an Anime Twist!”
 Anime Expo 2017 was this past weekend, making it their 26th yearly event, and it definitely was the place to be!
 Anime Expo 2017 left us at A-to-J with sweet memories and the hope of attending fro many years to come!
 Date: Saturday June 10, 2017 Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Location: Panel Room Hosts: Tiffany & Manuel Ever wonder if there is more to the world of Japanese idols than Morning Musume, AKB48, and those that sound like them? If so then join A-to-J Connections as they take a look into the underground of J-Pop and examine the wild and crazy world of "alternative idols"! Following the success of groups like BiS and BABYMETAL, idol groups have gone to various extremes to stand above the crowd and have taken the Japanese pop music scene by storm. We will take a look at the biggest names and various topics such as: the various groups that have spawned out of BiS, idol groups that use death vocals and live bands, idols that blur the distance between them and the fans, mature themes and extreme looks and concepts, and even how these idols fit into the bigger scene in Japan! Fan and newcomer alike, this panel will have something for everyone and will contain information, crazy videos, and fun!  Date: Sunday May 28, 2017 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Location: Panel Room 3 Hosts: Molly & Manuel Ever wonder why idol groups like Morning Musume and AKB48 are at the center of the Japanese popular music scene and how they attract legions of fans around the world? Join A-to-J Connections as they dissect the “idol equation” and examine topics like: the big names past and present, the history of idols in Japan, the “Idol Warring States Period”, and what exactly it means to be an idol! From the curious newcomer to the seasoned fan, this panel will have something for everyone! |
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