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Wasabi-Con—Wasabi Anime's convention for fans of cosplay, anime, tabletop gaming, video games, and Asian pop culture—has three events on the horizon, and it's almost time for the fun to begin. WasabiCon is set to kick things off from October 13-15, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL, followed …Read more »
Finally planning that dream Japan vacation? Since the Japanese government lifted its three-year-long coronavirus border restrictions, as of April, 29 2023, tourists are able to travel to the country without proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The wait is now over and Japan enthusiasts can …Read more »
The World Cosplay Summit, billed as the world’s largest cosplay competition and event, takes place every summer in Nagoya. Various world events have made the last few years tough — 2020 took place entirely online, while the last two years were held in person but …Read more »
As if Kazuya’s messed up love life wasn’t already complicated enough, another character is about to expand the awkwardness further. Meet Mini Yaemori, a cosplayer and one of Kazuya and Chizuru’s neighbors who just so happens to learn their secret rather quickly. Mini is being …Read more »
The anime music video, or AMV, has become a pretty popular thing in anime fandom. The very first AMV on record was made by James Kaposztas in 1982, when he was 21. He may not have known then that he was the inventor of something …Read more »
The long-awaited day is finally here! Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli Park has thrown open its door for its grand opening. So far three areas are open to the public: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest. Goro Miyazaki, Hayao’s son, was there for the …Read more »
Attack on Titan is a popular franchise around the world, but mangaka Hajime Isayama has never been to the United States for an event. That’s about to change. Anime NYC, which will occur November 18-20 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, will …Read more »
Dropkick on My Devil!, the anime based on the manga by Yukiwo, just wrapped up its third season (Dropkick on My Devil!!! X). Now, going forward, the staff of the anime is looking to fund future episodes in a less conventional way—via crowdfunding. That’s the …Read more »
One of the things that COVID has thrown off is an Itasha event Kaiyo Park in Hokkaido, but this year the event is back up and running. If you’re unfamiliar with the term Itasha, San Japan explains: “Itasha is a sub-culture of the car community …Read more »
The “Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure” will make its American debut on May 21 in Los Angeles, where it will have a 60-piece orchestra and live vocals bringing Dragon Ball music to life, all while scenes from the anime play on the big screen behind the …Read more »
Ah, Cyber Monday. The better Black Friday. Considering shopping online became a necessity recently, we’re all pretty good at it by now. So you don’t need me to tell you how to find deals and search up specific items. Now we deal with the eternal …Read more »
Throwing the best Halloween party isn’t just about having good food, or good decorations, or getting people to actually show up. No, the best events are greater than the sum of their parts. For the perfect party night, everything needs to be top tier: costumes, …Read more »
Japan’s top cosplayer Enako makes an impressive living from her work, but not all jobs are created equal. While her professional cosplay photoshoots are featured on a bunch of different magazine covers and interiors, Enako recently broke down her payments to reveal she makes no …Read more »
Fans of the products Good Smile Company has to offer will get a chance to peruse them in person thanks to the company’s first ever in-person US event. Smile Fest Vol. 1 was recently announced as an outdoor festival that will be held in Stanton, …Read more »
Over the last year and a bit, anime conventions have gone online to abide by lockdown rules. While some are already opening up, others are playing it safe still. But we do know that Anime Expo, at least, will be live and in person next …Read more »
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