One of the best things about Detroit’s Youmacon is that it coincides with Halloween, so there’s double the reason to dress up. The temperatures may be low (and they were definitely low on October 31 in Michigan), but you wouldn’t guess it from these costumes. …Read more »
Do you like Robotech , Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers , Lupin III and Naruto ? Good, because Tony Oliver has worked on them all. How did this anime legend first get started in the business? "It was quite by accident," Oliver said during an interview …Read more »
Many American manga fans aspire to make their own manga. While at Detroit’s Youmacon convention, I spoke with Fred Gallagher of MegaTokyo fame about how his manga-inspired comic took off and his advice for aspiring mangaka. “I was actually a fan of manga and anime …Read more »
In 2013, Youmacon began a tradition of crowning a King of Youmacon, and this year actor, director, producer and writer Tom Wayland received the golden crown. How did he get this prestigious honor? “I guess from having the nastiest sense of humor,” he joked. “They …Read more »
There’s nothing like cosplay at Youmacon to make sure your Halloween lasts just a little longer! The Detroit anime convention celebrated its 10th birthday this past weekend, and despite the very cold temperatures, people still came in droves to show off their costumes. Cosplay found …Read more »
The main point of anime conventions is always the anime, but other forms of pop culture are generally welcomed there, as well. (For example, who else has noticed the growing popularity of My Little Pony at anime cons?) Writer Ken Pontac has worked on important …Read more »
Tom Wayland could be called a Renaissance man of the anime world, or of the entertainment world in general. He knows how to direct (he’s Pokémon ’s longest running director, in fact), produce, write and act in anime, and he’s been involved one way or …Read more »
If you read Otaku USA , there’s a good chance Kyle Hebert narrated your childhood. In addition to narrating Dragon Ball Z , he’s the voice behind adult Gohan, Kiba in Naruto , Aizen in Bleach and countless other characters. Okay, so besides narrating your …Read more »
Anime fans are a dedicated bunch, and rain and cold weather didn't stop them from dressing in their best cosplay for Youmacon in Detroit. Since the Michigan con took place so close to Halloween, it felt as if the let's-get-dressed-up spirit was especially strong. Check …Read more »
Danica Davidson
