#Anime Conventions

[mysticdragon3md3]

Kamome Shirahama, the manga-ka of Witch Hat Atelier, advocating for representation, at her Anime Expo 2024 panel:

Don't forget this:

[chrimsonfoxdon]

Genuinely love that thats what people call me in the con scene sometimes 😭😂

[chefblooby]

[ladycels]

Last con announcement for a while,b ut definitely not the least!

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be a guest at MetroCon this July in Tampa!

Catch me there for cosplay panels, judging the contest, and showing off my embroidery demo. It’s gonna be a packed (and awesome) summer, and I can’t wait to see everyone!

Photography credits:

Flower Knight: @adoylible

Queen of Hearts: @munchkin_photos_by_heather

Strawberry Shortcake: @bradbehlesphoto

[michellemoe]

watch me rant about anime cons and park bom c:

[terebifunhouse]

images from a panel I'm doing at the upcoming Anime North convention in Toronto, see ya there

[shawnthewonder]

Katsucon 2025 photos Pt.2

[makanioverlord]

NEW VIDEO UP!!

this one is an artist alley guide, so if you've been wondering how to get into that, here's one I made! shares/likes/subscribes appreciated :D

[animenostalgia]

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 134: Otakon History & Chat with Gerald

This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!

Earlier this month was Otakon, which celebrated it's 30th year of being "The Convention of Otaku Generation". It was also my first ever time attending! So what better time to talk about it's history with fellow podcaster and Otakon veteran, Gerald of Anime World Order! We talk about Otakon's humble beginnings and history (with some general anime con memories), and what we thought of the con now that it's ever closer to reaching "middle-age". So grab a snack and an ice-cold water, and listen in!

Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify

Relevant links:

Read the program book for the very first Otakon on Internet Archive!

Check out other program books from past Otakons as well!

The Otaku Archive at Internet Archive

ComicsBeat's coverage of TheGreatSG's Anime Home Video Museum panel

Watch Discotek's livestream version of their Otakon panel

Check out Anime World Order's episode on Otakon 2024!

My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!

See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions!

As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!

[burningartwork]

Nadeshicon 2025! 🌸

I'm going up to Quebec city! J'ai hâte de vous rencontrer! 💙⚜️ Table #13

[mysticdragon3md3]

Los Angeles Convention Center's West Hall absolutely packed from Anime Expo 2023, overlaid with "FOMO OBLITERATED" in Soulsborne font.

[sdenstarsmeets]

hello fellow enstarries!! 

me and a mutual are initially opening this account for the upcoming san diego anime con and we wanted to open an interest check for enstarries who would be interested in having a meetup at the con!

this account is geared towards socal fans, specifically enstarries in the san diego/socal area! although me and my oomf would like to host other enstars related events in this area in the future, we have nothing set in stone yet!

shares and reposts are greatly appreciated! tysm and we hope to see other producers at this con!

[xfangheartx]

My Mom and I got our badges for the Anime Expo today! I'm so excited!

[void-parfait]

Yaoi Paddle Bookmarks

Available in my ko-fi shop!

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[otakon]

Get ready for that cosplay con crunch because it's almost Hall Costume Contest time!!

Please welcome one of our amazing judges for this year: ChikiCosplay!

Chiki Cosplay developed her sewing expertise under the tutelage of head costume designers for operas and professional theatres. She has won a multitude of awards, including several best in show for construction and masquerade skits. Her work can be found featured in the book: 1000 Incredible Costume & Cosplay Ideas: A Showcase of Creative Characters from Anime, Manga, Video Games, Movies, Comics and More as well as publications like Cosplay Realm Magazine and Craft Center Magazine. She has been a craftsmanship judge at Animazement, Katsucon, Otakon, TsubasaCon and more as well as a former cosplay guest at GalaxyCon Raleigh, ConVivial, Miryokucon and RavenCon. She is the current cosplay director for NekoCon and Ibashocon. When not working at conventions, she focuses on her photography career, escapes home to the Appalachian mountains as much as possible, and spends too much money on Fallout collectibles.

Stay tuned for more Hall Costume Contest announcements coming later this week!

You don't want to miss this!

[dearestvictoria]

I swear the worst thing about cons is trying to decide what to cosplay. I can’t just narrow it down to two and i mentally can’t be bothered to do a change during the day. But like which of my favourites do I chose