Sacramento’s largest anime convention, SacAnime, kicked off its biannual three-day convention this weekend. To help get attendees excited for the convention, powerhouse One Punch Man “OPM” voice actors Max Mittelman (Saitama) and Greg Chun (Garo) held a hilarious but strong panel, just like the series. One Punch Man follows Saitama, an independent superhero with unmatched... Continue Reading →
With the surge of anime reaching its peak in the United States, there’s no limit to where Luffy and the Straw Hat pirate crew may end up. From the Universal Studios Hollywood attraction to a collaboration with Dodger Stadium, the main stage for these berry plunderers is headed for a summer slam in the heart... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, Pokémon held its Pokémon World Championships “Worlds” and PokémonXP “XP ”in San Francisco, California. I have been going to conventions for almost five years, and I had high expectations for this event, yet went in with an open mind. Here are the pros and cons of going to Worlds and XP. Pros... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, Pokémon held its Pokémon World Championships “Worlds” in San Francisco, California. To accompany Worlds, Pokémon debuted PokémonXP “XP,” the first fan convention. I was lucky enough to receive a day pass for Saturday, and to say Pokémon took over the City by the Bay would be an understatement. What is Pokémon Worlds... Continue Reading →
Are you ready to set sail with Luffy and his Straw Hat crew?! Then get ready to finish off the summer with one of the biggest blowouts in Los Angeles! The first official One Piece Fest 2026 is headed to Inglewood, California, to celebrate one of the most popular anime ever. An immersive fan experience... Continue Reading →
Trainers from all across the world are heading to San Francisco for Pokémon’s premier events: Pokémon World Championships (“Worlds”) and the newly added PokémonXP. This year, it takes place August 28-30 at the Moscone Center. Worlds is the annual event of the Pokémon Championship Series. The World Champion is determined from tournaments for video games... Continue Reading →
One Piece Live Action (OPLA) fans won’t want to miss this announcement: Roronoa Zoro is finding his way to Anime Pasadena! On Thursday night, Anime Pasadena announced that Mackenyu, known for playing Zoro in the OPLA, will be appearing Saturday and Sunday only during the convention. Created by Eiichiro Oda in 1997, One Piece is... Continue Reading →
Who says the fun has to end at the convention? On September 5th, Shonen Riot takes over San Diego with the Hidden Leaf After Dark after-party. Grab your team because the village is about to get loud. At Hidden Leaf After Dark, enjoy a night full of five incredible DJs, dancing, drinks, cosplay and more!... Continue Reading →
Suit up in your favorite cosplay and get ready to dance the night away: Party Plus Ultra is coming to Riverside, California! An 18+ anime-themed rave, Party Plus Ultra will be taking over the iconic Mission Inn Hotel on August 29. The night will feature live performances by the following DJs: Chuck None, Kahn Artest,... Continue Reading →
SacAnime is back for another weekend full of cosplay, voice actors and convention fun. The three-times-a-year convention will be at its home base, the Safe Credit Union Convention Center, on September 4-6. All image credit to SacAnime. SacAnime will feature voice actors from popular anime such as Demon Slayer, DAN DA DAN, My Hero Academia and... Continue Reading →
