Side Note: Due to the exclusivity of the panel, video, photography, and audio recording were prohibited. GKIDS Films is the trademark name known to every movie buff in both anime and live-action films for the past 18 years since its inception back in 2008. Here at Anime Expo 2026, it marks a joyous occasion for... Continue Reading →
Side Note: Due to the exclusivity of the panel, video, photography and audio recording were prohibited. July 5th marks the fourth and final day of Anime Expo 2026, as well as marking the 5th anniversary of Jujutsu Kaisen, and what better way to celebrate five years of curses than with the cast at the Crypto... Continue Reading →
Love and Deepspace is back at Anime Expo this year, offering exciting new activations! I went on day one and am here to give you the scoop on what to expect for the cosplay meet-and-greet and the swag gift bag pick-up process! This year, Infold offers three separate offerings: 1) Gift bag pickup (reservation only),... Continue Reading →
One of the most influential anime in the last two decades takes the stage in year 5 of Anime Riverside 2026. Join us as we take you through an emotional nostalgia trip with the English dub cast of Attack on Titan, each with their own unique stories of growth, hijinks, and lifelong camaraderie from start... Continue Reading →
The first Anime San Diego is heading to Southern California on September 5-6! Anime San Diego is a new anime, cosplay and pop culture convention coming to the San Diego Convention Center, famous for hosting San Diego Comic Con. Whether you want to buy anime merchandise, meet voice actors, game with other fans or show... Continue Reading →
It’s the fifth annual Anime Riverside 2026, with the first panels of the day up on the main stage: Bleach. The anime has spanned over two decades, 17 seasons, 400-plus episodes, two specials, four movies, a live-action adaptation and don’t even get us started on the manga. The English cast panel provides in-depth insight into... Continue Reading →
Once a year, one of Osaka’s most famous streets is flooded with cosplayers of all shapes and sizes. For 6 glorious hours, people congregate in Nihonbashi Den Den Town to celebrate cosplay and otaku culture. The highlight is the maid cafe and cosplay parade. 500 participants display their passion as they walk down Ota Road,... Continue Reading →
A Ghost Captured in Steel Pop culture meets innovative fine art in this groundbreaking exhibition and sales event. After an acclaimed overseas debut, Tokyo-based art brand “GAAAT” brought its one-of-a-kind metal canvas art to Japan. Featuring scenes and characters from the iconic “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” anime, these pieces were available for... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, I attended SacAnime Spring at Cal Expo. While I am no stranger to SacAnime, I had never been to a SacAnime held at this venue. The experience is vastly different from SacAnime’s Winter and Summer conventions, as well as last Spring’s convention. Overview Traditionally, SacAnime Spring was held in Roseville, CA, at... Continue Reading →
The University of California, Davis held the Davis Anime Convention “DAiCon” this past Sunday, April 26. There was no shortage of anime fans, volunteers and cosplay. Overall, the event was booked, busy, and exciting. Overview of DAiCon DAiCon is a 100% student-run anime convention. Beginning in 2012, it was originally held on campus at the... Continue Reading →
