Category: Anime Expo
The big kahuna in Los Angeles.
Sea to Shining Sea: An East Coaster’s impression of Anime Expo 2013
As an East Coast member of Anime Diet, the largest anime convention I’d ever been to was Otakon 2012. That’s in the past tense, because…
I got those post-convention blues…
If you are of the geek/otaku persuasion, July is a busy month here in Southern California. The beginning of the month brings along Anime Expo,…
Transcript: George Wada (Producer: Attack on Titan) Press Conference
Here’s a direct transcript of George Wada (producer: Attack on Titan)’s comments to the press at Anime Expo 2013. Find out why he made the anime, what it might represent to the contemporary Japanese..and why Mikasa’s abs are drawn like that.
AX2013 Premiere: The Garden of Words, Yukino is the beautifulest cougar ever for school boys
Cougaritarian hero, long live! Beautifulest cougar I’ve ever seen in my otaku life!
The Garden of Thoughts: An Interview with Makoto Shinkai
We had the honor of talking to one of anime’s most prominent directors, Makoto Shinkai—the creator of memorable anime such as Voices of a Distant Star, Five Centimeters Per Second, and the brand new The Garden of Words. Here’s what he says about his latest film, the casting of Kana Hanazawa, where he gets his lighting ideas from, and whether he sees himself as an outsider or otaku artist.
Anime Expo 2013 – Cosplay Round-Up
One of the best parts of going to any anime convention is seeing all the great cosplay, and this year’s Anime Expo was no different. …