Category: Conventions
Welcome to our dedicated conventions archive. Here you will find our complete, firsthand coverage of major anime and fandom events across the country, featuring breaking industry news, panel deep-dives, industry guest insights, and exclusive photo galleries straight from the convention floor.
Saori Hayami Interview: Otakon 2014
We interviewed prominent voice actress Saori Hayami (Hayamin), best known right now for her role as Miyuki in Mahouka, Ayase in Oreimo, and many other roles! Find out what she thinks about brocon and more!
Yoshiki Press Conference Transcript: Otakon 2014
Yoshiki of X Japan gave a wide ranging press conference at Otakon 2014! Find out more about X Japan’s upcoming Madison Square Garden show, his thoughts about fashion, and more!
Hidenori Matsubara: Interview at Otakon 2014
We had the privilege of interviewing longtime animator, character designer, and animation director Hidenori Matsubara. A longtime colleague of Hideaki Anno, he’s worked on most major…
ALTIMA Concert Otakon 2014
Six hours ago, ALTIMA made a daring promise. The Japanese pop trio, responding to a question of whether they would ever cover a Run DMC…
ALTIMA Press Conference Transcript: Otakon 2014
ALTIMA are a digital J-pop group widely known for making the Shakugan no Shana ED. They are: Maon Kurosaki – vocals – a self-described anime…
Videos: Ami Koshimizu and Ryoka Yuzuki Fan Panel @ Anime Expo 2014
Here are all of our Youtube videos taken at Ami Koshimizu and Ryoka Yuzuki’s fan panel. Includes the FULL video as well as the infamous “pig” clip and more!