Umamusume Takes Over Otakon
This past February, my friend Stari asked me two questions: “Do you like Umamusume?” followed immediately by “Would you go see a movie with me?” My answers were “I only …
Umamusume Takes Over Otakon Read MoreTag: anime con
Everything I Did Over Zenkaikon 2025 Weekend
Zenkaikon 2025 this year was held in split locations, the Lancaster County Convention Center in the Marriott and the Holiday Inn in Lancaster from Thursday, March 20th to Sunday, March …
Everything I Did Over Zenkaikon 2025 Weekend Read More
I Spent My Birthday At Thy Geekdom Con
Thy Geekdom Con 2024 was held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA from May 24-26. I recently returned to the anime convention scene after a five-year hiatus, …
I Spent My Birthday At Thy Geekdom Con Read More
Carolina Manga Library: Zenkaikon’s (Not-so-)Secret Oasis
One of the greatest benefits of staying at a convention’s on-site hotel is that when you’re feeling tired or overwhelmed, a private bedroom is just minutes away. But if you …
Carolina Manga Library: Zenkaikon’s (Not-so-)Secret Oasis Read More
Two Purrfect Panels at Zenkaikon 2024
Two purrfect, or cat-themed, panels were hosted at Zenkaikon this year, titled “The Cat Lover’s Guide to Cat Manga” and “The Cat Lover’s Guide to Video Games”! As a cat …
Two Purrfect Panels at Zenkaikon 2024 Read More
An Introvert’s Review of Zenkaikon 2024
As an introverted anime nerd, anime conventions like Zenkaikon can be both the best experience ever and my worst nightmare. It’s not that introverts hate socializing, but when your social …
An Introvert’s Review of Zenkaikon 2024 Read More
An Extrovert’s Guide to Anime Conventions
Imagine a place where you are surrounded by thousands of people who all share at least one of your interests. For anime lovers, this paradise exists in the form of …
An Extrovert’s Guide to Anime Conventions Read More
Zenkaikon’s 21+ Lounge Promises Whimsy but Delivers Mediocrity
I belong to an almost unfathomable number of fandoms, but one that I’m most passionate about is the mobile game Disney Twisted Wonderland (referred to colloquially as TWST). I had …
Zenkaikon’s 21+ Lounge Promises Whimsy but Delivers Mediocrity Read More