Anime NYC 2022 is the second year in the pandemic era for New York’s biggest anime convention. Last year, the event broke its own attendance records, likely owing to people eager to do something in…
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Anime NYC 2022: Wrap
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Anime NYC 2022: The Good, the Mixed, and the Bad
TheOASG's Justin gives his thoughts on covering this year's Anime NYC convention, from the good, to the mixed, and to the bad.
Anime NYC 2022, Day Three
The third and final day of Anime NYC, like the first, was quiet. The main issue was that half the subway lines weren’t working, which is not the…
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Anime NYC 2022, Day Two
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Anime NYC 2022, Day One
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Anime NYC 2022 Interview: Mel Kishida
Illustrator Mel Kishida chats with TheOASG at Anime NYC 2022; discusses how he got into illustration, process, and more.
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Anime NYC 2022: Industry Panels Overview
With Anime NYC being a known convention for local publishers (Kodansha, Yen Press) and those outside of New York (Crunchyroll, J-Novel Club), this is the major place to…
Meet Azuki at Anime NYC 2022!
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Take the 2022 Yuri Fandom Survey!
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Anime NYC 2022 - New York Be Back, Y’All~
What a return. What. A. Full-fledged. Return. After last year’s chaotic line mess, Anime NYC returned with a new panel queue system and revamped health check. This year's event…
Steins;Gate: The Anime About Time, Chaos and Consequences
Steins;Gate is a story of heartbreak, of sadness and slow creeping madness on Okabe's sanity. Saving Mayuri and Kurisu is one thing, but saving himself is something else…
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Anime NYC 2024: The Good, the Mixed, and the Bad
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Anime NYC 2023: The Good, the Mixed, and the Bad
For (maybe) the final time, you’ll get my thoughts on Anime NYC in November…since next year, fans, press, pros and guests will now head to the Javits Center…
Anime NYC – Pretentious Anime and Why It’s Good!
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The Yuri View From Anime NYC
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The pre-Thanksgiving convention returns to NYC! We discuss crowds, artist alley, and returning to the semi-normal con experience. Now you can join us on Discord!
For The Love of Anime, NYC
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Anime NYC 2021: The Good, the Mixed, the Bad, and the Abysmal
An Anti-Social Genius returned to Anime NYC, and has feelings of joy about returning, but plenty of concerns regarding how the return went.
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Anime NYC 2024, Saturday
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November Updates: Anime NYC
Hello, all! Kate here. Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US! I’m happy to report that Al and I both made to Anime NYC 2021. We discuss all…
Anime NYC 2023 Miscellaneous
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Anime NYC 2024, Friday
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ANIME REVIEW: Take the X Train
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Shonen Anime Take Too Damn Long (and The Heroes Journey)
Some thoughts on Shonen plots using Ranking of Kings, Welcome to Demon School Iruma, and SpyxFamily!
The Order Beneath the CHaOs of ‘Baccano!’ and ‘Durarara!!’
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Nab Exclusive Merch from My Dear Detective, Seatmate Killer, and More at Anime NYC 2022!
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Anime NYC 2021, Day One
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Undoubtedly this was the year that Anime NYC felt like it was just a few steps away from being the East Coast version of Anime Expo. Now before anyone on the…
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Just my ordinary, but insightful experience at this year’s Anime NYC convention (2019).
Anime NYC 2021, Day Three
Ah, Day 3, the day when I realized that I am simply not equipped to be able to sit on a floor waiting for a panel for 5-6…
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Anime NYC 2021, Day Two
If the first day was defined by the lines outside, the 2nd day was defined by the lines INSIDE. My schedule for the day had to be adjusted…
Guest Announcement for Anime NYC!
I am extremely pleased to announce that I will be a guest at AnimeNYC on November 18-20, 2022, at the Javits Convention Center! This is an important event…
Anime NYC 2021: Panels Overview
An ASG gives his thoughts on the panels during Anime NYC, but also has one more issue regarding panel management over the weekend to discuss.
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It's that time of year again. Off to another Anime NYC this weekend. Unfortunately, I'm going through some stuff physically, so I probably will not be attending everything I…
Join me at Anime NYC!
This weekend, I will be a guest at Anime NYC at Javits Convention Center, NYC from Friday, November 18-Sunday, November 20. I’ll be signing copies of By Your…
Pre-Anime NYC 2019: Yeah, You Know Me! Who’s Down With Anime NYC?
Last year I wondered if Anime NYC could top 2017. Well, I can easily say that this year just smoked 2018 without much effort. We have movie premieres,…
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The Nonstop VTuber Experience at Anime NYC 2024
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