AnimeCons TV (Video)
334 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAnimeCons.com is your best resource for news and information about the world of Japanese animation conventions. There are hundreds of anime conventions held around the world each year and AnimeCons TV is your window into that world. AnimeCons TV features convention reports, cosplay help, advice about attending and staffing conventions, lists of upcoming cons, and answers to your questions about fan conventions.
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Episodes
AnimeCons TV - November 2018 Feedback
November 19, 2018 19:00 - 8 minutes - 138 MB VideoSpaghetti, Towel Man, autographs, and more topics are covered by Katy in our final feedback episode of 2018. Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828. Find us in the Unlocked app. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps
AnimeCons TV - Hotel Advice
November 12, 2018 19:00 - 13 minutes - 212 MB VideoMulti-day conventions often involve a hotel stay. Elizabeth shares some tips and advice on booking your hotel room and making the best of your stay.
AnimeCons TV - FanCons.com Guide
November 05, 2018 19:00 - 11 minutes - 171 MB VideoPatrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.
AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Autographs
October 29, 2018 19:00 - 17 minutes - 272 MB VideoDoug discusses some helpful tips for convention staff when organizing guest autograph sessions.
AnimeCons TV - October 2018 Feedback
October 22, 2018 19:00 - 15 minutes - 231 MB VideoComments on the final Kraken Con, viewer autograph advice, and people are apparently binge-watching our archives. Shiva and Sketch respond to this month's viewer feedback. Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828. Find us in the Unlocked app. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps
AnimeCons TV - Santa Clara City Library Comic Con 2018 Report
October 15, 2018 19:00 - 7 minutes - 114 MB VideoSanta Clara's City Library put on a comic con and Patrick, Svetlana, and Kaiden checked it out and share how you can get one in your town.
AnimeCons TV - Kraken Con 2018 Tribute
October 08, 2018 19:00 - 9 minutes - 151 MB VideoAttendees at the last ever Kraken Con reflect on the convention with Shannon Morse. Watch the entire Kraken Con 2018 Masquerade in our AnimeCons TV Extras feed.
AnimeCons TV - Approaching Guests at Conventions
October 01, 2018 19:00 - 8 minutes - 131 MB VideoMany people attend conventions to meet guests. Shiva and Patrick share some tips for the best times, places, and methods to get to meet guests. They also share what not to do.
AnimeCons TV - September 2018 Feedback
September 24, 2018 19:00 - 17 minutes - 272 MB VideoComments on SacAnime, Crunchyroll Expo, and public transportation to conventions. Doug responds to this month's viewer feedback. Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828. Find us in the Unlocked app. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps
AnimeCons TV - Tips for Autograph Hounds
September 17, 2018 19:00 - 16 minutes - 253 MB VideoYou're headed to a convention to get an autograph? Doug helps guide you through some of the common issues at conventions and shares some great tips.
AnimeCons TV - Crunchyroll Expo 2018 Report
September 10, 2018 19:00 - 26 minutes - 401 MB VideoCrunchyroll Expo is back for a second year. It's bigger, but is it better? Patrick and Svetlana report on the convention.
AnimeCons TV - SacAnime Summer 2018 Report
September 03, 2018 19:00 - 20 minutes - 319 MB VideoSacramento's SacAnime happens twice a year. Patrick and Svetlana report on this year's summer edition.
AnimeCons TV - August 2018 Feedback
August 27, 2018 19:00 - 33 minutes - 505 MB VideoTheories about 21+ cons, the cancellation of Izumicon, the success of Otakon, and the welcoming nature of a furry con are among the comments and questions Patrick responds to in this month's feedback episode. Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828. Find us in the Unlocked app. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps
AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2018 Report
August 20, 2018 19:00 - 30 minutes - 462 MB VideoIt's Doug's 18th Otakon and Otakon's 2nd year in DC. Hear about Shoji Kawamori, Lego, Kanetake Ebikawa, Korean bootlegs, DragonBall, and more in this con report.
AnimeCons TV - How to Keep Cons Interesting
August 13, 2018 19:00 - 18 minutes - 277 MB VideoAfter going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Working as a Group
August 06, 2018 19:00 - 6 minutes - 103 MB VideoCosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!
AnimeCons TV - July 2018 Feedback
July 30, 2018 19:00 - 15 minutes - 235 MB VideoA voice actor comments on Doug's AnimeNEXT report, a convention has trouble changing its dress code, and we reach a major milestone! All that and more in this month's feedback episode! Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Heating Designs Into Foam
July 23, 2018 19:00 - 9 minutes - 148 MB VideoYou can use a wood burning tool to carve designs into foam. You can also use a heat gun to emphasize cuts. Elizabeth shows you how! Tools used in this episode: Chicago Electric Hobby Woodburner Wagner Furno 300 Heat Gun 3M Paint Spray Respirator 3M Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter Safety Glasses Retractable Razor Knives
AnimeCons TV - Montreal Comiccon 2018 Report
July 16, 2018 19:00 - 14 minutes - 220 MB VideoBienvenue au Canada! Welcome to Canada! Doug crosses the border to visit Montreal Comiccon in Quebec. How is this French Canadian convention different than its American cousins? Are there Tim Hortons doughnuts and hockey players at the con too? Watch and find out!
AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Modernize Your Convention's Site
July 09, 2018 19:00 - 21 minutes - 334 MB VideoThe web has changed drastically in the last couple years and it's about time your convention's web site was brought up to speed. Links mentioned in the episode: AnimeCons TV Episode 807: Staff Talk: Social Media for Conventions for the episode on social media for conventions Getting Your Convention on Social Media to get your convention on social media RealFaviconGenerator.net to generate tab and bookmark icons On your Wordpress site, you can get to Permalink settings under /wp-admin/opt...
AnimeCons TV - June 2018 Feedback
June 25, 2018 19:00 - 18 minutes - 286 MB VideoA report on Animazement, concerns about Providence Anime Conference, and a question about our first time staffing a con. It's our latest feedback episode with Elizabeth! Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps
AnimeCons TV - AnimeNEXT 2018 Report
June 18, 2018 19:00 - 18 minutes - 289 MB VideoWe've got reviews of panels, the dealers' room, video gaming, the Gundam Versus tournament, and more in Doug's report from AnimeNEXT 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Avoid Cosplay Seller Scams
June 11, 2018 19:00 - 5 minutes - 87.1 MB VideoLearn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Reading Sewing Patterns
June 04, 2018 19:00 - 19 minutes - 304 MB VideoLearn how to read sewing patterns to figure out sizing, calculate the amount if fabric you need, layout the patterns properly, mark the fabric, cut the proper shapes, and understanding directions to sew the pieces together. Elizabeth also recommends some easy starting patterns that can be used to learn the basics.
AnimeCons TV - May 2018 Feedback
May 28, 2018 19:00 - 16 minutes - 256 MB VideoComments on our Providence Anime Conference and Anime Boston episodes and an update on Doug's AnimeCons TV panel at AnimeNEXT. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828.
AnimeCons TV - Join Our Live Panel at AnimeNEXT
May 21, 2018 19:00 - 5 minutes - 92.4 MB VideoDoug is hosting an AnimeCons TV Live panel at AnimeNEXT and shares some details of what he has planned.
AnimeCons TV - The Legacy of Providence Anime Conference
May 14, 2018 19:00 - 31 minutes - 473 MB VideoLearn what was planned for Providence Anime Conference, what went wrong, and learn the legacy of the first 21+ anime convention ten years later.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Make a Great Masquerade Skit
May 07, 2018 19:00 - 6 minutes - 99.8 MB VideoLooking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.
AnimeCons TV - April 2018 Feedback
April 30, 2018 19:00 - 14 minutes - 226 MB VideoTerriermon, a table, and we get "pranked" as we respond to your comments in this latest feedback episode. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Cosplay Photography
April 23, 2018 19:00 - 30 minutes - 465 MB VideoWhen you have a great costume, you'll want some great photos. Shiva talks about how to set up a photoshoot with a photographer and what to expect.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Blind Hem Stich
April 16, 2018 19:00 - 10 minutes - 166 MB VideoIf you need to hem a costume and don't want to see a line of stitching at the bottom, try a blind hem stitch. Elizabeth shows you how.
AnimeCons TV - Anime Boston 2018 Report
April 09, 2018 19:00 - 19 minutes - 304 MB VideoWe've got cosplay, Sailor Moon, video gaming, and more in Sketch, Shiva, and Elizabeth's report from Anime Boston, the northeast's largest anime convention.
AnimeCons TV - March 2018 Feedback
March 26, 2018 19:00 - 8 minutes - 136 MB VideoSvetlana replies to comments left for AnimeCons TV in this edition of our monthly feedback episodes. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Presser Feet
March 19, 2018 19:00 - 15 minutes - 230 MB VideoSelecting the right presser foot for your machine can make sewing a costume a lot easier. Elizabeth shows off her collection of presser feet and explains each one.
AnimeCons TV - Better Panel Titles and Descriptions
March 12, 2018 19:00 - 15 minutes - 245 MB VideoDo you think your panel title and description is clever? It may be working against you. Doug offers some suggestions.
AnimeCons TV - Gallifrey One 2018 Report
March 05, 2018 19:00 - 22 minutes - 348 MB VideoThe Doctor has regenerated and thousands of Doctor Who fans returned to Gallifrey One to celebrate the series. Patrick and Svet report on the con.
AnimeCons TV - February 2018 Feedback
February 26, 2018 19:00 - 14 minutes - 217 MB VideoWe received a lot of response to some of our recent episodes. Doug sorts through it all in this month's feedback episode. The article mentioned by Erica Friedman can be found on http://okazu.yuricon.com/. The GoFundMe to support Nerd & Tie can be found at gofund.me/nerdandtie. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps Watch our Twitch channel Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828.
AnimeCons TV - Four Things Conventions Can Improve
February 12, 2018 19:00 - 15 minutes - 233 MB VideoNo con is perfect. Elizabeth shares four things conventions can do to improve and provide a better experience.
AnimeCons TV - Sexual Harassment at Cons
February 05, 2018 19:00 - 12 minutes - 199 MB VideoShannon Morse joins us to discuss her experience with infosec and hacker conventions and their efforts to implement a Code of Conduct and why it's something that anime cons, comic cons, and any other fan conventions should also implement. Additional Resources: Conference Code of Conduct Codes of Conduct 101 + FAQ
AnimeCons TV - LumaCon 2018 Report
January 29, 2018 19:00 - 6 minutes - 97 MB VideoLumaCon is a small con organized by local libraries in Petaluma, California. Svet shares her experiences of the day.
AnimeCons TV - January 2018 Feedback
January 22, 2018 19:00 - 13 minutes - 212 MB VideoWe catch up on our viewer mail for the last few months and respond to comments and feedback from viewers like you. Get our Apple TV app at animecons.com/apps Watch our Twitch channel Leave us your feedback on our voice mail line at (762) ADEQUATE, that's (762) 233-7828.
AnimeCons TV - Recycle Your Old Convention T-Shirts
January 15, 2018 19:00 - 23 minutes - 359 MB VideoDo you have old convention T-shirts or other geeky T-shirts that you're not going to wear anymore but don't want to throw away? Learn to make wall art, pillows, or quilts out of them. Elizabeth shows you how.
AnimeCons TV - Running a Panel With Other People
January 08, 2018 19:00 - 13 minutes - 213 MB VideoIf you're teaming up with other people to run a panel, Doug has some advice on how to coordinate.
AnimeCons TV - Largest Anime Conventions of 2017
January 01, 2018 19:00 - 24 minutes - 369 MB VideoWe rank the largest North American anime conventions by size and see which ones have grown and which have lost attendees in our annual look at the largest anime cons in the United States and Canada for the past year. Read our Largest North American Anime Conventions of 2017 article on AnimeCons.com.
AnimeCons TV - 2017 Year in Review
December 18, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 705 MB VideoIn our last episode of 2017, the hosts assemble to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2017.
AnimeCons TV - 2017 & 2018 Predictions
December 11, 2017 19:00 - 22 minutes - 338 MB VideoIt's time to review our 2017 convention predictions and make new ones for 2018.
AnimeCons TV - Best of 2017
December 04, 2017 19:00 - 22 minutes - 336 MB VideoWe've compiled our con reports, bloopers, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2017.
AnimeCons TV - Anime NYC 2017 Report
November 27, 2017 19:00 - 16 minutes - 253 MB VideoThe first Anime NYC was held in New York City (obviously) and Doug was there to kick it off with their first panel and check out all the Gundam Thunderbolt goodness.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Cosplaying While Pregnant
November 20, 2017 19:00 - 11 minutes - 181 MB VideoIs there another little cosplayer on the way? Shiva returns to share her experiences cosplaying while pregnant.
AnimeCons TV - BlizzCon 2017 Report
November 13, 2017 19:00 - 24 minutes - 371 MB VideoOverwatch, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Starcraft, and Diablo fans unite for Blizzard Entertainment's annual convention, BlizzCon.