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 - Sailor Moon Exhibition
October 17, 2016 19:00 - 6 minutes - 97.9 MB VideoThe Sailor Moon Exhibition took place in Tokyo this year. Get an inside look at the exclusive event!
AnimeCons TV - Panel Tech
October 10, 2016 19:00 - 10 minutes - 167 MB VideoBe prepared for whatever tech a convention may have for your panel. Doug recommends what to do to be ready for any situation.
AnimeCons TV - Wine Country Comic Con and Santa Rosa Toy & Comic Con
October 03, 2016 19:00 - 13 minutes - 212 MB VideoWe went to two feuding conventions on the same day. Find out what the deal is with Wine Country Comic Con and Santa Rosa Toy & Comic Con and which one won the day.
AnimeCons TV - September 2016 Feedback
September 26, 2016 19:00 - 10 minutes - 154 MB VideoShiva and Sketch respond to this month's questions and comments. Should you start a new con? NO!
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Hot Glue Tricks
September 19, 2016 19:00 - 9 minutes - 148 MB VideoHot glue is for more than sticking things together. Elizabeth shares some tricks to create details on your costume using hot glue.
AnimeCons TV - SacAnime Summer 2016 Report
September 12, 2016 19:00 - 25 minutes - 384 MB VideoSacAnime Summer 2016 took place on Labor Day weekend in Sacramento, CA. Patrick and Shannon headed up to check it out... Don't forget to check out Shannon's "Snubs Report" on SacAnime.
AnimeCons TV - Pokémon Voice Actors Interview
September 05, 2016 19:00 - 11 minutes - 172 MB VideoWe sat down for an exclusive interview at Otakon with five Pokémon voice actors, Sarah Natochenny, Lisa Ortiz, Haven Paschall, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, and Michael Liscio Jr., to talk about conventions.
AnimeCons TV - August 2016 Feedback
August 29, 2016 19:00 - 12 minutes - 192 MB VideoThis month's feedback episode discusses feedback at cons, Kin-Yoobi Con's history, and much more...
AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2016 Report
August 22, 2016 19:00 - 25 minutes - 396 MB VideoIt's Otakon's final year in Baltimore before moving to DC. Doug and Charles discuss their experiences.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Thibra
August 15, 2016 19:00 - 13 minutes - 205 MB VideoThibra is a new thermoplastic which can be used by cosplayers as an alternative to Worbla and WonderFlex to create armor, props, and other solid objects as part of a costume. It only needs an activation temperature of 160°F to become pliable. In this episode, Elizabeth experiments with Thibra and puts it to the test with heating and attaching. For more information: Thibra.com Arda Plastics Thibra on Amazon.com
AnimeCons TV - Kin-Yoobi Con 2016 Report
August 08, 2016 19:00 - 8 minutes - 131 MB VideoKin-Yoobi Con is a small one-day anime con in the San Francisco Bay area. Patrick headed down to check it out and bring you this report. Watch the entire Kin-Yoobi Con 2016 Cosplay Contest in our Extras feed.
AnimeCons TV - Going to Cons on the Cheap
August 01, 2016 19:00 - 8 minutes - 134 MB VideoConventions can be expensive to attend, but Sketch, Elizabeth, and Patrick have some great tips on how you can pay less to go to a con...and maybe even attend for free!
AnimeCons TV - July 2016 Feedback
July 25, 2016 19:00 - 22 minutes - 338 MB VideoQuestions, comments, and corrections... We received a record amount of feedback from our fans.
AnimeCons TV - What to Do at Boring Conventions
July 18, 2016 19:00 - 11 minutes - 172 MB VideoDon't sit bored at a con. There's plenty of other stuff to do even if the con itself is boring. Don't just sit and mope in your hotel room.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Zippers (Part 2)
July 11, 2016 19:00 - 14 minutes - 220 MB VideoMost costumes need zippers of some kind even if they're invisible, so Elizabeth demonstrates how to sew in an invisible zipper. Watch Part 1 in episode 543.
AnimeCons TV - PortConMaine 2016 Report
July 04, 2016 19:00 - 6 minutes - 104 MB VideoPortConMaine never disappoints and this year they outdid themselves by expanding to reduce overcrowding. Watch the entire PortConMaine 2016 Masquerade in our Extras feed.
AnimeCons TV - June 2016 Feedback
June 27, 2016 19:00 - 13 minutes - 202 MB Video"Anime" cons that aren't anime cons, getting a hotel room at age 17, and a 6-foot Pikachu? All that and more!
AnimeCons TV - Wizard World
June 20, 2016 19:00 - 12 minutes - 190 MB VideoYou've probably been tempted by a Wizard World convention. Is it worth it? No. Watch to find out why.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Staying Cool in Costume
June 13, 2016 19:00 - 13 minutes - 212 MB VideoWant to be cool like Doug? He's got some tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion in your costume.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Makeup
June 06, 2016 19:00 - 24 minutes - 365 MB VideoElizabeth demonstrates makeup application tips for a couple different looks. Visit our site for full show notes.
AnimeCons TV - May 2016 Feedback
May 30, 2016 19:00 - 6 minutes - 106 MB VideoSketch and Shiva respond to your comments and questions from May 2016. Watch Elizabeth on Twitch at twitch.tv/elly_star every Tuesday at 8pm ET
AnimeCons TV - Anime Fan Fest 2016 Report
May 23, 2016 19:00 - 14 minutes - 227 MB VideoIt's a new anime convention in a familiar facility. Charles and Doug share their thoughts on Anime Fan Fest 2016.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Worbla Wrapping
May 09, 2016 19:00 - 7 minutes - 115 MB VideoMake amazing looking cosplay props by wrapping a mold in Worbla. Sketch walks you through his process.
AnimeCons TV - Spring Kraken Con 2016 Report
May 02, 2016 19:00 - 8 minutes - 136 MB VideoIt's time for Kraken Con once again and Patrick is joined by Hak5's Shannon Morse to talk about the Bay Area's best fan convention.
AnimeCons TV - April 2016 Feedback
April 25, 2016 19:00 - 11 minutes - 168 MB VideoPatrick responds to the previous four weeks of feedback from the show floor at Kraken Con Spring 2016, plus some news about some of the AnimeCons TV cast.
AnimeCons TV - Bangor Comic & Toy Con 2016 Report
April 18, 2016 19:00 - 14 minutes - 216 MB VideoReuben (aka "Movie Phone Guy") explores Bangor Comic & Toy Con in Bangor, Maine and talks with attendees.
AnimeCons TV - Silicon Valley Comic Con 2016
April 11, 2016 19:00 - 53 minutes - 1.33 GB VideoFr. Robert Ballecer and Patrick Delahanty report from the floor of Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose, California. This convention report is brought to you courtesy of TWiT. View more TWiT Live Specials at http://twit.tv/specials.
AnimeCons TV - Anime Boston 2016 Report
April 04, 2016 19:00 - 28 minutes - 438 MB VideoThe largest anime con in the northeast, Anime Boston, was held over Easter weekend and Elizabeth has a full report.
AnimeCons TV - March 2016 Feedback
March 21, 2016 19:00 - 16 minutes - 253 MB VideoElizabeth responds to questions and comments we've received over the last month and talks about what's coming up on AnimeCons TV.
AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Panel Scheduling
March 14, 2016 19:00 - 3 minutes - 128 MB VideoPatrick shares his surprisingly easy analog technique for successful panel scheduling.
AnimeCons TV - Artists' Alley: The Plan (Revised)
March 07, 2016 19:00 - 5 minutes - 85.2 MB VideoSvetlana revises her plan for artists' alley based upon her recent convention appearances.
AnimeCons TV - Making an Episode
February 29, 2016 19:00 - 9 minutes - 150 MB VideoFor our 200th episode, we go behind the scenes and show you the making of a typical episode.
AnimeCons TV - February 2016 Feedback
February 22, 2016 19:00 - 9 minutes - 153 MB VideoDoug responds to our latest feedback and kicks off a hunt for the world's first anime music video.
AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Social Media for Conventions
February 15, 2016 19:00 - 30 minutes - 466 MB VideoLearn the essentials of getting your convention on social media. Patrick explains where you need to be and how to sign up. Sign up for these social media platforms: Twitter Facebook Page Google Tumblr Instagram (must be done in the app) Pinterest Vine (must be done in the app) Snapchat (must be done in the app) Foursquare Page IFTTT
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Craftsmanship Judging
February 08, 2016 19:00 - 7 minutes - 118 MB VideoIf you enter a cosplay competition at a con, you might sign up for craftsmanship judging. Elizabeth walks you through the process and lets you know what to expect.
AnimeCons TV - LumaCon 2016 Report
February 01, 2016 19:00 - 6 minutes - 97.2 MB VideoYou've never heard of LumaCon and will probably never attend it, but Patrick explains why it's a wonderful idea in this FanCons.com Special Report.
AnimeCons TV - January 2016 Feedback
January 25, 2016 19:00 - 22 minutes - 337 MB VideoOur first monthly feedback episode of 2016 features a lot of comments on the Ten Largest Anime Cons of 2015.
AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Being a Nice Staffer
January 18, 2016 19:00 - 16 minutes - 257 MB VideoDoug shares some advice on communicating with attendees and being a nicer convention staff member.
AnimeCons TV - Sac-Anime Winter 2016 Report
January 11, 2016 19:00 - 15 minutes - 242 MB VideoStarting the new year off with a con, we headed to Sac-Anime Winter 2016 in Sacramento, CA.
AnimeCons TV - Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2015
January 04, 2016 19:00 - 17 minutes - 268 MB VideoIt's time for AnimeCons.com's annual list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2015. Read the full article on AnimeCons.com Subscribe to the podcast and don't miss an episode!
AnimeCons TV - 2015 Year in Review
December 21, 2015 07:00 - 58 minutes - 678 MB VideoThe entire AnimeCons TV team looks back on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2015 convention year.
AnimeCons TV - Best of 2015
December 14, 2015 07:00 - 29 minutes - 452 MB VideoWe've compiled our con reports, feedback, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2015.
AnimeCons TV - Starting a Convention (Part 2 of 2)
December 07, 2015 07:00 - 26 minutes - 315 MB VideoHere's the second half of Patrick's panel on starting and running a convention along with some audience Q&A. Did you miss Part 1? We have published a PDF of the full presentation.
AnimeCons TV - Starting a Convention (Part 1 of 2)
November 30, 2015 07:00 - 36 minutes - 299 MB VideoHave you decided to start a convention? Patrick is the founder of AnimeCons.com, has started two conventions, and is here to tell you why it's a bad idea...but how to do it well if you really want to do it.
AnimeCons TV - November 2015 Feedback
November 23, 2015 07:00 - 15 minutes - 239 MB VideoPatrick responds to fan letters from the last month, explains how we decide who does what episode, and talks about upcoming episodes.
AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Facilities Communication
November 16, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 201 MB VideoCommunication between a convention and a hotel is very important. Doug shares some helpful advice for Facilities Liaisons.
AnimeCons TV - SNAFU Con 2015 Report
November 09, 2015 07:00 - 9 minutes - 150 MB VideoPatrick returns to SNAFU Con, an anime con held at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada. View the full SNAFU Con 2015 Masquerade in our Extras.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Appliqué
November 02, 2015 07:00 - 19 minutes - 298 MB VideoElizabeth demonstrates how to create and attach an appliqué for your next costume.
AnimeCons TV - October 2015 Feedback & MICE Report
October 26, 2015 07:00 - 11 minutes - 172 MB VideoDoug checks our feedback for October 2015 and does a quick con report on the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Resin Casting
October 19, 2015 07:00 - 30 minutes - 460 MB VideoSketch and Shiva explain and demonstrate resin casting techniques to make gems, jewels, medallions, and hilts. Materials referenced in this episode: Smooth-On Silicone Mold Making Rubber Mann Release Technologies Ease Release 200 (14 fl oz) Alumilite Amazing Mold Putty Kit (2/3 lb) EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy (8oz) Alumilite Amazing Casting Resin (16oz)