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 - Star Wars Costuming
October 12, 2015 07:00 - 19 minutes - 298 MB VideoLearn about the 501st and Rebel Legion, where they are, how to join, and how to use the force.
AnimeCons TV - Fall Kraken Con 2015 Report
October 05, 2015 07:00 - 8 minutes - 133 MB VideoThe USS Hornet played home to this fall's Kraken Con. An anime con on a freakin' aircraft carrier! ...and it was amazing! View the full Fall Kraken Con 2015 Costume Contest in our Extras.
AnimeCons TV - September 2015 Feedback
September 28, 2015 07:00 - 11 minutes - 177 MB VideoShiva and Sketch take a turn diving into our virtual mailbag to see what gems our viewers have sent to us this month.
AnimeCons TV - Your First Anime Convention
September 21, 2015 07:00 - 18 minutes - 288 MB VideoFind out what you need to do before your first convention and what to expect when you attend your first con.
AnimeCons TV - Our First Anime Conventions
September 14, 2015 07:00 - 4 minutes - 71.6 MB VideoThe AnimeCons TV cast shares the stories of their first visits to an anime convention. This episode originally appeared in Episode 404 of the AnimeCons TV in April 2012.
AnimeCons TV - Artists' Alley: The Result
August 31, 2015 07:00 - 7 minutes - 112 MB VideoSvetlana's back from San Japan to report on the results of her artists' alley efforts. Did it all go according to plan? Find Part 1 in episode 727. Artists assisting with this episode: Amelie Belcher Mojgon Rem Missy Marissa Order Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward today at Amazon.com or find it wherever manga is sold.
AnimeCons TV - August 2015 Feedback
August 24, 2015 07:00 - 19 minutes - 304 MB VideoPatrick responds to this month's feedback, talks about traffic flow, and shares poll results.
AnimeCons TV - Otakuthon 2015 Report
August 17, 2015 07:00 - 16 minutes - 254 MB VideoBonjour Canada! Patrick visits a convention in Quebec for the first time, Otakuthon. Find out why it's so popular for over 20,000 fans.
AnimeCons TV - San Japan 2015 Report
August 10, 2015 07:00 - 14 minutes - 218 MB VideoIt's AnimeCons TV's first visit to San Japan! Find out what we thought of one of the largest anime cons in Texas. Read Patrick's San Japan 2008 report for comparison.
AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2015 Report
August 03, 2015 07:00 - 25 minutes - 392 MB VideoHow did Otakon 2015 go this year? Doug Wilder and Charles Dunbar give you the scoop.
AnimeCons TV - July 2015 Feedback
July 27, 2015 07:00 - 19 minutes - 294 MB VideoElizabeth shares some YouTube, e-mail, and voice mail feedback from AnimeCons TV fans.
AnimeCons TV - Artists' Alley: The Plan
July 20, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 186 MB VideoManga author Svetlana Chmakova is making plans to participate in artists' alley. She has gathered tips for a successful experience and is now sharing them with you! Printers mentioned in the episode: Lulu.com CatPrint PsPrint Artists' Alley communities: How To Be A Con Artist (top posts and resources) Artist Alley Survival Guide Artist Alley Network International Manga-Apps Order Svetlana Chmakova's Awkward today at Amazon.com or find it wherever manga is sold.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Sewing Patterns (Part 3)
July 13, 2015 07:00 - 10 minutes - 163 MB VideoElizabeth offers suggestions on finding the right pattern for your next costume. See part 1 and part 2.
AnimeCons TV - PortConMaine 2015 Report
July 06, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 208 MB VideoPatrick made his 13th visit to PortConMaine recently and is back to tell you all about it... again.
AnimeCons TV - June 2015 Feedback
June 29, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 191 MB VideoPatrick shares some YouTube, e-mail, and Twitter feedback from AnimeCons TV fans.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Apps
June 22, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 192 MB VideoLearn what helpful apps you can use when planning or creating your next costume. Todoist Google Drive Dropbox Cosplanner
AnimeCons TV - AnimeNEXT Versus PortConMaine
June 15, 2015 07:00 - 6 minutes - 99.9 MB VideoWe turn AnimeNEXT and PortConMaine's attendees against each other in Versus. This episode originally appeared in Episode 207 of the AnimeCons.com Podcast in July 2010.
AnimeCons TV - FanimeCon 2015 Report
June 08, 2015 07:00 - 17 minutes - 265 MB VideoPatrick is joined by Stephen Daugherty to talk about FanimeCon in San Jose, California.
AnimeCons TV - May 2015 Feedback
June 01, 2015 07:00 - 14 minutes - 217 MB VideoDoug responds to some YouTube comments, tweets, and e-mails from AnimeCons TV fans.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Using Foam
May 25, 2015 07:00 - 14 minutes - 224 MB VideoElizabeth demonstrates how you can use foam to easily make armor for your next costume.
AnimeCons TV - Anime vs. Non-Anime Conventions
May 11, 2015 07:00 - 5 minutes - 76.8 MB VideoHave you only been to other events and never gone to an anime con? You may be more familiar with them than you think! This episode originally appeared in Episode 2 of the AnimeCons.com Podcast in February 2009.
AnimeCons TV - Spring Kraken Con 2015 Report
May 04, 2015 07:00 - 18 minutes - 279 MB VideoSvetlana and Patrick discuss their visit to Spring Kraken Con 2015 in Oakland, CA.
AnimeCons TV - April 2015 Feedback
April 27, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 195 MB VideoSketch digs through the AnimeCons TV mailbag for your feedback, questions, and comments from the past month.
AnimeCons TV - Preparing Food in Your Hotel Room
April 20, 2015 07:00 - 4 minutes - 74.3 MB VideoLearn how to save money by bringing your own food and preparing it in your hotel room. This episode originally appeared in Episode 202 of the AnimeCons.com Podcast in February 2010.
AnimeCons TV - Failures of Spin-Off Conventions
April 13, 2015 07:00 - 31 minutes - 368 MB VideoWhy has every spin-off of a successful anime con been a failure? Patrick and Doug discuss.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Mockups
March 30, 2015 07:00 - 16 minutes - 246 MB VideoCreate a mock-up of your costume before attempting to create it with expensive fabric. Elizabeth shows you how.
AnimeCons TV - March 2015 Feedback
March 23, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 185 MB VideoShiva and Elizabeth are joined by Banana in this month's hilarious feedback episode!
AnimeCons TV - Harassment at Conventions
March 16, 2015 07:00 - 8 minutes - 137 MB VideoHarassment is a real problem anywhere. Doug shares some advice on how to handle it at conventions. Thanks for Hollaback! for some of the information used in this episode.
AnimeCons TV - Don't Be That Guy in Panels
March 09, 2015 07:00 - 6 minutes - 101 MB VideoElizabeth shares some common annoyances that sometimes occur during panel discussions at a convention. Sometimes there may be a fellow attendee whose behavior becomes disruptive or annoying to others in attendance. When talking about the panel later, people may refer to "that guy". In this segment, we provide some helpful advice on how not to become "that guy". This episode originally appeared in Episode 4 of the AnimeCons.com Podcast in April/May 2009.
AnimeCons TV - Day-Tripping to a Convention
March 02, 2015 07:00 - 9 minutes - 136 MB VideoDay-tripping to a convention? Patrick has some tips on what to bring and how to carry it.
AnimeCons TV - February 2015 Feedback
February 23, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 201 MB VideoAre we hiring? Doug answers this and other questions in this month's feedback episode.
AnimeCons TV - Packing for a Convention
February 16, 2015 07:00 - 5 minutes - 81.9 MB VideoPacking for a convention? Elizabeth shares some tips to make sure you pack efficiently and don't forget anything. This episode originally appeared in Episode 2 of the AnimeCons.com Podcast in February 2009.
AnimeCons TV - AOD 2015 Report
February 09, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 196 MB VideoWe return to AOD at the Hyatt SFO in San Francisco to see what improvements they've made since last year.
AnimeCons TV - Peter Cullen Interview
February 02, 2015 07:00 - 18 minutes - 278 MB VideoTransform and roll out for our interview with the legendary Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime!
AnimeCons TV - January 2015 Feedback
January 26, 2015 07:00 - 9 minutes - 140 MB VideoElizabeth shares some YouTube, Twitter, and voice mail feedback from AnimeCons TV fans.
AnimeCons TV - Writing a Successful Panel Application
January 19, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 210 MB VideoAre you thinking of doing a panel at a convention? You'll have to apply and get the convention to accept your panel among potentially hundreds of other submissions. Not everyone's panel gets accepted. Doug shares some tips for writing a good panel application that has a greater chance to get accepted.
AnimeCons TV - SacAnime Winter 2015 Report
January 12, 2015 07:00 - 12 minutes - 184 MB VideoThe winter edition of SacAnime took place last weekend and we returned to kick the year off with this Sacramento anime con.
AnimeCons TV - Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2014
January 05, 2015 07:00 - 11 minutes - 171 MB VideoIt's time for AnimeCons.com's annual list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2014. Read the full article on AnimeCons.com Subscribe to the podcast and don't miss an episode!
AnimeCons TV - 2014 Year in Review
December 22, 2014 07:00 - 44 minutes - 515 MB VideoThe entire podcast crew reunites once again to discuss the good and bad of the 2014 convention year.
AnimeCons TV - Best of 2014
December 15, 2014 07:00 - 39 minutes - 464 MB VideoWe've compiled our con reports, interviews, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2014.
AnimeCons TV - Helpful Apps to Have at Conventions
December 08, 2014 07:00 - 21 minutes - 325 MB VideoThese apps will help make your convention experience easier and they're all free!
AnimeCons TV - Gift Ideas for Cosplayers
December 01, 2014 07:00 - 11 minutes - 181 MB VideoLooking for gift ideas for your cosplayer friends? Elizabeth has plenty of great gift suggestions! Visit our site for full show notes.
AnimeCons TV - November 2014 Feedback
November 17, 2014 07:00 - 10 minutes - 156 MB VideoSketch is joined by Ooga Booga to respond to the questions and comments sent in to AnimeCons TV by our viewers.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Sewing Patterns (Part 2)
November 10, 2014 07:00 - 11 minutes - 170 MB VideoSewing pattern instructions continue with Elizabeth's second installment. Learn to use patterns to make Gadget! See part 1 and part 3.
AnimeCons TV - Staffing a Convention
November 03, 2014 07:00 - 33 minutes - 388 MB VideoWhat is involved in staffing a convention? Doug and Patrick answer some frequently asked questions.
AnimeCons TV - SNAFU Con 2014 Report
October 27, 2014 07:00 - 11 minutes - 170 MB VideoPatrick visits SNAFU Con 2014 in Reno, Nevada. Does the convention live up to its name? Watch and find out!
AnimeCons TV - October 2014 Feedback
October 20, 2014 07:00 - 8 minutes - 137 MB VideoElizabeth responds to comments and tweets in this month's feedback episode and gives a preview of upcoming episodes.
AnimeCons TV - Fall Kraken Con 2014 Report
October 13, 2014 07:00 - 13 minutes - 208 MB VideoSix months later, Patrick returns to Kraken Con for their 2-day fall edition. Find out what changed and how the convention handled expanding to a second day. See the full costume contest in our Extras feed.
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Sewing Patterns (Part 1)
October 06, 2014 07:00 - 16 minutes - 250 MB VideoElizabeth has some helpful advice for using sewing patterns when making your next costume. Learn how you can find the right pattern, get big discounts, size the pattern correctly, and use patterns to your advantage. See part 2 and part 3.
AnimeCons TV - Post-Con Depression
September 29, 2014 07:00 - 6 minutes - 94.4 MB VideoDo you get down in the dumps after getting home from a convention? You may suffer from PCD: Post-Con Depression. Learn what causes it, how to avoid it, and how you can recover from PCD.