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 - Japan Expo USA 2013 Report
September 16, 2013 07:00 - 9 minutes - 374 MB VideoIt's the inaugural year for Japan Expo USA, Europe's Japan Expo in the United States. Did it meet the expectations of the organizers and Bay Area fans?
AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2013 Report
September 09, 2013 07:00 - 15 minutes - 581 MB VideoOtakon turns 20 and Doug was there for the party! Watch and find out how some other familiar faces enjoyed it too...
AnimeCons TV - August 2013 Feedback
August 26, 2013 07:00 - 9 minutes - 346 MB VideoAttack on Titan is apparently popular, fans save yet another convention, talk about Heroes of Cosplay, and your first look at our newlyweds in this month's feedback episode!
AnimeCons TV - Maile Flanagan Interview
August 19, 2013 07:00 - 5 minutes - 222 MB VideoMaile Flanagan, the voice of Naruto, sat down with Doug at Otakon to talk about her convention experiences.
AnimeCons TV - Cherami Leigh Interview
August 12, 2013 07:00 - 18 minutes - 676 MB VideoElizabeth talks about conventions with voice actress Cherami Leigh at this year's PortConMaine.
AnimeCons TV - ConnectiCon 2013 Report
August 05, 2013 07:00 - 13 minutes - 517 MB VideoDoug shares his experiences at ConnectiCon 2013. Has it learned from its past mistakes? Watch and find out!
AnimeCons TV - July 2013 Feedback
July 22, 2013 07:00 - 7 minutes - 305 MB VideoPatrick reviews this month's feedback and comments, plus we present the anime conventions for the next few months. It's our 75th episode with a special introduction by Jeff Cannata!
AnimeCons TV - PortConMaine 2013 Report
July 15, 2013 07:00 - 8 minutes - 303 MB VideoDoug is joined by Charles Dunbar, the anime anthropologist, to review PortConMaine 2013.
AnimeCons TV - Chris Cason Interview
July 08, 2013 07:00 - 6 minutes - 239 MB VideoWe take a few moments out of Chris Cason's busy schedule at PortConMaine to discuss his experiences at conventions.
AnimeCons TV - Nekocon's Bernie Klein
July 01, 2013 07:00 - 7 minutes - 249 MB VideoFor a change of pace, this week's interview is with a convention staff member. Doug talks with Nekocon's Director of Programming, Bernie Klein.
AnimeCons TV - June 2013 Feedback
June 24, 2013 07:00 - 13 minutes - 483 MB VideoDoug and Elizabeth answer voice mails, e-mails, and Twitter comments in this month's feedback episode.
AnimeCons TV - Anime Boston 2013 Report
June 17, 2013 07:00 - 12 minutes - 501 MB VideoGale reviews some of the best performances at the Anime Boston 2013 masquerade.
AnimeCons TV - Why Conventions Fail
June 10, 2013 07:00 - 13 minutes - 484 MB VideoMismanagement, lack of interest, or inadequate promotion. Those are just some of the reasons conventions fail. Shiva and Doug discuss some epic fails of cons.
AnimeCons TV - Big Wow ComicFest 2013 Report
June 03, 2013 07:00 - 6 minutes - 247 MB VideoPatrick hits up his first Bay Area convention at Big Wow ComicFest 2013. Was it a big wow or a big waste of time? Watch and find out!
AnimeCons TV - May 2013 Feedback
May 20, 2013 07:00 - 12 minutes - 185 MB VideoThis month's feedback has some voice mails and addresses issues brought up by the Animeland lawsuit.
AnimeCons TV - Conventions in TV and Movies
May 13, 2013 07:00 - 18 minutes - 276 MB VideoThe AnimeCons TV crew has picked their favorite depictions of conventions in media. Patrick runs down the top ten. Did your favorite make the cut?
AnimeCons TV - Cosplay Help: Sewing Techniques
May 06, 2013 07:00 - 19 minutes - 301 MB VideoElizabeth demonstrates helpful tips and techniques you can use when sewing your cosplay costumes.
AnimeCons TV - Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern Interview
April 29, 2013 07:00 - 11 minutes - 176 MB VideoTwo actors in one episode! We talk with the husband and wife acting duo of Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern and learn about their convention experiences.
AnimeCons TV - April 2013 Feedback
April 22, 2013 07:00 - 11 minutes - 178 MB VideoThis month's feedback is sad...and not just because we got butt-dialed! Plus, extra bloopers from our April Fool's episode!
AnimeCons TV - Funimation Goes After A Con With Bootlegs
April 15, 2013 07:00 - 6 minutes - 97.7 MB VideoFunimation has filed legal action against Miller Isaiah Timmons of Animeland. We discuss why it took this long and what it means for other conventions.
AnimeCons TV - Zenkaikon 2013 Report
April 08, 2013 07:00 - 4 minutes - 62.6 MB VideoDoug returns to Zenkaikon and is overwhelmed by the food options available to him! What else did he like? Watch and find out!
Mystery Science Podcast 4000
April 01, 2013 07:00 - 25 minutes - 388 MB VideoIn the not too distant future At AnimeCons TV Elizabeth and TV's Doug Were hatching a plan, you see They met a guy by the name of Rob A regular Joe with a flute-making job He had a fun time cosplaying everyplace But the con staff didn't like him so they shot him into space! "We'll send him cheesy podcasts." "The worst we can find." ("La la la!") "He'll have to sit and watch them all while we monitor his mind." Now keep in mind Rob can't control Where the podcasts begin or end ("L...
AnimeCons TV - March 2013 Feedback
March 25, 2013 07:00 - 5 minutes - 82.2 MB VideoIt's time again for our monthly feedback episode. We share viewer mail, share poll results, and present a list of upcoming conventions.
AnimeCons TV - Prop Talk with Worbla
March 18, 2013 07:00 - 10 minutes - 158 MB VideoShiva and Sketch reveal the secrets of working with Worbla. Learn how to use it to make great cosplay armor.
AnimeCons TV - Gallifrey One 2013 Report
March 11, 2013 07:00 - 14 minutes - 230 MB VideoIn a FanCons.com Special Report, Patrick tells us all about a Doctor Who convention, Gallifrey One. Also, there may be a Dalek singing karaoke...
AnimeCons TV - Katsucon 2013 Report
March 04, 2013 07:00 - 24 minutes - 364 MB VideoAnimeCons TV invaded Katsucon in Washington DC for the convention's 19th year. Shiva, Gale, and Elizabeth talk about the con and then Sketch and Gale talk with some Katsucon attendees.
AnimeCons TV - February 2013 Feedback
February 25, 2013 07:00 - 14 minutes - 225 MB VideoIt's time again for our monthly feedback episode. We talk about Otakon Vegas, share poll results, and present a list of upcoming conventions.
AnimeCons TV - Balancing Real Life and Conventions
February 18, 2013 07:00 - 13 minutes - 207 MB VideoDoug and Elizabeth discuss the delicate balance between your real life and your con life. How can you balance your hobby with your job, school, and family? Sometimes sacrifices have to be made.
AnimeCons TV - Prop Talk with Sculpey
February 11, 2013 07:00 - 6 minutes - 98.8 MB VideoSketch talks about the different kinds of Sculpey, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they can be used to make a wide variety of cosplay props.
AnimeCons TV - Submitting Conventions to AnimeCons.com and FanCons.com
February 04, 2013 07:00 - 11 minutes - 173 MB VideoPatrick gives details and advice for submitting new conventions to the AnimeCons.com and FanCons.com database.
AnimeCons TV - January 2013 Feedback
January 28, 2013 07:00 - 5 minutes - 84.4 MB VideoNow that we're weekly, we're going to answer your voice mails, e-mails, carrier pigeon, and other feedback and do housekeeping once a month. Also, we share poll results and upcoming conventions.
AnimeCons TV - 50th Episode
January 21, 2013 07:00 - 35 minutes - 546 MB VideoWe started this podcast in 2009 and now we've hit our 50th episode! To celebrate, we're sharing our favorite moments, giving our fans a studio tour, and sharing a ton of funny bloopers!
AnimeCons TV - Operation Hammond
January 14, 2013 07:00 - 9 minutes - 152 MB VideoWe talk with James Fedora, the founder of Operation Hammond, a non-profit organization providing emergency services for conventions.
AnimeCons TV - Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2012
January 07, 2013 07:00 - 6 minutes - 106 MB VideoPatrick and Sketch run down the list of the largest anime conventions in North America during 2012. This is the first of our weekly episodes. The list includes: Anime Expo: 49,400 warm bodies Otakon: 32,724 warm bodies Anime Central: 24,316 warm bodies Anime Boston: 22,065 warm bodies (21,587 paid attendees) A-Kon: 21,982 warm bodies Sakura-Con: 20,214 paid attendees FanimeCon: 21,000 estimated warm bodies Anime Weekend Atlanta: 13,472 paid attendees Katsucon: 12,614 warm ...