AnimeCons TV (Video)

358 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

AnimeCons.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 - Anime NYC 2023 Report

December 31, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 671 MB Video

Anime NYC 2023 took place in New York City and we sent Doug Wilder and Tom Aznable to check out the panels, dealers room, Crunchyroll area, and report back on what worked and what didn't. Hear what they think about the date change for the 2024 convention.

AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2023 Report

October 23, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 125 MB Video

Otakon 2023 returned to Washington, DC and Doug returned to see Macross, go to panels, check out the maker space, and see how lines have improved.

AnimeCons TV - Beau Billingslea Interview

November 14, 2022 19:00 - 7 minutes - 113 MB Video

Actor Beau Billingslea, best known as Jet Black in Cowboy Bebop, shares his thoughts on being recognized for his voice, interacting with fans, and making a difference in lives through the characters he plays.

AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2022 Report

August 15, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 234 MB Video

Otakon 2022 was held in Washington, DC and Doug returned to learn how they dealt with the pandemic, check out the maker space, watch some sake tasting, and play some video games.

AnimeCons TV - Anne Yatco Interview

July 25, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 127 MB Video

Voice actor Anne Yatco sat down with Doug at Otakon 2021 to talk about attending her first convention as a fan as well as some work experience.

AnimeCons TV - Anime Boston Returns After COVID

June 20, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 229 MB Video

Anime Boston's chair, Kristen Leiding, returns to AnimeCons TV to talk about bringing back the convention after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

AnimeCons TV - Katy Hunt of Convention Confessional

April 11, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 403 MB Video

Host of the Convention Confessional podcast, Katy Hunt, gets the podcasting table flipped and is a guest on AnimeCons TV after all our hosts have been on her podcast.

AnimeCons TV - 2021 & 2022 Predictions

December 27, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 134 MB Video

We review predictions for 2021 as vaccination rates were on the rise. Then we make new predictions for 2022.

AnimeCons TV - 2021 Year in Review

December 20, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 290 MB Video

At the end of 2021, the hosts got together virtually to discuss the smoldering remains of the 2021 convention season and what may lay ahead.

AnimeCons TV - Robert Woodhead Interview

November 29, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 290 MB Video

AnimEigo founder Robert Woodhead sat down with Doug to talk conventions, fans, and how things have changed over the years.

AnimeCons TV - Suzie Yeung Interview

September 13, 2021 19:00 - 6 minutes - 55 MB Video

We talk with Suzie Yeung about her first guest appearance at a convention. She is known for her roles as Yuffie Kisaragi in Final Fantasy VII Remake, Eula in Genshin Impact, Warhammer Titan in Attack on Titan, and Lena in 86.

AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2021 Report

August 23, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 439 MB Video

Making his first in-person convention visit since late 2019, Doug masks up and visits Otakon 2021 in Washington, DC.

AnimeCons TV - Anime Lockdown's Founder on Virtual Cons

June 28, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 246 MB Video

John-Paul Natysin of Anime Lockdown talks about conventions during a pandemic, great parts of virtual cons, and virtual con fatigue.

AnimeCons TV - Nature Is Healing, Cons Are Returning

June 07, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 419 MB Video

Vaccinations are out, people are getting their shots, infection rates are down, and conventions are coming back. Doug and Patrick talk about how they're coming back and what conventions may look like in the near future as we recover.

AnimeCons TV - Future of Otakon in Doubt

February 01, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 848 MB Video

Otakon has communicated rather dire circumstances for the future of the convention. They need to "make a decision to continue planning for Otakon 2021, or potentially close our doors forever." Lauren and John from Gunpla101 join Doug to discuss this unexpected news.

AnimeCons TV - The Anime Industry Without Conventions

January 25, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 242 MB Video

Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge joins our own Doug Wilder to talk about how the pandemic has changed the anime industry and what effect it may have on conventions.

AnimeCons TV - 2020 Year in Review

December 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 1.16 GB Video

In our last episode of 2020, the hosts get together virtually to discuss the bad, the worse, and the ugly of the abbreviated 2020 convention season.

AnimeCons TV - 2020 & 2021 Predictions

December 21, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 180 MB Video

It's time to review predictions for 2020, the year nobody saw coming, and make new predictions for 2021.

AnimeCons TV - A Discussion on Virtual Conventions

August 10, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 414 MB Video

Daryl Surat from Anime World Order returns to talk with Doug Wilder about online conventions, what works, what doesn't, and if virtual conventions work as a substitute for the real thing.

AnimeCons TV - Interview with the Otakon 2020 Organizers

May 11, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 239 MB Video

On April 27, 2020, Otakon joined the long list of conventions that have been cancelled as a result of COVID-19. Doug conducted a Skype interview with the Otakorp President, Nick Avgerinos, and Otakon 2020 Convention Chair, Andrew Zerrlaut, to talk about what lead to the cancelation, reaction to the news, and what they've been doing now that they don't need to plan and run a convention this year.

AnimeCons TV - Interview with the Anime Boston 2020 Con Chair

May 04, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 188 MB Video

On March 14, 2020, Anime Boston announced that their convention would be cancelled as a result of COVID-19. Doug conducted a Skype interview with the Anime Boston 2020 convention chair, Kristen Leiding, to talk about events leading up to the cancellation announcement, the decision to cancel rather than postpone, attendee reaction, and other things facing conventions during this pandemic.

AnimeCons TV - Coronavirus and Conventions

March 30, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 98.8 MB Video

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about why some conventions take time to announce cancellations. Learn how you can still support artists and vendors from those conventions. Doug also shares some ideas on how to keep busy during this strange time. #StayHome

AnimeCons TV - 2019 Year in Review

December 23, 2019 19:00 - 44 minutes - 342 MB Video

In our last episode of 2019, the hosts are together again to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2019 conventions.

AnimeCons TV - Best of 2019

December 16, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 164 MB Video

Look back on some highlights from the eleventh year of AnimeCons TV...

AnimeCons TV - 2019 & 2020 Predictions

December 09, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 128 MB Video

It's time to review our 2019 convention predictions and make new ones for 2020.

AnimeCons TV - News & Feedback - December 2019

December 02, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 126 MB Video

In the news, we talk about some of the latest headlines and share our ranking of who made the most anime convention guest appearances of 2019. We also respond to some of your comments and feedback. 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 - Anime NYC 2019 Report

November 25, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 172 MB Video

Anime NYC is currently North America's second-largest anime convention. Doug reports back on the programming, guests, and crowds.

AnimeCons TV - Prompting a Good Q&A Session

November 18, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 127 MB Video

If you've been to a panel at a convention, you've likely endured some terrible questions during a Q&A. Here are some recommendations for staff, moderators, panelists, and audience members on how to avoid suffering through bad questions and get some good, straightforward questions.

AnimeCons TV - Toru Furuya Interview

November 11, 2019 19:00 - 13 minutes - 107 MB Video

Toru Furuya is a Japanese voice actor known for his roles of Amuro Ray in Mobile Suit Gundam, Yamcha in Dragon Ball, and Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon. Doug got a chance to sit down with him at Otakon 2019.

AnimeCons TV - News & Feedback - September 2019

September 16, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 150 MB Video

In the news, voice actor Vic Mignogna is currently 0-for-12 in his lawsuits with just 5 decisions remaining. We also respond to some of your comments and feedback. If you would like to read a court-provided transcript of the full September 6th court proceedings, you can find it here. 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 - Dragon Con 2019 Report

September 09, 2019 19:00 - 13 minutes - 105 MB Video

Dragon Con has been a Labor Day destination for Shiva and Sketch since 2009, but this is the first time that AnimeCons TV has reported on the convention. See what it's all about and why it's so popular.

AnimeCons TV - AnimeNEXT 2019 Report

August 26, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 109 MB Video

At AnimeNEXT 2019 in Atlantic City, Doug went to a lot of panels and reports back on some of his favorites.

AnimeCons TV - SacAnime Summer 2019 Report

August 19, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 116 MB Video

SacAnime Summer is traditionally held on Labor Day weekend, but Patrick has already attended and has a full report. Jump into our time machine and find out how it was possible in this episode.

AnimeCons TV - Otakon 2019 Report

August 12, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 177 MB Video

Otakon 2019 was the convention's 25th year. Doug discusses panels at the con and shares footage.

AnimeCons TV - News & Feedback - June 2019

June 03, 2019 19:00 - 17 minutes - 139 MB Video

In the news, AnimeNEXT finally addresses harassment complaints. We also respond to some of your comments and 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 - Cosplay Help: Appliques

May 27, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutes - 61.2 MB Video

Add details to your costume using appliques. Shiva shows you how simple it is with a demonstration.

AnimeCons TV - Anime Boston 2019 Report

May 20, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 65.9 MB Video

Anime Boston 2019 was the convention's 16th year. Shiva shares footage from the con including some masquerade entrants.

AnimeCons TV - Staff Talk: Privacy Policies for Conventions

May 13, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 116 MB Video

Does your convention have a privacy policy published on its web site? Patrick explains why you need one, what it should cover, how CalOPPA and GDPR laws affect privacy requirements, and what you can do to quickly and easily get your convention covered.

AnimeCons TV - Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Report

May 06, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 212 MB Video

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

AnimeCons TV - News & Feedback - April 2019

April 01, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 165 MB Video

We're adding news back to our podcast as part of feedback episodes and focusing on the current top story. This episode's news topic is the controversy with Vic Mignogna. We also respond to some of your comments and questions. 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 - Cosplay Help: Cricut

March 25, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 166 MB Video

What is a Cricut? What can it do? How does it work? Learn how a Cricut machine can help improve your cosplay. Find the Cricut Explore Air 2 on Amazon.

AnimeCons TV - Gallifrey One 2019 Report

March 18, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 111 MB Video

Doctor Who fans unite for the 30th annual Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles.

AnimeCons TV - East Bay Comic Con 2019 Report

March 11, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 122 MB Video

East Bay Comic Con is a small con on the east side of San Francisco Bay with a packed house. Patrick pays a visit and reports on his experience.

AnimeCons TV - Katsucon 2019 Report

March 04, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutes - 60.5 MB Video

Shiva returned to Katsucon once again to be greeted by something that needed work, but also found many improvements.

AnimeCons TV - SacAnime Winter 2019 Report

February 25, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 276 MB Video

Sacramento's SacAnime happens twice a year. Melissa and Liz report on this year's winter edition.

AnimeCons TV - Advantages of Small Conventions

January 07, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 152 MB Video

For the start of our 11th year, Patrick explains why AnimeCons.com will not be publishing a list of the largest anime conventions of 2018. In this episode, we share why we think small conventions are underrated and talk about some of the advantages they have over the large, crowded conventions. Finally, Patrick talks about some changes to AnimeCons TV. The podcast will cut back to 24 episodes per year and release them weekly during various periods of 2019. Subscribe so you don't miss any ep...

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