This is our full recording of the PortConMaine 2015 masquerade in South Portland, Maine.
In our premiere episode, we review the ten largest anime cons of 2008 and help you figure out which convention to attend first.
This month Elizabeth shows you how to become an airport security disaster, Patrick gets confused and reports from a baseball convention, we tell you how to ditch your friends, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Elizabeth sets your expectations for anime conventions, we tell you how to go to a con on the cheap, Patrick makes waiting in line a little easier, plus news and upcoming conventions.
We introduce you the most annoying person in a panel, Shiva shows you how to make a better AMV, we give away some DVDs, plus news and upcoming conventions.
This month, Elizabeth shows us how awesome Anime Boston was, FUNimation leaves no con behind, and we find out what convention attendees think, plus news and upcoming conventions.
A new game was introduced for Anime Unscripted at Anime Boston 2009: Powerpoint Roulette.
In our July edition, we check out PortConMaine, Elizabeth sits down with voice actor Greg Ayres, Patrick tells you how to get our con schedule into your calendar, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Greg Ayres sits down with the AnimeCons.com crew for an interview at Anime Boston 2009.
For our August episode, we talk with voice actor Tiffany Grant about her convention experiences, Elizabeth reviews Otakon 2009, Sketch talks about speaking Japanese at cons, plus news and upcoming conventions.
At PortConMaine 2009 , the AnimeCons.com Podcast sat down for an interview with voice actor and convention regular Tiffany Grant to talk about her convention experiences.
On a road trip to Dragon*Con, the AnimeCons.com crew bring you news from the world of anime conventions, an interview with voice actress Michele Knotz, answer a question about cosplay, plus a list of upcoming cons.
At ConnectiCon 2009, the AnimeCons.com Podcast sat down for an interview with voice actress Michele Knotz to talk about her convention experiences.
Doug makes his escape from New York Anime Festival in this month's episode while Elizabeth and Shiva tell you what's up with elevators. We also sit down with adorable actress Samantha Inoue-Harte. Of course, we also cover news and upcoming conventions.
At PortConMaine 2009, the AnimeCons.com Podcast sat down for an interview with voice actress Samantha Inoue-Harte to talk about her convention experiences.
In our November episode, Daniel Kevin Harrison talks about anime cons, Elizabeth reveals what to expect when watching or entering a masquerade, Doug rants about fans that suck, plus news and upcoming conventions.
The AnimeCons.com Holiday Special presents you with an interview with Dramacon creator Svetlana Chmakova, Elizabeth compares small and large cons, we show the premiere of the Sailor Moon Stars dub, plus we look back at the 2009 convention year.
The 10 largest anime cons in North America, an interview with Bill Rogers, and the finer points of cosplay weapons policies.
Voice actor and long time anime fan Bill Rogers sat down with AnimeCons.com at Another Anime Convention 2009 and talks about his convention experiences.
Sketch and Elizabeth discuss prop making techniques, Shiva tells us the difference between masquerade and cosplay, Elizabeth shows us how to cook in our hotel rooms, and Anime Expo's staff retention troubles top our news stories.
Elizabeth and Shiva share advice for making a great masquerade skit while Patrick reminds convention planners what to put on their web sites.
We dug back into our videotape archives and pulled out this classic episode from April 1, 1990. We talk about a new Japanimation convention in Dallas, sub vs dub, and the new fad called "cosplay".
In our April 2010 episode, we talk about the pros and cons of stuffing a hotel room, share tips for planning a panel, and offer advice for a first time attendee.
Voice actor Christopher Ayres shares his experiences from anime conventions, we take a look at Anime Boston 2010, and Doug reflects on the passing of an anime legend, Carl Macek.
Patrick sits down with voice actor Christopher Ayres and his Sippy Cup of Doom at Anime Boston 2010. Chris shares his thoughts on conventions along with a great suggestion for convention staff.
Sketch, our resident artist, talks about the differences between a dealers' room and artists' alley, Patrick explains why you should never start a convention, and we tackle a bunch of questions from a viewer.
We take a look at this year's AnimeNEXT and PortConMaine...and then turn their attendees against each other in Versus.
On this month's episode, we take a look back at ConnectiCon, That Guy returns for cosplay photography, and Sketch offers more artists' alley advice.
Doug tests Otakon's EMT staff, Elizabeth helps cosplayers prepare for Judgement Day, and we get the inside double-scoop on what Doug really did at Otakon.
We talk about what we think makes Dragon*Con so good, Doug tells us about Anime Weekend Atlanta, Patrick shares his advice for booking guests, and AX needs a new CEO...again.
Doug returns to NYAF to see if they listened to his suggestions last year, we sit down with Kyle Hebert to talk about his convention experiences, Elizabeth tells you where to stuff your bags, and we want you at our first ever meetup!
We get festive with the latest anime con news, Doug and Elizabeth talk about Anime USA, and we all sit down to reflect on 2010.
We figure out the ten largest anime conventions of 2010, help you avoid being scammed when buying a costume, and talk with Nova from Starblazers, Amy Howard Wilson.
It's time for our annual list of the ten largest anime cons, Patrick explains why no news is good news, and Doug sits down with anime blogger Geoff Tebbetts.
Patrick and Sketch run down the list of the largest anime conventions in North America during 2012.
Patrick runs down AnimeCons.com's list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2013.
It's time for AnimeCons.com's annual list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2014.
It's time for AnimeCons.com's annual list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2015.
Has anime convention attendance plateaued? Find out which of the largest cons have had slower growth and which have declined in our annual look at the largest anime cons in the United States and Canada for the past year.
We rank the largest North American anime conventions by size and see which ones have grown and which have lost attendees.
If you're teaming up with other people to run a panel, Doug has some advice on how to coordinate.
Learn to make wall art, pillows, or quilts out of old convention T-shirts that you're not going to wear anymore.
We catch up on our viewer mail for the last few months and respond to comments and feedback from viewers like you.
LumaCon is a small con organized by local libraries in Petaluma, California. Svet shares her experiences of the day.
Shannon 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.
No con is perfect. Elizabeth shares four things conventions can do to improve and provide a better experience.
We received a lot of response to some of our recent episodes. Doug sorts through it all in this month's feedback episode.
The Doctor has regenerated and thousands of Doctor Who fans returned to Gallifrey One to celebrate the series. Patrick and Svet report on the con.
Do you think your panel title and description is clever? It may be working against you. Doug offers some suggestions.
Selecting 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.
Svetlana replies to comments left for AnimeCons TV in this edition of our monthly feedback episodes.
We've got cosplay, Sailor Moon, music, video gaming, and more in Sketch, Shiva, and Elizabeth's report from the northeast's largest anime convention.
If 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.
When you have a great costume, you'll want some great photos. Shiva talks about how to set up a photoshoot and what to expect.
Terriermon, a table, and we get "pranked" as we respond to your comments in this latest feedback episode.
Looking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.
Learn what was planned for Providence Anime Conference, what went wrong, and learn the legacy of the first 21+ anime convention ten years later.
Doug is hosting an AnimeCons TV Live panel at AnimeNEXT and shares some details of what he has planned.
Comments on our Providence Anime Conference and Anime Boston episodes and an update on Doug's AnimeCons TV panel at AnimeNEXT.
Learn how to read sewing patterns for sizing, laying out patterns, marking, cutting, and assembly for your next costume.
Learn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.
We've got reviews of panels, the dealers' room, video gaming, the Gundam Versus tournament, and more in Doug's report from AnimeNEXT in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
A report on Animazement, concerns about Providence Anime Conference, and a question about our first time staffing a con.
The web has changed drastically in the last couple years and it's about time your convention's web site was brought up to speed.
Bienvenue au Canada! Welcome to Canada! Doug crosses the border to visit Montreal Comic Con 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?
You 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!
A 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!
Cosplaying 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!
After 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.
It's Doug's 18th Otakon and Otakon's 2nd year in DC. Hear about Shoji Kawamori, Lego, Korean bootlegs, DragonBall, and more in this con report.
Theories 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.
Sacramento's SacAnime happens twice a year. Patrick and Svetlana report on this year's summer edition.
Crunchyroll Expo is back for a second year. It's bigger, but is it better? Patrick and Svetlana report on the convention.
You'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.
Comments on SacAnime, Crunchyroll Expo, and public transportation to conventions. Doug responds to this month's viewer feedback.
Many 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.
Attendees at the last ever Kraken Con reflect on the convention with Shannon Morse.
Santa 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.
Comments 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.
Doug discusses some helpful tips for convention staff when organizing guest autograph sessions.
Patrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.
Multi-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.
Spaghetti, Towel Man, autographs, and more topics are covered by Katy in our final feedback episode of 2018.
Elizabeth looks back at some of her old costumes to critique her own work and explain how she would improve on them if she were to re-make them.
It's time to review our 2018 convention predictions and make new ones for 2019.
Look back on some of our highlights from our 10th year of AnimeCons TV...
In our last episode of 2018, the hosts assemble to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2018 conventions.
Small cons are underrated and Patrick talks about some of the advantages they have over the large, crowded conventions.
Sacramento's SacAnime happens twice a year. Melissa and Liz report on this year's winter edition.
Shiva returned to Katsucon once again to be greeted by something that needed work, but also found many improvements.
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.
Doctor Who fans unite for the 30th annual Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles.
What is a Cricut? What can it do? How does it work? Learn how a Cricut machine can help improve your cosplay.
The Vic Mignogna controversy is our top news story. We also respond to some of your comments and questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's time to review predictions for 2020, the year nobody saw coming, and make new predictions for 2021.
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.
Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge joins Doug Wilder to talk about how the pandemic has changed the anime industry and what effect it may have on conventions.
Otakon has communicated rather dire circumstances for the future of the convention. Lauren and John from Gunpla101 join Doug to discuss this unexpected news.
Vaccinations are out, people are getting their shots, infection rates are down, and conventions are coming back.
John-Paul Natysin of Anime Lockdown talks about conventions during a pandemic, great parts of virtual cons, and virtual con fatigue.
Making his first in-person convention visit since late 2019, Doug masks up and visits Otakon 2021 in Washington, DC.
We talk with Suzie Yeung (Final Fantasy VII Remake, Attack on Titan, Genshin Impact) about her first guest appearance at a convention.
AnimEigo founder Robert Woodhead sat down with Doug to talk conventions, fans, and how things have changed over the years.
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.
We review predictions for 2021 as vaccination rates were on the rise. Then we make new predictions for 2022.
The creator of Dramacon and Nightschool, Svetlana Chmakova, sits down with Patrick Delahanty at Bakuretsu Con 2009 to talk about non-fictional conventions.
The AnimeCons.com Podcast team takes a moment to sit down and reflect on the 2009 convention year.
The full cosplay masquerade from PortConMaine 2010 hosted by Jekka and Steve.
This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from PortConMaine 2003. The event was hosted by Nami and Bert. Adam Ferraro operated the camera.
We sat down with voice actor Kyle Hebert (and two other press folks) at AnimeNEXT 2010 to talk about his convention and voice acting experiences.
We dug WAY back in our archives and discovered a recording of the Anime Expo 2002 masquerade made to high-quality miniDV tape! Enjoy this blast from the past!
Amy Howard-Wilson, the voice of Nova in Starblazers, sat down with us to talk about her convention experiences...like how she met her husband at a convention!
How did bizarre magician and podcaster Brian Brushwood scam his way into E3? Who would will he cosplay at Dragon*Con? We sit down and talk about cons, but not the kind he's known for.
Jim Kaposztas is the inventor of the anime music video. In 1982, he created the first AMV when he hooked up two VCRs and edited the most violent scenes from Star Blazers to "All You Need Is Love" by The Beatles.
The masquerade from Zenkaikon 2011 including bonus interviews with some of the winners at the end.
Charles Dunbar, the Anime Anthropologist, sits down with our own Doug Wilder to talk about conventions and fandom.
We talk with Anime World Order's Daryl Surat and Gerald Rathkolb to see what they like to see at conventions and how conventions can improve their programming.
The masquerade from PortConMaine 2011 including craftsmanship and performance awards.
The masquerade from BAMCon 2012 including craftsmanship and performance awards.
Anime voice actor J. Michael Tatum tells which of his characters he thinks he could cosplay, who is his favorite Who, and what he loves to hear from fans.
Doug sits down and talks with director Tom Wayland about his convention experiences.
Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica, shares his thoughts and experiences from his visits to anime conventions.
The full costume contest held at Big Wow! ComicFest in San Jose, CA in May 2013.
This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from Kraken Con 2013 including the awards ceremony.
This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from AOD 2014 including the awards ceremony.
This is our full recording of the cosplay costume contest from the Spring Kraken Con 2014 in Oakland, California including the awards ceremony.
This is our full recording of the cosplay costume contest from Big Wow! ComicFest 2014 in San Jose, California including the awards ceremony.
The full concert from Mary Bichner and Planetary Quartet as seen at PortConMaine 2014.
This is our full recording of the cosplay contest from PortConMaine 2014 in South Portland, Maine.
This is our full recording of the cosplay costume contest from Fall Kraken Con 2014 in Oakland, California.
This is our full recording of SNAFU Con 2014's cosplay masquerade in Reno, Nevada including the awards ceremony.
This is our full recording of Sac-Anime Winter 2015's cosplay masquerade in Sacramento, California.
This is our full recording of Spring Kraken Con 2015's costume contest in Oakland, California.
This is our full TWO HOUR recording of FanimeCon 2015's masquerade in San Jose, California.
This is our full recording of the Fall Kraken Con 2015 costume contest on board the USS Hornet in Alameda, California.
Enjoy our full recording of the SNAFU Con 2015 masquerade and awards presentation in Sparks, Nevada.
This is our full recording of the SacAnime Winter 2016 masquerade in Sacramento, California.
This is our recording of the Spring Kraken Con 2016 costume contest and awards presentation in Oakland, California.
This is our recording of the PortConMaine 2016 masquerade and awards presentation in South Portland, Maine.
This is our recording of the Kin-Yoobi Con 2016 cosplay contest and awards presentation in Newark, California.
This is our recording of the SacAnime Summer 2016 cosplay masquerade in Sacramento, California.
This is our recording of the Fall Kraken Con 2016 costume contest and awards presentation in Oakland, California.
SacAnime Winter 2017's cosplay masquerade and awards presentation in Sacramento, California.
Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017's cosplay contest and awards presentation in San Jose, California.
The first ever Hydra Comic Con costume contest and awards presentation on June 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.
Bill Doran hosts the Nerdtacular 2017 Cosplay Fashion Show in Snowbird, Utah.
This is our recording of the Kin-Yoobi Con 2017 cosplay contest and awards presentation in Newark, California.
This is our recording of the Crunchyroll Expo 2017 masquerade and awards presentation in Santa Clara, California.
We boarded the USS Hornet for the Kraken Con Cosplay Day 2017 costume contest and awards presentation in Alameda, California.
Kraken Con 2018 was the final Kraken Con. To document this historic moment, we've recorded the masquerade and awards presentation in Oakland, California.
At AnimeNEXT 2018, Doug hosted an AnimeCons TV Live panel to talk about conventions and play a game of "What's This Panel Really About?"
The full concert from Lisa Furukawa as seen at Tsubasacon 2005.