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Fan Expo Vancouver comes to town

  Frederick Linsmeyer • January 28, 2012 • Conventions

There’s a new convention in town. Fan Expo Vancouver is bringing the best of likes of Toronto’s Fan Expo Canada to the West Coast for the first time with big names, games, comics, anime and manga.

Fan Expo Vancouver isn’t just about anime and manga, rather the whole spectrum of comics, movies, science fiction and pop culture. Just like any convention, there’s going to be big name guests, gaming, autographs, panels, swag, artists, exhibitors, workshops, cosplay and entertainment.

Some of the names you might run into are Colleen Clinkenbeard (Fullmetal Alchemist, Kiddy Grade), Trevor Devall (Gundam SEED), Richard Cox (InuYasha), Veronica Taylor (Pokemon), Mike McFarland (Dragon Ball Z, Fullmetal Alchemist) and Brian Froud (Bakugan). Of course there will be other celebrities including Adam West and Burt Ward (Batman), Tom Felton (Harry Potter) and Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk).

Fan Expo Vancouver runs for two days only – April 21st and 22nd, 2012 in the west building of the Vancouver Convention Centre. Tickets will be available for purchase online on February 21st, 2012 or at the door during the convention itself. Prices range from $20.00 CAD for each day or $30.00 CAD for both Saturday and Sunday.

With the void left by the now defunct Anime Evolution in Vancouver’s convention scene, Fan Expo Vancouver and Anime Revolution (no relationship to Anime Evolution), these should be two events for anime buffs to gather and share their love for the medium.

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San Japan 4TW

  Frederick Linsmeyer • August 12, 2011 • Conventions

Texas weather can be described as hot and humid – it was anything but that inside San Antonio’s Marriott Rivercenter hotel for San Japan 4TW. Once again, the Alamo City was taken over for a weekend of Japanese pop-culture with colourful costumes that which occasionally clashed with the white and blue of Dallas Cowboys fans, also in town for their training camp. Being my second San Japan, I had great time catching up with old friends and getting to make new ones. The three day convention ran from August 5th to 7th, 2011. A collection of photos taken during the weekend are available on Gallery.
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San Japan 4TW photography

  Frederick Linsmeyer • August 8, 2011 • Photography

It’s hot in Texas, and that’s not describing the weather! San Japan 4TW had sizzling style as costumes paraded through the Marriott Rivercenter hotel in the heart of San Antonio. Want more? Check out the rest on Gallery!

Vash the StampedeKigirumi cosplayCosplay ShowAmericaMamoru EndouShinichi Watanabe

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Replacing Anime Evolution

  Frederick Linsmeyer • July 11, 2011 • Conventions

With the absence of Anime Evolution this August, there is a void in the community that needs to be filled. There is some solace as a few groups are working hard to make sure all of the anime fans (cosplayers too!) are taken care of this summer with two upcoming events: The Summer Festival and Cos & Effect. While these two aren’t full fledged conventions like the fallen Anime Evolution, they should be enough to keep everyone engaged until a suitable replacement is organized.

The Summer Festival is being held at the Burnaby campus of Simon Fraser University. Presented by the university’s Altered Reality Club, the Summer Festival is an afternoon of games, cosplay, food and contests. The event is free, beginning at 2:00 pm in SFU’s Convocation Mall on Saturday, July 16th, 2011.

Cos & Effect is a two day party for those who love wearing and/or making costumes from different fandoms; not just anime. There will be a multitude of events, panels, contests, vendors, artists and more! Cos & Effect takes place over the weekend of August 13th and 14th, 2011 in the Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia. Tickets are $20 CAD online or $28 CAD at the door.

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Naruto wig package fail

  Frederick Linsmeyer • June 12, 2011 • ROFLCOPTER
Naruto cosplay wig fail

Naruto cosplay wig fail

There isn’t much to explain for this picture, taken at an FYE store in San Antonio, Texas a year or so ago. Is Naruto trying to be emo or is Sasuke aiming for a style that totally doesn’t suit him? Or did the manufacturer just not care at all during the design process? Whatever the reason may be, it’s still a fail.

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Anime Central 2011

  Frederick Linsmeyer • May 25, 2011 • Conventions

It’s hard to believe another weekend of partying in Rosemont is over. As usual, I had a blast at Anime Central, with this being my fourth year attending. However, this convention wasn’t without its ups and downs – some stuff that carries over from previous years, along with the new. Anime Central 2011 took place at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, just on the edge of Chicago. As always, photographs are available on Gallery. Read the rest of this article…

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Photographing Anime Central 2011

  Frederick Linsmeyer • May 23, 2011 • Photography

Now that Anime Central has finished and everyone has headed home, it’s time to reminisce over all the colourful costumes and events. Of course, a recap of the entire convention will be available in the coming days. Until then, pictures!

Saiyuki's Goku Hungry Pit Vincent Valentine

Fighting Rin and Sesshomaru Cloud Strife

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Sakura-Con 2011

  Frederick Linsmeyer • April 26, 2011 • Conventions

With another Sakura-Con behind us, it’s time to reflect and remember how many Japanese cartoons one can cram into a three day weekend. Quite a bit, actually. This time around, I selected a hotel closer to the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, the Seattle Sheraton, primarily because it was really close (across the street) and had a slightly cheaper room rate. So here it is, my fourth Sakura-Con. Photos, as always, are available on Gallery. Read the rest of this article…

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Realms Con 2010

  Frederick Linsmeyer • October 11, 2010 • Conventions

Located on the sunny coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Realms Con provided anime aficionados in Corpus Christi a chance to celebrate their love for for the medium, along with gaming and other aspects of Japanese culture. The convention operated over three days, from October 1st to 3rd, at the American Bank Center. While not a large event, like at Anime Central or even San Japan, Realms Con was something more of a relaxed and laid back convention with opportunities to browse and chill with other con goers.

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Anime Evolution 2010

  Frederick Linsmeyer • August 16, 2010 • Conventions

Another year, another Anime Evolution. Costumed fans of anime and manga gathered around the core of the University of British Columbia during a sweltering summer weekend. There was lots to see and do, along with plenty of awesome costumes, but the convention wasn’t as great as anticipated. Read the rest of this article…

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