convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center transformed into a huge celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture from August 21-24, 2025. For the first time in the convention’s history, Anime NYC claimed the Javits Center for four days, drawing together…
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Stepping into the Sheraton Times Square Hotel on Saturday, August 16, 2025, I was greeted by FlameCon’s iconic rainbow arch—bold, unmistakable, and radiating the promise of community. As the world’s largest LGBTQ+ pop culture convention, FlameCon delivered an experience that…
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San Diego Anime Con took place at the Handerly Hotel on November 21-23, 2025 in the Mission Valley resort district of San Diego, CA. This convention brought in voice actor guests such as Risa Mei, Alan Z, Carrie Savage, Mexican…
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I’ve been following San Diego Anime Con for three years. It’s interesting to see how this convention is growing and making a name for itself in San Diego. The California city has been craving for more events. In recent months,…
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Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu Arts Cottage architect: Komi
Geek Girl Con 2025 took place at the Washington Convention Center on November 8-9, 2025 in downtown Seattle, WA. This is my third convention in 2025 that I have attended in downtown Seattle. And this is my first Geek Girl…
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Kumori Con 2025 took place on October 31 to November 2 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. This is my first time attending “Kumo Con,” as it is known by my convention peers. I have had friends from…
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Intro: For a Pessimist, I’m Pretty Optimistic I have to preface Geek Girl Con by mentioning that not only this is my first time attending Geek Girl Con, but a con of its kind. While I have seen attempts in…
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