convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
Nadeshiko Gatsby, the wisteria witch, reads lore from yesteryear from the words from convention historian and archivist, Kevin Lillard (Fansview.com). These pieces of anime history will not be forgotten. Fansview Anime Weekend Atlanta 2001 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20011217141746/http://www.fansview.com/2001/september/awa21.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D…
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Nadeshiko Gatsby, the wisteria witch, reads lore from yesteryear from the words from convention historian and archivist, Kevin Lillard (Fansview.com). These pieces of anime history will not be forgotten. Fansview NDK 2001 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20020202014737/http://www.fansview.com/2001/september/ndk21.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu…
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The first inaugural Anime Bouken took place in Fullerton, CA at a local community center on March 1, 2026. This one day event was free for all who attended. I was invited to be a guest panelist at Anime Bouken…
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Uma Luna New Year took place on February 28, 2026 at the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA. The indoor Vietnamese mall has stood in the heart of Westminster’s Little Saigon district for as long as I can remember. I…
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“Are you going to ALA this year?” “ALA is my favorite con!” Southern California loves ALA. If you could put it on a shirt with their purple-haired mascot, Ala, Southern California otaku aren’t afraid to say “I Love ALA.”…
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Nadeshiko Gatsby, the wisteria witch, reads lore from yesteryear from the words from convention historian and archivist, Kevin Lillard (Fansview.com). These pieces of anime history will not be forgotten. Fansview Anime Iowa 2001 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20020202012401/http://www.fansview.com/2001/animeiowa/ai2001.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model:…
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Anime Los Angeles 21 (2026) took place on January 8 – 11, 2026 in downtown Long Beach at the Long Beach Convention Center. This Southern California based convention is regarded as THE California anime weekender for under the warm winter…
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Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu Arts Cottage architect: Komi
Nadeshiko Gatsby, the wisteria witch, reads lore from yesteryear from the words from convention historian and archivist, Kevin Lillard (Fansview.com). These pieces of anime history will not be forgotten. Fansview Otakon 2001 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20011220185502/http://www.fansview.com/2001/otakon/ot2001.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model: Mofu…
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Nadeshiko Gatsby, the wisteria witch, reads lore from yesteryear from the words from convention historian and archivist, Kevin Lillard (Fansview.com). These pieces of anime history will not be forgotten. Fansview Project A-Kon 2001 Report: https://web.archive.org/web/20010630053549/http://www.fansview.com/2001/akon/ak2001.htm Art: Catsuki Arts 2D Model:…
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