A phenomenon of Japanese pop culture, anime is known around the world for its unique hairstyles, detailed storytelling, climactic battles, and catchy tunes.
Under the merciless Texas sun, Japanese pop culture fans donned their best for the sixth annual San Japan. Plenty of costumes wound their way around the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center and the downtown Riverwalk, making for a spectacular sight.…
Only one week remains before San Japan Sinister 6 brings all things related to manga, anime and Japanese pop culture to the heart of Texas. This year’s convention runs from Friday, August 16th until Sunday, August 18th at the Henry…
Back by popular demand, Castles in the Sky: The Return of Studio Ghibli makes a reappearance at the Cinematheque in downtown Vancouver this summer. Films by Japan’s beloved Studio Ghibli will be screened on across multiple dates in July and…
It’s summer and that means: Anime Evolution! Returning to celebrate ten years of anime in Vancouver, Anime Evolution once again took over the Student Union Building (SUB) and Student Recreation Centre (SRC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). For…
With Anime Evolution in full swing now, many different costumed fans will make their way through the Student Union Building at UBC this Canada Day long weekend. If you can’t make it, you won’t miss a thing with all the…
Now you can pierce the heavens with Simon, Kamina and Yoko with the impressive Gurren Lagann Blu-ray Complete Box Set. This massive (and expensive) collection is crammed with more action and goodies than Boota plate full of pig-mole steaks. And…
The long awaited Blue Exorcist The Movie is hitting select theatres in the United States this August. For one Saturday only, catch Rin and Yukio Okumura as they defend their school and the world from Satan’s forces on the big…
After missing Anime Central last year due to other commitments, I was finally able to make it back for the convention’s sweet sixteen party. That’s right, Anime Central is 16, and what better way than to celebrate than with cosplay,…
In sixteen short years, Anime Central has blossomed into a magnet for cosplayers. Rosemont, Illinois saw ninjas, pirates, pilots, heroes and villains descend upon their community for a three-day event celebrating everything related to Japanese pop culture and in between.…
The second annual Fan Expo Vancouver returned to the shores of Burrard Inlet under the iconic sails of Canada Place on the weekend of April 20th – 21st, 2013. Boasting additional floor space for larger crowds this year, plus a…