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DJ Ranma S briefly discusses the Another Anime Convention (AAC) Photo Contest. And in the news, J-pop superstar Kenshi Yonezu – 米津玄師 Worldwide’s hit track “Kick Back” has officially been gold-certified by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), one L.A. Lakers player plays himself in the newest Crayon Shin-chan episode, and a Fast and Furious actor to direct an Initial D movie. Also, $3.1 million earned at anime and rare collectible auction, a voice actor arrested for alleged fraud, and a Bleach dub recast leads to drama. Meanwhile in Japan, a gaming kotatsu and a local mall become horror and murder mystery-themed theme park!
Shenanicon 2024: A Fiery Fusion Dance of Old and New!
Shenanicon, had its inaugural 21+ anime convention in Parsippany, New Jersey– a brand new event for adults with a nostalgic spin!
Kogaracon 2024: Short and Sweet!
Kogaracon is a New Jersey Anime Convention which offers an Asian Food Fest and good quality panels. Cinnaknight talks about this short yet sweet day!
Castle Point Anime 2024: Your Princess Isn’t In This Castle, but Your Friends are!
Castle Point Anime Convention , a student run anime con in New Jersey, continues this year in the Meadowlands Convention Center! Cinnaknight covers this event and her experience, the pros and cons!
Another Amazing Weekend: Another Anime Con 2023
October 31st, 2023 
Cinna Knight In 2023, we’re experiencing a resurgence of anime conventions; new events appear but ongoing events also continue to expand their reach. Another Anime Con may be well, another convention by its name, but is far more than that.
It’s been ages since I attended a New England-based convention, with my last con being Magfest about five years prior. I only attended larger scale New England Cons and didn’t know what to expect.
DJ RanmaS wanted me to come along–he reached out to me with the offer to go. I was rather tired of being in my neck of the woods, and being in Massachusetts was legitimately a breath of fresh air.
#609: Another Anime Con 2021… We had a +1 With Us! :D
October 25th, 2023 DJ Ranma S It’s Another Anime Convention (AAC) 2023! Join DJ Ranma S, Ari Rockefeller, and notes from CinnaKnight Cosplay, the three of them will give you their in-depth convention review! From cosplay to game shows to merch, and a whole lot more!
#608: Just the Four of Us!
October 18th, 2023 DJ Ranma S The date is announced for live-action Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball gets new anime, and the trailer for Scott Pilgrim anime is shown during NYCC! Also, the Van Gogh Museum pulls the Pikachu card from promotion due to safety concerns, VIZ Media launches a new manga platform, and Gou Tanabe launches manga based on H. P. Lovecraft stories! Meanwhile in Japan… A drunk man live streams himself getting robbed after falling asleep, a hot spring offers the chance to participate in Sports Day, a popsicle tastes and feels like you’re eating peanut butter, and a sushi “terrorist” found guilty!
Kogaracon 2023: The Convention’s Fantastic Return!
October 14th, 2023 Cinna Knight Kogaracon is a small convention that has experienced exponential growth. Despite the con’s three year hiatus, there were many new offerings, and a unique approach to their cosplay walk-ons which even as a long-term attendee, were quite innovative.
Kogarcon took place in Edison, New Jersey and held the event at Middlesex County College on Saturday, May 6th.
I stopped by a day before to pick up my badge. This was the first time Kogaracon offered pre-registration prior to the convention and badges were $10 for the main event. It was tough to find the pre-registration area and I tried looking for signage on campus to find the correct place. But once I did, it was smooth sailing! Pre-registration wasn’t busy at all–with a quick and easy run to the table for a signup.
