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Magical DoReMi to unveil their 25th anniversary video in March, Artist gets called out for lying about working on Studio Ghibli flick, and Legal threats are taken against manga app Tachiyomi. Also, a long-awaited boys’ love anime was canceled, the Sapporo Snow Festival announced a Gundam sculpture, and Yoshiki auctioned his crystal piano for charity. Meanwhile, in Japan, Yoshiki to compose a global theme for Hello Kitty, Nippon Ham’s newest tuna sashimi is neither ham, nor fish, and the newest Pizza Hut pizza took 6 months to perfect?!
J-1 Con 2023: It’s not you, it’s the Venue
J-1 Con was a small, two-day anime con hosted in Atlantic City’s Showboat Hotel, featuring a big variety of guests and events.
Cinnaknight covers this convention, while tossing in some suggestions for the con’s future!
Kogaracon 2023: The Convention’s Fantastic Return!
Kogaracon 2023 is a NJ Anime Con that’s a great experience for both new and long-term congoers! This convention has a big heart and is growing exponentially. Follow Cinnaknight along her Kogaracon experience, from start to finish.
Shikkaricon 2023: Discipline Your Demon Spawn
Shikkaricon is an anime convention located in Pennsylvania that had a few logistical bumps along the weekend. Cinnaknight discusses her experience, including highlights and wholesome interactions with attendees and staff!
Zenkaikon 2023: Huh? The Convention is Evolving!
Zenkaikon 2023 returned to Lancaster County Convention Center attracting around 7,000 attendees. Cinnaknight experienced the convention as a press member and participant, dealing with staffing issues, enjoying traditional market foods, engaging in cosplay with personal significance, and interacting with attendees. Despite initial struggles, the author praised the convention’s variety, cosplays, performances, and offerings like the Carolina Manga Library and event live streams. The convention concluded satisfactorily, with anticipation towards next year.
Castle Point Anime 2023: Go for the Con, Stay for the Friends!
The Castle Point Anime 2023, held in Secaucus, New Jersey, was filled with cosplayers, gaming, merchandise browsing, and fun. This convention offered unique elements like a figure display, expanded photography area and food trucks. The event was most enjoyable for friends and local attendees.
#617: Last Time on This Podcast…
January 17th, 2024 
DJ Ranma S The gang is back! DJ Ranma S is back from Japan, and he will tell his adventures! On the news front, Japan wins its first Golden Globes, Solo Leveling voice actor allegedly coughs up blood during recording, and Pokémon TV shuts down. Also, Live Action Yu Yu Hakusho reaches a global ranking in the top 5, SAG-AFTRA signs agreement with Voiceover Studio for AI rules in video games, Love Live! Nijigasaki gets a film trilogy finale and a visual novel! Meanwhile in Japan, a candy company won top honors at medicinal product awards, and dragon-laced candy for Year of the Dragon!
#616: Our 2023 Christmas Show!
December 13th, 2023 DJ Ranma S Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, BerryMelon, Ari Rockefeller, and WildSpice for the 2023 Christmas show! They’re taking it easy this year, but we also have some interesting news stories to share! New intentionally ugly anime sweaters from Japan will keep you warm and un-cool this winter, high schools to become free for all families in Tokyo, dozens of idol groups are breaking up due to age, Clarks Shoes teams up for Pokémon shoes, and Shibuya bans outdoor New Years celebrations?!
#615: Clock Time!
December 6th, 2023 DJ Ranma S Gojo’s Voice Actor responds to recent studio controversy, Spy X Family gets a taste of Street Fighter 6, and My Neighbor Totoro gets a little taste of Whisky?! Also, Jump Festa gets English interpretation for the global live stream, Frieren added 7 million manga copies into circulation in the last 2 months, and dates released for the US debut of Pokémon Horizons! Meanwhile in Japan, McDonald’s brings back punny savory pie, and a father turns his son in for robbery!
J-1 Con 2023: It’s not you, it’s the Venue
December 1st, 2023 Cinnaknight J-1 Con is a two day event with roots in Philadelphia. The convention hosted its 2023 event in New Jersey, at the Atlantic City’s Showboat Hotel with a slew of guests and offerings such as cosplay wrestling, game tournaments, and live music.
J-1 Con is my last convention of 2023. Some of the points made in this video do echo those made in a recent podcast and mainly reflect on the venue hosting the event rather than the convention itself.
