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I was thrilled to get the opportunity to cover AnimeNYC. The convention has grown rapidly over the course of its short run. It’s hard to believe that the event is just in its third year. AnimeNYC began with about 20,000 attendees in 2017. According to the convention. 53,000 attendees participated in 2021’s event. There’s always […]
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Anime NYC 2021: The Best of an Interesting Time
January 25th, 2022 
Cinnaknight 
Posted in Convention Reports 
Tags: anime, anime convention, anime nyc, AnimeNYC 2021, convention reports, cosplay, Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba, masquerade, merchandise, video games 
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#530: Didn’t Take Long for 2022 to go to Shit.
January 20th, 2022 DJ Ranma S And we’re back from break! And there’s so much to discuss! DJ Ranma S has a Hot Take on COVID and conventions, so you definitely want to check that out! Also, Taiyou Con‘s director steps down, AMC Networks buys Sentai Filmworks, RetroCrush is bought out, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World… The anime? Plus, new Urusei Yatsura anime, an international anti-piracy coalition is formed, and police officers […]
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December 22nd, 2021 DJ Ranma S It’s our holiday special! Grab some holiday punch and snacks! Join DJ Ranma S, Mako-chan, Koibug, and IchigoGami as they talk holiday shenanigans, chaos, the good and bad times, and as they reflect back on what was 2021… Plus, Ask the AJS Staff Questions! Also, an interesting holiday story from Japan!
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#528: Coming Down the Holiday Wire.
December 15th, 2021 DJ Ranma S A YouTuber gets 150 copyright claims from Toei Animation, Cowboy Bebop live action gets canceled, and more discussions with Kyoto Animation regarding the memorial. Also, renowned anime screenwriter Keiko Nobumoto passes away, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba gets criticized for polyamory, and six animes eligible for the Academy Awards! Meanwhile in Japan, all boys high school with mandatory grooming lessons, the largest maid […]
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December 9th, 2021 DJ Ranma S Update on COVID at Anime NYC, Excel Saga manga gets a 25th anniversary one-shot, and the Urusei Yatsura opening gets a reboot. Plus, Kizuna AI（official） is on indefinite hiatus, live action Mega Man from Netflix, and the world’s biggest anime shop! Meanwhile in Japan, a bus driver chases down a groper, a middle school leaflet asks students to write down their social media passwords, […]
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