The publishing news outlet Publishers Weekly featured an article titled “Manga Wins New York Comic Con 2022.” Its writer, Deb Aoki, who is known for her writing about manga, posited that “the overall impression was that manga, anime and Japanese pop culture are now overwhelmingly …Read more »
The slew of conventions going virtual to avoid the spread of COVID-19 continues with New York Comic-Con. Typically held in fall, it was previously unclear whether the con would go ahead or not depending on how things were looking in regards to the pandemic, but …Read more »
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As folks who read our Cowboy Bebop cafe piece (or, you know, those who can do basic math) know, the classic anime series turns 20 years old this year. If you couldn’t make it out to Japan for the Bebop cafe, good news: Bebop is …Read more »
Hiro Mashima, he of the recently wrapped-up Fairy Tail, has got some time on his hands, and while we’re sure he’s enjoying some Final Fantasy XV DLC, he’s also made time to visit New York. Mashima will be at New York Comic Con, which runs …Read more »
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Spice and Wolf , and North American publisher Yen Press is getting in on the festivities. This is great news for fans, because one of the celebrations involves bringing original light novel author Isuna Hasekura to New York …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: Viz Media has a great opportunity for anyone who wants to win a trip to New York Comic Con and get the true VIP experience. is live, giving fans a rare opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip to the con, get access …Read more »
Naruto fans will get the opportunity to meet the series' creator in the not-too-distant future. Viz Media announced plans to bring Masashi Kishimoto to New York Comic Con , and he's got plenty on his plate at the event. Kishimoto will participate in two panels …Read more »
Puffy AmiYumi are perhaps among the most recognizable Japanese artists to break through the American barrier, at least to those not deeply entrenched in everything J-pop. Sure, Utada's released a couple English albums, but has she ever had her own cartoon series like Hi Hi …Read more »
Can you smell the hot-blooded odor of a combination attack on the horizon? The smell lingers heavily if you're anywhere near the vicinity of New York City's Javits Center, the annual host of both the New York Anime Festival and New York Comic Con. While …Read more »
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