On this episode, Dennis asks Aaron and Kate what their Fanime plans are. It’s literally right around the corner, so it’s even shorter this time. But, we get a look at more events and even more food anticipation. We haven’t even left yet! Episode 41 is a go! Read more
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It’s May, and a lot of big conventions are happening this month. While we’re gearing up for Fanime, Kate and Diana were able to attend Anime Conji in San Diego and tell Dennis all about their adventures. And see if Anime Conji is something you’d like to attend next year. And while we’re on the subject with upcoming conventions, Diana also has a brief experience regarding a new resource for wig purchases. Episode 39 is a go! Read more
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It’s one of those extra long episodes as Kate and Dennis go over both World Cosplay Summit at Anime Matsuri and Sakura-Con with the help of Diana, Eve, and Chika. We’ve got stories and experiences with both conventions, including how to survive when restaurants are closed, camaraderie through friendly competition, working with American Cosplay Paradise and Funimation at a con, and much much more! And congratulations to Cupcake Cosplay, our US representatives for WCS 2013! Episode 38 is a go! Read more
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So many conventions, and not enough time. In the first part of our Easter Weekend convention coverage, here we have a recap of Wonder Con. Lots of spending, and especially lots of cosplay. There’s the return of talking about food and food trucks, along with our trek to finally experience Slaters 50/50. And we have a new segment about the things we (mostly Dennis) bought at the conveion which we’re calling Convention Haul. And it seemed that our Avatar cosplays were a big hit! Hope you enjoy then stories and the photos. And why is it that Dennis can’t say Finn? Episode 37 is a go! Read more
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Short episode today, but you’re not worried about this description. No! It’s Easter Weekend, and you’ve got conventions to attend! Well, so do we, so we got a short episode for you while we were finishing up some Wonder Con cosplay. Still, we needed a little mental break, so Kate and Dennis stopped by the Legend of Korra Fan Art Show presented by Pixel Drip. A few photos are on our Facebook page if you wanted to check them out (beware: all phone pics). And we also talk about what we’ve been working on as well. It’s an all Avatar/Korra podcast today. Episode 36 is a go!
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Legend of Korra Fan Art Show
19:29 Pre-Wonder Con Prep
24:52 Business Time
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We’ll be back next time with our Wonder Con recap, followed by an episode about Sakura Con and WCS/Anime Matsuri.
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In our final segment regarding Western media (for now, at least), we take a look at the business side of the equation with help from our guests Reggie, owner of Power Anime, and Amy from Viz Media. The increasing presence of Western media has a direct effect for both our guests’ business, so their opinions are quite unique for our podcast. And stick around for the end, too, as our guests are in for a surprise question lightning round involving this topic. See how many you could get! Episode 34 is a go!
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:52 On the Business Side
0:10:05 Previously, on Cosplay Jam…
0:11:56 Amy’s Convention Rundown
0:15:10 Upon First Notice
0:24:52 “What’re ya buyin’?”
0:32:39 Bridging the Gap
0:36:41 “What’re ya sellin’?”
0:40:14 Thoughts on Current Trends
0:51:48 Current Enjoyments
0:55:07 Podcast Surprise
1:03:09 Business Time
Like anime goods? Visit Reggie’s store Power Anime in person if you’re in Los Angeles, at Anime Expo exhibit hall, or online at www.poweranime.com. For his latest pre-order news, check out www.facebook.com/PowerAnimeCom.
And if you anime media, head over to www.vizmedia.com for all things Viz, subscribe to Neon Alley, on PS3 and Xbox 360, and for the latest announcements and to interact with Amy, like www.facebook.com/OfficialVizMedia. (you can also follow Amy at www.twitter.com/tashigi).
See you next time at Wonder Con 2013!
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It’s part 2 of our Western media and pop culture talk at anime conventions. This time we get insight from some of our favorite artist alley friends–Ben (aka e1n) and returning guests Scuttlebutt Ink. Listen as they both praise and blast the current state of artist alley, and how Western media is helping them and other succeed in selling you art at conventions. Episode 33 is a go! Read more
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January 30, 2012–Shonen Jump Alpha launches for North America, bringing six very popular titles from Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump to a legal, digital format. There were two caveats with this launch: there were only six titles, and there was a two week delay from Japan. But now, the Alpha days have passed. It’s a new era for the Shonen Jump brand and Viz Media. Shonen Jump Alpha will become the new digital Weekly Shonen Jump as of January 21, 2013. Read more
If you thought we only went to one comic book convention, well, you’d mostly be right since most of SK Cosplay aren’t comic book fans. However! We got a recap of our trip to Comikaze, a convention only in its sophomore year, and from our experiences, seems pretty good. Join us with special guest, friend, and listener Gustavo (aka Garp Stavo Sauce) as we talk about all the good and bad of Stan Lee’s personal convention. Episode 24 is a go!
00:00 Introduction
02:25 Comikaze Impressions
04:53 Celebrity Sightings
07:04 Zombie Obstacle Course & Quidditch
11:57 Saturday Parking & Registration Fiasco
15:41 Gustavo Compares the First Two Years
17:47 Main Stage & Costume Contest
20:08 Final Comikaze Thoughts
23:10 Stan Lee Museum
25:28 Face-Off
27:21 SK’s Choice
44:36 Business Time
Like Gustavo’s cosplay? He’s got more photos at www.facebook.com/GarpStavoSauce
We’ll see you next time at Yaoi Con!
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Long time no speak, cosplay fans. We’ve got another episode of Cosplay Jam all lined up wherein we ask just one simple question: why do you take cosplay photos? Join us as we roundtable some answers in a brief but fun discussion. You might be surprised at some of the vain and out of left field reasons we take a few photos.
And last but not least, thank you to all our fans and friends who helped us reach 300 likes on Facebook! You’re all awesome and amazing, and we’ve got a few special surprises in store for you soon. Episode 22 is a go!
00:00 Introduction & Congratulations
02:36 Question: Why do you take cosplay
29:29 Business Time
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