Mission 50, an original coworking space in Hoboken, NJ, hosted a solo Anime Art Exhibit with artist The Jahz on January 12, 2023. The event showcased his unique style of anime pop art, blending hand-painted anime characters over actual pages of Japanese manga, with canvas sizes ranging from 12″x12″ all the way to 48″x48″. ThroughoutContinue reading “Mission 50 Presents: The Jahz Anime Art Exhibit”
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Anime NYC 2022 (5th Anniversary)
This year’s Anime NYC was a 5th Anniversary celebration! Returning to the Javits Center, New York’s very own premier Japanese pop culture convention ran from November 18-22, 2022 and was complete with a spectacular Exhibitor Hall, top-notch cosplay, panels & programming, and an all-star guest list which includes even more Japanese guests than ever before!Continue reading “Anime NYC 2022 (5th Anniversary)”
Anime NYC 2021
Anime NYC is the premier anime convention in New York City. Powered by Crunchyroll, it returned to the Javits Center for 3 epic days from November 18-20, showcasing the biggest and best in Japanese pop culture, literature, media, and art. This year’s convention featured 60+ special guests, hundreds of vendors & artists, and dozens ofContinue reading “Anime NYC 2021”
ConnectiCon 2021
ConnectiCon returned for its 18th convention this year from September 9-12! As Connecticut’s longest running pop culture show, ConnectiCon is a multi-genre event that incorporates all fandoms, from collectors to cosplayers. And with a heavier focus on Japanese pop culture, you’ll also get to experience things you won’t find at other conventions like free-play importedContinue reading “ConnectiCon 2021”
New Jersey Collector Fest (Spring 2021)
On February 28, New Jersey Collector Fest had an amazing show to kick off the 2021 convention season. As a one-day show, it always pulls out all the stops by bringing in great vendors, artists, and celebrities guests. But especially in current times where conventions hardly assemble (let alone bring in celebrities), seeing actors, voiceContinue reading “New Jersey Collector Fest (Spring 2021)”
Devoshion Comic Art Sale 2020
The Devoshion store in Commack, NY hosted a one-day comic art event featuring Larry Stroman, Keith Williams, and nearly a dozen local artists. As one of the last in-person events of the year, fans & collectors were able to come in with their masks into the safe & small event from 11am-4pm on December 12Continue reading “Devoshion Comic Art Sale 2020”
FunimationCon 2020
FunimationCon 2020 was a two-day virtual anime convention hosted by Funimation, an entertainment company known for dubbing and distributing Japanese anime. From July 3-4, Funimation provided a completely free online event for fans to experience live panels, Q&A’s, cosplay meetups, autograph opportunities, and even official Funimation merch! The weekend was filled with panels and contentContinue reading “FunimationCon 2020”
EMcon Online AnimeFest 2020
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, EMcon of Long Island’s East Meadow Public Library held its first online convention from May 16-17. It’s normally a show that brings in thousands of attendees but unfortunately due to the pandemic, had to convert itself into a virtual experience this year. Free to attend, EMcon Online AnimeFest was broadcast liveContinue reading “EMcon Online AnimeFest 2020”
Rhode Island Comic Con 2019
Thousands of comic book & pop culture fans filled the streets of Providence, RI for the 8th annual Rhode Island Comic Con from November 1-3. With over 200 comic book creators & celebrities under the roofs of the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Rhode Island Convention Center, and the Omni Hotel, the weekend was absolutely packed withContinue reading “Rhode Island Comic Con 2019”
80 Years Of Batman (Society Of Illustrators NYC)
2019 marks the 80th anniversary of Batman and for a limited time, The Society Of Illustrators has not one but four amazing exhibits! From now until October 12, some of world-acclaimed graphic designer Chip Kidd’s private collection is on display on all four floors of the museum (Batman Collected: Chip Kidd’s Batman Obsession, Bat-Manga! TheContinue reading “80 Years Of Batman (Society Of Illustrators NYC)”
Phillipsburg Comic-Con 2019
Phillipsburg Comic-Con is an annual comic book show run by Phillipsburg High School’s Comic and Anime & Manga clubs, bringing comic creators, educational panels, and local comic shops to a low-income community! For its fifth annual show on Saturday, May 11, Phillipsburg Comic-Con hosted an exciting day filled with activities, raffles, and even freebies. TheContinue reading “Phillipsburg Comic-Con 2019”
Fanfaire NYC 2019
Fanfaire NYC is an annual 2-day festival brought to you by Manhattan’s very own High School of Art & Design. Over 100 artists & vendors appeared at the School from February 16-17, 2019. Alumni guests included Neal Adams (Class of ’59), Art Spiegelman (Class of ’65), Larry Hama (Class of ’67), and Michael Maddi… as wellContinue reading “Fanfaire NYC 2019”
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