Conventions & Events
From the buzzing halls of anime cons to exclusive fan meetups and digital premieres, this section covers the exciting world of anime-related events! Follow along with convention and events reports, cosplay galleries, panel highlights, guest appearances, and behind-the-scenes looks at the fandom in motion — whether you’re attending in person or living vicariously online.
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5 Unusual Convention Survival Tips
Convention season is starting up again and I thought I would give tips to survive the convention. I cover medication, first-aid, food, clothing and more.
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Japan Cultural Expo 2020 – the Experience
As I had feared I had to miss the first two days of the Japan Cultural Expo this year. However, I did manage to make it on Sunday and got to spend the full day taking it all in. I had fun but when I compared it to my experience last year in 2019, I…
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What is the Japan Cultural Expo?
The Japan Cultural Expo in South Africa takes place in a mall’s shopping courts and walkways. The expo sets up displays of traditional things from Japan. As well as offering displays of traditional Japanese activities like Kendo, Ikebana and Bonsai. Where: Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria, South Africa When: Friday 6th / Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th…
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Conventions and Events I aim to attend in 2020
For a few years now I have made it my mission to attend as many geeky affairs as I possibly could (even to the detriment of my own health). With each passing year, I learn of new events where I can meet up with my fellow content creators and friends and am given a chance…
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rAge 2019, a fun weekend
Only two days after ComicCon Africa, it was time to once again grab my mini tripod, my walking shoes and prepare for another long drive and get myself to the TicketPro Dome for the rAge expo of 2019. Friday 27 September happened to be my 26th birthday and the first day of rAge. Since it…
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ComicCon Africa, my 2019 experience!
I can’t believe I am here already writing about ComicCon Africa 2019! The time has just flown by. ComicCon Africa ran over four days, which made for the longest convention that I have attended for the ‘geek’ community. Saturday was so incredibly busy. Sunday even more so. Thankfully Monday offered a reprieve with a lower…
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