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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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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GeekFest is this weekend!
Oh my gosh, I just finished reading the press release for GeekFest and now I am really excited for this year’s event. This year the theme is Big in Japan. The theme, Big In Japan, makes me rather happy as it means that I have not missed the theme that could probably not be a better fit for my…
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My very first ComicEx!
Oh wow how quickly the time flies. I can not believe ComicEx has now already come and gone. ComicEx offers sci-fi, gadgets, tech, comics, movies, gaming, cosplay, Parkour, live entertainment, music, dance, magic and so much more. ComicEx presents a diverse range of exhibitors, artists, stage performers and competitions. They aim to be a geeky…
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ICON CGC 2019!
As most people are aware, next weekend is Easter weekend, but it is also time again for ICON Comics & Games Convention! According to their website, ICON has been running since 1992! This makes it South Africa’s longest running comics, gaming and popular culture convention (and a year older than me!) Last year was the…
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