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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Comic Con coming to Africa!
I saw my social media feed explode with the news that Comic Con is coming to Africa, however, I did not get too excited. Africa is a big place after all. Then my excitement grew when I read that it would be coming to South Africa, which meant it was the right country for me.…
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The “anime” cons & expos I aim to attend in 2018
It is that time of year where I start looking at my overall finances and goals for the year ahead and see how I can make the two of them line up. Having said that, I have decided to actively become more involved in the ‘geek’ community in my area – a.k.a basically Gauteng and…
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My rAge reflection 2017
Sunday once again saw the end of rAge 2017 where they celebrated 15 years of awesomeness. Today officially a week has passed and I can not believe rAge is done and dusted for this year. Now the wait is back on for next year. So what actually happened at rAge this year? On Friday I…
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My focus at rAge 2017
Every year I walk through the doors and am astounded by the sheer size of rAge and the mass of people walking around. Being me, naturally, I want to see everything and everyone. I want to get a picture of every cosplayer, the whole group of cosplayers. I want a picture of every stall and…
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rAge is tomorrow!
Are you ready for the whirlwind rush known as rAge? Ready or not rAge 2017 starts tomorrow at 10am! I am running around chaotically rushing at the last minute to get everything done and ready. I am really excited for this. I have been waiting all year and finally, it is less than 24 hours…
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rAge 2017!
Yes, it is that time of year again where my mindset starts shifting gears and prepping for the rAge expo! I am glad to say that I have been accepted as one of the press again this year and I am incredibly grateful for this experience and opportunity. We are now just over 4 weeks…
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