Otaku Life & Culture
A celebration of fandom beyond the screen through Otaku Life & Culture! This section explores the lifestyle, creativity, and community that anime fans around the world share. From cosplay adventures and anime crushes to gaming obsessions and fan art spotlights, this is where you’ll find the heartbeat of otaku culture.
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My First Anime
Exploring the Origins of My Anime Journey. As an avid anime enthusiast, there’s an undeniable magic in reflecting upon the very first anime that captured our hearts and transported us into the captivating world of Japanese animation. In this blog post, I invite you to join me on a nostalgic journey as I revisit those…
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What is Comic Con Africa?
Comic Con Africa made its debut in 2018. It is a popular event that celebrates various aspects of pop culture, ranging from comic books, movies, TV shows, video games, anime, cosplay, and more.
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What is Cosplay and What Does it Mean?
The term ‘Cosplay’ comes from combing the words costume and roleplay. But what does that mean? Is it simply dressing up as a fictional character? No, cosplay is so much more than just putting on a costume. It is more than just dressing up. The dictionary defines it as:
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rAge is This Weekend!
I have been posting about rAge since 2016! As usual, I am excited for a weekend to geek out. So far, this is not the latest last-minute post I have done for rAge, but I am cutting it close. I am worried about the new venue. rAge had been an exclusive for the Ticket Pro…
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My Comic Con Africa: Media Day
I took a step back and overhauled my initial planned post for Comi Con Africa 2022. I have too much to say to fit into a single CCA 2022 experience post.
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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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