Whilst I was not present for the full event, here are photos from my experience on Saturday afternoon and Sunday at this splendid event.
Michigan Comic Book Expo 2016 Interview
Tony Miello of the Michigan Comic Book Expo talks about the August event in Wyandotte, Michigan. Check this video out for the guests and events.
BlackRock Medieval Fest 2016
Blackrock Medieval Fest is a Ren Faire event held in Augusta, Mi. The theme for this year was the Battle of the Gods. Enjoy these pictures.
JAFAX 2016 Review
2016 marked the return of the Japanese Animation Film and Anime eXpo (aka JAFAX). JAFAX began in June of 1996 at Kendall College as a one day event. It grew to become a two day event for the next year at that location. From year 3 to 19, JAFAX resided at the beautiful campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. JAFAX 19 was the last year the event was held at GVSU. Unfortunately the event grew too big for the campus, since the attendance level was over 5000 people. JAFAX 20 signaled the transition from a free 2 day event to a 3 day ticketed event. DeVos Hall became the new home for the Grand Rapids anime and Japanese culture event.
Tyson Rinehart at JAFAX 2016 Part 2
Part 2 of the awesome conversation I had with voice actor Tyson Rinehart. We talk about his enthusiasm for WWII history, punk rock influences and his band Bullet Machine. We also talk about video games, Spinal Tap moments while performing, Final Fantasy VII Machinabrigded and Puni Puni Poemy.
Tyson Rinehart at JAFAX 2016 Part 1
Voice actor Tyson Rinehart (Steins;Gate) has a kindred spirit conversation with me about Attack on Titan, the music industry, our love for Rumiko Takahashi, buying anime back in the 90s and punk rock.
Samantha Inoue-Harte at JAFAX 2016 Part 2
Part Dos of this great conversation with Sammy Inoue-Harte at JAFAX. This time around we talk about her upcoming project Tailchaser’s Song, Dr. Who, her feelings for John Barrowman, Final Fantasy and video games. Plus, we do jazz hands.
Samantha Inoue-Harte at JAFAX 2016 Part 1
Samantha Inoue-Harte is a voice actress, animator and producer. This fun interview started off as an interview but quickly changed into a conversation about animation, Berserk and Clerks. Check it out this first part.
Ohio Kimono at JAFAX 2016
Ohio Kimono specializes in selling kimono straight from Kyoto, Japan. Learn about how she became involved, her favorite type of kimono and favorite mythological creature. A fascinating look into Japanese culture.
Brittney Karbowski at JAFAX 2016
Brittney Karbowski is responsible for being Black Star from Soul Eater and Migi from Parasyte in the voice acting world. We talk about the Rocky Horror Show, Darker than Black, and murder rooms (?????) among other things.