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Tag Archives: JAFAX
MIGeekScene 2016 Retrospective Part 3
Here are some photos of my journey through 2016. These photos resonated with me for various reasons. This album features pics from JAFAX, GR8bit Live, BlackRock Medieval Fest, and the Motor City Steam Con. Enjoy.
Karmada Cosplay at the GVSU Renaissance Festival 2016
Kristie “Karmada” Good is a notable cosplayer in the Michigan scene. She’s been making costumes since 2001. She recently wrote a book on how to create your own costumes called Epic Cosplay Costumes.
https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Cosplay-Costumes-Step-Step/dp/1440245770
GR8bit Live IV! Review
GR8bit Live is an annual Video Game Music (VGM) concert which serves as a fundraiser to purchase board game and video game equipment for the local children’s hospital. All of the proceeds from the event went towards the hospital. For the first two years, the event was held at the Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids. Last year, a convention was centered around the concert and held at DeVos Hall. GR8bit Live IV returned back to being a concert for this year. This time around, it was a 2 day concert event with activities attached.
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.