The Japanese Animation Film and Art Expo returned to DeVos Hall and the Amway Grand hotel for their second year at these locations. This event ran into a few problems last year (long registration waits, confusing signage, etc). Despite all of that, the convention was a good time overall. Did they learn from the growing pains of being a convention that essentially started over? Find out.
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Events for the Week July 17th-23rd
Larping, Cosplay and a Symphony are a few of things in store for this week. Enjoy.
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.
2016 Year in Review Summer Part 2 (Yes, I know its 2017)
These Year in Reviews are not, what I call, official “reviews”. Like last year, they will be a series of musings, learned lessons and stories of what I experienced through out the year. Of course, reviews are featured but they are blended in with everything. The theme of FIRSTS sum up the beginning, middle and end of my year, as you will see. Enjoy my year of 2016 in the Michigan Geek Scene.
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David Vincent at JAFAX 2017
David Vincent is known for his roles as Senketsu (Kill la Kill) and Marshal Law (Tekken). We sat down to talk about his comedy background, his love of animation, the comedy webseries CONfessionals and the new anime community Anime Unlocked. Check out this really fun interview that was a year and a half in the making.
J Michael Tatum at JAFAX 2017
J Michael Tatum is featured in over 200 roles in the voice acting world. We talk about the challenges of script writing, his love for Shakespeare, Dr. Who, literature and comic books. Plus, I gave a special intro to this interview that he was not expecting.
Events for the Week June 26th-July 2nd
Cosplay, fan fiction and a video game charity concert are in store for you this week. Plus, one super awesome special day is happening this week too.
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.
JAFAX 2017 Part B
Final album of photos from JAFAX 21. Enjoy the photos from the annual anime expo in Grand Rapids.
JAFAX 2017 Part A
JAFAX turned 21 this year. Check out all of these cool photos from Grand Rapids’ long running anime con.
Events for the Week June 12th-18th
This is certainly the week to find something awesome to do. Eight events coming at ya.
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.
Rich Bloom at the Cherry Capital Comic Con 2017
Rich Bloom is an illustrator and graphic designer in the Michigan independent comics scene. We talk about his love for drawing retro style robots, punk music, Cowboy Bebop, weird commissions and the Legend of Zelda.
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