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MomoCon: What to Look Forward to in 2022?

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:May 11, 2022
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After two years of lockdowns and shutdowns due to the Coronavirus pandemic, MomoCon is returning for a full weekend of activities and guests at the Georgia World Congress Center on the weekend of Memorial Day 2022. Since it’s been a while since a large-scale event like this has been held for anime fans and otaku in the Southeast US since Anime Weekend Atlanta last September, what do people out of “convention practice” look forward to for MomoCon 2022?

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7 Convention Attendee Pandemic Safety Tips From a Convention Veteran

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:May 9, 2022
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After two years of uncertainty due to the Coronavirus pandemic, things are finally returning to normal–for the most part. With that in mind, a lot of people are considering attending large-scale events again. We still need to do our part when it comes to protecting ourselves and those around us. If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about attending conventions again. Don’t go alone, take these tips for attending a convention in the Pandemic era, from a 20-year convention veteran.

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Metrotham Con Goes Virtual + Outdoor Vendor Event

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:October 16, 2020
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2020 is known as the year without conventions or any events to attend due to COVID-19 concerns. A lot of well known conventions such as MomoCon, Anime Expo, and now soon to be Anime Weekend Atlanta are hosting digital events in lieu of their traditional physical conventions. Metrotham Con is the latest convention to host a virtual event, as well as an outdoor event in Chattanooga.

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What is the Best Anime Convention?

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:October 12, 2020
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Declaring an anime convention the “Best Anime Convention” can go based on certain situations. That can be geographic location, experiences, and guests. This is a question asked in many communities, especially for those who have yet to go to an anime convention.

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Recap Throwback: Anime Weekend Atlanta 15

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:September 17, 2020
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The following is a republication of a recap of my first Anime Weekend Atlanta in attendance! It was originally published following the convention in 2009. Since we’re in a situation where there are no cons to attend, unless virtually, in 2020, I figured this would be a good opportunity to wipe the dust off some of these posts, and with a little editing of typos here and there.

A LOT has changed since then, which also brings up a reminder that there are things that once were acceptable, which is now viewed with caution; I am not going to bring it to attention now, but you may figure it out as you read along, especially if you’ve been keeping up with the anime industry in the US in 2019.

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Interesting Find: The Mini-Guide for New Shitajiki Collectors

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:August 13, 2020
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Collecting Shitajiki is a step forward in becoming an Otaku for life. Anime enthusiasts usually collect figurines created based on original or existing characters. For me, however, I take a different approach to collecting anime memorabilia. Shitajiki are pencil boards, like a clipboard–but without a clip, and with graphics. They are just like trading cards, but twice in size!

Author’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2008. I decided to give this post another life for anyone who is interested in collecting these. However, it’s been a minute since I’ve invested in them, but with having to republish this post, I just might give it another shot! Enjoy!

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Centaku Media Podcast – Episode #03: Let’s Talk About Conventions

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:July 29, 2020
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Since 2020 has put us in a situation where attending conventions is not possible due to the world’s current situation, let’s talk about conventions to kill the time until the fire that the year caused is put out. In this episode, Sanjo-chan talks about what it’s like attending conventions–whether it is an anime convention or a multifandom convention–and what to expect and what NOT to expect when attending them, as well as what to do and NOT do at conventions.

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Why Anime Con Goers Need to Attend Metrotham Con

Post author:Sanjo-chan
Post published:May 4, 2020
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I want to talk about Chattanooga’s newest multi-fandom convention, Metrotham Con, which will be returning for their second installment since the inaugural event in 2019. For those who have not been to a multi-fandom convention, it’s exactly what it is: an event where every fandom is celebrated, whether it is anime, gaming, sci-fi, or horror, a convention like Metrotham Con has it all.

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