Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – [The Importance of] Worldbuilding in Anime – Notes!

By: Jenna Morgan | @jkmorgan-media 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM (PDT) |  Saturday 5 September 2020 – 4 pm to 4:45 pm central Panel Description: Have you ever had an anime just whisk you away to another world? Somewhere that not only felt real, but somehow, more than that? Anime has the power to craft a reality beyond what’s possible in our own, but how … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – [The Importance of] Worldbuilding in Anime – Notes!

Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – GKIDS INDUSTRY PANEL – Notes!

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM (PDT) |  Friday 4 September 2020 – 5:30 pm to 6 pm central Panel Description: GKIDS, New York-based producer and distributor of award-winning, international animation, including Makoto Shinkai’s WEATHERING WITH YOU and Studio TRIGGER’S PROMARE, discusses their upcoming titles and shares insights on film distribution for feature animation in a changing world. Featuring: Dave Jesteadt, Erica Chon, Chance Huskey | … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – GKIDS INDUSTRY PANEL – Notes!

Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – KODANSHA COMICS X YEN PRESS SHOWDOWN! – Recommended Watch!

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Ok9MbFHIo&ab_channel=KodanshaComics Aired: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PDT) |  Saturday 5 September 2020 Panel Description: An epic battle between two powerhouse manga publishers is about to begin! Watch as the manga experts from Kodansha Comics (Misaki Kido / Tomo Tran) & Yen Press (Mark De Vera / Wendy Chan), go head-to-head in a manga recommendation showdown to decide the strongest, raddest, and most exciting manga … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – KODANSHA COMICS X YEN PRESS SHOWDOWN! – Recommended Watch!

The Summer of Online Anime Cons – Review!

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @peggyseditorial​ OKAY. This review has been way overdue, but in my defense, I wanted to wait until Summer was officially over, and for me, that meant the Crunchyroll Expo needed to happen before making this post. So let’s get into it: This summer, in addition to the Big Three Anime Weekend (where people could attend Anime Expo Lite, Funimation Con … Continue reading The Summer of Online Anime Cons – Review!

Anime List from “History of Mecha: The 80s”

nosanime: As promised, here are two lists for you related to “History of Mecha Pt. 2: The 80s”.  The first list covers all of the anime we mentioned during the course of the panel and in the order in which they were mentioned.  The second, longer list below is the one which includes everything in the applicable decades that fit into our determinate factors for … Continue reading Anime List from “History of Mecha: The 80s”

Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – Crunchyroll Games Industry Panel – Notes!

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (PDT) |  Friday 4 September 2020 – 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm central Panel Description: Crunchyroll presents its current and upcoming game library. Hear from game developers and creative staff, plus enjoy exclusive gameplay, announcements, reveals, and more! Featuring: Masayuki Yamagishi, Erik, Rian Tachibana, Kensuke Mita, David Cai, Tim Lyu | Room: CRUNCHYROLL STAGE Credit: Casea Mhtar | @madamekrow​ Naruto … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – Crunchyroll Games Industry Panel – Notes!

Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – History of Mecha: The 60s & 70s – Recommended Watch!

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM(PDT) |  Friday 4 September 2020 – 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm central Panel Description: Mecha anime has a storied history that deserves to be told. Join NoS Anime on a journey that highlights the major milestones throughout the years. In this first installment, discover the origins and early development of mecha anime from Tetsujin 28 to Mobile Suit Gundam Featuring: … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – History of Mecha: The 60s & 70s – Recommended Watch!

Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – Archiving Anime Fandom – How to Save the Past – Notes!

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM (PDT) |  Friday 4 September 2020 – 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm central Panel Description: This panel will talk about the people who are currently archiving anime fandom history as well as offer you resources so you can contribute. Let’s preserve as much as we can! Featuring: Lance Heiskell | Room: YUZU STAGE By: Jenna Morgan | @jkmorgan-media​ The grind … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – Archiving Anime Fandom – How to Save the Past – Notes!

Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – Crunchyroll Originals Presents: Making of Onyx Equinox – Notes!

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PDT) |  Friday 4 September 2020 – 2 pm to 3 pm central Panel Description: Join the creative staff behind the Crunchyroll Original series Onyx Equinox for a deep dive into the making of the show. Learn more about the production, mythology, and more as you journey through Mesoamerica in preparation for the premiere. Featuring: Sofia Alexander – Executive Producer … Continue reading Crunchyroll Expo 2020 – Crunchyroll Originals Presents: Making of Onyx Equinox – Notes!