Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review

Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009.  In short: It’s the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it.  A lot.  We also go over some news, including, yes, some more Weird Japan.  No picks this week, but I think you’ll like this episode just the same.

News:

• Photo Op at 1:1 Scale Gundam Auctioned (direct link to the auction) (tour of giant Gundam) (another video tour of the Gundam)
• Studio Ghibli’s Next Feature Film to Open Next Year
• Twilight Manhwa by Young Kim to Be Published by Yen Press (Updated)
• Ultimo’s Stan Lee & Hiroyuki Takei at Comic-Con Int’l

Weird Japan:

• Anpanman Gets Guinness World Record for Most Characters
• Top 10 Sexiest Prefectures of Japan
• Moe Buddhism Draws Otaku Converts

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Related posts:

1. Episode #0008 – San Diego Comic-Con 2009
2. Episode #0004 – JTAF 5 Review
3. Episode #0012 – Convention Survival Guide
4. It’s officially official: Come see my panel @ FanimeCon!
5. Heading up to FanimeCon… (and some Important Announcements!)