The CaliConBlogCast

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew discuss Computex and NVIDIA's keynote; WWDC and Apple's Vision Pro AR headset; Anime Expo; Summer Games Fest; & both Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica in terms of the rumors and leaks that led up to where we stand going into the Microsoft Conference. I Discover The HIDDEN Side Of Computex... - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R9iy...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Nate recaps the weekend at FanimeCon 2023 and reveals some big news about 2024. We also detail the Memorial Day weekend which includes Matthew trying to outlast the convention on Saturday, start the pivot towards Anime Expo with some SacAnime Summer and Kumoricon announcements sprinkled in, and Ryan gives his first impressions of Street Fighter 6. Anime Masc...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Nate, Matthew, and the rest of the crew preview FanimeCon 2023. Plus ChatGPT comes up with an ideal lineup and can Matthew & Nate avoid boarding the nostalgia train and derailing the podcast? LoFi of the Kingdom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lzCHxnHlEE FanimeCon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fanimecon Spoilercast: Suzume Review - https://ccbcast....

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew get through a backlog of announcements and discussions about FanimeCon, Anime Expo, Otakon, COVID policies, CRX, SacAnime Summer, and Charles Martinet.  FanimeCon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fanimecon Anime Expo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/animeexpo Otakon to Not Require Masks, Proof of Vaccination at 2023 Event - https://www.animenewsnetw...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew finally get a chance to debate 25+ waifus (and some surprises) and see where they land on our tier board. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog  Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom Profile - cosplay.com/member/41744 Ryan's Facebook - facebook.com/ryusan777 Ryan's Twitch - twitch.tv/ryusan777 Nate&ap...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we ask ChatGPT about how to plan for an anime convention and see how it stacks up against our steps - and somehow we derail the end of the podcast when Matthew decides to revisit a previous prompt from a previous ChatGPT session. (Yes, we realize that the closing of the 3DS eShop was about a month ago. This is how far back this episode was originally recorde...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we discuss the newest movie (to the US) from famed director Makoto Shinkai Suzume , figure out if this movie has any chance of getting an Oscar nomination, and try to rank this movie among Shinkai's other titles. Suzume | OFFICIAL TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfKNOUUtyCA / OFFICIAL TRAILER 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UuwS0mTBNM Suz...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we return to an expanded bracket to determine our Anime of the Year! Will some of our favorites make out it out of the first round? Will an anime that received a double bye have a huge advantage? And will we gang up on Nate's favorite anime? We also play around with ChatGPT to make us a plot for a romance anime in preparation for our deep dive into this...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap the three major anime awards - Crunchyroll, Anime Trending, and Reddit - plus Matthew makes a bold prediction for next year. We also pay tribute to two deaths within the anime industry this year and preview next week's Anime March Madness to determine our Anime of the Year. Official Results - 9th Anime Trending Awards - https://anitrendz.com/at...

(We will be on hiatus for at least a week as Matthew needs to step away to recover from a multitude of physical and mental health issues.) In honor of the Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend, the blog returns to the BBQ hoedown known as the Waifu Garbage Roast with a six pack of various waifus to throw on the grill.  Matthew - Mitsuru (Persona 3) Nate - Ishtar (Fate/Grand Order) Ryan...

On this episode the CaliConBlogCast, Jeriko, Matthew, and a returning voice give their review and thoughts on the 2nd SAO Progressive movie, why we all think that the first Progressive movie was much better, and Jeriko has a bone to pick with the timeline of events. And how long until Ryan shares his undesiring love for the damsel in distress known as Asuna? And did Matthew just steal a bit from a...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over two articles about Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden and determine if these articles are indeed clickbait or people that don't know Persona outside of Persona 5 (or both) as well as rumors that don't die and taking any controversy these games bring into your own hands. Plus we update about Anime Expo hotels, a date set for Fa...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew break down the nominations for both the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the Anime Trending Awards. We also discuss Matthew's prediction of more Attack on Titan coming true and why he's not buying Studio MAPPA's explanation; Anime Expo and the expectations of registering AND securing a hotel ON THE SAME DAY; & an AI VTuber getting ban...

On this first episode of 2023 for the CaliConBlogCast, the crew break down the weekend at both SacAnime Winter and Anime Los Angeles. We also discuss registration opening up & pricing for both FanimeCon and Anime Expo, COVID policies for both FanimeCon and Kumoricon, & preview the Winter 2023 anime season. King of Hentai Animator with Mamoru Yokota Panel - https://ccbcast.buzzsprout.com/15...

The entire "King of Hentai Animator with Mamoru Yokota" panel recorded at Anime Los Angeles 2023 by Jeriko (audio only at the request of Yokota-san). Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog  Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom Profile - cosplay.com/member/41744 Ryan's Facebook - facebook.com/ryusan777 Ryan's Twitch - twitch.tv/ryusan777 Na...

On this final episode of the CaliConBlogCast for 2022, we look back at our predictions and talk about the year in the review - from conventions and cosplay to anime and video games to our social lives - as well as giving our 2023 predictions. What do conventions face in the new year especially those going into Year 2 post-pandemic? What will the battlefield over "AI art" look like? Will...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we finish the run back with our Kumoricon 2022 recap! We go over the weekend in general and give our thoughts on what we experienced.  Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog  Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom Profile - cosplay.com/member/41744 Ryan's Facebook - facebook.com/ryusan777 Ryan's Twitch - twitch....

We have our Kumoricon 2022 Recap just about finished but we need some extra time to ensure that we have everything in order so it's going to take a bit longer than expected to release this recap plus the fact that we are weeks behind due to some of us dealing with life after the convention. In the meantime, please enjoy the audio version of our Kumoricon Community Interviews done on Day Three...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we're running it back with Kumoricon 2022! We preview all the guests, events, what we're looking forward to, and general expectations.  RADWIMPS - すずめ feat.十明 [Official Lyric Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs0Lxif1u9E TRAPPIN IN ＪＡＰＡＮ ２２- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5-vX4pqsLM Kumoricon Registration - https://www.kumorico...

With Matthew out last week due to illness and both Nate & Jeriko meeting up in SoCal this week, the CaliConBlogCast is on hiatus - but don't worry, we are also working on Kumoricon 2022 coverage and will be back the week of to bring you our preview podcast. In the meantime, enjoy our interview with ACME this week and if you haven't heard it already, go back to last week to listen our...

With Matthew out this week due to illness and both Nate & Jeriko meeting up in SoCal next week, the CaliConBlogCast is on hiatus - but don't worry, we are also working on Kumoricon 2022 coverage and will be back the week of to bring you our preview podcast. In the meantime, enjoy our interviews with Abby Trott and Morgan Berry this week and next week with ACME. Abby Trott Interview - http...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Dalton and Levi recap Ani-Grants Pass...err Ani-Medford 2022 and the connection to Kumoricon, which is now a month away...which somehow offramps to a debate over Funko Pops vs Nendroids. We also talk about the Persona Live concerts, Rise going full vocaloid, and the final announcement of the 25th anniversary as well as a pair of SacAnime Winter 2023 guest an...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the rest of the crew go over their best and worst travel to and from convention stories and some of the memories that came from it after abruptly ending the recording two weeks ago due to a family emergency...which then offramps into discussions about truck stops, PMX, and cow poop. Plus we preview a potential runback of a musical guest at Kumoricon 2022, Sa...

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Matthew interviews blackjackgabbiani from the Kumoricon community. We talk about the first ever Kumoricon attended, the challenges of changing venues & dates, Pusheen as a Pokemon, winning the fanfiction contest, our first anime, and interacting with Erica Mendez at last year's convention. Illusion of Gaia--To The New World, vocal version - https://...

Editor’s Note: The emergency mentioned at the end of the podcast was resolved overnight and the person in question has recovered fully. On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over their best and worst travel to and from convention stories and some of the memories that came from it. There's also discussion about the Persona 25th Anniversary, NVIDIA's 40 series actually happen...