On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew get to add to the board with 30 more waifus (and some surprises) and see where they land on our tier board. Plus Dalton (who we haven't heard in awhile) points out the obvious with all our picks. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom …

On this filler episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we forgot to mention that we were going on an abrupt haitus because someone attended a wedding last week but within that week so we have gotten numerous emails about last week's discussion about FanimeCon and a mention of the Failed by Fanime. Thank you all to everyone who has reached out so far with c…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look at two NorCal conventions that seem to be going in opposite directions - SacAnime and FanimeCon - plus some Anime Expo news and the not-so-hot start to Miku Expo and if we should all be worried. SacAnime - https://www.sacanime.com/ Failed by Fanime - https://failedbyfanime.com/ FanimeCon Board of Dire…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap the three major anime awards once again - Crunchyroll, Anime Trending, and Reddit - and talk about if this year might be the year we finally get some changes for the Crunchyroll Awards from the top down. Plus we discuss the Oscar win for The Boy and The Heron and ask if "anime won or Hayao Miyazaki w…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we return to a more "traditional" bracket to determine our Anime of the Year! Will the two anime winners from Crunchyroll and Reddit be anywhere near the top? Will it somehow end up being the "shounen bracket?" And can Jeriko get redemption for Mushoku Tensei? Plus we open the show by paying our respects to o…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we discuss Persona 3 Reload one month after launch and look back at the game itself, the new voice acting, mods (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and much more - plus Matthew deposits a theory about the game itself. Plus we acknowledge that something is happening at FanimeCon and we preview next week's episo…

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 five pack of various waifus to throw on the grill. Matthew - Fuuka | Persona 3 Reload Nate - Akko | Little Witch Academia Jeriko - Kana | Oshi No Ko Ryan - Kurumi | Date A Live Clark - Frieren | Frieren: Beyond Journe…

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 five pack of various waifus to throw on the grill. (This is the "Served Raw" episode - meaning this unedited as an apology missing last week's show due to one of the show members being out. We will have an edited epis…

Hey everyone, we're taking the next two weeks off so that everyone can get their feet wet with Persona 3 Reload and Matthew can attend some social gatherings that weekend and some personal matters the week after. We will be back on February 21st with our 4th Annual Hot Waifu Garbage Roast Session. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew’s Bl…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we finally look back at our 2023 predictions and talk about the year in the review - from conventions and cosplay to anime and video games and tech to our social lives - as well as giving our 2024 predictions. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew’s Bluesky Profile - https://bsky.app/profile/mattykun…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew look back at CES and other tech announcements made this week. We also take a look at the landscape between how anime and Japanese "pop culture" is distributed and marketed in the US versus Japan and Southeast Asia - from Code Geass and Pizza Hut to Persona 3 Reload and Wendy's and why "we can't get a…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the SoCal crew break down Anime Los Angeles (ALA) 2024 - all the highs, lows, and the exclusive material that you can only hear here. Also Matthew talks a tad bit about SacAnime Winter 2024 and explains the absence of a Year End Recap episode in 2023. InkChip Designs - https://www.inkchipdesigns.com/ ikaouji …

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview both SacAnime Winter 2024 and Anime Los Angeles 2024 with a focus on ALA because we have a team heading down there. We also discuss the fact that GTA VI exists - from the trailer to the press release and all the questions we can ask for the next year and change. GTA VI trailer - https://www.youtube…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap the Game Awards 2023, discuss the winners & losers of the event, look over the various game announcements, and evaulate the state of the show going into it's 20th anniversary. Arknights: Endfield (with beta sign up) - https://endfield.gryphline.com/en-us P3R Game Awards Trailer (JP) - https://www.you…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview the Game Awards 2023, look over all the nomieees, discuss the rumored premires, and look into the steps being taken to avoid last year's ending - & how current military conflicts play into this. Plus Jeriko talks about his trip down California and stopping into the Bay Area. Padoru Remix (Trap) - h…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap Kumoricon 2023 and figure out exactly what occured over the weekend as well as the impact of having two Japanese guests bow out of the convention the week of & this lingering feeling we have going into 2024 to continue to cover the convention. Plus in our "Good News" Segment: SacAnime Winter 2024, AL…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview Kumoricon 2023 and the impact of only having two people heading up to Portland compared to the last two years. Plus the usual preview all the guests, events, what we're looking forward to, and general expectations. Guests of Honor - https://www.kumoricon.org/guests Convention Schedule - https://www…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew discuss the technology used in creating what could be the last single from The Beatles. Plus a look into Intel's new offering in the CPU department (well kind of) and a collector's edition that puts anything we've talked about the last month or so to shame, a roundtable discussion about PC/console ga…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we discuss the new rules regarding Nintendo's games in the realm of esports and how it feels like they're trying to clamp down on the competitive Smash community...AGAIN. Plus we look at a death within the Japanese anime industry, complain about the showings for Suzume, look at the return of Anime Strike (kin…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we catch up on Kumoricon 2023 announcements & potential FanimeCon 2024 news, figure out why a climate change group targeted a Tekken 7 tournament, discuss Cities Skylines 2 missing benchmark targets as well as what could possibly be the worst game of the year in Skull Island: Rise of Kong (somehow worse than …

In this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew take a deep dive into the clusterfu*k known as Ohayocon in what feels like the first anime convention strike in our history. Also - a slimmer & more expensive PS5, the Unity CEO is out...err retiring, the Activision Blizzard acquisition, and in our good news segment: Suzume is coming back to theatres…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast: Code Geass Lost Stories Discussion #2 The newest announcements from both Kumoricon and anime expo chibi MIKU EXPO virtually selling out The "looming" SAG-AFTRA video game strike Debate over if you could actually take out the Evoker in the Persona 3 Portable Limited Edtion sold by LRG Go down memory lane on rh…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Ryan calls out Matthew for hiding codes, we discuss the clusterf**k known as Unity, Nate scouts in Lost Stories, look at the system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and Phantom Liberty, continue the gushing over Persona 3 Reload from TGS, more Kumoricon announcements, bow down to the corporate overlords kn…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap Aniplex Online Fest 2023, all the new announcements, and Matthew somehow compares anime to college football. Also we start to ramp up the Kumoricon news by discussing who's in and who's out, Ryan rants about why MIKU EXPO isn't heading to SoCal but somehow there are TWO NorCal shows, we oof over CD P…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap both SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023 as well as disussing what's the horizon for both conventions in 2024. We also dive into Charles Marinet, Persona 3 Reload at PAX West, and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty plus a sidetrack to the newest Todd Howard experience aka Starfield. …

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview both SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023. We also pull the the LLT/LMG controversy out of the slow cooker and examine what we have (and yes we know about their roadmap moving foward which will be brought up when we get back), discuss Charles Martinet stepping down as the voice of Mario, Gamesco…

(Progamming Note: We may go on a two week break and be back in time to preview SacAnime Summer and Anime Impulse OC. If we do come back next week, we will definately take a break the following week.) On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast. we fire up the podcast for Street Fighter 6 Top 6 at Evolution 2023 and talk about the tournament & its announ…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Matthew decides to try to put the crew's fantasy conventions drafts out to pasture by allowing ChatGPT to determine its fate by prompting worse and best case scenarios plus setlists by some of the artists that we picked - plus appearances by AI Gwyneth Paltrow and AI Snoop Dogg to ensure that all responses ar…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we revisit our topic about Convention FOMO as Matthew attempts to make corrections, tells a story from 2019 of a cautionary tale about prioritization, and harness the power of ChatGPT to get through some of our...well more of his feelings and emotions. ChatGPT 3.5 conversation - https://chat.openai.com/share/…

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look back a decade ago to Anime Expo 2013 and balance the nostalgia with the current reality of everything from our own lives to the anime industry to the convention itself. We also discuss Evolution 2023 breaking records, Twitch versus Kick, the SAG-AFTRA strike, Sac Anime Summer Guests, Kumoricon's COVID…

Hey everyone, it's the CaliConBlogCast's Anime Expo 2023 Recap! We break down everything that happened over the weekend and all the major announcements from the likes of Crunchyroll and Atlus as well as discussing major takeaways. Plus Matthew revisits his hot take about attendance numbers from last year and the crew talk about "fanny packs" and "s…

As part of our upcoming retrospective piece on Anime Expo 2013 in the backdrop of year's convention, we present to you the the full nearly 47 minute "full recap" of that convention that we filmed in front of the Los Angeles Convention Center after deciding that we could be better then recording in the hotel lobby of the Kawada Hotel the day after A…

As part of our upcoming retrospective piece on Anime Expo 2013 in the backdrop of year's convention, Matthew goes back to the mixtape he initially made and some of the music that was blended with the audio (via video) captured from a decade ago - including the entirety of Daft Punk's Touch played to one of the final videos recorded as a group that …

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew preview the biggest anime convention to occur since Anime Expo 2022 - Anime Expo 2023. Plus Nate recaps his weekend at OffKai Expo, we address the big elephant in the room, and hopefully don't spend half of the preview going off the rails about the schedule and ticket scalping. Anime Expo on Twitter …

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew react to various conferences from the likes of Microsoft, Ubisoft, & Capcom and dive head first into the announcements of Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica as well as throwing up DLC theories that Atlus may have cooking up and then somehow end the podcast by talking about Starfield like last yea…

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... - h…

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…

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…

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 Vacc…

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 …

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 i…

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 - htt…

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 ani…

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 Ani…

(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…

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…

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 ab…

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 …

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…

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 - twi…