UlasanAnime.com – As Anime Expo 2011 approached, the author reflected on the previous year, considering it a potential peak for the convention. This perspective shaped their approach to attending this year’s event.
Instead of focusing on a deluge of license announcements or rapid-fire, tweet-like updates, the author chose to let dedicated news sites and Twitter handle those details. Their aim was to encourage readers to contemplate the future landscape of an anime-centric life in 2011.
This year, the author had the opportunity to spend more time with the dedicated Momoist team, known for their enthusiastic “wota” performances. They specifically highlighted Maon Kurosaki’s talent and Nirgilis’s ability to captivate an audience, noting the enjoyable “sex on the beach” performance. The mention of Cheetos from Walmart added a touch of relatable, everyday detail.
The author successfully connected with many individuals they had planned to see over the weekend. They managed to get their Miyukichi and Kalafina merchandise signed, expressing admiration for Miyukichi’s engagement. The author also saw all the major guests, including Suzuki, and attended an industry panel. They met up with a Dtoid editor, offering assistance where possible, and completed their junket interviews, whether participating directly or indirectly.
The list of accomplishments continued to grow, including obtaining a folding Miku program. The author expressed considerable satisfaction with what they had managed to achieve so far.
Looking ahead, the author noted there were still many things to do, with a particular desire for more food trucks at the event.
Alex L’s dinner gathering proceeded smoothly, with the author expressing some surprise at the attendees but managing to see most of the people they had hoped to. A few others departed the event. The author also had the chance to meet some old acquaintances and internet friends in person, recognizing, as many convention veterans do, that these personal connections are a significant part of what makes a convention truly worthwhile.
The author drew a parallel to Nana Mizuki’s energetic performances, suggesting a similar feeling of momentum and excitement. So much had occurred on the first day that they found it hard to imagine the event declining significantly. While acknowledging that challenges remained, the author felt the overall experience was likely to be positive. These very challenges, in fact, served as a motivator to stay engaged and prevent them from simply going home, despite already feeling quite satisfied.
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