UlasanAnime.com – The author reflects on their busy schedule and the need to prioritize activities, including anime, by potentially cutting back on other commitments like blogging. This introspection is prompted by a lack of time for their usual hobbies.
The author anticipates a recovery period starting in June, with July, August, and September offering more opportunities to attend anime-related events. They also mention experiencing second-hand excitement from the IM@S 9th tour, which will conclude in October, with several North American fans attending.
Regarding conventions, Anime Expo is confirmed, and Otakon is expected to announce its first wave of guests soon, possibly including sumo wrestlers and HAYAMIN. The author expresses a desire to skip this year’s Anime Expo, finding more enjoyment in the anticipation of guest announcements rather than the potential disappointment of the actual event. While Otakon usually brings good guests, they often become more appealing after the event rather than immediately.
The author then delves into further thoughts on the convention experience.
A bootleg audio of KOTOKO’s concert at Animazement was discovered and described as a solid set, though largely familiar, with “SHOOT” being a notable bonus that requires specific knowledge to fully appreciate.
Anime Next is highlighted as a positive experience for Studio Trigger, generating optimism for their panels at Anime Expo. The author advises attendees to arrive early due to expected crowds. While Sushio and Nakashima are key figures, the author finds the insights from Waka and Koyama, described as the “jesters” of the production, to be more entertaining and potentially insightful due to their less serious perspectives. A press write-up on Anime Next and Studio Trigger is available, along with a brief mention of a related article from Reverse Thieves that touches upon the “hey put the show they worked on in the panel title” aspect.
Another topic discussed is the formation of a fan club for Luna, initiated by an SME representative after the author and nine other “Luna lovers” represented Luna Haruna at Anime Next. While only a few are true fans, the group agreed to help organize. The author admits to being a bigger fan of Love Live than Luna herself, but appreciates Luna’s background and connection with the audience, hoping for her success. However, it’s noted that Luna doesn’t currently have a strong following in the region.
Interested individuals are invited to leave a note for more details about the Luna fan club.
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Finally, the author is looking to declutter their collection, particularly figures, after hosting a recent barbecue. They encourage interested parties to review their collection list on MFC and make offers.
