I’m probably never going to an anime convention again. At least that’s what I thought heading into 2025, because as much as I see the need for Christians to be present and serving at conventions, I find cons to be too high-energy and too overwhelming for me. I really struggle to get through them. But… Read More Discussing God, Biblical Themes, and Christian Community at Anime Matsuri 2025
Con season is in full swing! On the back of our coverage of all the madness and fun at Anime Expo 2025, we’re on the road again—this time to Houston, Texas, and Anime Matsuri! It’s a convention we know well, having covered it time and time again, leading to some of our favorite articles, like… Read More Anime Matsuri 2025: Cosplay, Biblical Themes in Christianity + More!
Attending an anime convention is like turning a speaker up to 11. The noise of it all—emotional, mental, relational, and physical—can be so loud that it’s overwhelming and lead to extreme highs and lows. Add to that the sneaky tiredness that overtakes you by the end of the day and the high cost of these… Read More Catching Dreams, Catching Fish, and Catching Fire at Anime Matsuri
Another “Cosplay Beats,” but this time from Paris herself! I had the opportunity to represent our blog at a convention for the first time and it was a blast! Being at Anime Matsuri for the first time since shut down was a surreal experience. I was surprised to see so many people again. The cosplayers… Read More Cosplay Beats! Anime Matsuri 2021
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of July 4th through 10th! Check out latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Are you a KanaHana or Nana-chan fan? Are… Read More Doki Doki News: Marriages for KanaHana and Nana-chan and Drama of the Househusband!
I didn’t get it. But I do now. As Eun-Ji encouraged the audience to participate in call and response with “L-O-V-E LUV,” I thought to myself, You’re trying so hard for a crowd that’s half-filled with people who don’t even know who you are—I really hope they’ll do this for you, Eun-Ji. By the end… Read More Apink is A+ at Anime Matsuri
As we do each summer, Beneath the Tangles staff is hitting the road to visit several conventions across the U.S. We already brought you coverage from Fanime, and next week we’ll be going to Houston for Anime Matsuri! Guests at the convention include K-pop group, Apink; the voice behind Bakugou (My Hero Academia), Nobuhiko Okamoto;… Read More Beneath the Tangles is Headed to Anime Maturi, A-Kon, and Anime Expo!
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