The History of Anime Conventions in the U.S. and Their Impact on Pop Culture Evolution
Anime conventions in the U.S. started as tiny fan meetups. Folks just wanted to swap tapes and talk about Japanese animation. These gatherings slowly grew. Project A-Kon, one of the earliest big ones, kicked off in 1990. As time went on, conventions got bigger and busier. Panels, screenings, and all sorts of activities popped up, … Read more