Con Report: Anime 2025 - Bento Radio

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Episode Notes – Bento RadioEpisode Title: Anime NYC 2025: Cosplay, Press Access, and the Heart of FandomEpisode Summary:Alex takes you inside Anime NYC 2025 with a full press recap—cosplay highlights, panel deep-dives, screenings, and the communal magic of one of the East Coast’s biggest anime conventions. From the Netflix showcase to underground AMV contests, hear why 140,000+ fans made the trip and why conventions like this matter more than ever.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:📸 Press access behind-the-scenes: what it’s like to cover Anime NYC as media👘 Cosplay culture—professional vs hobbyist, TikTok dancers, and photo shoot chaos🎥 Exclusive screenings: Sentence to be a Hero & Hanakimi leave a lasting impact✍️ Live drawing with Shiwazu no Okina and why hentai artists make incredible mangaka🎤 Voice actor panels, industry talks, and the AMV contest highlights💡 Why conventions remain vital spaces for otaku community and identitybento-box.ghost.ioSupport Bento Radio:If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and share with your fellow anime fans.Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode Notes – Bento RadioEpisode Title: Anime NYC 2025: Cosplay, Press Access, and the Heart of FandomEpisode Summary:Alex takes you inside Anime NYC 2025 with a full press recap—cosplay highlights, panel deep-dives, screenings, and the communal...

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