Sometimes making friends is difficult. Getting up the courage to talk to a stranger is something out of a nightmare for many of us shy and awkward people. But the beauty of anime conventions is that these are typically places that are filled with a whole lot of other shy and awkward people who also...

Heading to your first anime convention with kids? You will want to check out my Tips for your first Anime Convention with kids

I attended the first-ever day of Anime NYC on November 17, 2017. It is insane to see how the convention has grown from 20,000 attendees in 2017 to 63,000 attendees in 2023. As a seasoned NYC congoer and Anime NYC veteran who knows the layout of the Javits Center like the back of my hand, I'd like to offer some tips for first-timers or those returning after a few years. #anime #animenyc #convention

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💞🌷✨ This Jujutsu Kaisen chibi charm would be perfect to take along to anime conventions! 😍💖 Who's your favorite character in the series? ✨😄 #blippo #kawaii #cuteness #jujutsukaisen #jujutsukaisencharm #supercute #superkawaii #kawaiistuff #kawaiithings #kawaiigifts

Running a table at an artist alley can be a lot of fun, but can be very stressful to prepare for. Here I am listing some tips along with some products and services that have helped me. You can take these bits of knowledge with you to prepare for your next Artist Alley!

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My first East coast anime convention 🥰🤗 I last minute decided to go as Ame from Needy Streamer Overload 🖤🖤 It was a ton of fun getting to go with my best friends and get to catch up with all my friends that work/reside there 🖤🖤 Wish I took more photos, but nothing beats being so excited that you forget to document the day 🫣😆~~ —— #needystreameroverload #needygirloverdosecosplay #anyc2024 #animenewyorkcity

If you are going to an anime convention, you should plan to budget at least $500-$1000. The final cost can vary significantly based on the size of the event, the type of transportation you take, the hotel you stay at, and the number of people you share expenses with.