Anime Expo 2025 has been a surprisingly great year with efficient lines, entrances, and spaces that it all feel seamless...yet the vibe felt different from previous years. Your backdoor anime hangout answers two questions:

• what are our highlights?
• how has Anime Expo changed over the years?

From calling a concert "when peak happened" to even asking ourselves "when was the last time someone asked you your favorite anime?" are what you'll be looking forward to in our coverage of Anime Expo.

Crew:

• Jonathan "Joestar" Beltran
• Jon
• Matt "imagEn"
• Sh(i)rocast
• Ravrath

Many thanks to:

• Sydney Davis of forty seven communications for the Anime Expo Press Badge
• Christian Wiseman for press equipment
• Otaku Hourly Press crew for their time and availability