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Our Time at Anime Los Angeles 20 (2025)

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From seeing Shinichiro Watanabe (director of Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo) and ribbon collecting we have a lot of stories to share at your backdoor anime hangout! We talk about our ALA 20 highlights, fun con stories, and the potential growth of this personally beloved convention!


Topics include (and not limited to):

  • Lazarus Episode 1 Premiere
  • Examining Skeletal Injuries in My Hero Academia
  • Ribbon Collecting
  • V4Mirai Concert feat. VShojo
  • Wiling Out in Karaoke
  • Visiting Nostalgic Cosplay Gatherings
  • Who's Broke After Con
  • Witnessing ALA's Growth and Addressing Hopes & Fears


    • Many thanks to:

    • Anime Los Angeles for allowing us the opportunity to cover as press media
    • Raymond Shipman for press interview coordination
    • Christian Wiseman for audio production of this episode


      • Anime Los Angeles will be coming back 8-11 January 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center!

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