On this final episode of the CaliConBlogCast for 2021, we look back at our 2021 predictions and talk about the year in the review - from pandemics to a convention to PC parts - as well as giving our 2022 predictions for conventions and cosplay. Will the era of the mega convention vanish post-COVID? Will Genshin Impact and Demon Slayer continue to rule the 2022 cosplay scene? And now that we have a year of the podcast under our belts and our first convention report in over two years, what's on the horizon for all of us - from conventions to cosplay to life in general?

EDITOR NOTE: This episode was recorded on 12/19, a day before TaiyouCon put out a formal statement regarding the allegations and their separation from Gackto from all aspects of the convention. 

Special intro in honor of the late Sayaka Kanda, who passed away 12/18 at the age of 35.

Actress, Singer Sayaka Kanda Passes Away at 35 - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-18/actress-singer-sayaka-kanda-passes-away-at-35/.180756

Rapper Drakeo The Ruler Dead After Stabbing At ‘Once Upon A Time In L.A’ Concert - https://deadline.com/2021/12/drakeo-the-ruler-dead-28-stabbing-once-upon-a-time-in-la-1234899351/

Buddha cooked out the wazoo - https://www.twitch.tv/blaustoise/clip/AbstemiousResilientAirGuitarFUNgineer-tMpnIAPggurf9i-f

Waste of Sand: Intel Core i7-11700K CPU Review & Benchmarks vs. AMD 5800X, 5900X, More (Gamers Nexus) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n0_UcBxnpk

Matthew's Coscom Profile - https://cosplay.com/member/41744

Anime Los Angeles 2010 - SoCal Host Club Main Event - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiTfhjrz8oU

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On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap in the full The Game Awards and talk about the big winners, those who came up short, and the showcase of new games. We also discuss the cost to buy a badge for Anime Expo 2022, Kumoricon's new VIP badges, Netflix’sCowboy Bebop live adaptation cancelled after one season, a new update to Maximum Tune 5 coming to the States this month...err January 2022, and Matthew pitches a "otaku Christmas movie" to said previously mentioned streaming service.

The Game Awards 2021 Winners: The Full List - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2021-winners-revealed

The Game Awards 2021: Everything Announced - https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2021-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect-announcements

Quantic Dream wins appeal tossing out lawsuit alleging toxic workplace - https://www.polygon.com/22380535/quantic-dream-lawsuit-toxic-workplace-harassment-racism-sexism-france-court-david-cage

Persona 25th Times Vol. 2 Video Announced for December 10, 2021 - https://personacentral.com/p25th-times-vol-2-announcement/

Anime Expo 2022 Registration Opens in January - https://www.anime-expo.org/2021/12/08/anime-expo-2022-registration-opens-in-january/

Kumoricon >> VIP Membership - https://www.kumoricon.org/vip-membership

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Canceled by Netflix After One Season - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cowboy-bebop-canceled-netflix-1235060256/

MAXIMUM TUNE 5DX PLUS Official Site - https://wanganmaxi-official.com/wanganmaxi5dxplus/na/

Business Wards S64: Christmas Movie Wars - https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/episode/5296-christmas-movie-wars-a-very-merry-rivalry/

Coney Island Ski Club - Sidetalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-oCNXMsMvg

Michael Jordan Talks About Drugs - RARE PSA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdstMCqTJw8&t

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The blog crew and a very special guest join us as we live react to the Game Awards 2021. The audio picks up 10 minutes before the start of the show and afterwards are some thoughts about the show itself.

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On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Matthew and Ryan review the newly-released (in the US) Sword Art Online: Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night and how it might change Matthew's view of the franchise as a whole. We also go over news out of Anime NYC and preview the 2021 Game Awards and their decision to "snub then unsnub" one of the better games of the year with a special guest!

Friends who attended anime convention with man who contracted omicron have tested positive for coronavirus, health official says - https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/12/03/nyc-anime-covid-omicron/

Omicron variant infection found in Minnesotan with COVID-19 - https://www.startribune.com/omicron-variant-infection-found-in-minnesotan/600123059/

Anime NYC Sees Big Conventions' Return to Form - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2021/anime-nyc/sees-big-conventions-return-to-form/.179871

5 California Residents Infected with Omicron After Wisconsin Wedding - https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/12/04/5-california-residents-infected-with-omicron-after-wisconsin-wedding/

Nominees | The Game Awards - https://thegameawards.com/nominees

'The Game Awards' snub of Forza Horizon 5 is a disservice to the entire game industry - https://www.windowscentral.com/game-awards-snub-forza-horizon-5-snub-video-game-creativity-and-diversity

Returnal Was the Game Awards' Biggest Nomination Snub - https://gamerant.com/returnal-the-game-awards-snub-performance-art-goty/

Japanese 2021 Weekend 48 - Box Office Mojo - https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2021W48/?area=JP&ref_=bo_wey_table_2

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On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap and break down everything from Kumoricon 2021 - both inside and outside the convention as well as our stops in between as we get back to attending conventions after a year and a half hiatus (for some of us).

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Kumoricon 2021 Collection on Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/caconblog/collections/72157720169151319/

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『EUREKA／交響詩篇エウレカセブン ハイエボリューション』冒頭映像14分50秒【11月26日（金）全国公開】 (the actual 15 minute clip) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5t_RYIw1f0

『EUREKA／交響詩篇エウレカセブン ハイエボリューション』公開記念 「エウレカセブン」シリーズ振り返り特別映像【11月26日（金）全国公開】(an 8 minute video looking back at the franchise) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADu_mfD4uYM

Final Eureka Seven: Hi - Evolution Film's 1st 15 Minutes Posted - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-16/final-eureka-seven-hi-evolution-film-1st-15-minutes-posted/.179648

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The ACME Q&A panel at Kumoricon 2021 on Day Two, the day after their performance. Note that the audio picks up after the staff Q&A, which most of what was talked about can be found in our interview with the band. The majority of the audio is from the fan Q&A portion of the panel.

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An update to our Kumoricon 2021 coverage as most of us are getting home just now. There's so much to unpack that it'll take some time before we can come back and talk about the convention itself in our recap episode. So for now, please stay tuned to our YouTube and another social media channels and we'll be back hopefully next week to recap!

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On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview Kumoricon 2021 - both inside and outside the convention as well as our stops in between as we get back to attending conventions after a year and a half hiatus (for some of us).

Kumoricon Registration - https://www.kumoricon.org/registration
Convention Schedule - https://www.kumoricon.org/events

The Best Pizza City in America Is Portland, Oregon - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-07/best-pizza-city-in-america-is-portland-oregon-say-modernist-experts

Anime Vegas 2010 - Introduction to Coverage Pt. 2/2 - https://youtu.be/y8YQO6f1iNQ?list=PLD329A3C2AF1C4D18&t=469

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On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over the very basic question of "how to start cosplaying" in 30 minutes (or less, not counting the sound bits). We also touch on another death in the anime sphere, a new look at the live-action Cowboy Bebop and GTA Remastered, Nate’s adventures in snagging some “exclusive” hardware, an update on Kumoricon cosplay, Kumoricon announcements, & ask "did we really need a collaboration with Hatsune Miku and THAT FRANCHISE?"

Voice Actor Chris Ayres Passes Away - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-20/voice-actor-chris-ayres-passes-away/.178638

Cowboy Bebop | Official Teaser “Lost Session” | Netflix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JDWm1f6-M0

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D71cBUeAL58

After Legal Threat, Dbrand Just Makes Its Own PS5 Faceplate - https://www.ign.com/articles/dbrand-makes-own-ps5-faceplate

Get a First Look at the New Hatsune Miku My Little Pony Figure - https://www.siliconera.com/get-a-first-look-at-the-new-hatsune-miku-my-little-pony-figure/

Trixie Lulamoon | Fictional Characters Wiki | Fandom - https://characters.fandom.com/wiki/Trixie_Lulamoon

Squid Game - SNL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWdHPMhy270

mahvel baybee! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZZUMjoxfZA

WOMBO COMBO!!!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_imYhNoQ4

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