VCON 37 2012 Preview

ABOUT VCON 37

"VCON is a weekend-long combination of playing, learning, brainstorming, and partying.We don't limit ourselves to one area of science fiction and fantasy experience. We celebrate the whole spectrum, which includes: literature and writingartmovies and TVmodels and collectablesgaming (video games, cards, board games, role playing) cosplay, comics & graphic novels, music, history and trivia, astronomy, space programs past and present, unusual science. We also like to explore the glue that holds it all together: us. Not just VCON (although we’d like to think we do our share) but all those with an interest for what lies beyond the status quo of reality." (From VCON 37)

Impression

If I have to describe in a word what is my general impression, I will say that it is unique. It contributes to different type of entertainment which is different from anime. I think it would be quite an enjoyable experience there. I look forward to see everyone there!

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Cos & Effect 2012

August 24 to 26 @ University of British Columbia

ABOUT COS & EFFECT

Cos & Effect is an annual costume, cosplay, and alternative fashion convention that takes place in Vancouver BC. Featuring workshops, informational and fan-run panels, contests, competitions, dances, special guests, artists, vendors, and more. Unleash your creativity!

Impression

After being to this convention, the major difference I felt from Anime Revolution 2012 is the panels. It has way more rooms for an overall positive interaction with people. Although there people who been to other cons find panels boring, this convention is nothing like that. Most of the panels are very well planned. I am very impressed with panels, especially the one about pokemon. It completely changes my childhood impression. I didn't know the game can be this interesting. They seriously did an excellent job in those panels. I enjoyed the panels with my fullest energy to the end when I finally accidentally fell asleep in the panel room on the second day. I actually felt bad for to leave the panel before it ended. Overall, the convention is still a lot of fun despite the fact that there aren't a lot of vendors and main events. The panels are worth the money.

Who did we find here?

We found Derick Chiou from Prince of Wales Anime Club!

Anime: Steins;Gate

Character: Rintarou Okabe

Cosplay Style [Cos & Effect 2012]

Mardock Scramble The First Compression

As we are beginning to look what will happen next season, we should also look at some awesome anime movies. Since this is the first post on Anime movie review, I will make it much simple for the readers to follow along.

The Anime Movie that we are going to introduce to you is called Mardock Scramble The First Compression. There is also a sequel follow after this named The Second Combustion. If I must compare between the two, I will definitely say the first is much better.

As the story of begins, the 15-year-old prostitute Rune Balot was rescued by a doctor after an incident that nearly killed her. Using the prohibited technology, the doctor made Rune Balot's life forever changed. Rune was given a chance to investigate and revenge the man who tried to kill her. In the story, Rune was constantly struggling with her internal conflict of thinking herself is messed up. However, the mouse, Oeufcoque, successfully comfort her about her past.

As Rune was dealing with her personal law court affair, the enemies are beginning their moves. The attack push the movie to the ultimate climax! Although Rune was pretty good at beating up people, she crossed the line that she shouldn't have crossed!

The fighting scenes were very awesome. Seeing the flexible moves, I really think Rune is pretty amazing! It is worth the time watching it.

Mardock Scramble The First Compression is definitely an amazing anime movie that people should watch and appreciate its scenes. I will totally recommend it to people who are looking for some heavy taste movies.

After Summer 2012? Autumn/Fall 2012 Anime Chart!

As we are coming to the end of Summer 2012 Season, we are already looking forward to next season's anime release! Some anime such as Code: Breaker and BTOOOM! that I have been waiting for almost a year finally decide to show their faces. It is definitely going to be another exciting season! What's your most anticipated anime?