On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview the second wave of incoming anime as the weather gets better and look towards spring as well as looking at the impact that the Crunchyroll-Funimation merger will have on the simulcast side. We also preview the 2nd SAO Progressive movie, the RWBY anime, & a collaboration between Love Live and Code Geass, try not to get our hopes up on con guest announcements, and discuss three recent developments from Sony, Nvidia, & E3 (and someone will ...
Apr 06, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
On this Kirby-theme episode of the CaliConBlogCast (in honor of the franchise's 30th anniversary), we finally catch up on some news like Artesian Builds shutting down, the Evo 2022 lineup announcement, con guests announcements, & anime announcements, discuss Spotify putting COVID-19 labels on some of our episodes, and ask "can we proclaim that Marin from My Dress-Up Darling is Waifu of the Year after just one season and ignoring the other three?" PC builder that drew fury of small Twitch str...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 72
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we break out the brackets once again to determine Anime of the Year and best favorite girl/waifu in the 2nd annual CCB March Madness Bracket! CCB Anime March Madness 2022 - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gx-e-foJcIL5PNrbhwNT4eqIDHHBz8lMVx-tUsy5vLU/edit?usp=sharing EVANGELION AIDS PSA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO2SL36icv0 Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net E-mail - caconblog@gmail.com Facebook - faceb...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 71
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we welcome Ryan back home to Southern California & talk about the move and its challenges. We also react to various topics like the new-look Crunchyroll, various anime awards not done by Crunchyroll, the roller coater week for Sakura-Con, and the Artesian Builds controversy. Funimation Content Moving to Crunchyroll for World’s Largest Anime Library - https://blog.funimation.com/2022/03/01/funimation-content-moving-to-crunchyroll-for-worlds-largest-anim...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 70
In honor of the Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend, the blog puts their waifus once again on the salt block to cook in a no-holds bared roast session. Can Ryan top his roasts from last year? Will somehow Asuna be brought up again? What do Clark and Levi bring to the table as first-timers? Will Matthew regret bringing up a COYA fanfic he was involved in almost 20 years ago? And what's this about a surprise guest? Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net E-ma...
Feb 23, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 69
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, in between our Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2022 Recap and our 2nd Annual Hot Waifu/Husbando Garbage Roast Session: The Salt Block Edition, we talk about Halo & Nintendo as well as determining who is the bigger dumbass of this group: the Oscars, Newegg, or Bandai Namco (or even a mystery entity) & Matthew gives his review of Maximum Tune 5 DX+. 20 years later, the Halo composers are suing Microsoft - https://www.polygon.com/22929132/halo-composer-marty...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 68
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over the winners and losers of the 2022 Crunchyroll Joke Awards…err Shounen Awards…err Anime Awards and discuss the one group was the big loser (hint: it was the company putting on the awards that didn’t bother with a live stream). We also make our picks for the 2nd Annual "Hot Waifu Garbage Roast Session: The Salt Block Edition." Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net E-mail - caconblog@gmail.com Facebook - ...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 67
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we attempt to speedrun through a number of topics again, like Sony acquiring Bungie, Persona 5 involved in NFTs and the irony, anime rankings, & a discussion about anime we watch to "feel good" which turns into a nostalgia trip (which also "feels good") and Matthew going down the YouTube rabbit hole of commercials from the 2000s. Bungie is Joining PlayStation - https://blog.playstation.com/2022/01/31/bungie-is-joining-playstation/ Sony Wants to Help Bu...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 66
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we attempt to speedrun through a number of topics, like FanimeCon, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 , additional thoughts about the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the Steam Deck, Sega's exit of the Japanese arcade industry, and the introduction of gacha gaming & the YouTube channel Defunctland in the process. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 officially hits American theaters this March - https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/22900225/jujutsu-kaisen-0-release-date-us-america Steam Deck Laun...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 65
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we wrap up ALA 2022 as Jeriko makes his return to discuss the convention from two weeks ago. We also dive into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, somehow get into a discussion about Nintendo needing a "modern" console, and preview the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and predict whether or not we see chaos because god forbid we need to see Jujutsu Kaisen & Demon Slayer win AGAIN. Harry learns about AoT and Kakegurui - https://www.twitch.tv/vi...
Jan 26, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 64
On this first episode CaliConBlogCast for 2022, some of the crew talk about the conventions that they went to - or didn't go to - last week. The crew also discuss CES and one person's desire to ban another from mentioning a piece of computer hardware, another collaboration between a computer hardware manufacturer and an anime, Ryan's motherboard as a potential fire hazard, and preview what they're looking forward with the new year of anime starting with the Winter 2022 offerings. 'This is someth...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 63
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 th...
Dec 24, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
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’s Cowboy 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. Th...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 61
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. Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net Facebook - facebook.com/caliconblog YouTube - youtube.com/caconblog Twitter - twitter.com/caconblog Instagram - instagram.com/caconblog Twitch - Coming soon! Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Ryan's Faceboo...
Dec 10, 2021•3 hr 29 min•Ep. 60
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, he...
Dec 08, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 59
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). YouTube playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLntUGCNlZnfes1S8wlGpLWXYBc5L6pOcE CCB on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@caconblog Kumoricon 2021 Collection on Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/caconblog/collections/721577201691513...
Nov 24, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 58
『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 Follow the blog and...
Nov 18, 2021•18 min•Ep. 57
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. CCB Interview with ACME - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN9_ewIRbyI Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net E-mail - caconblog@gmail.com Facebook - facebook.com/caliconbl...
Nov 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 56
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! Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net E-mail - caconblog@gmail.com Facebook - facebook.com/caliconblog YouTube - youtub...
Nov 11, 2021•51 sec•Ep. 55
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...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 54
~ Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ 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...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 53
~ Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over what it's like to attend conventions now versus the first time we attended one and early days of the blog (aka late 2000s/early 2010s), plus Matthew talks about a piece of technology (much to the dismay of Ryan) that not only changed society as a whole but also changed how we attend a convention. Plus we tell a cautionary tale of trying to obtain S...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 52
~Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ The entire 5 part series about how to survive a convention, condensed into a 6 hour version for easy access as you start to plan your future convention. Topics include: Pre-planning Food & Drink Hotel The Actual Convention After Con + Recovery Follow the blog and us on social media! Main website - www.caliconblog.net E-mail - caconblog@gmail.com Facebook - facebook.com/caliconblog YouTube - youtube.co...
Oct 06, 2021•6 hr 14 min•Ep. 52
~ Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look at the calendar as the weather starts to get cooler and we enter that state of "oh s**t, we have a month left to go until Kumoricon 2021!" while talking about cosplay plans for the convention. We also compare the new OP of the live-action Cowboy Bebop Netflix adaption versus the original and discuss SAO (and try not to bag on Asuna especially on the day aft...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
~ Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew bring up a number of topics from the world of gaming and anime as well as touching on some PC hardware news while talking about Nate and Jeriko's new builds and their experiences in building one. Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 Super Potential Specs Have Been Leaked - https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-geforce-rtx-30-super-potential-specs-have-been-leaked Pe...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 50
~ Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew talk about in depth the censorship in anime in the late 90s and early 2000s and its effects on the industry and culture as a whole today as well as exploring if some of these entities didn't exist. Also Matthew tell stories from SacAnime Summer 2021 and what it's like to be back at a packed convention, & we discuss and new products from Apple, "new" pr...
Sep 22, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 49
~Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ What if Akira Toriyama was more interested in Quests than Balls? What if Hideki Anno had a budget and more than blue ink? And what would be the fate of FanimeCon if Anime Expo never moved to Anaheim in 1994? All this and more in our "What If" segment. We also discuss the live action Cowboy Bebop series, a potential WWE anime, and a shoe collaboration with Animal Crossing . ‘Cowboy Bebop’: Netflix Releases...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 48
~Have a question for us? Or want to send us a "what if" scenario for us to ponder? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ CCB Fantasy Convention Draft is back with a new cast, more picks, and a second shot at drafting the dream convention! Will the teams stick to their strategies and themes? And what will newcomer Levi do with the first overall pick? Plus we touch on more deaths within the anime industry, the convention world, and the pop culture world. Full draft ord...
Aug 26, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 47
~Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ In this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over how to craft a convention mixtape, the philosophy behind it, and what it can do to change your experience and potentially build a lasting legacy. We also talk about another death within the fandoms we follow, the finalization of the Funimation/Crunchyroll merger, the Tokyo Olympic games as the competition comes to a close, potential racism in Back 4...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 46
~Have a question for us? Hit us up on our social media or email us at caconblog@gmail.com ~ On the final part of this five part series, the blog crew go over activities and sights to see after the convention is over and how to deal with post-con depression and exhaustion. We also unpack a death within the cartoon world, a shakeup within Activision Blizzard, the current state of the convention scene, controversy with our favorite dragon maid, the BBC failing at basic mecha, and another arcade est...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
