On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast: Code Geass Lost Stories Discussion #2 The newest announcements from both Kumoricon and anime expo chibi MIKU EXPO virtually selling out The "looming" SAG-AFTRA video game strike Debate over if you could actually take out the Evoker in the Persona 3 Portable Limited Edtion sold by LRG Go down memory lane on rhythm games and arcade gaming in general as we celebrate DDR's 25th birthday Kumoricon >> Voice Actor Guests (with a direct link to Strassman's p...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 128
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Ryan calls out Matthew for hiding codes, we discuss the clusterf**k known as Unity, Nate scouts in Lost Stories, look at the system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and Phantom Liberty , continue the gushing over Persona 3 Reload from TGS, more Kumoricon announcements, bow down to the corporate overlords known as Crunchyroll, and Matthew attempts to "tell me something good" to end the podcast. Unity rushes to clarify price increase plan, as game develop...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 127
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap Aniplex Online Fest 2023, all the new announcements, and Matthew somehow compares anime to college football. Also we start to ramp up the Kumoricon news by discussing who's in and who's out, Ryan rants about why MIKU EXPO isn't heading to SoCal but somehow there are TWO NorCal shows, we oof over CD Projekt's lastest warning about Cyberpunk 2077 DLC, heads gush over FFVIIR with a *gasp* RELAESE DATE, Matthew has a NEW GOTY for 2024, and we start ou...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 126
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap both SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023 as well as disussing what's the horizon for both conventions in 2024. We also dive into Charles Marinet, Persona 3 Reload at PAX West, and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty plus a sidetrack to the newest Todd Howard experience aka Starfield . The Snack Experience - https://www.thesnackexperience.com/ SacAnime Staff Application Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf50ErsLUzu...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 125
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview both SacAnime Summer & Anime Impulse OC 2023. We also pull the the LLT/LMG controversy out of the slow cooker and examine what we have (and yes we know about their roadmap moving foward which will be brought up when we get back), discuss Charles Martinet stepping down as the voice of Mario, Gamescom, & totally nutting over the most recent Persona 3 Reload trailer. Plus Matthew derails the podcast with "UWU Shit." Linus Tech Tips pauses p...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 124
(Progamming Note: We may go on a two week break and be back in time to preview SacAnime Summer and Anime Impulse OC. If we do come back next week, we will definately take a break the following week.) On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast. we fire up the podcast for Street Fighter 6 Top 6 at Evolution 2023 and talk about the tournament & its announcements up to that point. We also discuss the Capcom Pro Tour and their format going into their year as well as Anime Impulse Bay Area & Spy x...
Aug 10, 2023•3 hr 56 min•Ep. 123
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Matthew decides to try to put the crew's fantasy conventions drafts out to pasture by allowing ChatGPT to determine its fate by prompting worse and best case scenarios plus setlists by some of the artists that we picked - plus appearances by AI Gwyneth Paltrow and AI Snoop Dogg to ensure that all responses are in fact AI generated. We also preview Evolution 2023 aka the Super Bowl of Fighting Games and its schedule. Evo 2023 Schedule - https://www.evo.gg/n...
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we revisit our topic about Convention FOMO as Matthew attempts to make corrections, tells a story from 2019 of a cautionary tale about prioritization, and harness the power of ChatGPT to get through some of our...well more of his feelings and emotions. ChatGPT 3.5 conversation - https://chat.openai.com/share/fecbf4e6-d900-4aa1-93d9-ad7a1cd81ee7 ChatGPT 4 conversation - https://chat.openai.com/share/fc8c43bb-e4f1-45c0-a28e-eeda805cddab Linktree - https://li...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 121
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we look back a decade ago to Anime Expo 2013 and balance the nostalgia with the current reality of everything from our own lives to the anime industry to the convention itself. We also discuss Evolution 2023 breaking records, Twitch versus Kick, the SAG-AFTRA strike, Sac Anime Summer Guests, Kumoricon's COVID policy reversal, and look into the world of Funko Pops in the wake of what occurred at this year's AX and what one convention has already declared. E...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 120
Hey everyone, it's the CaliConBlogCast's Anime Expo 2023 Recap! We break down everything that happened over the weekend and all the major announcements from the likes of Crunchyroll and Atlus as well as discussing major takeaways. Plus Matthew revisits his hot take about attendance numbers from last year and the crew talk about "fanny packs" and "skill issues." TRIGGER online shop NEW PANTY AND STOCKING T-shirts "Double Fxxx" - https://trigger-global.ecq.sc/top/trg-os-pas-001.html AX Lite 2023 -...
Jul 12, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 119
As part of our upcoming retrospective piece on Anime Expo 2013 in the backdrop of year's convention, we present to you the the full nearly 47 minute "full recap" of that convention that we filmed in front of the Los Angeles Convention Center after deciding that we could be better then recording in the hotel lobby of the Kawada Hotel the day after AX ended. YT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTlj5yEFzu8 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matt...
Jul 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 118
As part of our upcoming retrospective piece on Anime Expo 2013 in the backdrop of year's convention, Matthew goes back to the mixtape he initially made and some of the music that was blended with the audio (via video) captured from a decade ago - including the entirety of Daft Punk's Touch played to one of the final videos recorded as a group that convention in Kettleman City. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom Profile - cospl...
Jun 30, 2023•21 min•Ep. 117
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew preview the biggest anime convention to occur since Anime Expo 2022 - Anime Expo 2023. Plus Nate recaps his weekend at OffKai Expo, we address the big elephant in the room, and hopefully don't spend half of the preview going off the rails about the schedule and ticket scalping. Anime Expo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/animeexpo Southern California hotel workers authorize a strike that could begin July 4th weekend if a deal isn’t reached on pay ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 116
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew react to various conferences from the likes of Microsoft, Ubisoft, & Capcom and dive head first into the announcements of Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica as well as throwing up DLC theories that Atlus may have cooking up and then somehow end the podcast by talking about Starfield like last year. Plus we look at the tech landscape halfway into 2023, even more Anime Expo news, and Nate previews OffKai Expo. ‘Tech Tips’ Youtuber Linus Seba...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 115
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew discuss Computex and NVIDIA's keynote; WWDC and Apple's Vision Pro AR headset; Anime Expo; Summer Games Fest; & both Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica in terms of the rumors and leaks that led up to where we stand going into the Microsoft Conference. I Discover The HIDDEN Side Of Computex... - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R9iy5hnk6I NVIDIA Keynote at COMPUTEX 2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-wpzS9ZsCs NVIDIA is Obsessed with A...
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 114
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Nate recaps the weekend at FanimeCon 2023 and reveals some big news about 2024. We also detail the Memorial Day weekend which includes Matthew trying to outlast the convention on Saturday, start the pivot towards Anime Expo with some SacAnime Summer and Kumoricon announcements sprinkled in, and Ryan gives his first impressions of Street Fighter 6. Anime Mascots | bart.gov - https://www.bart.gov/news/anime Amtrak tweet in response to BART - https://twitter....
Jun 07, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 113
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, Nate, Matthew, and the rest of the crew preview FanimeCon 2023. Plus ChatGPT comes up with an ideal lineup and can Matthew & Nate avoid boarding the nostalgia train and derailing the podcast? LoFi of the Kingdom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lzCHxnHlEE FanimeCon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fanimecon Spoilercast: Suzume Review - https://ccbcast.buzzsprout.com/1577764/12680210-spoilercast-suzume-review Maps - https://www.fanime.com/maps/ 2023 G...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 112
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew get through a backlog of announcements and discussions about FanimeCon, Anime Expo, Otakon, COVID policies, CRX, SacAnime Summer, and Charles Martinet. FanimeCon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fanimecon Anime Expo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/animeexpo Otakon to Not Require Masks, Proof of Vaccination at 2023 Event - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-05/otakon-to-not-require-masks-proof-of-vaccination-at-2023-event/.195623 WHO de...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 111
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew finally get a chance to debate 25+ waifus (and some surprises) and see where they land on our tier board. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom Profile - cosplay.com/member/41744 Ryan's Facebook - facebook.com/ryusan777 Ryan's Twitch - twitch.tv/ryusan777 Nate's Instagram - instagram.com/nateb39007 Nate's Twitter - twitter.com/nateb39007 Nate's Twitch - twitch.tv/natesgameplay2 Jer...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 110
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we ask ChatGPT about how to plan for an anime convention and see how it stacks up against our steps - and somehow we derail the end of the podcast when Matthew decides to revisit a previous prompt from a previous ChatGPT session. (Yes, we realize that the closing of the 3DS eShop was about a month ago. This is how far back this episode was originally recorded.) How to Convention Survival Guide - The Complete Series - https://ccbcast.buzzsprout.com/1577764/...
May 01, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 109
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we discuss the newest movie (to the US) from famed director Makoto Shinkai Suzume , figure out if this movie has any chance of getting an Oscar nomination, and try to rank this movie among Shinkai's other titles. Suzume | OFFICIAL TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfKNOUUtyCA / OFFICIAL TRAILER 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UuwS0mTBNM Suzume - Rotten Tomatoes - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/suzume Suzume no Tojimari (Suzume) - https://mya...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 108
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we return to an expanded bracket to determine our Anime of the Year! Will some of our favorites make out it out of the first round? Will an anime that received a double bye have a huge advantage? And will we gang up on Nate's favorite anime? We also play around with ChatGPT to make us a plot for a romance anime in preparation for our deep dive into this AI program and ask it how it would survive an anime convention on next week's podcast. CCB Anime March M...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we recap the three major anime awards - Crunchyroll, Anime Trending, and Reddit - plus Matthew makes a bold prediction for next year. We also pay tribute to two deaths within the anime industry this year and preview next week's Anime March Madness to determine our Anime of the Year. Official Results - 9th Anime Trending Awards - https://anitrendz.com/ata/results/2023 /r/anime Awards 2022 - https://animeawards.moe/results/all The Dark History Behind The Gam...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 106
(We will be on hiatus for at least a week as Matthew needs to step away to recover from a multitude of physical and mental health issues.) In honor of the Valentine's Day/President's Day weekend, the blog returns to the BBQ hoedown known as the Waifu Garbage Roast with a six pack of various waifus to throw on the grill. Matthew - Mitsuru (Persona 3) Nate - Ishtar (Fate/Grand Order) Ryan - Blake (RWBY) Jeriko - Bridget (Guilty Gear) Dalton - Revy (Black Lagoon) Levi - Power (Chainsaw Man) Linktre...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 105
On this episode the CaliConBlogCast, Jeriko, Matthew, and a returning voice give their review and thoughts on the 2nd SAO Progressive movie, why we all think that the first Progressive movie was much better, and Jeriko has a bone to pick with the timeline of events. And how long until Ryan shares his undesiring love for the damsel in distress known as Asuna? And did Matthew just steal a bit from another podcast? Sachi says goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nms3eZGEb3w Sword Art Online th...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 104
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew go over two articles about Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden and determine if these articles are indeed clickbait or people that don't know Persona outside of Persona 5 (or both) as well as rumors that don't die and taking any controversy these games bring into your own hands. Plus we update about Anime Expo hotels, a date set for FanimeCon hotels, and another anime movie gets a release in the States on a date that makes perfect sense. Fanim...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 103
On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, the crew break down the nominations for both the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the Anime Trending Awards. We also discuss Matthew's prediction of more Attack on Titan coming true and why he's not buying Studio MAPPA's explanation; Anime Expo and the expectations of registering AND securing a hotel ON THE SAME DAY; & an AI VTuber getting banned because when AI interacts with humans, you know where this is leading to and it usually involves Nazis. Plus we...
Jan 25, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 102
On this first episode of 2023 for the CaliConBlogCast, the crew break down the weekend at both SacAnime Winter and Anime Los Angeles. We also discuss registration opening up & pricing for both FanimeCon and Anime Expo, COVID policies for both FanimeCon and Kumoricon, & preview the Winter 2023 anime season. King of Hentai Animator with Mamoru Yokota Panel - https://ccbcast.buzzsprout.com/1577764/12027665-anime-los-angeles-2023-king-of-hentai-animator-with-mamoru-yokota-panel IG post about...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 101
The entire "King of Hentai Animator with Mamoru Yokota" panel recorded at Anime Los Angeles 2023 by Jeriko (audio only at the request of Yokota-san). Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda Matthew's Coscom Profile - cosplay.com/member/41744 Ryan's Facebook - facebook.com/ryusan777 Ryan's Twitch - twitch.tv/ryusan777 Nate's Instagram - instagram.com/nateb39007 Nate's Twitter - twitter.com/nateb39007 Nate's Twitch - twitch.tv/natesgameplay2 Jeriko's...
Jan 12, 2023•53 min•Ep. 100
On this final episode of the CaliConBlogCast for 2022, we look back at our predictions and talk about the year in the review - from conventions and cosplay to anime and video games to our social lives - as well as giving our 2023 predictions. What do conventions face in the new year especially those going into Year 2 post-pandemic? What will the battlefield over "AI art" look like? Will Genshin Impact and Demon Slayer repeat their domination in 2023 over the cosplay landscape - and will Spy x Fa...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 99
