Don’t you want to be a magical economist?
First impressions are over. Oh sure, there’s still Deadman Wonderland, Blue Exorcist and Moshidora to write about, but I’m bored of first impression posts now. So on with my obligatory seasonal status update post, in which I actually have interesting stuff to say in for once.
Blogging Plans
Blogging plans for this season are finalised and ready to go. I’m going to be covering Steins;Gate, Fireball Charming and [C]. Before the season started, I said I only planned on covering 2 shows per season, but my empress Drossel called out to me and Fireball only has 2 minute long episodes anyway, so that’s not much hassle to cover. Admittedly the two shows I’m covering, [C] and Steins;Gate, are the two anime this season that have the biggest chances of self-destructing in spectacular fashion, but hopefully that will make it still fun to blog. That said, I would much prefer these anime to deliver for a change. I don’t want another Fractale or Magical Flying Panther on my hands. Still, it’s turned out to be a high quality season, even if the mecha genre is only noticeable again by its absence. Ah well, the final 2 Break Blade movies are coming out 27th May and 22nd of July so that should keep me going until Sunrise release their highly original new anime this summer. It has a fancy male character who forms a contract with a mystical girl to gain magical powers. Oh, and there’s rollerblading mecha.
Movies
My knowledge of movies is painfully lacking. I love them, but I just never got into the natural groove of watching them when they came on TV or going to the cinema to see them, except for social occasions. So I decided I was going to correct this and watch as many of the bloody things as I could over the next year. I’m going to be chronicling my journey too: Scamp watches stuff that’s not cartoons. It’s nowhere near as in depth or as carefully calculated as my posts on anime will be. This is mainly a personal thing to keep track of what I’ve learned. But if you can’t get enough of me or something, then by all means check it out. There’s a few short reviews up already.
London Expo
I’m going to London Expo wooh! My first time ever at a convention. Well, apart from that one convention I went to, saw a bunch of people playing Blaze Blue, setting out a twister mat and no sign of anime whatsoever, which I promptly left after 10 minutes. But yep, I’m going to be at the UK’s biggest convention, probably on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th. I’m not going to be running a panel or anything like that, but I’d love to meet some folk I know from online there. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do at a convention for 2 days by myself. Also if you have a spare bed, I can cook for you. OK, just took a look at the hotel prices. Suddenly I’m no longer joking with that line, a place to sleep would be hugely appreciated.
Podcasting
No, I won’t be podcasting myself. Instead, I’m going to be making some super exciting guest appearances on some other anime podcasts over the next week or two. I’m appearing on the Bakacast at Project Haruhi and the Metaverse at Metanorn. At least, they said I would be. Unless my tongue falls out or they suddenly decide they don’t like me, both of which would be rather embarrassing. Do go listen to them when I’m on to listen to my smexy Irish accent.
1 Year Later
The Aniblog Tourney started exactly one year ago. The dust has long since settled on that tourney, but anime blogs are obviously still ongoing. To see how these blogs are still doing, I posted up a list on the tourney site detailing each blog that entered the tourney and whether they are still updating regularly today. Basically, most of the anime blogs are still alive and well, albeit plenty of them have moved about or changed owners or blogging styles and whatnot, with plenty of newcomers to fill the gaps vacated by the deceased.
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Yep, I’m still updating. Sucks for you all.
Anywho Mr. Scamp, have you tried seeing if the London Expo has forums and if so, a ride and rooms board? That may be your best bet for finding a place to stay.
Cheers for the advice!
…that said, I’m not sure if I want to bunk up with this guy, even if he is a fellow Death Note fan…
Hey now, that’s a quality person right there D:<
I’m sure he’d love for you to be his L for the weekend!
You can always do a post about the experience.
He looks interesting to say the least (:
You’re going to ether fucking love conventions or hate them
Avoid the Hetalia cosplayers and avoid hambeasts.
Oh yeah
*squint*
The key I hear is finding a group of people to hang out with. It worked for me back when I did cons.
I need more UK anime friends ;_;
It can’t be too hard. They can’t be all pedophiles or fans of pedophiles as use to be a problem in Ohio. If you make a point to go to panels, and they’re good, you will find people.
Unless you’re unlikable and get a sex change as geek nannies hate real geek girls and will ruin them. Geek nannies are good to be aware of–they’re usually the girlfriend of someone in the group, claim they’re a geek, but more a typical girl and not really “into this stuff” and roll their eyes at how into it they are. Despite dating one boy, they try to posses all the boys in the group, and get really pissy if their boys try to hang out with someone they don’t approvae of. x100 if your a girl. They can really stress you out–either don’t let them, or get the hell away from them. Also avoid clingly couples for that reason. :P You will meet a lot of weird people. But you’ll meet good ones too.
There’s a lot of tips and pointers and I shouldn’t go on. Try to meet as many different people as possible, unless you make a real connection with someone (and you’ll know) don’t let anyone monopolize your time. If you make the effort to, you’ll most likely make some great friends over the weekend. I’m still in contact with some of my con friends and that’s after the type of drama where I lost most of them–heck, I’m dating one of my con friends. You’ll be surprised what happens.
But don’t get so drunk you forget everything. That’s kinda missing the point.
I’ll be at the convention, wanna be my friend? ;’D
I’ll definitely be looking forward to your reviews as I have much expectations from C and Steins;Gate. I can only hope they don’t crash and burn like Occult Academy. >.>
“It has a fancy male character who forms a contract with a mystical girl to gain magical powers. Oh, and there’s rollerblading mecha.”
The mecha saved it.
There sure is a lot of contracting going on.
Indeed. Come, would you like to make a contract with me? ;3
Nope, I’ve already lost it
Let’s see how long this streak of you watching movies I’ve already seen goes on!
Movie neeeeeeeerd
Yay! You’re finally blogging an anime that I will watch which is [c].
I’m not sure if I’ll follow C but at least I’m watching Steins;Gate and Fireball Charming : D
It’ll be a fun season~
How many supernatural creatures with creepy faces will we have offering up Faustian pacts this year?
Also, good luck finding somewhere to stay for London Expo. Either make friends in London fast or prepare for one hell of a commute if you want to keep it cheap.
That’s a decent list of things to do. Good luck with that.
As an aside, upon rereading your blog post regarding cooking I realize I never commented on it. Your parents are quite simply stubborn idiots. A microwave is an amazing addition to the kitchen. Sure it’s mostly seen as that box that heats up instant food, but it can just as well be used to cook well and quickly. Example: Sprouts + slice of butter + some pepper in a plastic bag. Several minutes in the microwave and you’ve got deliciously steamed sprouts (unlike the disgusting crap that you get when you boil sprouts). Most can also be used as ovens these days so you can stuff a pizza in there and save 50% on the overpriced stuff that gets delivered (mind you, you’ll have to find a frozen pizza you love like chicken barbecue in my case).
So my advice is, google and experiment with the microwave. It is as great as your stove.
Mmmm: Irish accent.
THIS
Can’t wait to have you on the podcast! Even thou I think I already heard you before on a random Sccsav watch session xD
Good shows to blog! C looks like it will become really fun for most people.
It’s best to have friends who own a table in the artists’ alley so you can have a base instead of just wandering around. ^q^ It’s quite nice having a place where you can dump all your things and freeload and everything.
ooohhh movies~ *goes to check out*
maybe i’ll listen to the podcasts just for the accent :D har de har.
…yeah, I’ll be looking at the movies website. I also will be listening to the podcasts.
I’d also offer you a place to stay, but unfortunately, I’m of the age where I still live with my parents and the location’s two hours away from where I am.
What, you don’t go to Q-Con/Eirtakon/NomCon/BroCon? They’re closer to you (I presume you live in Dublin as well). Well, with the exception of Q-Con (Belfast) and BroCon (Limerick).
I’m watching [C] and Fireball as well.
Ah yes, I think it was NomCon the one I saw a bunch of people playing Blaze Blue and setting up a twister mat with no anime in sight whatsoever
Psst, hostels are a lot cheaper than hotels.
Come to a german convention, then you can sleep in my bed.
I hope you won’t mind sleeping in the room of a 16-year old with girly anime posters on her wall.
Che. I will sleep on the floor, of course.
Besides, my bed is to small for the two of us.
xD
Since when can we insert pictues in the comments? That is awesome! Tell me how you did it!
You could always insert pictures, if you can html.
Also I could have used a hell of a lot more inappropriate Ore no Imouto reaction face pictures to that comment. Like this one
Naw, don’t use that one. ;)
You don’t even know what I look like. After all, the only information you have about me is “16″ and “girl” and “anime fan”.
Oh the wonderful world of the internet!
Holy shit you’re on podcasts. Can’t wait.
DAT ACCENT.
Out of the shows you plan to blog this season, I’ve been watching and enjoying ‘C’, so I’ll look forward to your posts on that. And, as you know, I’ll also look forward to seeing you guys at the Expo!
Quick question: How the hell can you time manage your life so well? Seriously.
Anyway, I have only been to one con (Anime North, last year), and it was a lot fun. My tips:
1)- Bring money (cash)
-You will want to buy stuff, there is a lot of stuff, and a lot of vendors might only take cash, but keep your budget in control, it’s easy to end up spending too much at a con.
2)-Dress up
You have two options, you can either dress up as a badass anime character, or stuff a pillow in your shirt, cause an allergic reaction to get a puffy nose, pour some oil on your hair, and don your geekiest glasses and up a typical anime fanatic.
In either case, you will not only fit in better with the crowd, but you will also repel any would be theives (one costume through fear of violence, the other through fear of ughh, repulsive people.).
Seriously speaking though, go have fun. I went with a friend, and met up (random encounter) with some other friends while there, and we had a blast, but going alone might not be too bad either. Especially if all you are doing is enjoying people cosplay and what not.
Oh and, bring a camera, you will want to take pictures (make sure you ask first, but don’t be hesitant to ask!), I took 157, and I was only there for one day, and I had battery issues.
become a typical anime fanatic*
Sorry, I forgot to mention this, but I look forward to your appearances on them podcasts and what not.