2014 Spring Season Podcast

Welcome to the new Anime USA Podcast! This episode introduces you to your new host and serves as an audio guide to the important things that must be known for registration for the convention, and important rules!

Visit us at AwesomeCon DC!

2014 AwesomeCon DC Floormap

We’re at table 125! Click the image for a larger view.

We’re taking the show on the road and visiting AwesomeCon DC, the District’s newest pop-culture convention! Save $5 on membership registration rates when you stop by our booth, number 125, at AwesomeCon DC!

AwesomeCon DC Weekend Sale Rates:

Regular Membership: $45
Silver Membership: $65
Sponsor Membership: $115

These special rates are available all weekend at AwesomeCon DC and online. The sale starts this Friday, April 18 and runs until Sunday, April 20! Click here to register.

Anime USA goes to the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival

In this podcast, our new host Giancarlo interviews talented cosplayer, Chiara Scuro. You may know Chiara as the face of Kaede, our beloved mascot. Chiara and the team here at Anime USA are hosting our annual Fashion Show at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. Our Fashion Show displays anime-inspired costumes to teach about Anime and cosplay culture.

In this podcast, our new host Giancarlo interviews talented cosplayer, Chiara Scuro. You may know Chiara as the face of Kaede, our beloved mascot. Chiara and the team here at Anime USA are hosting our annual Fashion Show at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. Our Fashion Show displays anime-inspired costumes to teach about Anime and cosplay culture.

Second Guest of the Year: Michele Knotz

Michele Knotz

This year marks the return of guest, Michele Knotz!

You may have heard of Knotz in a classic series called Pokémon, where she voices the infamous Jesse of Team Rocket.

Knotz was first seen at Anime USA 2012. We look forward to her panel, Knotz Your Every Day Panel, where she lets fans show off their talents. Learn more about Knotz by visiting “Who To See” and check back often. We’ll be announcing more guests as the year progresses.

First Guest of the Year: J Michael Tatum

J Michael Tatum Back by popular demand: J Michael Tatum!

Tatum is known for his work on hits such as One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, and Initial D.

Tatum was first seen at Anime USA 2009 and returned again in 2011. We look forward to his behind-the-scenes stories this year at Anime USA! Learn more about Tatum by visiting “Who To See” and check back often. We’ll be announcing more guests as the year progresses.