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My final NYCC interview (Yes, this is it, I swear!) ended up with me talking to someone very important right next to people turning a contest wheel. I guess you’ll find out what I mean when you listen to the audio. (That’s me imploring you to listen to the audio version.) Anyways, I was able ... Read more

I easily admit it would be kind of weird if I was able to interview Tiffany at NYCC, but somehow not Danika when the reason Crunchyroll was there in the first place was because they have their manga service up and running. But no worries, as I did manage to talk to the Manga Brand ... Read more

For at least the past few years I didn’t really talk to anyone or ask for interviews the past couple of NYCC’s. This year you’ll see a drastic change in that philosophy, and I hope you’ll all enjoy that! Over this year’s NYCC, I spoke with Robert McGuire, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Gen Manga, ... Read more

Let’s just say I decided to expand upon that post I wrote about a month ago on Manga Bookshelf and took my adventure to New York Comic Con. For better or worse. Give a listen to publishers and fans on why they think it’s worth it to buy manga, and you can share, in however ... Read more

5pm EDT is the deadline for this year’s New York Comic-Con panel submissions. I’m sitting on a train desperately trying to be coherent and lucid enough to put together a proposal that will pass this kind of scrutiny:

Panel and screening slots at NYCC are in high demand, but are extremely limited. Last year, NYCC was unfortunately only able to accept less than 25% of all submissions into the schedule. So, before you submit, please make sure your application is the best it can be. NYCC is looking for programs that are original, exciting and creative. Most importantly, think about the value your panel will provide to fans and what sets your panel apart from others. This application does not guarantee you panel time at NYCC and instead only registers your request to hold a panel at our event.

The timing of the deadline — three days after San Diego while everyone in the industry is still in a brain haze or sitting in a sauna—is also, to be frank, kinda sucky. But it is what it is.