Anime Frontier
| Anime Frontier | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime[1] |
| Venue | Fort Worth Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2021 |
| Organized by | LeftField Media[1] |
| Website | animefrontier |
Anime Frontier is an annual three-day anime convention held during December at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Programming
The convention typically offers an art show, concert, and cosplay competition.[2]
History
Anime Frontier was announced in June 2019 by LeftField Media.[1] Anime Frontier 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4][5] The May 2021 event was postponed to December due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] Crunchyroll was the primary sponsor of the 2021 event.[2] Anime Frontier's December event had COVID-19 protocols including proof of vaccination and mask requirements.[2][8] The convention continued to have COVID-19 protocols in 2022.[9]
Event history
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3–5, 2021 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | Zach Aguilar, Tia Ballard, Ray Chase, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Robbie Daymond, Barbara Dunkelman, Kara Eberle, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Samantha Ireland, Lindsay Jones, Aleks Le, Amanda "AmaLee" Lee, Eric Maruscak, Max Mittelman, A New World, Bryce Papenbrook, Podgekinn, Anairis Quiñones, Zeno Robinson, Justin Rojas, Christopher Sabat, Sean Schemmel, and Arryn Zech.[10] | |
| December 3–5, 2022 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | Zach Aguilar, AlpacaAsh, Johnny Yong Bosch, Ray Chase, Stella Chuu, Zack Davisson, Robbie Daymond, Flow, The Geeky Seamstress, Ryan Colt Levy, Adam McArthur, Mike McFarland, Max Mittelman, Lindsay Seidel, Sarah Wiedenheft, Anne Yatco, and Suzie Yeung.[11] | |
| December 8-10, 2023 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | Steve Blum, Mori Calliope, Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Maile Flanagan, Takanashi Kiara, Max Mittelman, Zeno Robinson, Chiho Saito, and Eric Vale.[12] |
See also
- Anime NYC, also organized by LeftField Media
References
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 7, 2019). "LeftField Media Launches New 'Anime Frontier' Convention in Texas in May 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Calimbahin, Samantha (2 December 2021). "How the Con Came to Cowtown: Anime Frontier Director Shares Why Fort Worth Lured Japanese Pop Culture Event". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier Convention Cancels Inaugural Event Due to COVID-19 Concerns". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Valentine, Evan (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier 2020 Canceled In Wake Of CoronaVirus". Anime. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier May 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (November 20, 2020). "Anime Frontier Delays Inaugural Event Again to December 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Zheng, Lili (December 3, 2021). "New Anime Convention Draws Thousands of Fans to Fort Worth". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "The Second Annual Anime Frontier Creates a Metropolis of Japanese Culture and Experience in the Heart of Fort Worth for Three Days This December". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier December 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
External links
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