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For the start of our 11th year, Patrick explains why AnimeCons.com will not be publishing a list of the largest anime conventions of 2018.

In this episode, we share why we think small conventions are underrated and talk about some of the advantages they have over the large, crowded conventions.

Finally, Patrick talks about some changes to AnimeCons TV. The podcast will cut back to 24 episodes per year and release them weekly during various periods of 2019. Subscribe so you don't miss any episodes!

In our last episode of 2018, the hosts assemble to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2018 conventions.

Look back on some of our highlights from our 10th year of AnimeCons TV...

It's time to review our 2018 convention predictions and make new ones for 2019.

Elizabeth looks back at some of her old costumes to critique her own work and explain how she would improve on them if she were to re-make them.

Spaghetti, Towel Man, autographs, and more topics are covered by Katy in our final feedback episode of 2018.

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Multi-day conventions often involve a hotel stay. Elizabeth shares some tips and advice on booking your hotel room and making the best of your stay.

Doug discusses some helpful tips for convention staff when organizing guest autograph sessions.

Comments on the final Kraken Con, viewer autograph advice, and people are apparently binge-watching our archives. Shiva and Sketch respond to this month's viewer feedback.

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Santa Clara's City Library put on a comic con and Patrick, Svetlana, and Kaiden checked it out and share how you can get one in your town.

Attendees at the last ever Kraken Con reflect on the convention with Shannon Morse.

Watch the entire Kraken Con 2018 Masquerade in our AnimeCons TV Extras feed.

Many people attend conventions to meet guests. Shiva and Patrick share some tips for the best times, places, and methods to get to meet guests. They also share what not to do.

Comments on SacAnime, Crunchyroll Expo, and public transportation to conventions. Doug responds to this month's viewer feedback.

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You're headed to a convention to get an autograph? Doug helps guide you through some of the common issues at conventions and shares some great tips.

Crunchyroll Expo is back for a second year. It's bigger, but is it better? Patrick and Svetlana report on the convention.

Theories about 21+ cons, the cancellation of Izumicon, the success of Otakon, and the welcoming nature of a furry con are among the comments and questions Patrick responds to in this month's feedback episode.

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It's Doug's 18th Otakon and Otakon's 2nd year in DC. Hear about Shoji Kawamori, Lego, Kanetake Ebikawa, Korean bootlegs, DragonBall, and more in this con report.

After going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.

Cosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!

A voice actor comments on Doug's AnimeNEXT report, a convention has trouble changing its dress code, and we reach a major milestone! All that and more in this month's feedback episode!

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