With Japan being the home of Anime and Manga, globalization paved the way for the enjoyment and experience of these art in the whole world especially in California.
Culver City, California held the awaited Crunchyroll Expo 2022. A three (3) day anime convention, from August 5 to August 7. The event was set for everything anime.
Vietnamese/Chinese American, Bryan Tran was one of the hyped up, excitedly thrilled participants of the said event.
"...My motive for coming to crunchyroll expo was to cosplay my favorite characters with my friends, meeting some new people/cosplayers, go shopping, and of course have a lot of fun!" He explained.
The event showcases for the fans of anime and manga in more than 200 countries and territories. Experiencing the art of cosplay, the hype of anime shows, exciting announcements and revelations and exclusive sneak peaks to upcoming shows, merchandise, and more.
Crunchyroll provides the anime community with events, theatrical productions, games, consumer goods, collectibles, and manga publishing services in addition to free, ad-supported, and premium content available only through participating in the event.
Furthermore event coordinators highlighted that "Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast."
Experiencing Japanese culture and arts in California was absolutely great and beautiful for Bryan Tran, since it was a great way to expose and spread Japanese culture to many of those who would love to learn about it.
"My most favorite part of the event is taking pictures with other cosplayers and honestly making other people happy. One of the most biggest moment was when two (2) voice actors from Spy x Family came up to me to take pictures with me." -Bryan Tran.
In the Interview Bryan shared his favorite photos from the Crunchyroll Expo 2022.
Spy x Family Group Cosplay with Friends!
Tokyo Revengers Gathering at Crunchyroll Expo
Maid and Butler Group Cosplay
The threats of the Corona Virus from the past years have caused events such as anime conventions to be at hold and even cancelled. However, now that the world is healing from the dreadful virus gatherings are now made possible.
It is amazing how culture can be transformed into and driven by art. The power to showcase this in different parts of the globe makes patches and patches of knowledge, understanding, and appreciation across different nationalities.
Anime and Manga that was born in Japan is loved, enjoyed, and experienced all over the world through conventions especially in California.
Written by: Ellyssa van Schaijk
Ellyssa van Schaijk is a digital marketing intern of PS Media Enterprise. She is a 3rd-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication student from Batangas State University-Arasof Nasugbu Campus, Philippines.
Special Thanks to event goer, Mr. Bryan Tran for accepting a virtual interview and sharing his personal photos during the event.
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