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]
Event history[]
Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
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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.[9] |
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.
- ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (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.
- ^ "Anime Frontier December 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
External links[]
Coordinates: 32°44′56.4″N 97°19′39.72″W / 32.749000°N 97.3277000°W
Categories:
- Anime conventions in the United States
- Recurring events established in 2021
- 2021 establishments in Texas
- Annual events in Texas
- Conventions in Texas
- Festivals in Texas
- Japanese-American culture in Texas
- Culture of Fort Worth, Texas
- Tourist attractions in Fort Worth, Texas