Anime Frontier
StatusActive
GenreAnime[1]
VenueFort Worth Convention Center
Location(s)Fort Worth, Texas
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2021
Organized byLeftField Media[1]
Websiteanimefrontier.com

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] Artist Alley expanded by 50% in 2023.[10]

Event history

DatesLocationAtten.Guests
December 3–5, 2021 Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas		13,000[11]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.[12]
December 3–5, 2022 Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas		16,000[11]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.[13]
December 8-10, 2023 Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas		Steve Blum, Mori Calliope, Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Marisa Duran, Ricco Fajardo, Maile Flanagan, Caitlin Glass, Takanashi Kiara, Max Mittelman, Zeno Robinson, Alejandro Saab, Chiwa Saito, Jonah Scott, Eric Vale, Dan Woren,[14] Hoshimachi Suisei, and Acky Bright.[10]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 7, 2019). "LeftField Media Launches New 'Anime Frontier' Convention in Texas in May 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 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.
  3. ↑ "Anime Frontier 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  4. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier Convention Cancels Inaugural Event Due to COVID-19 Concerns". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  5. ↑ Valentine, Evan (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier 2020 Canceled In Wake Of CoronaVirus". Anime. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Anime Frontier May 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  7. ↑ Sherman, Jennifer (November 20, 2020). "Anime Frontier Delays Inaugural Event Again to December 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  8. ↑ Zheng, Lili (December 3, 2021). "New Anime Convention Draws Thousands of Fans to Fort Worth". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. 1 2 Mauch, Rick (7 December 2023). "Anime Festival returning to Fort Worth this weekend". Fort Worth Business Press. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  11. 1 2 Morgan, Kamal (December 11, 2023). "Anime Frontier brings global phenomenon to TX. Why the Japanese cartoon is not just for kids". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. McClatchy Media Network. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "Anime Frontier December 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Anime Frontier 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Anime Frontier 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

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