Con Report: Anime 2025
Episode Notes – Bento Radio
Episode Title: Anime NYC 2025: Cosplay, Press Access, and the Heart of Fandom
Episode Summary:
Alex takes you inside Anime NYC 2025 with a full press recap—cosplay highlights, panel deep-dives, screenings, and the communal magic of one of the East Coast’s biggest anime conventions. From the Netflix showcase to underground AMV contests, hear why 140,000+ fans made the trip and why conventions like this matter more than ever.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
📸 Press access behind-the-scenes: what it’s like to cover Anime NYC as media
👘 Cosplay culture—professional…
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