Con Report: Anime 2026
In this episode, Alex explores the evolving experience of Anime NYC 2026, weaving together a relaxed Day 4 recap with broader reflections on convention culture. He breaks down a Crunchyroll multi-title screening—A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special (Season 2 Episode 1), Reincarnated as a Slime, FX Fighter Kurumi, Tomb Raider King, and Reincarnated as Space Mercenary—calling out FX Fighter Kurumi for its moe-blob meets financial anxiety vibe and praising Space Mercenary’s confident sci-fi isekai flavor, while noting Returner’s Magic and Tomb Raider King weren’t his thing. Alex highlights the…
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