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AnimeFan188 · 2012-07-05, 20:28

A few observations:

When I was waiting in the badge pick-up line on day 0, I saw the Goodyear blimp
wafting by overhead, displaying a message about the upcoming X-games. At the time
I didn't think much of it. But those X-games sure made getting back and forth between
LA Convention Center (LACC) and the Hotels complicated!

You could either go around the X-games area, or go through one of the security
checkpoints, where the scanning gizmos seemed more for spotting electronic devices
than for detecting masses of metal.

I wonder if this will happen again at AX 2013?

At least the badge pick-up line moved relatively quickly this year. I also noticed that
the opening ceremonies were on day 0, instead of day 1. This is the first time in
memory that that's been the case.

Is this the first step toward formally turning AX into a 5-day con?

This was the first AX where I spent more time in the workshops/panels than in
the video rooms, since (except for the "Muv-luv Alternative" premiere) the video
room showings were mostly older shows.

I guess nowadays, if you want to see the latest releases, go to the Internet, not
the video rooms.

$3.00 for a bottle of water. Gotta love that LACC pricing!

The lines for getting into the 18+ events, such as for the Hentai panels and the
like, were all pretty long, and, in some cases, there wasn't enough room for
everyone. "Lounge 21" was in pretty big demand too.

It looks like the generation that first got addicted to anime through shows like
"Robotech", "Speed Racer", etc. has developed more mature tastes.

It looks like AX 2013 is going to be held at LACC again. *Sigh*. Will it ever go
back to Anaheim Convention Center (ACC)? As far as AX locations go, they rank
like this (IMHO anyway):

1. ACC: Right across from Disneyland. You can look across the street at night
and see the Disneyland fireworks displays for free. Or go to Disneyland
after the con if you choose.

2. Long Beach: Not as good as Anaheim, but the seaside ambiance is nice. and
you can see the fireworks display by the Queen Mary on July 4.

3. Los Angeles: All those tall buildings make it hard to see any fireworks. This
year, it ended on July 2, so people had a chance to see fireworks displays
elsewhere. But it wasn't always this way in the past, and it won't always be
that way in the future. Also, the neighborhood leaves something to be desired.

4. Disneyland Hotel: The worst AX location. The place is so "family friendly" that
"18+" activities/events got nixed by the Disney staff. Also the way everything
was laid out made it hard to find anything.

Your mileage may vary, of course.

According to:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...came-this-year

Anime Expo attendance is still trending upward from previous years. Excellent!

I wonder what AX 2013 will be like?

2012-07-05, 20:28	Link #315
AnimeFan188 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	A few observations: When I was waiting in the badge pick-up line on day 0, I saw the Goodyear blimp wafting by overhead, displaying a message about the upcoming X-games. At the time I didn't think much of it. But those X-games sure made getting back and forth between LA Convention Center (LACC) and the Hotels complicated! You could either go around the X-games area, or go through one of the security checkpoints, where the scanning gizmos seemed more for spotting electronic devices than for detecting masses of metal. I wonder if this will happen again at AX 2013? At least the badge pick-up line moved relatively quickly this year. I also noticed that the opening ceremonies were on day 0, instead of day 1. This is the first time in memory that that's been the case. Is this the first step toward formally turning AX into a 5-day con? This was the first AX where I spent more time in the workshops/panels than in the video rooms, since (except for the "Muv-luv Alternative" premiere) the video room showings were mostly older shows. I guess nowadays, if you want to see the latest releases, go to the Internet, not the video rooms. $3.00 for a bottle of water. Gotta love that LACC pricing! The lines for getting into the 18+ events, such as for the Hentai panels and the like, were all pretty long, and, in some cases, there wasn't enough room for everyone. "Lounge 21" was in pretty big demand too. It looks like the generation that first got addicted to anime through shows like "Robotech", "Speed Racer", etc. has developed more mature tastes. It looks like AX 2013 is going to be held at LACC again. Sigh. Will it ever go back to Anaheim Convention Center (ACC)? As far as AX locations go, they rank like this (IMHO anyway): 1. ACC: Right across from Disneyland. You can look across the street at night and see the Disneyland fireworks displays for free. Or go to Disneyland after the con if you choose. 2. Long Beach: Not as good as Anaheim, but the seaside ambiance is nice. and you can see the fireworks display by the Queen Mary on July 4. 3. Los Angeles: All those tall buildings make it hard to see any fireworks. This year, it ended on July 2, so people had a chance to see fireworks displays elsewhere. But it wasn't always this way in the past, and it won't always be that way in the future. Also, the neighborhood leaves something to be desired. 4. Disneyland Hotel: The worst AX location. The place is so "family friendly" that "18+" activities/events got nixed by the Disney staff. Also the way everything was laid out made it hard to find anything. Your mileage may vary, of course. According to: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...came-this-year Anime Expo attendance is still trending upward from previous years. Excellent! I wonder what AX 2013 will be like? Last edited by AnimeFan188; 2012-07-06 at 02:13.