Anime 3000

Live from New York, it’s the A3K Podcast! …well, not really. Established in 2006, New York Comic Con has become the one of the preeminent cultural meccas for the comic fan, gamer, otaku, and even movie buff. But why? Is this the doing of large sponsors who are attracted to an event with a large profit margin, or fans who just respond incredibly well? Furthermore, what’s the main discrepancy between New York Comic Con and your run-of-the-mill anime convention? In this special edition of the A3K Podcast, Andrew Choi investigates the role of the otaku at New York Comic Con. Originally released February 19, 2009.