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Showing posts with label Anime Central. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anime Central. Show all posts
Friday, March 21, 2025
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Anime Hell Spring 2024 Collection
DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE TWO ANIME HELL LIVE SHOWS COMING SOON TO AN ANIME CONVENTION NEAR YOU IF YOU HAPPEN TO LIVE NEAR CHICAGO OR TORONTO. END OF COMMUNICATION
Thursday, April 02, 2020
cancel con culture
Right now we're in the midst of COVID-19 smacking civilization around and generally having its way with us, and that means economic disaster, stressed healthcare services, and the grim reality of daily rising casualty lists. On a smaller scale this means that Japanese animation conventions are getting canceled right and left.
Anime Central in Chicago was supposed to be happening May 15-17; it's been pushed to 2021. Anime North in Toronto was originally scheduled May 22-24, and has also been moved to May of next year. These two shows are longtime Anime Hell hosts, and obviously if the convention's not happening, then sadly, those Anime Hells aren't happening either. Project A-Kon, the host of Otaku Hell, has also been postponed until 2021.
We're all hoping that we get through this sooner rather than later, and once the dust settles we'll get back to amusing audiences the way we've always done. In the meantime we are investigating the possibility of doing some sort of streaming Hell show over the internets, so please stay tuned to this blog or the Anime Hell event page on Facebook for updates!
Stay safe out there everybody. Wash your hands, wear a mask, stay home.
-Dave M
Anime Central in Chicago was supposed to be happening May 15-17; it's been pushed to 2021. Anime North in Toronto was originally scheduled May 22-24, and has also been moved to May of next year. These two shows are longtime Anime Hell hosts, and obviously if the convention's not happening, then sadly, those Anime Hells aren't happening either. Project A-Kon, the host of Otaku Hell, has also been postponed until 2021.
We're all hoping that we get through this sooner rather than later, and once the dust settles we'll get back to amusing audiences the way we've always done. In the meantime we are investigating the possibility of doing some sort of streaming Hell show over the internets, so please stay tuned to this blog or the Anime Hell event page on Facebook for updates!
Stay safe out there everybody. Wash your hands, wear a mask, stay home.
-Dave M
Sunday, May 13, 2018
It May Be Anime Hell
It's May and that means Anime Hell is coming, or may be coming, to an anime convention near you!
First up is Ryan Gavigan and Anime Hell/Midnight Madness at Anime Central!
Anime Central's Hell Madness starts at 10pm in the Main Events - the Rosemont Ballroom - on Friday May 18!
Then - the very next Friday, May 25 - it's time for Anime North's own Anime Hell!
Canada's Anime Hell happens at 10pm Friday in the TCC North Main Ballroom, as part of the Anime North convention!
Yes, the mid-continent reels under the impact of these twin Hell assaults, barely days apart. Will humanity survive? Only time will tell.
First up is Ryan Gavigan and Anime Hell/Midnight Madness at Anime Central!
Anime Central's Hell Madness starts at 10pm in the Main Events - the Rosemont Ballroom - on Friday May 18!
Then - the very next Friday, May 25 - it's time for Anime North's own Anime Hell!
Canada's Anime Hell happens at 10pm Friday in the TCC North Main Ballroom, as part of the Anime North convention!
Yes, the mid-continent reels under the impact of these twin Hell assaults, barely days apart. Will humanity survive? Only time will tell.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Monday, May 27, 2013
Central Hellfest 2013 Opening
If you didn't make it to Anime Central this year here's the Opening for Gavv's Anime Hell.
BONUS: Get the heck out!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Anime Hell at Anime Central
Tonight!
Central Hellfest!
10pm in the grand ballroom at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare
And stick around for Midnight Madness right after Hell!
See you at the show!
Central Hellfest!
10pm in the grand ballroom at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare
And stick around for Midnight Madness right after Hell!
See you at the show!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, May 07, 2010
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A Brief History of Toku Hell
It had to happen sooner or later. Ended up being later.
For those that are unaware, I'm Mike Dent. Known as the host/producer of the podcast R5 Central, my recent claim to fame is through a little event called Tokusatsu or "Toku" Hell. That's right, the likes of Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, and Ultraman in a Hell format. Our tagline is "If it involves spandex, rock quarries, and explosions, we've got it covered."
The whole thing started at ACen 2008 as I attempted to salvage the disaster that was my podcast panel. I had planned on doing something of a Hell format for half of the panel, then switch to a Robot Rumble-styled activity for the rest of it. Thankfully, the showcase ended up being the highlight of the evening. Sure, the high numbers were thanks to the "Free Yaoi" sign I posted outside the door but was still memorable. I think.
I retooled the format a bit, turning it into a non-stop Robot Chicken-ish showcase, and did "Toku Hell: Otakon Edition" at that year's "Henshin Heroes And You" panel. All edited and subbed using Windows Movie Maker. Why? Because I'm a cheap bastard. The last stop of the year ended up being at SITACon 2008 with the cleverly titled "Toku Hell: SITACon Edition". It was there when we had the legendary reaction, "THIS IS POWER RANGERS!!" This coming from a young woman in a china dress who felt the need to stand up and point at the screen in the middle of a Den Ace episode.
Jump-cut to the present: The chaos has begun once more with "Toku Hell: The Revenge!!" at Anime Central 2009. Together with Midwest Convention Cosplay Casanova, Cardcaptor Will, we unleashed a brand-new showcase on a standing-room only audience. We were the only Tokusatsu event of the con, meaning that we ended up getting the influx of fans pent up to get their fix. Thanks to an overall positive reception, we may end up running it next year. Hopefully next time though, we won't be rushed out of the room at the last minute by the oh so important "How to Write A Lemon" panel.
With the apparent demise of SITACon and the lack of a Tokusatsu panel at Otakon this year, the next appearance of this growing phenomenon remains uncertain. Until the next, stay tuned....and beware! Maybe.
animehell
For those that are unaware, I'm Mike Dent. Known as the host/producer of the podcast R5 Central, my recent claim to fame is through a little event called Tokusatsu or "Toku" Hell. That's right, the likes of Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, and Ultraman in a Hell format. Our tagline is "If it involves spandex, rock quarries, and explosions, we've got it covered."
The whole thing started at ACen 2008 as I attempted to salvage the disaster that was my podcast panel. I had planned on doing something of a Hell format for half of the panel, then switch to a Robot Rumble-styled activity for the rest of it. Thankfully, the showcase ended up being the highlight of the evening. Sure, the high numbers were thanks to the "Free Yaoi" sign I posted outside the door but was still memorable. I think.
I retooled the format a bit, turning it into a non-stop Robot Chicken-ish showcase, and did "Toku Hell: Otakon Edition" at that year's "Henshin Heroes And You" panel. All edited and subbed using Windows Movie Maker. Why? Because I'm a cheap bastard. The last stop of the year ended up being at SITACon 2008 with the cleverly titled "Toku Hell: SITACon Edition". It was there when we had the legendary reaction, "THIS IS POWER RANGERS!!" This coming from a young woman in a china dress who felt the need to stand up and point at the screen in the middle of a Den Ace episode.
Jump-cut to the present: The chaos has begun once more with "Toku Hell: The Revenge!!" at Anime Central 2009. Together with Midwest Convention Cosplay Casanova, Cardcaptor Will, we unleashed a brand-new showcase on a standing-room only audience. We were the only Tokusatsu event of the con, meaning that we ended up getting the influx of fans pent up to get their fix. Thanks to an overall positive reception, we may end up running it next year. Hopefully next time though, we won't be rushed out of the room at the last minute by the oh so important "How to Write A Lemon" panel.
With the apparent demise of SITACon and the lack of a Tokusatsu panel at Otakon this year, the next appearance of this growing phenomenon remains uncertain. Until the next, stay tuned....and beware! Maybe.
animehell
Friday, May 08, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Don't Forget
I forgot Hell Nurse Katie's birthday. But don't you forget these upcoming Anime Hell's in May:
Anime Central - May 8th
Anime North - May 23nd
Anime Boston - May 22nd
FanimeCon - May 22nd
Animazement - May 22nd
Project A-Kon - May 29th
animehell
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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