Anime Frontier is an annual three-day anime convention held during December at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
| Anime Frontier | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime[1] |
| Venue | Fort Worth Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2021 |
| Organized by | LeftField Media[1] |
| Website | animefrontier |
Programming
editThe convention typically offers an art show, concert, and cosplay competition.[2]
History
editAnime Frontier was announced in June 2019 by LeftField Media.[1] Anime Frontier 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4][5] The May 2021 event was postponed to December due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] Crunchyroll was the primary sponsor of the 2021 event.[2] Anime Frontier's December event had COVID-19 protocols including proof of vaccination and mask requirements.[2][8] The convention continued to have COVID-19 protocols in 2022.[9] Artist Alley expanded by 50% in 2023.[10]
Event history
edit| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3–5, 2021 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | 13,000[11] | Zach Aguilar, Tia Ballard, Ray Chase, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Robbie Daymond, Barbara Dunkelman, Kara Eberle, Samantha Inoue-Harte, Samantha Ireland, Lindsay Jones, Aleks Le, Amanda "AmaLee" Lee, Eric Maruscak, Max Mittelman, A New World, Bryce Papenbrook, Podgekinn, Anairis Quiñones, Zeno Robinson, Justin Rojas, Christopher Sabat, Sean Schemmel, and Arryn Zech.[12] |
| December 3–5, 2022 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | 16,000[11] | Zach Aguilar, AlpacaAsh, Johnny Yong Bosch, Ray Chase, Stella Chuu, Zack Davisson, Robbie Daymond, Flow, The Geeky Seamstress, Dawn H., Ryan Colt Levy, Adam McArthur, Mike McFarland, Max Mittelman, Lindsay Seidel, Sarah Wiedenheft, Anne Yatco, and Suzie Yeung.[13] |
| December 8-10, 2023 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | Steve Blum, Mori Calliope, Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Marisa Duran, Ricco Fajardo, Maile Flanagan, Caitlin Glass, Takanashi Kiara, Max Mittelman, Zeno Robinson, Alejandro Saab, Chiwa Saito, Jonah Scott, Eric Vale, Dan Woren,[14] Hoshimachi Suisei, and Acky Bright.[10] | |
| December 6-8, 2024 | Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas | Katelyn Barr, Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Emi Lo, Landon McDonald, Max Mittelman, Trina Nishimura, Bryce Papenbrook, Ian Sinclair, Kaiji Tang, Nazeeh Tarsha, and J. Michael Tatum.[15] |
See also
edit- Anime NYC, also organized by LeftField Media
References
edit- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 7, 2019). "LeftField Media Launches New 'Anime Frontier' Convention in Texas in May 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Calimbahin, Samantha (2 December 2021). "How the Con Came to Cowtown: Anime Frontier Director Shares Why Fort Worth Lured Japanese Pop Culture Event". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier Convention Cancels Inaugural Event Due to COVID-19 Concerns". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Valentine, Evan (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier 2020 Canceled In Wake Of CoronaVirus". Anime. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier May 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (November 20, 2020). "Anime Frontier Delays Inaugural Event Again to December 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Zheng, Lili (December 3, 2021). "New Anime Convention Draws Thousands of Fans to Fort Worth". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "The Second Annual Anime Frontier Creates a Metropolis of Japanese Culture and Experience in the Heart of Fort Worth for Three Days This December". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ a b Mauch, Rick (7 December 2023). "Anime Festival returning to Fort Worth this weekend". Fort Worth Business Press. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ a b Morgan, Kamal (December 11, 2023). "Anime Frontier brings global phenomenon to TX. Why the Japanese cartoon is not just for kids". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. McClatchy Media Network. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Anime Frontier December 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2022 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Anime Frontier 2024 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.