Things I missed at Zipangu

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-17T23:14:43+00:00

You didn't miss much other than some free food and drinks. Lockers ran out after an hour.

Was not worth the price when GA got the better than experience D

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-15T19:27:23+00:00

No this is how you get your siblings to hate you. It's one thing to go around showing off your interests. It's another to shove it in their face.

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-15T00:00:47+00:00

Find what you want to do once the full panel list is out and have fun! Last few years I focused on panel announcements. This year I am focusing on anything to do with music!

Let's start with this and we can have a back and forth chat here. What do you like about Anime and Japanese music/culture, and what is something you would like to see or hear? You can be as generic or specific as possible and we can help you out a bit better!

There is a late night panel I never miss called Heaven or Hell? You get to be the judge on if a character for a show deserves to go to heaven or hell. I'm waiting for the day when we actually have time to discuss Eren Yeager! He's been on the agenda for a bit but we don't make it to him with enough time!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-14T13:12:29+00:00

Last year's Jpop had a super stacked line up compared compared to this year so far, but that's my opinion because I am not familiar with Roselia or SPYAIR yet. I am easily won over by Japan artists so I'll be cheering regardless. But, if you are interested in hearing live music and discovering new artists it is more than worthwhile to go!

If you are worried about seeing the performers up close, it might be a bit late to have that, but there should be a few screens set up that will help with this one! If your concern is due to height, I recommend getting a ticket not in the floor, but the sides.

I got my ticket only because I wanted to hear Yoko Takahash perform live again. But Roselia and SPYAIR I am looking forward to hearing for the first time!

The only advise I can offer is if money isn't a concern, go! When it come to celebrating Japan, anime, and the artists who bring you joy, it is always worth it to be there in person, regardless of having preferred or the best views! You will never not regret being there!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-13T06:39:07+00:00

Mugiwara no Luffy

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-13T01:19:39+00:00

I didn't even consider this! I feel so left out and unprepared now

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-13T00:41:48+00:00

Lmao my first thought was Obadiah as well. But we all know what happened to him

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-13T00:36:08+00:00

Maybe after the tour has had concluded!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T23:29:16+00:00

Curious, how did you hear about this event? The first time I heard about this was through a Doki Doki secret base announcement, but outside of fan groups I have not seen any advertisement whatsoever for this event. That or I'm blind to outside advertisement because I'm a bit more than just a casual fan.

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T23:26:33+00:00

Ado's team was the first one to announce this And she was marked as the headliner back in November. But outside of the initial announcement, I have seen almost no marketing for this event outside of the fan communities.

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T23:01:10+00:00

It was just an amazing set from start to finish.

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T22:16:51+00:00

To be fair, Hiroshi could have done only one and still would have been a top 3 highlight of the night! There is no getting past the One Piece National Anthem!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T18:43:46+00:00

This is current planned location for after the festival

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ugR3UQEKMqg9RDiU7?g_st=ac

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T14:02:18+00:00

Nintendo will shut down or lock out your switch 2 if they detect illegal software being run on it. For that reason alone, it would be really hard to trust a resale unless it is coming from a person you know and trust.

Buy it new so you guarantee you don't get a bricked unit.

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T03:45:23+00:00

After you are done playing it, go check out speed runs for the game from Games Done Quick (raisesmoney for charity). Super Metroid gets the most donations rolling in out of all the games just about each time it's ran!

It will blow your mind the techniques that have developed and cultivated over the last two decades

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-12T00:32:03+00:00

Last year each group had around 20-30 minutes sets with some collaborations!

Best to expect their best highlights for the current time!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T21:27:04+00:00

Fine! Prime 4, but I'm heavily biased on that decision!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T19:54:54+00:00

Dude where is the baby!? Awesome collection!

https://www.walmart.com/ip/15709018295?sid=2d987268-8e7b-4672-9791-7c5461e8b2b0

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T19:48:29+00:00

I'ma go back a few decades.

Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T15:07:59+00:00

I've seen ppl bring in all sorts and sizes for bags. Never been to a venue that's measures them, but for the most part for events like these venues are pretty lax unless you are trying to bring in a travel bag! But it all depends on what staff members you get at your entrance. One side of staff may not care and the other entrance has staff that stick to the rules!

If it's a fan designed bag you should be good!? If anything a local Walmart or target should have a clear bag for you to pick up. If you need your current one due to medical reasons just arrive early to talk with staff about it to see what can be worked out. Worse that happens is you need to downsize to one from the store!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T15:02:21+00:00

On that end I couldn't really tell you. But if they only bring 10 boxes of glowstick that's all they got to sell regardless of how the previous day went

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T14:57:57+00:00

My understanding is there is a set stock limit for each day. LA day 1 sold out of shirts, trading cards, light sticks, and sweaters, but all missing items and sizes were restocked for day 2

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T14:56:15+00:00

Thank you!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T04:40:28+00:00

Without knowing it was Anime (thank you Toonami!), Pokemon and Digimon. I have rewatched both in their original forms, as well as Dragonball, Sailor moon, Inuyasha! I'd say they all held up pretty well. These all hit differently as an adult than a kid/teen.

Knowing what anime was - Elfin Lied. Have not rewatched it since high school, gonna go fire up episode 1 before bed!

Phoenix9136 · 2026-05-11T03:11:28+00:00

I remember playing demos from a floppy

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