Anime Frontier

Anime Frontier is an annual three-day anime convention held during December at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Anime Frontier
StatusActive
GenreAnime[1]
VenueFort Worth Convention Center
Location(s)Fort Worth, Texas
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2021
Organized byLeftField Media[1]
Websiteanimefrontier.com

Programming

The convention typically offers an art show, concert, and cosplay competition.[2]

History

Anime 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]

Event history
DatesLocationAtten.Guests
December 3-5, 2021 Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas		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.[9]

See also

References
  1. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 7, 2019). "LeftField Media Launches New 'Anime Frontier' Convention in Texas in May 2020". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  2. 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.
  3. "Anime Frontier 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  4. Antonio Pineda, Rafael (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier Convention Cancels Inaugural Event Due to COVID-19 Concerns". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  5. Valentine, Evan (March 25, 2020). "Anime Frontier 2020 Canceled In Wake Of CoronaVirus". Anime. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  6. "Anime Frontier May 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  7. Sherman, Jennifer (November 20, 2020). "Anime Frontier Delays Inaugural Event Again to December 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  8. Zheng, Lili (December 3, 2021). "New Anime Convention Draws Thousands of Fans to Fort Worth". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  9. "Anime Frontier December 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.

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