So…where do I begin?

The 2010s was a decade many of us remember fondly; from dance anthems like “Gangnam Style”, to the 2016 Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Championship. Sure, it had its highs and lows like any other decade before it, but when it came to anime, there was one title that was in a league of its own. Some say that it was an Adult Swim contender, while others praised it for being ‘different’. Many fans thought it would never return, but after 15 years when the world needed them most…they returned! The B*tches of Anarchy are BACK!! Let’s GO!!!

(*Record scratch*)

Hold it! Something’s off. I can’t say for sure, but did Panty’s dub voice always sound like that? Is there something in her throat that isn’t what WE think it is? No? Then what is it? Wait…they did what? They WHAT?!

Ok. So word around the community page is that even though Panty & Stocking have returned for the long-awaited season 2, the cast that we’ve come to know…is not on the show. I’m not sure if it was an executive decision or one made by the OG cast themselves, but all we know is…Jamie Marchi and Monica Rial, are not on the show. I know this is usually the part where fans speculate it may have something to do with a ‘certain individual’, but since the show is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, there’s a bit more to it. Before I get into that, let’s go back to what made the first season of PSG special in the first place.

…You know what, scratch that. I’m sure this video will explain it.

Nostalgia is powerful. I feel like with the current age that we live in, where close to 200 anime titles are released each year, some fans are saying the we might be reaching our next anime bubble burst. The once clowned-on hobby is now socially accepted, and has become a part of modern-day geek culture. Things seem to be going good in terms of new shows coming out, and new fans talking about said shows, however deep down, there’s an outcry from OG anime fans for a much simpler time. A time where anime felt like ‘anime’; with story-driven and character-driven plot lines, and where the emotional turns of those stories and characters connected with you. The nostalgia from Panty & Stocking however, can be akin to how we felt about the infamous Ghost Stories dub. We ALL know that it can never EVER be dubbed like it was in 2004 today, but that’s what made that show fun! The same can be said about OG Panty & Stocking.

Newer fans of the show probably never watched season one (or even care to watch it), which is why they love New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. Studio Trigger picked up right where they left of 15 years ago, so we’re pretty sure the high octane action from the first season, will be in the second. (Which it is, because I watched the first episode.) They’ll be a full review once the show is done, so stay tuned for that. Now, back to nostalgia…

The OG cast bought a different flavor and energy to the first season dub, and add a touch of Marchi’s spice to the script, and you got a 5-star dish that Gordon Ramsey would be proud of. I think that’s what’s missing, and that’s why fans hold the OG PSG in such high regard. I’m sure that if given enough time; Courtney Lin (New Panty VA), Christina Vee (New Stocking VA) can really bring the Anarchy Sisters to life. I’m happy Garterbelt is played by a Black man (though I probably would’ve asked Samuel Jackson if he wasn’t busy, in fact…I would’ve forgiven the complete recast if he was cast as Garterbelt).

So…here’s how I’m gonna wrap this up. PSG has returned after 15 years and heavy amounts of red tape, and while it didn’t return with the same dub cast that made it famous back in 2012, some fans are a little more forgiving (even though it still hurts). Just like many of you guys, I went through the five stages of grief when I found out Jamie and Monica were not returning (even though they really wanted to). OG fans have expressed discontent with the new dub cast, but I just hope we don’t have another Darling-in-the-Franxx situation (or anything even remotely close to that level). It’s been 15 years, so let’s just see how all of this plays out.

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So…how do ya’ll wanna do this?

Last year, I stepped away from going to a lot of anime conventions due to personal reasons; the biggest one being disposable income. Being an anime fan is expensive. From Crunchyroll subscriptions to budgeting for anime conventions, we nerds kick out at LEAST $10k-$20k in disposable income a year. I’m surprised we can’t even write that off on our taxes, unless you’re claiming your hobby as a business expense. I guess that’s why many fans decided to become professional cosplayers, anime content creators, and even voice actors; cuz’ at least you get paid to be a guest at the con! (At least the voice actors and professional cosplayers do.)

So yeah, I did step away from the scene for a bit, but now I’m back with a brand new bag! As much as I like going to big name conventions; like Otakon and Zenkaikon, I’ve decided to stay local, and go to smaller anime conventions. This past weekend I pulled up to a small anime convention in Bethesda, Maryland (about an hour from my house). It was held at the Silver Spring Civic Center, and it was called…HanaCon.

When Aaron and I stepped into the place, it did kind of remind me of Khromakon only because of the venue space. Last time I talked about the difference between Classic and Modern anime conventions, so if I were to grade HanaCon based off of that, I’d say this convention has a classic feel with a modern twist. With both Aaron and I being ‘Certified Uncs’ in the anime community, larger conventions are rather overwhelming and crowded as hell! So we decided to shop local, and came to this convention.

Despite the size, there was actually a good amount of programming for its debut year. One new thing that I saw at this convention, that I didn’t really see at other small local conventions, is The Maid Cafe. They’re a staple in the mid-size and large conventions, and have grown in popularity within convention culture. While we didn’t get the chance to go to any panels, most of our time was spent in the Dealer’s Room. A lot of the vendors were local to the DMV, and even some of our Baltimore friends were there! (Shout-out to Crystal Soul Cosplay!) We even stopped by a few of the cosplay guest tables to get a couple pictures, and chop it up about anime and nerd stuff, cuz’ why not?

Of course an anime con can’t be an anime con without a rave party, and DJ Taylor Senpai did just that! Once all the panels were over, many of the attendees headed over to the Moonlight Overdrive Dance Party. The area kind of reminded me of a high school dance with an EDM theme, as the song selection had a little bit of everything (including EDM). I danced a little bit to some of the tracks (including Cupid and Boots on the Ground), and by doing so, I was gassed after 3 minutes…but still had fun. If my brother and his dance crew were there, they would’ve shut the party down!

So in conclusion; HanaCon is a really cool anime convention, and now that it’s making its way to Towson, MD next year as a 2-day convention, it’ll be twice as good! Will Club BASSMODE be there and throw an official afterparty for them? Only time will tell. With Stellar Con and Miryokucon now back in Baltimore, plus a brand new Anime/Horror themed convention called KurayamiCon (is pullin’ up Halloween 2026), the Baltimore Anime Con Scene is BACK and better than ever!

OG Founder

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So…how do ya’ll wanna do this?

I don’t think there’s a lot to say about this topic that hasn’t already been said before. If you’re an anime fan, you’ve probably been to a few of them. If you’re a casual fan, you might have heard about them from a friend, and attended at least one of them. If you’re a non-anime fan, then this won’t be of any interest to you. What am I getting at you ask? It’s simple—anime conventions!

Anime conventions have been a part of anime culture since…anime became popular. It’s basically Disneyland for geeks and nerds who fell in love with the medium. They were also a place where you can meet new friends, talk about your favorite shows, have silly debates, and engage in fandom activities that were created by the fans themselves. To a lot of OG fans and con attendees, that’s what’s missing from a lot of modern anime conventions. Back in the 2000s the con scene was much different compared to how it is now; from your Yoai paddles and glomping complete strangers, to shouting out dead memes and the occasional “Butt-scratcher”. It was the ‘Wild West’ in terms of what was deemed appropriate, and acceptable.

Now those days are gone, and have been replaced with a more modern ‘Family-Friendly’ atmosphere, in terms of how anime conventions are marketed towards a broader audience. There’s even been one convention that tried to ban cosplay. You heard me—BAN COSPLAY!! Image going to an anime convention, and you can’t even cosplay ANY of your favorite characters (even if they aren’t wearing any skimpy clothing). What is the point?! I got a lot more to say about conventions; from how they used to be when I first started going, to how they are now. So check it! Classic vs. Modern Anime cons!

For this post I’m gonna break down what I mean by ‘classic’ and ‘modern’ anime conventions. I’ll be comparing both of them on these attributes; Structure, Programming, Nightlife, Budget, and Sense of Community. Let’s kick it off with the first one.

[STRUCTURE: Classic vs. Modern Anime Cons]

A lot of us don’t think about it but the way an anime convention is structured, determines its longevity in the convention circuit. This boils down to the location of where its held, how accessible it is, what amenities are available, and the cost of badges. Being an anime convention organizer, these are the logistics that you have to take into account; on top of promoting, marketing, and advertising your convention to the public.

With classic anime conventions, the only places you had that wouldn’t break the bank, were hotels. Hotel-based anime conventions are how ALL anime conventions started out as. You rent out a large ballroom and 2 or 3 side rooms for panels and games, then work out a contract with the general manager where they would give you a room block deal, for attendees who wanted to stay the night. The cost of a weekend badge was probably $50 or less, and the amenities were pretty good…if the con was at a really good hotel. OG fans and attendees loved this type of structure, because the con experience felt more personable and intimate.

As anime got bigger and popular, so did anime conventions. Now they take on a more modern structure, where they still have to make sure they keep track of the logistics I talked about earlier. Some modern conventions do use the classic structure, while others are ran from large convention centers. Depending on the convention some of the aminities they have are actually pretty good, as with a bigger venue comes better programming (sometimes). Marketing and advertising are pushed to the max (which is usually the result of a larger budget), and the convention experience is dependent on the attendee themselves. Of course in terms of money, you’ll spend 10x less at a classic anime convention, than a modern one.

[PROGRAMMING: Classic vs. Modern Anime Cons]

If the structure of an anime convention is its foundation, then the programming is the bones and muscle. The program itinerary is an important part of the convention experience, next to the lifeblood which is the attendees themselves. Back in the 90s and 2000s the programming for anime conventions, was facilitated by anime fans themselves. Because it was more fan-driven, it lead to a lot of creative programming for fans; such as AMV contests, karaoke sessions, VHS/DVD anime screenings, LARP sessions, and club meetups. Also keep in mind that no one under the age of 18 even went to anime conventions back then, which is why there was a lot more 18+ programming to be found at classic conventions.

Programming for modern cons is much different because a lot of it is industry-driven. While its cool to see some promotional trailers for the latest anime at your favorite convention by FUNimation and dem’, I feel like fan-driven content from fan-driven panels have become less common around these parts. Its even effected the amount of 18+ content and panels you see at modern anime conventions; where its become either less numerous and sanitized, or pushed out due to the ‘Family-friendly’ model that modern anime conventions have moved towards.

As a DJ, this has even effected how I look at the nightlife aspect of classic and modern anime conventions. Which, is what I’m gonna talk about!

[NIGHTLIFE: Classic vs. Modern Anime Cons]

I know this is an aspect that some nerds don’t care about too much, but if you’re among the group that likes to party, there was a COMPLETE difference between classic and modern anime conventions! For this segment I’m going to go by conventions of the mid 2000s and early 2010s.

Anime convention nightlife of the mid 2000s was something special. Many nerds weren’t old enough to go clubbing, so what did classic anime conventions do? They turned either a ballroom, or a main hallway into a classic 90s-style nightclub. This was also when the ravers came to anime conventions; you wouldn’t find them anywhere near the con, until the sun went down. This was also when rave parties started being incorporated into anime conventions. Also, they didn’t let just anybody into the rave, they actually had staff act as bouncers, and they checked your ID (not your badge) before you could enter the function. Classic anime convention raves were basically a kid-free zone, where party animals and controlled degeneracy ruled the dancefloor.

Modern conventions have this too, however some of their in-house raves don’t hit the same. What do I mean by this? I’ve been to a modern anime convention rave a few years ago in PA, and saw nobody in my age group there. In fact the only people that were there, had to be no older than twelve! (Who let’s middle schoolers in an 18+ rave?!) They were mostly girls, in the tightest of shorts, throwing ass on each other! I wasn’t on EDP timing, so I had to dip! (I’ve gone to other 18+ modern con rave parties and had ass thrown on me from cosplay and rave girls, plus we were of age and they were one-off twerks.)

Some anime conventions don’t even have in-house raves at all, in fact they outsource to local third party promotions in their area. For AnimeNYC and other Midwest conventions; they got SonicBoomBox, Sexy Nerds, Otakus With Attitude, and more. All I can say for classic and modern anime cons in terms of the nightlife is…just be careful. These areas are usually where anime fans and weebs get drunk, and when that happens, a lot of bad things (can) happen. I could go on about this, but I’d rather move on.

[BUDGET: Classic vs. Modern Anime Cons]

While structure and programming are vital to the foundation of an anime convention, revenue is what truly keeps it alive. Anime conventions are expensive enough as it is when you’re an attendee, now image if you had to throw one of your own…?

Everything I sad in the structure part of the post costs money; the hotel block, the venue, the guests, and the entertainment. Back in the 90s and 2000s you could throw a decent 2 or 3-day convention at a hotel for about $15-20K. You’d have basically all the local amenities and good programming, plus a couple of dub voice actors as well for meet-n-greets and autographs. (This is also when I said a weekend pass was $50 or less for cons back then.)

If you look at how much a modern anime convention badge costs now, especially in 2025, you’d probably question if that anime convention is even worth the hype to go. There’s no way a weekend badge at a modern convention, should cost that same price as a pair of Jordans, or Beyonce tickets! Badge prices shot up after Covid because of two years of lost revenue for anime conventions. Even so, some nerds will still pay it! (Plus a lot of modern anime conventions have a 7 or 8-figure budget, so they can bring out big name voice actors, and Japanese bands.)

All of these things are important, but the one that really brings this all home, is this…

[SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Classic vs. Modern Anime Cons]

Let’s not beat around the bush here. Out of the four attributes that I spoke about when it comes to classic, and modern anime conventions, this one is the MOST important! This is the one that can make or break the overall anime convention experience. If I were to be 100% honest on this one, I’d say that classic anime conventions did it better!

Back then there was a greater sense of community within the anime community. It was easy to make friends who loved anime as much as you did. Everyone loved each other and didn’t bicker about common nonsense debates; such as powerscaling, waifu wars, etc. It felt more tightly knit as well as organic and real, plus if you were a cosplayer, it felt like fun and not a competition. It was more than just fans coming together because of their love and passion for anime, it felt like family.

All of that changed when anime became mainstream. Modern anime conventions (especially the BIG ones) do not have that same sense of community, like they did 20 years ago when they were grass-roots cons. It’s not to say it isn’t there, it just…doesn’t hit the same. Now that anime conventions have become more industry-driven, and have taken the Family-Friendly approach to become more marketable to big sponsors, the original sense of community they once had…becomes irrelevant.

In the past 15 years that I’ve gone to anime conventions; I’ve seen them grow, and I’ve seen them go. Some organizers are passionate about the community, while others are in it for the money. These are the attributes and aspects of anime conventions that can either make them famous for the right reasons, or infamous for the wrong ones. Right now I no longer go to large anime conventions anymore; even if they may have more to offer in terms of programming, guests, and entertainment. It’s probably why I stay local, and if you’re a local anime fan, be sure to support your local anime convention.

For older fans like myself we were there when anime was an underground niche. The same could be said for anime conventions, as they were birthed from the small local anime clubs that they started. As anime grew so did anime cons, and though they’re no longer the small niche nerd spaces they once were, there will always be small cons that carry classic vibes.

OG Founder

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So…how do ya’ll wanna do this?

Growing up as an anime fan came with a lot of joy, and pain. Whether it was reaching breakneck speeds to get to your TV after school to watch the latest DBZ episode, or crashing out because Francis decided to tear up your rare Pokemon and Yugioh cards in front of you; while all the girls laughed in the process. There’s one thing that made it all worth while. A place you can go to talk about all the greatest moments from your favorite anime. A place where debates didn’t turn into full-on warzones filled with toxicity, doxxing, and death threats. A place that…ok, let’s not beat around it. The Anime Community.

Being a part of this community really gave you a sense of belonging, especially if you were considered an outcast by the rest of society. Its a place where anime fans can talk about their favorite shows without judgment or prejudice (you’ll see what I mean about the second one). Now in the year of 2025; you’ve got ‘fans’ sending death threats to anime creators, because they didn’t make their headcannon ‘official’. (Lookin’ at chu MHA!) You’ve got Twitter X activists cosplaying as anime fans trying to inject political agendas into well-established fandoms; followed by the incels online who go to war with said activists. If you’re a Black or Brown (BIPOC) cosplayer, you’ve got ‘fans’ telling you your skin is too dark to cosplay anime characters with a much lighter complexion, or skin tone. Yeah, racism is here too, who’d thought…

So, I want to look at some aspects of the anime community that have changed in the last couple of decades. Let’s start with the obvious one; anime becoming mainstream.

[ANIME BECOMING MAINSTREAM]

This goes back to growing up during your childhood, and watching some your favorite shows. Back in the 90s you had Pokemon, Sailor Moon, and of course Dragon Ball Z. There were many other shows that were around during this era, but back then these were ones that made it out the trenches. It was also during the time where anime clubs started to form in school, of course I never joined any of them because I didn’t know about them at the time. With the Shonen genre of anime on the rise from the late 90s to the 2000s, it led to the trifecta of shows that many still call the greatest era of anime history; The Big 3! (Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece.)

These shows had a stronghold on the anime community, as they were the only shows that were being talked about at the time. Yes, you still had Gundam fans. Yes, Pokemon was still kickin’. Yes, Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon was still holding it down, however those shows walked so the others could ‘Naruto Run’. The anime community had grown from just a few nerds talking around the school lunch table, to large-scale clubs that eventually became the anime conventions that we see today. However its not all sunshine and Skittles, as the reason anime became mainstream…is the same reason most OG anime fans don’t watch (or enjoy) modern anime. To them, classic anime did it better; from storylines, plots, and character development. They’ll make acceptations, but most of the time, they don’t want to be caught in the ‘Peak vs. Mid’ debate. Which leads into the second aspect…

[ANIME DEBATES]

What can I say about them that hasn’t already been said, eh? Anime debates have changed drastically over the last 20 years. I remember growing up we used to have debates about which Pokemon could beat which Digimon in a fight, then laughed about it afterwards. Nowadays if you say Goku could solo the Marvel or DC Universe, best believe you’re getting flamed in the comment section! If you say you don’t like a certain character or the main character and give a reason why, you’re getting flamed in the comment section (especially from AOT fans). I blame social media and the division that its caused among the anime community, because it was never this deep when I was growing up. And DON’T GET ME STARTED ON THE SUB VS DUB DEBATE! I’ve already explained it before, so I’m not doing it again. We have both versions available…and yet we still complain. Legally vs Piracy is another one, as many fans are frustrated with how Crunchyroll is doing business. (Which is ironic because they used to be on the other side.)

From Waifu Wars to Anime’s “Me Too” Arc, these debates have split the anime community down the middle. The drama from these debates have destoryed friendships, relationships, and tainted the integrity of the anime community as a whole. (As well as well-known fandoms.) This is also why a lot of fans have completely left the anime community and don’t tell anyone else that they watch anime, because they don’t want to be associated with that drama. I myself was also on the way out, but I had my own reasons for coming back…

[NEW GEN & 2020 ANIME FANS]

With anime being mainstream, it also brought something that made the modern anime community what it is today; New Gen fans. From 2020-2022 (aka The Covid Anime Fan Era) there was a massive spike in anime viewership from streaming companies like Netflix and Hulu, as well as Crunchyroll. Both 2020 anime fans and new gen fans flooded the anime community, as the medium itself now became socially accepted in society. At the same time, this influx of fans also brought a lot of drama. Keep in mind a lot of these people didn’t start watching anime until Covid hit, plus these are the same people that didn’t watch anime…until it got popular.

I also hear the word “gatekeep” being thrown around whenever this topic is discussed among OG and hardcore anime fans, because of how many times mainstream fandoms have gone down the trash because ‘normies’ and ‘cringey fans’ invaded said fandoms. ‘Twitter X Activists’ have also invaded these fandoms as well and, well…ya’ll know how that story goes.

[APPRECIATION VS APPROPRIATION]

If you were born in the 80s and 90s, then you know anime used to be called ‘Japanimation’, because it came from Japan. It was originally marketed towards adolescent Japanese audiences; until it found its way to the West, got dubbed, and Western adolescent audiences started watching it. As it rose to fame in the 90s and 2000s…wait, I already said that! Y’know what? Screw it, I’m gonna get right to it!

Anime fans both appreciate and appropriate cultural aspects of Japan. Some want to visit Japan so they could see and appreciate the history of the land; from historical places, events, food, and nightlife. While select others follow the Weeaboo path and think Japan IS anime! This can also be said about fanart and cosplay—especially if you’re a minority! I’ve seen some of the most racist comments under Black and Brown female cosplayers, whenever they cosplay characters of a lighter complexion. (Even though most of the characters are Japanese, and not Caucasian.) Some are well aware of the Twitter X controversy that happened, when a black female artist drew fanart of the main characters from Dandadan (Ken Takakura and Momo Ayase), and made them Black. While some people said that there was no harm done (and that art is subjective), that didn’t stop racist fans from coming for this girl’s throat in the comments. It got so bad that the Voice Actor for one of the main characters in Dandadan (A.J. Beckles as Ken Takakura), came to the artist’s defense of her fanart, and they came gunnin’ for him too.

That just shows you where we are with the anime community, and why some people actually hate it. I guess that why so many fans wish that the anime community could go back to the way it used to be. Back then we were chopping it up about our favorite shows and having silly versus debates at the school lunch table. Now the community is crawling wit racists, elitists, weeaboos, lolis, twitter activists, cringey fans, and mainstream normies. I guess that’s why I say…the anime community just doesn’t hit the same.

So…what do you do?

One, start your own anime community. Two, ignore and block people on social media who don’t know you or care about you. Three, watch what you love on your own merits and don’t engage with the online (or offline) fandom if you don’t want (or have) to. Four, stop caring about what other people think if you’re a Black or Brown cosplayer, and cosplay what you love! Five, establish ground rules when you have anime debates, especially the ‘spicy ones’. Six, leave miserable people where they are and don’t engage, because misery loves company. Seven, don’t feel pressured to watch mainstream anime just because someone else said you should. (Follow number three for extra assurance.) Eight, appreciate Japan and its culture and don’t go there just because you think it’s ALL anime. Nine, make sure you keep one foot in reality and go outside, and breathe clean air—if there’s any. Finally number ten, don’t make anime your entire personality. There’s more to life then toxic debates, cringe fanbases, and weeb wars.

I don’t know how I’ll feel about the anime community in the next five or ten years, but the sooner we acknowledge that its got modern problems, then we’re sure to come up with modern solutions.

OG Founder!

Out!

So…in the words of Cody Rhodes…

I’m pretty sure I don’t really need an introduction, as judging by the tone of my writing style, you guys already know who this is. While I’ve been away, I’ve been keeping tabs on the anime community as well as the anime industry. And so far…things have been great in a few areas, while absolute trash in others (based on the rants I’ve seen on social media). Now, I don’t wanna get anybody’s hopes up of a comeback, but just like the title of this post says, don’t call it a comeback!

When I look back at January 11, 2016 I feel like Aaron and I have done a lot in terms of our vision for D&A Anime Blog, and where we want to take it. I’ll admit, there were a few bumps in the road, as well as a couple times where we wanted to jump ship. However we hung in there during those rough times, and we’re still going strong today!

So, with that being said, I want to let you all know where I stand with D&A going forward.

[Once in a Blue Moon Drop-Ins]

While I may have stepped down as ‘CEO’ of D&A, I’ll drop in with an article or two once in a blue moon. There will be no timetable of when the drop will happen, but like an RKO, they’ll come outta nowhere!

The topics won’t be all anime, all the time. They’ll be things that I feel like talking about whenever I feel like talking about them. Again, this is not a full-time comeback, this is more of a ‘drop-in’. This also includes the “Nerdz of the Decade” podcasts, where we have guests on the show; from VAs to content creators.

[Select Anime Reviews]

I don’t really write anime reviews that much anymore, but I feel like I don’t have to since that’s covered. If there’s a series that pulls me in (like New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt), then I miiiiiiiiiiight drop a series review on it. No timetable of when it drops, it drops whenever I feel like it. Y’know? Also, there won’t be any lengthy, meaty posts (unless its a review on a show I like) from me. And consistency? Yeaaaaaaah, probably not that much.

Also, there’s something I wanted to get off my chest, that’s been scratching at it for awhile…

When I “left” D&A December 18, 2023 I was in a rough season of my life. I needed to vanish to save my friendship and my sanity, and while I was gone I had a revelation. I wanted to find my identity outside of D&A, as I didn’t want the blog and the Youtube channel, to be the ONLY thing I’m known for. That’s why on July 1, 2023 I created Club BASSMODE (BASSMODE: Nerdz Nite Out at the time), a DJ & Cosplay Party Promotion I could call my own. Its not to say that I don’t like you guys or anything, but I just didn’t like where I was at the time. Now almost two years later; I’m in a much better headspace than I was before thanks to Club BASSMODE, and Aaron and I have returned to cons. (The caveat being that they’re local, or I get booked to DJ their rave/afterparty.)

I did get to DJ Colossalcon East, so check that out here!

I’m gonna wrap this up with this.

I’m still a part of D&A even if I’m away. I don’t regret for a second about creating this platform, as its done a lot for us even though the expectations we had for it were a bit out there. Yes, Aaron and I have “split” but not in the way you’re thinking. We’re still collabing even though we’re not on the same brand. (He shouts-out Club BASSMODE, and I shout-out D&A.)

I’m not coming back full-time, but I’ll circle the area some of the time.

With that said…

OG Founder, out!