Ryan Kopf's Blog

Hey friends and anime fans, I'm not having such a good time right now. I wonder how many of you are feeling the same right now. Everything feels like it sucks and nothing is going to get better. Fifteen years ago, I wound up running anime conventions entirely by accident.

It's also my birthday today. My favorite politician, Senator Sanders has been a leading voice in American politics for many years, fighting for humanitarian causes and advocating for a more just society.

Today marks a day of celebration for four familiar names across politics, entertainment, and fandom. Bernie Sanders: Fighting Oligarchy TourSenator Bernie Sanders celebrates his 84th birthday while continuing his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour across the United States.

It’s almost time for Anime Midwest — and this year’s convention is shaping up to be our best yet. We’ve packed the weekend with everything you love: incredible guests, two massive stages of music, an ocean of Japanese culture, and nonstop games, panels, and events.

We’re often told that unemployment is low — maybe 3.9% if you trust the U-3 number, or 7.8% if you prefer the broader U-6. But both of these are built on a narrow and outdated definition of what “unemployment” means.

What If You Could Learn Anything—Faster Than Ever Before. Imagine an app that doesn’t just help you study—it teaches you everything you’ve ever wanted to know. Not just Spanish vocabulary.Not just math formulas.

I organize some of the most fun anime conventions in the world through my company AnimeCon.org. Let's talk about anime conventions and nonprofit organizations.The History of Nonprofit Anime ConventionsWhen anime conventions first started, most were organized by colleges.

When I was 18 years old I had an idea for a website that would allow anime fans from around the world to connect and meet each other. And so, soon after, MaiOtaku was born.The Birth of MaiOtakuLet me introduce you to MaiOtaku.

Let me introduce you to WebRaven. It's a tool for building websites easily and efficiently.WebRaven.com is a free website host that allows you to build a website instantly. So whatever it is that you're interested in building a website for, just go to WebRaven.

Let me introduce you to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Japan. This is one of the largest and most famous temples in the country, as well as the oldest temple in Tokyo. Founded in 628 A.D., Sensoji Temple is a must-visit historical and cultural site, drawing millions of visitors every year.