“Back in 1994, AX smelled like VHS tapes, stale carpet, and freedom. In 2023? It smells like LED panels, QR codes, and brand deals.”
— Wing

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🎆 July 4th at Anime Expo: Then vs Now

For a certain breed of fan, July 4th doesn’t mean fireworks.
It means AX. Anime Expo.
A pilgrimage to SoCal for sweat, panels, prints, and people who get it.

But AX 2023 is a far cry from AX 1994.
The soul’s still there… if you know where to look.