Otakon came and went last week, and -- as one of the 25,000 fans down there -- it was a blast. I picked up all of Tweeny Witches, GaoGaiGar, xxxHolic, Paradise Kiss, and had the most amazing giant cookie. This week, I'm off to San Diego Comic-Con, but I got some big bits of NYAF work done, too.

First up, NYAF's Masquerade details are online, and we've announced the Yume Cosplay Prize -- our Masquerade's top honor. The Masquerade winners will win a trip to Japan, five nights in a Tokyo hotel, VIP tickets to the Tokyo Anime Fair, and $1000 to spend in Japan. Wanna sign up? Enter at newyorkanimefestival.com.

Second up, NYAF's AMV Contest details are also online. We don't have a big, fancy trip to Japan for its winner, but you get bragging rights. Lots of 'em. Like with the Masquerade, you can enter now at newyorkanimefestival.com.

You want a guest announcement soon? I do. And I think I've got one, too.