Whether it be tournaments, anime conventions, or even a local bar gathering, these events are spaces in which individuals with interests related to gaming and anime come together to share knowledge and express their fandom. What is the process that develops online interactions into offline communal gatherings, and why are they so powerful for fans? In this episode, Eric, Javon, Reza discuss their experiences of attending gaming and anime-related events, and how socialization, identity, and online and offline relationships/interactions play a role.
