Matsuricon 2021 Update

We had high hopes of being able to return to Matsuricon this year with even more content for many of AGSP’s biggest fans. While things are beginning to open up as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s not quite completely safe to hold massively large indoor events.

Matsuricon had to make the gut-wrenching call to cancel their 2021 convention. While heartbreaking to see, we’re very glad that Matsuricon is acting with their attendees’ best interest at the front of their mind. As registrations and event submissions are being rolled forward, we look forward to working with the con to make a triumphant return in 2022.

WE do have some other events planned in the remainder of 2021. Check the Appearances for full details.

Update on “A Male Perspective on BL/Yaoi”

I’ve made the decision to retire this panel as of June 30, 2021.

When I first created this panel in 2008, the landscape of the BL/yaoi fandom, general anime fandom, and society at large were much different than they are in 2021. Many of the barriers to welcoming all fans of BL into the community have eroded. It isn’t a utopia, but as a self-proclaimed “fudanshi,” I feel much more a part of the fandom. Highlighting the differences between genders of BL fans has grown pretty irrelevant.

In the coming months I will be completely starting from scratch on the topic. I hope to have a brand new BL/yaoi panel ready for the 2022 convention season.

Feel free to discuss the state of the BL fandom and its acceptance of fans regardless of gender or identity in the comments.