Neo Anime Oasis, Boise, ID (2026)

10/23/2025

Hi there.
It's been over 2 years since we wrapped up our last convention and I wanted to let you know about a new anime project I've started.

First of all, let me be clear: This isn't convention related and I have no plans to ever get back into event planning. (If running cons from the time I was 23 until I was 45 wasn't enough, then I don't know what to tell you.)

Thank you to everyone who came out to Anime Oasis conventions through all those years.

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Now that's out of the way:

This is the final post I'll ever make here.
Please read this as a Post-Time Skip / Epilogue post.

Last summer, I started to realize there wasn't as lot of anime stuff locally and started to vend anime goods at a few events (Japan Day, etc). Towards the end of this summer (2025), my daughter, Duplica, and I opened a dedicated anime shop in Nampa.

It's by no means a large shop, but packed full of anime goods. (Figures, Tapestries, Records/CDs/LDs).
We try to carry a wide selection including new and older series.

Creamy Anime
208A 12th Ave
Nampa, ID 83651
Open 1-9pm, closed Tues

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568762356811

It's in the same building as the arcade I've had for the last 6 1/2 years. If you aren't aware of that: Jeremy's Downtown Arcade. $5 Admission for unlimited play. All the games that were at Anime Oasis were mine and are now at the arcade, including Japanese rhythm and driving games. Open Noon-11pm (Fri/Sat Noon-Midnight)

While I'm not doing big event anymore, I'm still working on things for people who love anime and Japanese stuff in general.

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If you are wondering about the "Creamy" thing, here's the story.

Back in 2000, MSN was giving away $350 in Radio Shack credit for switching to their internet service.
So, I switched... but AOL wouldn't let you keep your username for instant messenger, so I needed a new username... which was a big deal back then.
BUT, all the good usernames were taken.
After spending an entire day trying to find a new username, I was standing in my living room.
I looked over at my bookshelf and there was the VCD set of Creamy Mami.
(Creamy Mami is a 1982 anime about a young girl who gets magical powers to turn into a teenage idol.)
First time she takes the stage, she is asked her name. Needing a fake name, she looked off to the left (like I just did) and thinks of her parents crepe business... and says her name is Creamy Mami.
Wow, that was just like my situation, so I went with in.
Now 25 years later... I still use it.

End back story
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Well, that's about everything.
Again thanks to everyone who turned out over the years, thanks to those who helped, thanks to everyone who wished me harm... It's all good, convention time is intense.

Oh, one last thing:
At the final closing ceremonies, I said I was going to Hawaii instead of running a con the next year.
So, did I go to Hawaii in 2024? Heck no, I had way too much work to do.
In 2025, I thought about it, but it was cheaper to go to Okinawa, Japan, so I did that instead.

-Jeremy

06/22/2023

Convention set up is underway.

Countless hours of prep have all come down this.

A very limited amount tickets remain, be sure to purchase yours to avoid missing out.

06/21/2023

Just 2 days to go!

Much has changed since the "good old days"... one of these is how conventions handle autographs.
Many, even most, conventions now are more than happy to pass all the costs of guest autographs and access onto attendees in addition to the cost of admission.
While there are some advantages to that system, it's always been my belief that it's the convention's responsibility to provide guest autographs and access as part of the base convention experience your purchase with your ticket.

So, here is important information you need to know to have the best experience at Neo Anime Oasis.

#1: You get an autograph punch card when you pick up your badges. Make sure you get one per person. Otherwise, this isn't going to work so well.

#2: Free autographs are limited to the scheduled autograph sessions. There's a limited amount based on time. This is how it always was... only so much time for signings.

#3: For a free autograph, you need to bring your own item. Bringing a cool item is even better. There's stuff that you cannot get signed during this time. Funko items are not eligible to be signed during free sessions. This isn't my rule, it's industry wide, most likely because of resale. Also, do not ask for autographs on bootleg items or items of adult nature.

#4: If you need additional autographs, autographs for Funko items, miss the free sessions; guests will be available for autographs at an additional cost at their table in the dealer's area.

#5: Guests are human. They will host panels, sign autographs, etc and may not be available for personal interaction at any given time. But, there may also be times where they are available for personal interaction. If you want to talk with them, ask nicely. Maybe say, "Hey, I am a fan. do you have a few minutes?". Many of our attendees have had great, friendly interactions with guests over the years. You could ask them to diner with you crew. It's happened before, helps if you're buying. Either way, respect their wishes.

#6: Everyone is here to have fun. Do not make their lives hard. Follow the rules.

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Update on ticket sales.
We've reached the critical point where tickets are selling faster!!
The sell out point is getting closer all the time. You shouldn't wait too much longer. (You need to purchase tickets by the end of tomorrow no matter what)

06/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 is coming up later this month.
You may or may not know that this is the final year. (you can read more on that on the website neoanimeoasis. com)

I wanted to take a moment before everything gets even more crazy in the final prep to thank those who have helped staff over the years.
Many 1000s of hours have been spent to put on Japanese Animation Conventions in Idaho.

It's all volunteer (even I do not get paid, despite some 10,000+ hours over 20+ years.) It's hard enough just surviving in Idaho, much less trying to turn a profit.

For us, creating a place for people who like Japanese Animation to enjoy content, guests, and meet others who like Japanese Animation is easily worth the time its taken out of our lives.

(picture: sorting the storage unit in the sun)

If you are wondering about the final schedule: It is getting done tonight... Things in my personally life (of which, I don't want to discuss here) have been brutal and have slowed down the process of finalizing everything.

Jeremy Lopett
Neo Anime Oasis Chairman

05/22/2023

Reminders:

If you want a hotel room, the deadline for booking is end of day Tuesday. May 23
This isn't the good old days, they do not extend the block.
Rooms are $139/night. Prices are generally way higher this for downtown hotel rooms.
Hotel rooms are not required to attend.
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Tickets are selling. If you want to go the convention, you need to buy your tickets in advance as they will sell out.
Please don't wait or you may miss out.

Do Not Buy tickets second hand. It is not safe. The scan code can be used by whomever presents it. Once it is used, it's done.

Buy your tickets in advance and there's no problem.

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Panels

Panel submission are open. If you would like to host a panel during the convention, you'll need to get the submission in by Sun June 4th.
We provide a $30 cash reimburse for panels. Basically, creating content for the convention can help pay for your ticket.

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Maid Cafe
Last Year, we started a new maid cafe at the convention and it'll be returning this year. Last year was a test of the new maid cafe concept and it was a major hit.
$10 gets you ommurice, a drink, and the maid cafe experience. It's a great way to get in you meal without leaving the convention.

We adding more capacity per time slot and more time slots total to significantly increase the number of people who can experience this.

05/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 Guest Announcement
Kohei
Kohei is a IFA United Nations international ambassador singer (Commanded by United Nations) who perform at the Anime conventions, Japanese festivals and Asian festivals in the US.

He recorded the song for Aniplex Japan in 2021 May and now it’s on anime called “Tokyo 24th Ward”

Official MC at Japan Fes in NYC 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021

Official MC at Houston Japan Festival 2018, 2019.

Kohei has performed at the Anime Conventions in the US such as Anime Expo LA 2018 2019, San Japan Texas, Anime California 2018 2019, Animinneapolice 2018 2022, Liberty City Anime Con, Delta H Con 2018 2019, 2021 Animanga Expo 2018 2019 2021, Saikocon, Animenext, AnimeWTC 2019 2020, Ichibancon, Anime Iowa, Castle Point Anime Convention, Jafax, Mechacon, Colossalcon East, SwampCon, Anime Oasis, Anime Magic 2019 2021, New York Comic Con After Party, Anime NYC After Party, Anime Lubbock 2021 E***i Expo 2021 OKiCon 2021 Anime Dallas 2021, Oz-con 2022, Animarathon 2022 etc....

05/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 Guest Announcement
Bill Butts

Bill is an African American voice actor, martial artist and Twitch Streamer! His true passion is acting! He started off in theater which led to on camera and voice over work!

In his spare time Bill likes to hike, do speed runs in video games and promote fitness in between promoting the importance of diversity within the voiceover industry.

You can hear him as Slidin' Go in My Hero Academia, Cioccolata in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Bakuzan in One Punch Man, Odin in Record of Ragnarok, Jackal in The Prince of Tennis, Uncle Tian in Genshin Impact and many more!

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Neo Anime Oasis has arranged for 1 free autograph per attendee per guest during a hour session each day on an attendee provided item.
A punch card is require and issued to attendees during check in at registration.
POP items are not eligible for free autograph. Additional autographs available for a fee. Guests may also have photo and/or other items for sale for a fee.

05/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 Guest Announcement
Jim Foronda

Jim Foronda is a Texas-based voice actor, freelance ad copywriter, and cyborg. In 2001, Jim was writing commercials for Hasbro Toys when a budget miscalculation on a G.I.Joe campaign ended up with him cast as Cobra Commander, Duke, Heavy Duty, and a British reporter— all in one commercial. After a year of being asked to play characters like Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Mr. Potato Head in toy ads, he decided to pursue voice acting outside of his day job.

Juggling time between ad writing and voice work, Jim became a regular “pick up” player for Funimation, in shows like Dragon Ball Z, Case Closed, Panty & Stocking, Solty Rei, and more, along with supporting roles including Denny Bloch/Brosh in both runs of Fullmetal Alchemist and Marco Togni in Gunslinger Girl. Jim's first video game role was Jackal in Spikeout: Battle Street, which he regrettably-yet-fondly refers to as his “almost a Jill Sandwich” goofy game VO moment. He went on to voice Apophis, Hyena, and others in Unreal Championship 2, Janempa in a bunch of Dragon Ball games, and 20 different characters across the Borderlands franchise.

In an ironic flip of the actor’s proverb, Jim's day job quit him in 2013 when Hasbro changed ad agencies. Turning a layoff into an opportunity, he went to voice acting full-time. Since then, he’s voiced Muscular in My Hero Academia, Luxion in Trapped In A Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Poncho Panacotta in How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom, Shisandan/Bui in Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside, Kumasa in If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It To The Budokan I Would Die, HEUSC in The Millionaire Detective: Balance UNLIMITED, Frankenzombie in Sleepy Princess In The Demon Castle, Geld I/Orc Disaster in That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, Mato/King Toma in Fairy Tail, Vander Decken IX in One Piece, and more. He’s been in several games too, including over 10 characters in SMITE (like Rambo and TMNT’s Shredder!), Tom Banner in Killing Floor 2, and Oscar Mike, ISIC, Whiskey Foxtrot, and MINREC in Battleborn. And in 2019, was super-excited to take up the role of Claptrap, starting with Borderlands 3.

In his spare time, Jim likes photography, games of the video and tabletop variety, occasional trips to Japan, building LEGO stuff, and working on a novel that he will probably never, ever finish. He loves his wife, Karin, and their three cats Takkyubin, Momiji, and Ikaruga. He also wishes Japari Park was a real place. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 8 years old, Jim wears an insulin pump. By medical definition that totally makes him an actual, for real cyborg. He has yet to jump over a house or lift an automobile with his bare hands.

https://twitter.com/JimForonda
https://www.facebook.com/JimForondaVO/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1542420/

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Neo Anime Oasis has arranged for 1 free autograph per attendee per guest during a hour session each day on an attendee provided item.
A punch card is require and issued to attendees during check in at registration.
POP items are not eligible for free autograph. Additional autographs available for a fee. Guests may also have photo and/or other items for sale for a fee.

05/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 Guest Announcement
Chris Cason

Chris Cason has voiced Mr. Popo and Tien Shinhan in "Dragon Ball Z", Agent Shao in "Battle of Gods", "Resurrection F", and “Dragon Ball Super: Broly”, Gluttony in "Fullmetal Alchemist'', Holy Roman Empire in "Hetalia", Face McShooty and Mal in "Borderlands 2", Tecchi in "Sword Art Online 2", Jack the Ripper in "Soul Eater'', Miyamoto and M1 in "Yu Yu Hakusho", Taruru in "Sgt. Frog", Boo and Wh**ey in "Shin Chan", Hanai in "School Rumble", Ukyo in "Ouran High School Host Club", Chamo in "Negima", Babbit in "Kodocha", Siegfried in "Kenichi", and Hanbei in "Sengoku Basara" represent some of Chris's favorite and best known roles.

You may have also heard him in: One Punch Man, Attack on Titan, Gunslinger Girl, Basilisk, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, Black Cat, Darker Than Black, Bamboo Blade, Kaze no Stigma, Aquarion, One Piece, Big Windup!, D. Gray-Man, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, RIN, Speed Grapher, Oh! Edo Rocket, Summer Wars, Initial D, Deadman Wonderland, Fairy Tail, Case Closed, Space Dandy, Aldnoah Zero, Michiko & Hatchin, Your Lie in April, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Super Wings, LEGO Friends, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, Mob Psycho 100, Ace Attorney, and The Seven Deadly Sins.

As an ADR Director, Chris has had the pleasure of directing/asst. directing such titles as: One Punch Man, Dragonball Z Uncut, Dragonball, Dragonball GT, Yu Yu Hakusho, Negima, Kodocha, Galaxy Railways, Baki the Grappler, School Rumble, Hell Girl, Kaze no Stigma, Bamboo Blade, Birdy the Mighty: Decode, Initial D, Tsubasa Tokyo Revelations, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, The Asterisk War, The Seven Deadly Sins, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Mob Psycho 100, and Re:Zero: Starting Life in Another World.

As a writer, he has adapted and/or assisted on scripts for Case Closed, Negima, Witchblade, Ouran HighSchool Host Club, Bamboo Blade, AM Driver, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Blood Lad, Initial D, Yuki Yuna is a Hero, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Occultic; Nine, Magi: The Kingdom of Magic, and The Seven Deadly Sins.

He has also had the opportunity to be a part of many popular video games. Some of his favorites were: voicing random ghouls and specters for Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Mega Man in Street Fighter X Tekken, Tatsu in Xenoblade Chronicles X, Face McShooty in Borderlands 2, and Forsyth in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

For additional information, visit “Chris Cason’s Anime Chuckle Hut” on Facebook, Casonworld on Twitter, and chriscason180 on Instagram.

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Neo Anime Oasis has arranged for 1 free autograph per attendee per guest during a hour session each day on an attendee provided item.
A punch card is require and issued to attendees during check in at registration.
POP items are not eligible for free autograph. Additional autographs available for a fee. Guests may also have photo and/or other items for sale for a fee.

05/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 Guest Announcement
Manga University / Yukio Onishi

Yukio Onishi is an illustrator, artist assistant, book layout designer and occasional art editor living in Chiba, Japan. Yukio wrote and illustrated Manga University’s “How to Draw Manga: The Female Figure” and “How to Draw Manga: Focus on Faces,” and was one of three artists who contributed to “How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!” Yukio’s artwork is also featured in “Kana de Manga Special Edition: Shortcuts” and “Konnichiwa: Let’s Learn Japanese!” Follow Yukio on Instagram .

Glenn Kardy is the founder of Manga University, one of the world's leading publishers of English-language lifestyle manga, including the acclaimed "How to Draw Manga" series, the award-winning "Manga Cookbook" collection, and the "Kanji de Manga" language-learning series. Glenn has lived in Japan since 1995, and has had the good fortune of working with professional comic artists and animators on both sides of the Pacific. Glenn and the rest of the Manga University varsity squad can be found on Twitter and Instagram

There will be a variety of professional, personal manga drawing instruction session during the convention.

05/11/2023

Neo Anime Oasis:02 Guest Announcement
Emi Lo

Emi Lo is a Taiwanese/Chinese-American voice actor and director.
They are most well known for voicing Lucy in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Rena in Higurashi When They Cry, Rinku in D4DJ, Suma in Demon Slayer, Columbina/Damselette in Genshin Impact, Uta in Bubble, Hei in The Legend of Hei, Destiny in takt op. Destiny, Shuten Douji in Fate/Grand Order, Kate in Shadows House, Mirai in Dr. Stone, and Evelyn in Pokemon Masters EX, but can be heard in countless other anime and video games.

When Emi is not acting, they can be found playing piano, playing video games, cosplaying, modeling, singing, eating, or exploring natural and man-made ruins. They also have an absolutely precious but spoiled Siberian cat named Noctis that has never done anything wrong and is incredibly cute and fluffy.

Visit their Twitter () for updates and pictures of their fluffy child.

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Neo Anime Oasis has arranged for 1 free autograph per attendee per guest during a hour session each day on an attendee provided item.
A punch card is require and issued to attendees during check in at registration.
POP items are not eligible for free autograph. Additional autographs available for a fee. Guests may also have photo and/or other items for sale for a fee.

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