Conventions are a favorite pastime for those of us at Anime Dream, especially since we're able to attend so few of them each year. This year, we set our sights on Anime Boston, New England's largest convention, located in Beantown's Back Bay (or inner harbor) area. Even though a record 15,438 men, women, children, and Haruhis stormed the Hynes Convention Center and nearby Sheraton, the convention staff handled it like pros. We can honestly say that AB 2009 was thoroughly enjoyable, every minute.

This is the first part of our AB 2009 Report in Many Parts. This year, our cross-section of Anime Boston includes interviews, panel reports, a bit of cosplay, and some sights and sounds of the city. It'll take us a bit of time to post it all, so for now, here's a few clues for what to expect:

We'll get the rest up as soon as possible, so stay tuned!