With everything taken into consideration, an anime con seems like a lot of work. And, frankly, it is. However, it is the passion of the many who pitch in, from the top brass to the gofers. Hopefully, the insight gained from those entrenched in the convention landscape will allow a new outlook on just how much collective blood, sweat, and tears go into the average anime con. These people are crazy, in a good way — and anime fandom is better off for it.