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The Vote Guys poll attendees thoughts on the weight comparison between a feather and steel. The polls seriousness ranges from favorite fictional characters to “tough questions.”

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In the artist alley, people pack up their supplies on the last day of FanimeCon.

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A group of performers prepare outside the main entrance of the San Jose McEnery Center. The performers play Japanese music and video game soundtracks throughout the four-day Memorial Day weekend.

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A variety of anime merchandise for sale come from multiple anime series such as “Gundam,” “Demon Slayer” and “My Hero Academia.”

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A FanimeCon attendee plays “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker” in the gaming hall. Other gaming options include retro arcade games, pinball, trading cards and indie games.

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A message written with tape on a Marriott hotel room window shows gratitude toward FanimeCon on the final day.

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FanimeCon attendees head in and out of the main entrance of San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

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Panelists dressed up as Cowboy Team Rocket walk up to the stage to perform with the Cosplay Wrestling Federation Fanimania at FanimeCon.

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Podcast: Young chess master chooses practical life over pro career

National Master Rishabh Gokhale discusses plans day-to-day improvements

Mitchell Park, La Voz Staff

June 16, 2025

Produced by Mitchell Park; Videography by Tommy Ngo

Rishabh Gokhale, 19, data science, is a 2100 FIDE-rated chess player from India at De Anza College. In this episode, Gokhale sits down with La Voz reporter Mitchell Park to reveal what life is like as a national master, why he won’t pursue chess professionally, and what he hopes to accomplish in the chess world and beyond.

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Mitchell Park, Managing Editor

I love the news! And I’m passionate about bringing creativity and curiosity to reporting. I encourage anyone who cares deeply about anything to drop by and consider joining La Voz.

Tommy Ngo, Freelance Photographer

I create art through visual storytelling to help people understand themselves and the world around them more deeply.

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