Information on Anime Detour 2008

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April 4-6, 2008
Ramada Mall of America
Bloomington, MN

Information:
Anime Detour is a weekend convention dedicated to anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Taking place April 4 to 6 in Bloomington, Minnesota, this is "a convention run by fans for fans..." Anime Detour is open to people of all ages and interests related to the Japanese cartoon arts. There will be opportunities to make, do, learn, and discuss a wide range of anime related stuff. Panel discussions will facilitate the intellectual aspects of anime appreciation, while a dance party and costume contest will allow fans to express their playful sides. Of course, organizers encourage everyone to participate in all the events available.

Attendance:
3,000 warm bodies (estimated)

Attendees:
Attendees View 4 AnimeCons users in attendance

 

 

Advance Rates:
$30 by Dec 31; $40 by Feb 29
At-Door Rates:
$50 weekend attendance cap reached

Guests:
Christopher Ayres (Voice Actor / ADR Director)
Greg Ayres (Voice Actor)
Michael Coleman (Voice Actor, Ocean Studios)
Clarine Harp (Voice Actress / DVD & Blu-ray Manager, FUNimation Entertainment)
Kyle Hebert (Voice Actor)
Jonathan Klein (Vice President, New Generation Pictures) cancelled
Jamie Marchi (Voice Actress)
Kristofer "Phade" McCormic (Webmaster, AnimeMusicVideos.org)
Carrie Savage (Voice Actress)

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Press Releases and News:

May 26, 2007 - Anime Detour 2008 scheduled a week later than usual

    Previous/Future Events:
Anime Detour 2004 - March 26-28, 2004
Anime Detour 2005 - March 11-13, 2005
Anime Detour 2006 - March 24-26, 2006
Anime Detour 2007 - March 23-25, 2007
Anime Detour 2008 - April 4-6, 2008
Anime Detour 2009 - April 3-5, 2009
Anime Detour 2010 - April 23-25, 2010
Anime Detour 2011 - April 1-3, 2011
Anime Detour 2012 - Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2012

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