Information on Kumoricon 2008

Kumoricon [visit site]


Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2008
Doubletree Portland-Lloyd Center
Portland, OR

Information:
Welcome to Kumoricon, now entering our sixth year! Our annual convention dedicated to Japanese animation features three days of cosplay, video rooms, exhibitors, panels, video games, fan creation, and much more. Oregon's anime convention is a growing attraction in the Portland area and we welcome fans from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond! In 2008, we finally return to our fan-favorite hotel, the Portland Doubletree at Lloyd Center. Enjoy stunning views of downtown Portland while surrounded by thousands of devoted fans just like you--on a three-day weekend you won't soon forget.

Attendance:
4,400 paid attendees (estimated)

Attendees:
Attendees View 5 AnimeCons users in attendance

 

 

Advance Rates:
$25 until Dec 31; $30 until Mar 22; $35 until Aug 15
At-Door Rates:
$40 weekend; $25 Sat; $25 Sun; $20 Mon

Guests:
Greg Dean (Webcomic Artist, Real Life Comics)
Liz Dean (Webcomic Writer, Real Life Comics)
Richard Epcar (Voice Actor)
Kaja Foglio (Writer / Artist, Studio Foglio, LLC)
Phil Foglio (Artist, Studio Foglio, LLC)
Carl Gustav Horn (Editor, Viz Communications)
The Slants (Band)
Ellyn Stern (Voice Actress)
Kirk Thornton (Voice Actor)
Tommy Yune (Creative Director, Harmony Gold)

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Press Releases and News:

Aug 27, 2008 - Kumoricon announces guests and screenings

    Previous/Future Events:
KumoriCon 2003 - November 29-30, 2003
KumoriCon 2004 - September 4-6, 2004
KumoriCon 2005 - September 3-5, 2005
KumoriCon 2006 - September 2-4, 2006
Kumoricon 2007 - September 1-3, 2007
Kumoricon 2008 - Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2008
Kumoricon 2009 - September 5-7, 2009
Kumoricon 2010 - September 4-6, 2010
Kumoricon 2011 - September 3-5, 2011
Kumoricon 2012 - September 1-3, 2012

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