Information on Metrocon 2006

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June 2-4, 2006
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL

Information:
Anime Human Chess: MetroCon created the first ever Anime Human Chess Match in 2004. This premiere event is an unique fusion of renaissance fair combat chess and a scripted cosplay involving anime characters from multiple shows. 2006 Chess Match Attendance: 1,400

Attendance:
4,000 warm bodies (estimated)

Attendees:
Attendees View 4 AnimeCons users in attendance

 

 

Advance Rates:
$30 through Dec 31; $40 through Feb 28; $45 through May 13
At-Door Rates:
$50 weekend; $20 Fri; $25 Sat; $25 Sun

Guests:
Greg Ayres (Voice Actor)
Steve Bennett (Co-Founder, Studio Ironcat)
Johnny Yong Bosch (Voice Actor)
Luci Christian (Voice Actress)
Eyeshine (Band)
Lauren Goodnight (Voice Actress)
Kyle Jones (ADR Director / Producer / Writer, ADV Films)
Cynthia Martinez (Voice Actress, ADV Films)
Marc Matney (Voice Actor)
Scott McNeil (Voice Actor, Ocean Studios)
Chris Patton (Voice Actor)
PikaBelleChu (Cosplayer)
PLID (Band)
Monkey Punch (Creator, Lupin III)
Random Encounter (Band)
Chris Sabat (Voice Actor)
seek (Musician)
Doug Smith (Artist / Voice Actor)
John Swasey (Voice Actor)
David Williams (Sentai Filmworks)
YURAsama (Musician)

Photos and Reports:
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Press Releases and News:

Feb 17, 2006 - Metrocon announces anime fan film festival
Mar 18, 2006 - Metrocon announces guest list
Apr 19, 2006 - Metrocon guests and events announced
May 05, 2006 - Metrocon announces third wave of guests

    Previous/Future Events:
Metrocon 2003 - July 18-20, 2003
Metrocon 2004 - July 9-11, 2004
Metrocon 2005 - June 24-26, 2005
Metrocon 2006 - June 2-4, 2006
Metrocon: Amano's World 2006 - October 14-15, 2006
Metrocon 2007 - July 6-8, 2007
Metrocon 2008 - July 18-20, 2008
Metrocon 2009 - June 19-21, 2009
Metrocon 2010 - July 23-25, 2010
Metrocon 2011 - June 17-19, 2011
Metrocon 2012 - June 15-17, 2012

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