MangaNEXT searches for a male mascot
MangaNEXT has announced a contest to design a male counterpart to their female mascot, Motoko. The winner will receive free admission to the convention in Somerset, New Jersey from October 31st through November 2nd. [read more] [discuss]
Vampire Hunter D short story to be published by NYAF
New York Anime Festival (NYAF) announced that the short story Vampire Hunter D: The Wanderer's Ship by Hideyuki Kikuchi will be published inside its official guide book. The guide books will be available at the convention in New York City from September 26th through 28th. [read more] [discuss]
SITACon 2008 announces second round of guests
SITACon 2008 has announced it's second round of guests for its 2008 show. OverClocked ReMix, James Silva, Yamila Abraham, Misako Rocks!, Douglas Smith, and bellydancing troupe Raqs Attaq! have been added to the guest list. [read more] [discuss]
August 17, 2008
San Japan 2008 convention report
AnimeCons.com attended San Japan from August 8th to 10th in San Antonio, Texas. How did the first year convention do? Read our con report to find out. [read more] [discuss]
August 14, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces The Slants contest
Zenkaikon 2008 and The Slants have announced a new contest where participants can enter to win a pair of tickets to Zenkaikon 2008 as well as a special meet and greet with The Slants. [read more] [discuss]
T-MODE announces voice actress guest Stephanie Sheh
T-MODE has announced that voice actress Stephanie Sheh will be appearing at their convention in Arlington, Virginia from September 5th through 7th. [read more] [discuss]
August 13, 2008
Ikkicon announces new round of guests, mascot design, and events
Ikkicon has announced Tony Salvaggio, J. Shanon Weaver, Jamie Marchi, Wendy Powell, Brett Weaver, Clarine Harp, Carrie Savage, Kristine Sa, and Peelander-Z as guests for their convention being held in Austin, Texas in February. [read more] [discuss]
New York Anime Festival, Del Ray Manga, and Samurai Beat Radio to stage cosplay day
New York Anime Festival announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga and Samurai Beat Radio to hold a Cosplay Day at New York City's Kinokuniya Bookstore on Sunday, August 17th. Sonnya Paz and Renee Gloger, Team USA in the 2008 World Cosplay Summit, will attend as special guests. [read more] [discuss]
Mizu Con announces confirmation of guests Vic Mignogna and Yamila Abraham
Mizu Con, schedule for this December in Miami, Florida, has announced that voice actor Vic Mignogna and writer Yamila Abraham will be attending the convention as guests. [read more] [discuss]
August 5, 2008
Creators of Ikkicon announce LouisiANIME
Ikkicon Entertainment LLC of Austin, Texas, best known for Ikkicon, has announced a convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana known as LouisiANIME. [read more] [discuss]