sandramaxwell06 Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 Here in Florida, I haven't seen many anime conventions. There was on in Atlanta, Georgia in August but I haven't heard about any others. I was on a website called otakuworld, and saw that they had lists of many anime conventions that were in the United States. Has anybody been to these conventions? All I know is that many people who go to these conventions dress as characters. What are these conventions like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiboshi Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 I really want to go to an anime con, but like you said, there aren't too many in Florida. ^^; I think they had one in Orlando or something, but it was too late by the time I found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 I've been to a sci-fi convention... But that was like over 10 years ago. Pretty weird experience. I bought a bunch of Star Wars models, all of which seemed to be missing a piece. Anyway, I'm sure there has to be a few. Whenever I go to Orlando, my grandpa and I always stop by all these huge comic/anime/whatever stores that seem to be everywhere down there. I'd figure someone there would know... Around here people basically just keep track of what Rosemont Expo Center has going on, or some hotel... That's where most of them happen here in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkOtaku Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 I've been to 2 cons before, and they're awesome! :D I was hesitant to go at first, but I had a ton of fun. Even my parents liked it. There are usually plenty of activities and of course, cosplayers. That's the best part cause you get to take a million pictures. Lol :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 To all the ones on the list, I'm a very faithful Anime Convention fan. I visit almost all the Anime Conventions that are hosted around the USA. Probably the best this year was the Anime Expo in NYC which I didn't have to travel much for and the one in Alanta. As for people dressing up as Anime Characters that's called cosplay and I hate that aspect of Anime Conventions it sort or ruins the reputation of being and anime fan. Also I find it way to degrading to do that. Also a major plus that comes about from these conventions is the merchandise sold at them. You can get various anime model kits, dvds, vhs, and cds for less than even the wholesale price. For example at the Big Apple Animefest and Anime Expo a macross figure that can run you a good $30 in an import shop are sold for 5 dollars each. It's a really great event for fans that want to get cheap anime merchandise! Do you have any other questions about Anime Conventions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transtic Nerve Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 There are 3 big conventions dealing with anime in Orlando... Megacon (which is not just anime, but naything Sci-Fi related) Jacon AFO (Anime Festival Orlando) Megacon will be held February 28th to March 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. [url]http://www.megaconvention.com[/url] Jacon will be held May 30th to June 1st at the UCF Student Union located at the University of Central Florida. (5 minutes from my house!) [url]http://www.jacon.org[/url] AFO 4 will be held probably Mid August. Oficial Dates have not been set. It's usually held in Kissimee, FL which is right outside Orlando (technically still is) Go to [url]http://www.anime.jyu.fi/~fleggett/afo/[/url] for details as they come and see pictures from last years... err this years con I go to Megacon every year, this will be my third coming up. I wll be cosplaying Shindo Shuichi from GRAVITATION if anyone cares. I'l also be attending Jacon, 3rd time as well, and maybe AFO 4, since they did some neat stuff last year. Perhps I'll see some one there. There's a big one in Miami this coming year that wll be featuring Korean Visual Rock Band.... uhh... forgot their name... Silver Ash I think?... But they will be preforming. So if anyone lives close to Miami, Ft Lauderdale area, gooooooooo..... Support anime, j-rock even if it's by Koreans, and everythiiiiiinnnng. Hope that information helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Imsirion Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I would love to go to one. It's not like I can just fly around the U.S. to get to one, and I haven't heard of one taking place around me. If so, It'd probably be in Seattle or Portland. Then I might have a hard time getting a ride.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinata Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]There are 3 big conventions dealing with anime in Orlando... Jacon will be held May 30th to June 1st at the UCF Student Union located at the University of Central Florida. (5 minutes from my house!) [url]http://www.jacon.org[/url] [/B][/QUOTE] I knew that there was one at UCF..and again I would have to miss it... I just wish that I could remember so that I can go!!! But I'll, be sure to try to make it to one of the 3 in 2003!!! So TN I may be able to spot you out there!!! LOL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleanor Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Does anyone know if there are any anime conventions coming up in Atlanta? I never thought of Georgia to have a good convention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by anime_gurl [/i] [B]Does anyone know if there are any anime conventions coming up in Atlanta? I never thought of Georgia to have a good convention... [/B][/QUOTE] Well I'm sorry to inform you that so fair in the convention list there are no more anime conventions in Georgia the last one happened over the week of the 26 in September. And since the release list only goes up to December you'll probably have to wait till next year before another convention in Georgia happens. Sorry to inform you of that sad news. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syk3 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I've never exactly been to one before, but I'm hoping to learn about one this year in Maryland that I can go to. As for the costumes, it's a cool idea, but their quality in clothes is pathtic and it makes them look like, erm...stupid people. o_O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transtic Nerve Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Baltimore has Otakan. Which is a HUGE convention. At least I think it's in Baltimore. Anyway, yeah. HUGE convention. All sorts of things there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syk3 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]Baltimore has Otakan. Which is a HUGE convention. At least I think it's in Baltimore. Anyway, yeah. HUGE convention. All sorts of things there. [/B][/QUOTE] Yup, I've heard about that. I'm just hoping to 1) Get an actual date of when it is and... 2) Get a ride, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinata Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Syk3 [/i] [B]Yup, I've heard about that. I'm just hoping to 1) Get an actual date of when it is and... 2) Get a ride, haha [/B][/QUOTE] Here's info on it....[URL=http://www.otakon.com]Otakon[/URL] It may be old information...But you may be able to check on it and find info as the convention get closer. Also if you wanto to find conventions U.S wide go here[URL=http://www.adequate.com/anime/events/]Anime Conventions[/URL] ENJOY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleanor Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 NOT that I'm going to a convention anytime soon...(the next Anime Weekend Atlanta is Sept. 26-68!) Is it a good idea to stay in a hotel near the convention? Because people on websites are saying it takes moer than a day to enjoy a anime convention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mist Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 [color=crimson][size=1] Well...I don't think there's any anime conventions here, but I just moved here so...[/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 Mist-- As far as I know, there is only one anime convention near here happening anytime soon. It's at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont (just outside of Chicago). They're holding it from May 16 to 18 of 2003. I've not personally been to this one, or know anyone that has... So I can't tell you much about it :). Here's the site though: [url]http://www.acen.org/[/url] There are other cons around here, but this is the only anime one I know of here... Most are either general sci-fi (some anime), or something totally different such as games or toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 :) Well yes anime_gurl, it certainly takes more then one day to really enjoy an anime convention. Especially since, each day they hold a different special event, such as cosplay, music videos, and press conferences. With my experience at anime coventions I would suggest getting a three-day pass usually they run around $50 bucks....but it's well worth it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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