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2009 Press Releases

December 22, 2009
Animation and Gaming Ohio announces their final guest
Voice actor Troy Baker will be appearing at A&G Ohio this March in Cincinnati, Ohio.
December 17, 2009
MomoCon announces first guests, events, and registration details
MomoCon 2010 will feature guests Extraordinary Contraptions, Alethia Burns, Ana Aesthetic, Bill Winans, Harrison Krix, Seraphina, Matt Simpson, and Bob Pendarvis. The convention will have an attendance cap of 7,000 and take place this March in Atlanta, Georgia.
December 14, 2009
Kawa Kon announces fanfiction contest, AMV contest, and Vampire Knight ball
Kawa Kon 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri has announced a fanfiction contest, their first anime music video contest, and a Vampire Knight themed costume ball presented by the Silver Aura of Dawn cosplay group. The convention takes place March 12th through 14th.
December 14, 2009
Castle Point Anime Convention announces first guests
Castle Point Anime Convention has announced guest voice actors Michelle Knotz and Bill Rogers as well as comedian Uncle Yo. The convention will be held on April 11th in Hoboken, New Jersey.
December 7, 2009
QC Anime-zing! answers questions about convention's future
The staff of QC Anime-zing! has voted to continue planning the convention without the assistance of Mindbridge Foundation, the organization originally stated as backing the event. The convention remains scheduled for June 18-20, 2010 in Bettendorf, Iowa.
December 3, 2009
FUNimation & Animé LA announce screening of RIN ~ Daughters of Mnemosyne
Animé Los Angeles has announced that they will present an advance screening of RIN ~ Daughters of Mnemosyne at the convention. Anime Los Angeles runs from January 8-10, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
November 26, 2009
Anime St. Louis announces 2010 dates and location
Anime St. Louis will be held April 23-25, 2010 in Collinsville, Illinois.
November 25, 2009
Las Cruces Anime Day announces Monica Rial as guest of honor
Las Cruces Anime Day, run by the El Paso Anime Coalition (EPAC), has announced Monica Rial will be attending as a guest of honor. The convention will be held on January 30th in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
November 20, 2009
QC Anime-zing! announces Johnny Yong Bosch and Eyeshine
QC Anime-zing!, located in the Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities, has announced Johnny Yong Bosch and Eyeshine will be featured as guests when the first year convention takes place in June 2010.
November 19, 2009
Zenkaikon announces their 2009 attendance
Zenkaikon 2009 welcomed 1,988 paid attendees to their convention in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania this November.
November 9, 2009
Mindbridge Foundation announces new anime convention on the Iowa-Illinois border
Mindbridge Foundation, the organizer of AnimeIowa, has announced that it has created a new convention called QC Anime-zing!. The convention will be held June 18-20 in Bettendorf, Iowa.
November 8, 2009
Ai-Kon 2010 announces mascot contest
Ai-Kon 2010 is looking for a new design for Aiko, the Ai-Kon mascot, for use on the convention's promotional materials and merchandise. The convention is holding a contest to design their mascot fitting with their "magical girl" theme.
November 4, 2009
Panels and workshops registration now open for Castle Point Anime Convention
Castle Point Anime Convention 2010 is now conducting online registration for panels and workshops for their one-day convention. It will be held on April 11th in Hoboken, New Jersey.
November 2, 2009
Sakura-Con 2010 announces additional musical guests
Japanese rock band High and Mighty Color will be appearing as a musical guest at Sakura-Con. The convention will take place in April in Seattle, Washington.
November 2, 2009
Tora-Con 2010 announces second round of guests
The RIT Anime Club has announced a charity screening of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone as well as additions to Tora-Con 2010's guest line-up: Johnny Yong Bosch and his band, Eyeshine.
October 28, 2009
Bishie Con to take open submissions to art show
Bishie Con's artists' alley has closed, so they have opened an art show where artists may showcase their artwork for free. The convention will take place November 20-22 in St. Louis, Missouri.
October 27, 2009
Anime NebrasKon to feature 150 anime and gaming activities
Anime NebrasKon, being held on November 6th-8th, has announced that they will feature 150 panels and activities including some by guests . NebrasKon will feature panels by anime industry guests and artists such as Yuri Lowenthal, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, Tara Platt, and Shannon and Richard Townsend.
October 27, 2009
Zenkaikon announces Reni Mimura, programming changes, attendance cap
Zenkaikon has announced cosplay singer Reni Mimura, the addition of Iron Artist: Zenkaikon Edition and the Beatles Rock Band Sing-Off, and a registration cap of 1,500 per day for this year's convention. It is scheduled for November 7th and 8th in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
October 26, 2009
Shinboku Con announces their fourth convention
Shinboku Con in Elyria, Ohio has announced that they will be becoming a three-day con in 2010. The convention will be held at the Elyria Holiday Inn from April 16th through the 18th.
October 22, 2009
Animation and Gaming Ohio announces first round of guests
A&G Ohio has announced actors D.C. Douglas and Chris Patton as guests along with composer/artist DM Ashura. The convention will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio this March.
October 17, 2009
Ichibancon announces first round of guests
Ichibancon in Concord, North Carolina has announced guest appearances by voice actors Wendy Powell, Michael Sinterniklaas, and Todd Haberkorn. The convention will take place January 8-10, 2010.
October 16, 2009
Anime St. George announces convention date for 2010
Anime St. George has announced that they will be returning for a second year on September 25, 2010 in St. George, Utah.
October 15, 2009
DotCon announces events and guests
Dotcon 2009 has announced guests including voice actors Mizushima Takahiro and Wendy Powell. The convention will take place November 13th and 14th in Toronto, Ontario.
October 13, 2009
Nekocon announces limited seating voice actor workshop with Tony Oliver
Nekocon has announced a workshop by actor/director Tony Oliver in which anime fans will learn the steps you need to take to get into a voice acting career. The convention takes place November 6-8 in Hampton, Virginia.
October 13, 2009
CHS Otaku Fest returns for a second year
Centennial High School Anime Club has announced that CHS Otaku Fest will return on April 24th, 2010 at Centennial High School in Ellicott City, Maryland.
October 13, 2009
Robotech reunion to take place at Zenkaikon 2009
The final stop of the 2009 Robotech Convention Tour will be at Zenkaikon where Robotech creators from Comico, Eternity, and DC will be re-uniting for the first time in decades. Zenkaikon will be held November 7 & 8 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
October 13, 2009
Animation Asia Conference 2009 announces speakers
Animation Asia Conference organizers have announced the speakers and program details for the inaugural business conference taking place in conjunction with Anime Festival Asia 2009. The one-day business conference is scheduled for the 20th of November in Singapore.
October 9, 2009
Sakura-Con 2010 announces first musical guests
Sakura-Con has announced Dazzle Vision as its musical guest for their 2010 convention to be held in April in Seattle, Washington.
October 6, 2009
Youmacon announces its final round of guests
Youmacon has announced its final round of guests: LittleKuriboh and Kroze, Carrie Keranen, and Brad Swaile. The convention will be held October 29th to November 1st in Dearborn, Michigan.
October 6, 2009
Shinboku-con announces a cosplay ball event
Shinboku-con has announced a cosplay ball event to be held on Saturday, October 17th at the Spitzer Conference Center in Elyria, Ohio. The event will run from 6 to 10pm.
October 5, 2009
Anime Weekend Atlanta releases attendence for 2009 and announces 2010 dates
Anime Weekend Atlanta has announced 11,717 paid attendees at its 2009 convention. The convention will return to Atlanta, Georgia on September 17-19, 2010.
October 1, 2009
Artists' alley and dealers' room registration open for Castle Point Anime Convention
Castle Point Anime Convention has announced that artists' alley and dealers' room spaces are now available for their 2010 convention. The convention will take place on April 11th in Hoboken, New Jersey.
September 30, 2009
Tsubasacon returns to Huntington for sixth annual convention
Tsubasacon, being held next weekend in Huntington, West Virginia, has announced the hours for their event. Guests for the convention are Darrel Guilbeau, Leah Clark, Gina Biggs, Jen Lee Quick, and Lisa Furukawa.
September 28, 2009
Tora-Con 2010 announces dates, pre-registration, and first guests
The RIT Anime Club has announce the dates for Tora-Con 2010 as April 24-25. They have also announced pre-registration prices and the first round of guests: Christopher Sabat and Monica Rial.
September 22, 2009
Central Indiana's first anime convention to be held this November
Anime Crossroads, Central Indiana's first and only anime convention and Japanese culture festival, has announced that it will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott East on November 20-22, 2009.
September 19, 2009
Anime celebrities auction autographed memorabilia to aid injured boy
Several industry notables have autographed numerous anime collectibles including posters, DVDs and postcards to be sold in an online auction to raise money for a Minnesota family who recently faced an unexpected, tragic situation.
September 19, 2009
Ikasucon announces 2010 dates
Ikasucon announced that they will be returning to the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana for their eighth year. The convention will be held from July 16 to July 18, 2010.
September 19, 2009
Anime Charity Auctions announces the launch of its MySpace page to help anime conventions find rare and unique items for charity auctions
Anime Charity Auctions is a group of individuals and companies involved in the anime and video game industry that have volunteered their time and support to help make each convention's charity auction a success by providing material support to an anime convention's charity auction that donates their entire proceeds from the auction to not-for-profit charitable organizations.
September 16, 2009
Meet Zenkaikon at Video Game Expo, GameX, & Video Games Live
Zenkaikon has announced that they will be sponsoring two anime screening rooms at Video Games Expo, screening anime music videos and running trivia contests at the October 11th Video Games Live concert, and assisting with the costume contest at GameX.
September 16, 2009
Anime Kaiju Experience holds contest for tickets to Eureka 7 movie
New England Fan Experience's anime division is giving away two dozen tickets to a screening of Eureka 7: Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers on Thursday, September 24th in 12 theaters in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
September 12, 2009
Ikkicon announces first round of guests
Ikkicon in Austin, Texas has announced its first guests for the 2010 convention: Greg Ayres, Vic Mignogna, Meredith Placko, Outland Armour, and Schwarze Sonne. The convention will take place January 1-3, 2010.
September 11, 2009
Baby, The Stars Shine Bright boutique returns to NYAF
New York Anime Festival today announced Baby, The Stars Shine Bright will participate through an official boutique with Kinokuniya Bookstore. NYAF will take place September 25-27, 2009 in New York City.
September 11, 2009
New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival co-locate in 2010
Reed Exhibitions has announced that New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival will take place at the same time and place in 2010. One ticket will admit attendees to both events.
September 11, 2009
SPJA announces new President and Chief Executive Officer
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation has announced Mr. Michael Lattanzio as President and Chief Executive Officer. The SPJA is the organization that oversees Anime Expo.
September 11, 2009
Soul Eater cast to appear at NYAF
New York Anime Festival has announced the main cast of FUNimation Entertainment's Soul Eater, Laura Bailey, Micah Solusod, Brittney Karbowski, Monica Rial, Todd Haberkorn, Jamie Marchi, and Cherami Leigh, will be appearing at the convention later this month. The convention will also host the English language premiere of the series.
September 1, 2009
Bakuretsu Con announces second round of guests
Bakuretsu Con has announced that voice actresses Jamie Marchi and Leah Clark will be attending this year's convention along with Scott Melzer, the director of This is Otakudom. The convention takes place this October in northern Vermont.
September 1, 2009
NY Anime Festival and Del Rey Manga announce NYAF pre-party
New York Anime Festival and Del Rey Manga announced a party taking place on September 24th at Dave and Buster's in Times Square. The pre-party will feature a cake crafted by Charm City Cakes.
August 28, 2009
Anime St. George announces guest performer Steve Nunez
Anime St. George has announced that Steve Nunez (aka Warky T. Chocob) will be attending the convention as a guest performer. The convention will take place on October 10th in St. George, Utah.
August 28, 2009
Japanese musical group AKB48 to appear at NYAF
New York Anime Festival announced Japanese pop music group AKB48 will appear at its 2009 convention which takes place September 25-27 in New York City.
August 28, 2009
Superglorious and NYAF announce Far East To East Showcase
Superglorious and New York Anime Festival have announced the Far East To East Showcase (FETES) 2009, which brings together four musical artists from both the Far East and the East Coast. FETES will take place in The Studio at Webster Hall on Sunday, September 27th.
August 18, 2009
Pre-registration for MTAC now available
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention has announced the start of pre-registration with a current three-day rate of $35. The convention will be held April 30 - May 2, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.
August 15, 2009
Minneapolis Anime Convention announces guests and events
Minneapolis Anime Convention has announced guests YuffieBunny, Richard and Shannon Townsend, Josh Elder, Tiffany Grant, Chris Ayres, Brina Palencia, and Todd Haberkorn.
August 12, 2009
Kuzuricon announces new officers
Kuzuricon has issued a statement to announce the convention's new officers. Kuzuricon will be held October 2-4 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
August 12, 2009
Anime Kaiju Experience announces first wave of guests
New England Fan Experience has announced that Sonny Strait, Bettina Kurkoski, James Hong as guests for Anime Kaiju Experience. The convention will be held this November in Boston, Massachusetts.
August 10, 2009
Anime Weekend Atlanta announces additional guests
Anime Weekend Atlanta has announced guests Yasuhiro Imagawa, Tsuyoshi Nonaka, Helen McCarthy, Rikki and Tavi Simons, Samantha Inoue-Harte, and musical guests Omodaka and Peelander-Z. The convention will be held September 18-20, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia.
August 8, 2009
Bishie Con announces Studio Kôsen as international guests of honor
Bishie Con has announced guests Aurora García and Diana Fernández from Studio Kôsen. The yaoi and slash-themed convention will be held November 20-22 in St. Louis, Missouri.
August 6, 2009
Aniplex's Cencoroll to premiere at New York Anime Festival
New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will host the US premiere of Aniplex's Cencoroll animated motion picture. The convention will be held September 25-27, 2009 in New York City.
August 4, 2009
Suzaku Festival announced for Ottawa, Ontario
The Society for Ottawa Anime Promotion has announced Suzaku Festival, a new event for anime fans 16 and over. It will be held at the Travelodge Ottawa Hotel on March 26-28, 2010.
August 4, 2009
Castle Point Anime Convention 2010 opens online pre-registration
Castle Point Anime Convention has opened up online pre-registration for their April 11th event in Hoboken, New Jersey.
July 25, 2009
Another Anime Convention announces second round of guests
Another Anime Convention has announced guests including voice actors Tiffany Grant, Kyle Hebert, Chris Cason, Todd Haberkorn, Bill Rogers, and Michele Knotz. The convention will be held this November in Nashua, New Hampshire.
July 24, 2009
Zenkaikon offers lunch with Johnny Yong Bosch and announces new guests
Zenkaikon has announced a new contest in which two attendees will have the chance to have lunch with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch. The Valley Forge, Pennsylvania convention has also announced guests Trina Nishimura and the creators of the web comic Geeks Next Door.
July 24, 2009
Geek.Kon announces new guests and new pre-registration process
Geek.Kon has announced a streamlined pre-registration system that allows for easier online pre-registration and payment. The Wisconsin-based convention has also announced a third round of guests including The Spoony Bards, Aaron Pavao, and Raven Software.
July 22, 2009
Kawa Kon announces performance and workshop by Bunraku Bay Puppet Troupe
Kawa Kon 2010 will be hosting a bunraku performance by the Bunraku Bay Puppet Troupe. Bunraku is the Japanese theatre art of manipulating life-like puppets to perform traditional stories and legends. Kawa Kon will be held in St. Louis.
July 12, 2009
KamikazeCon announces 2010 dates and first guest
Kamikazecon will be returning to Houston, Texas from March 19th through 21st, 2010 with guest Samantha Inoue-Harte.
July 10, 2009
Otakon to host east coast premiere of Evangelion 1.0; Mike McFarland as guest
Funimation will premiere its English dub of Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone at Otakon 2009. The convention has also announced void actor and ADR director Mike McFarland as a guest. Otakon will be held July 17-19 in Baltimore, Maryland.
July 9, 2009
Whack-A-Nerd for charity at Anime Festival Orlando
Anime Festival Orlando is holding a charity event called "Whack-A-Nerd" to benefit Child's Play. The convention will be held in Orlando, Florida from July 31 through August 2.
July 9, 2009
MomoCon announces MomoCon on Tour, dance, and photoshoot series
MomoCon has announced it will be running community events throughout the year including a charity ball to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
July 6, 2009
Otakuthon 2009 announces complete guest list
Otakuthon has announced its final guest list, which includes Johnny Yong Bosch, Stephanie Sheh, Aurélie Morgane, Sebastien Reding, Kevin McKeever, Pikmin Link, The 404s, Claude J. Pelletier, Maité "MiniKim" Lajic, MUSEbasement, Kyowa Quebec, David Coacci, Sébastien "Sirkowski" Fréchette, Félix Lavallée, Tim Hornyak, Dawn "Kaijugal" McKechnie, Maral "Sarcasm-Hime" Agnerian, Arashi Daiko, Yume Mirai, athenaWaltz, and Dina Situ. The convention will be held July 31 through August 2nd in Montreal, Quebec.
July 6, 2009
SWACE announces Monica Rial, Samantha Inoue Harte, and Andy Kuhn
Southwest Animation Convention and Expo has announced additional guests Monica Rial, Samantha Inoue-Harte, and Andy Kuhn. The convention will be held July 31 through August 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
July 3, 2009
Zenkaikon announces Geist, Geek Comedy Tour, Uncle Yo, Friday Knights
The staff of Zenkaikon has announced four additional guests for its 2009 convention. New additions include band Geist, the creators of the web comic Friday Knights, the Geek Comedy Tour, and comedian Uncle Yo.
June 29, 2009
Otakon announces Noboru Ishiguro, Hidenori Matsubara, and Yukio Kikukawa
Otakon 2009 has announced additional guests: director and producer Noboru Ishiguro, animator Hidenori Matsubara, and producer Yukio Kikukawa. Otakon will be held July 17-19 in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 29, 2009
Voice actress Yui Makino to appear at New York Anime Festival
New York Anime Festival has announced that voice actress and singer Yui Makino will appear their convention in New York City this September.
June 27, 2009
Sogen Con announces final guest list
Sogen Con has announced Chris Ayres, Greg Ayres, Samantha R. Sangster, Fredd Gorham, Josh Grelle, Carli Mosier, Studio ONY's Shannon and Richard Townsend, and members of the Tiger Rock Tae Kwon Do Dojo. The convention will be held August 7-9 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
June 26, 2009
EXP Con adds Steve Downes, Vic Mignogna, and Troy Baker to guest list
EXP Convention has announced guest actors Steve Downes, Vic Mignogna, and Troy Baker. The convention will be held this October in St. Augustine, Florida.
June 25, 2009
Northern Michigan Anime Convention announces guest Vic Mignogna
Northern Michigan Anime Convention has announced Vic Mignogna as a guest for their August 8th and 9th convention in Traverse City, Michigan.
June 25, 2009
Bakuretsu Con announces first round of guests
Bakuretsu Con has announced that voice actor/artist Sonny Strait and artist Svetlana Chmakova will be guests at this year's convention. It is scheduled for October 29th through November 1st in Colchester, Vermont.
June 25, 2009
Madhouse Director Masao Maruyama to return as guest to Otakon
The founder and creative director of Madhouse Studios, Masao Maruyama, will appear at Otakon 2009. The convention will be held July 17-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 25, 2009
Castle Point Anime Convention announces 2010 date
Castle Point Anime Convention has announced that next year's convention will be taking place Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.
June 25, 2009
Yoshiyuki Tomino announced as guest of honor at NYAF
New York Anime Festival announced Japanese director Yoshiyuki Tomino will attend its 2009 event as a guest of honor. The convention will take place September 25-27 in New York City.
June 24, 2009
Suicide Ali to perform in concert at Nekocon 2009
Suicide Ali will make their American east coast debut at Nekocon 2009. The convention will be held this November in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
June 24, 2009
Geek.Kon announces Steam Century and Fermata
Geek.Kon in Madison, Wisconsin has announced the attendance of steampunk mystery group, Steam Century and the band Fermata. The convention will be held this October.
June 24, 2009
Voice actor Kikuko Inoue to appear at Otakon
The voice of Belldandy, Kikuko Inoue, will appear at Otakon 2009.
June 24, 2009
Author/translator Fred Schodt to return to Otakon
American writer, translator and conference interpreter Fred Schodt will return this year as a guest at Otakon 2009.
June 18, 2009
Otakuthon 2009 announces sketching fundraiser for the Starlight Foundation
Otakuthon has announced that it will be running a three hour long anime sketching fundraiser at the Strangers in the Night 5 event. The fundraiser will be held at the event in the Fairview Shopping Center in Pointe-Claire, Quebec from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, June 27th, 2009. All proceeds will be donated to the Starlight Children's Foundation Canada.
June 17, 2009
Vocalist MELL to perform at Otakon
Japanese singer MELL will be a guest at Otakon 2009 next month.
June 17, 2009
Anime Weekend Atlanta announces first guest and event list for 2009
Anime Weekend Atlanta has announced guests Troy Baker, Jennie Breeden, Robert and Emily DeJesus, Caitlin Glass, Carl Gustav Horn, Amy Howard-Wilson, Vic Mignogna, Misako Rocks!, Neil Nadelman, Jonathan Tarbox, and David Williams. The convention takes place in Atlanta, Georgia this September.
June 17, 2009
Moi dix Mois to appear at Anime Expo 2009 as guest of honor
Visual kei band Moi dix Mois will be performing at Anime Expo 2009.
June 16, 2009
VAMPS add Otakon 2009 to tour
Otakon has issued yet another press release. This time, they're announcing that VAMPS has added the convention to their tour schedule.
June 16, 2009
Manga artist Misako Rocks! to appear at Otakon
Manga artist Misako Rocks!, the creator of Biker Girl and Rock and Roll Love, will be a guest at Otakon 2009.
June 16, 2009
Voice actor Travis Willingham to appear at Otakon
Otakon has announced American voice actor Travis Willingham has been added to their guest list. Otakon takes place this July in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 15, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 announces SPJA Industry Conference panels
Anime Expo 2009 and the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation have announced the keynote speakers and panel topics for the 2009 SPJA Industry Conference held during Anime Expo 2009. The convention runs July 2-5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
June 15, 2009
San Japan announces third round of guests for 2009 convention
San Japan has announced additional guests, including voice actors Kyle Hebert, Johnathon Joss, and Samantha Inoue-Harte. The convention will take place August 14-16 in San Antonio, Texas.
June 15, 2009
EXP Con announces dates and TC Carson, voice of God of War's Kratos
EXP Con has announced that Terrance "TC" Carson, the voice of Kratos from God of War series, will be a guest of honor. The convention will take place in St. Augustine, Florida this October.
June 13, 2009
Director/animator Yutaka Yamamoto to appear at Otakon
Otakon 2009 has announced Yutaka Yamamoto, the director and writer for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, will be a guest at the convention. Otakon will be held July 17-19 in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 13, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 announces Afro Samurai manga-ka as guest of honor
Anime Expo 2009 has announced Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki as a guest of honor for the convention. Anime Expo will be held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
June 11, 2009
Voice actor Crispin Freeman to appear at Otakon
American voice actor Crispin Freeman will be a guest at Otakon 2009. The convention will take place next month in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 9, 2009
Colossalcon announces return to Kalahari Convention Center
Colossalcon has announced they will return to the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio for their ninth year in June 2010.
June 9, 2009
MechaCon returns July 24th through 26th
MechaCon has issued a press release to remind people that it will be held July 24-26 at the Hilton Lafayette in Lafayette, Louisiana.
June 7, 2009
ConnectiCon announces the return of voice actress Michele Knotz
Connecticon has announced that voice actress Michele Knotz will be returning as a guest. This year's convention will be held July 31-August 2 in Hartford, Connecticut.
June 7, 2009
Kawaii Kon Announces 2010 dates and location
Kawaii Kon has announced that they will be returning to the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 16-18, 2010.
June 2, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 announces manga artist and character designer Yun Kouga as guest
Manga artist Yun Kouga has been announced as an Anime Expo 2009 guest of honor.
June 1, 2009
Singer/Songwriter Becca to Perform at Otakon
Otakorp has announced that American singer and songwriter Becca, also known as Becca-chan, will perform at Otakon 2009 this July in Baltimore, Maryland.
June 1, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 announces Battle of the Bands finalists
The finalists for the third annual Anime Expo 2009 Battle of the Bands are The Black Crystals, Nik, Electric Sex Pants, Broken Lane, Dynamite Bomber, and Makenai. The final round will take place at Anime Expo next month.
June 1, 2009
Nekocon announces Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern as confirmed guests
Nekocon has announced that Richard Epcar and his wife Ellyn Stern will be guests at this year's convention. Nekocon will take place in Hampton, Virginia this November.
May 29, 2009
ZonaCon 2009 announces two guests and two new events
ZonaCon in Orlando, Florida has announced two new guests, Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern, as well as two new events, "Wake Up The Dead Rave" and "Rave From The Grave". The convention is scheduled for November 20-22.
May 28, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 announces Toshiyuki Morikawa as an official guest of honor
Japanese voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa is the latest addition to the guest list at Anime Expo 2009.
May 27, 2009
Connecticon announces guests Angie Hill and Jeff Lewis
Connecticon has announced that actors Angie Hill and Jeff Lewis have been added to this year's guest list. The convention will be held July 31-August 2 in Hartford, Connecticut.
May 26, 2009
Anime Expo announces Gurren Laggan director and character designer as guests
Hiroyuki Imaishi and Atsushi Nishigori will be guests of honor at Anime Expo 2009 this July.
May 25, 2009
Tsubasacon announces industry and musical guests for 2009
Tsubasacon, which will be held in Huntington, West Virginia this October, has announced guests Leah Clark, Darrel Guilbeau, Lisa Furukawa, Jen Lee Quick, and Gina Biggs.
May 25, 2009
Cartoon Network to hold portfolio reviews at Anime Expo 2009
Anime Expo 2009 has announced that Cartoon Network will be hosting portfolio reviews in artist alley. Artists are eligible to sign up for a professional review of their work on Friday and Saturday of the convention between the hours of 10am to noon and then 2pm to 4pm. The convention will be held July 2-5, 2009.
May 25, 2009
Bang Zoom! to offer dubbing workshop at Otakon
Otakon 2009 will host a series of free dubbing workshops offered by Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a professional dubbing studio known for their work in animation and videogames.
May 25, 2009
Voice actor and producer Tony Oliver to appear at Otakon
American voice actor Tony Oliver will be a guest at Otakon 2009. The convention takes place this July in Baltimore, Maryland.
May 20, 2009
World Cyber Games USA National Final to be held at New York Anime Festival
The World Cyber Games and The New York Anime Festival announced a video game competition at the 2009 convention. New York Anime Festival will be held September 25-27 in New York, New York.
May 19, 2009
Anime Expo announces Seiji Mizushima as a guest of honor
Anime director Seiji Mizushima has been announced as a guest of honor at Anime Expo 2009. The convention will be held July 2-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
May 15, 2009
Anime Expo announces writer Yosuke Kuroda as guest of honor
Head of Studio Orphee and screenplay writer Yosuke Kuroda has been announced as an Anime Expo 2009 guest of honor. The convention will be held July 2-5 in Los Angeles, California.
May 14, 2009
FanimeCon 2009 announces Halko Momoi as a guest of honor
FanimeCon has also announced that singer, composer, and voice actress Halko Momoi will be appearing at the convention.
May 14, 2009
FanimeCon 2009 announces Reuben Langdon, Patricia Lee, and Ken Lally as guests of honor
FanimeCon has announced Reuben Langdon, Patricia Lee, and Ken Lally as guests of honor for this year's convention. FanimeCon 2009 will be held May 22-25 in San Jose, California.
May 13, 2009
Connecticon announces four more guests
Connecticon has announced that Sandeep Parikh, Scott Chernoff, Tony Janning, and Christina Vee will be guests at this year's convention. It will be held July 31-August 2 in Hartford, Connecticut.
May 13, 2009
Geek.Kon announces new guests Kyle Hebert and Chad Corrie
Geek.Kon has announced its first guests as voice actor Kyle Hebert and fantasy author Chad Corrie. The convention will be held this October in Madison, Wisconsin.
May 13, 2009
Colossalcon announces final guests
Colossalcon has announced their final guests of honor, Brad Swaile and Gavin Goszka. The convention will be held June 4-6 in Sandusky, Ohio.
May 12, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 welcomes Robot Chicken
Anime Expo has announced that Robot Chicken's Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Chris McKay, Douglas Goldstein, Tom Root, Mike Fasolo, Kevin Shinick, and Erik Weiner will be holding an official Robot Chicken panel. The convention runs over the 4th of July weekend in Los Angeles, California.
May 12, 2009
NYAF presents Super Para Natural Manga Day at NYC's Kinokuniya Bookstore
New York Anime Festival announced it will be hosting Super Para Natural Manga Day at New York City's Kinokuniya Bookstore on Sunday, May 17th.
May 12, 2009
Zenkaikon announces Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Hi5, and Ikuzo! Studios
Zenkaikon has announced new guests including actor Johnny Yong Bosch, band Eyeshine, DJ Hi5, and Ikuzo! Studios. Zenkaikon will be held this November in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
May 11, 2009
Cellist/vocalist Kanon Wakeshima to make US debut at Otakon
Otakorp has announced that cellist and vocalist Kanon Wakeshima will make her US debut at Otakon 2009. The convention will be held this July in Baltimore, Maryland.
May 11, 2009
Anime Expo announces Trigun guests of honor
Anime Expo has announced that Trigun creators Yasuhiro Nightow and Satoshi Nishimura will be appearing at the convention as guests. They will be joined by two additional members of the Trigun movie team, Mr. Shigeru Kitayama and Mr. Noriyuki Jinguji, for a Trigun movie panel.
May 5, 2009
Anime Expo announces Kari Wahlgren as an American guest of honor
Anime Expo has announced voice actress Kari Wahlgren as guest of honor. The convention will be held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
May 5, 2009
New guest Ralph Bakshi confirmed for SWACE 2009
Southwest Animation Convention and Expo has announced animation director, producer, and writer Ralph Bakshi as a guest of honor. SWACE runs July 31st through August 2nd in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
May 4, 2009
SPJA announces finalists for 2009 SPJA Industry Awards
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation has announced the finalists for its 2009 SPJA Industry Awards. All categories are up for public voting via both the SPJA and Anime Expo web sites.
May 1, 2009
Make sure you're not "That Guy" in the latest episode of the AnimeCons.com podcast
AnimeCons.com has released the April/May episode of the AnimeCons.com podcast. In this episode, Elizabeth tells you how not to be "That Guy" at a convention, Shiva explains the process to get high quality footage for an anime music video, Sketch and Elizabeth answer a viewer-submitted question about what to carry with you at a convention, plus we share news headlines and a list of upcoming conventions.
April 30, 2009
New guest Tiffany Grant confirmed for Ai-Kon 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba's Ai-Kon has announced that Stephanie Sheh has cancelled her appearance due to work-related conflicts. However, Tiffany Grant has been announced as a new guest for the convention this July.
April 29, 2009
Metrocon announces Gundam Wing reunion
Metrocon has added two additional guests for its convention scheduled for the weekend of July 19-21 in Tampa, Florida. Brian Drummond and Brad Swaile have been added to the guest roster that already includes fellow Gundam Wing actors Mark Hildreth, Scott McNeil, and Kirby Morrow.
April 28, 2009
Anime Alabama announces guests for its first convention
Anime Alabama has announced guests Robert Axelrod, Maja, Meredith Placko, and Mini-Komix. The convention runs June 5-7 in Mobile, Alabama.
April 28, 2009
MIT Dance Theater Ensemble presents performances at Anime Boston and Tokyo University of the Arts
The MIT Dance Theater Ensemble will perform Live Action Anime 2009: Madness at Mokuba at Anime Boston on May 22, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The troupe will then take the show to Japan, where they will collaborate with Japanese students to perform the play at Tokyo University of the Arts on May 29-30, 2009.
April 24, 2009
Yunmao Ayakawa returns to Anime Mid-Atlantic
Anime Mid-Atlantic has announced that Yunmao Ayakawa will be returning to their convention in Hampton, Virginia this June.
April 24, 2009
NYAF to hold Death Note Day at Kinokuniya Bookstore
New York Anime Festival announced they will be holding a special Death Note anime screening and prize giveaway at Kinokuniya Bookstore on April 28th. (This is a screening of the first episode of the series, not the movie itself.)
April 19, 2009
Ireland's EirtaKon announces Kevin Connolly as guest of honour
EirtaKon 09 located in Dublin, Ireland has announced voice actor Kevin M Connolly as this year's guest of honour. The convention will take place November 13-15 at Dublin City University.
April 18, 2009
Anime Expo announces Power Ranger reunion and panel
Anime Expo has announced a reunion of the cast of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers with actors Karan Ashley, Steve Cardenas, Walter Jones, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, and Robert Axelrod. The convention will be held held July 2nd-5th in Los Angeles, California.
April 15, 2009
NY Anime Festival announces mascot contest
The New York Anime Festival today announced its 2009 mascot contest has gone live with the winning art to be featured as NYAF 2009's official mascot throughout the show. New York Anime Festival will take place September 25-27, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan, New York.
April 15, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 and Bang Zoom! Entertainment team up to bring back AX Idol
AX Idol is returning to Anime Expo 2009. Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase their singing and voice acting talents in front of industry professionals from Bang Zoom! Entertainment and Tsunku♂ from Morning Musume.
April 15, 2009
Anime Expo announces musical composer of BlazBlue and Guilty Gear producer
Anime Expo has announced Daisuke Ishiwatari as a guest of honor.
April 13, 2009
Anime Expo announces director, lead artist and designer of BlazBlue as guest
Anime Expo has announced the attendance of Toshimichi Mori as a guest of honor at this summer's convention in Los Angeles, California.
April 13, 2009
Co-creator of Reboot appearing at Anime Evolution 2009
Gavin Blair, the co-creator of the computer animated series Reboot, will be appearing at this year's Anime Evolution. The convention will be held this June in Vancouver, British Columbia.
April 9, 2009
San Japan announces two additional musical guests for 2009 convention
San Japan in San Antonio, Texas has announced two new music acts for their August convention. Tadahisa Yoshida and LeetStreet Boys will be performing during the convention.
April 8, 2009
SAKE holds contest for tickets to Death Note III Screenings
Spring Anime Kaiju Experience and VIZ Media are giving away 40 tickets to Death Note III: L Change the World. Fans can enter the drawing at the convention on April 11th.
April 8, 2009
New York Anime Festival 2009 attendee, press, and professional registration is online
New York Anime Festival has announced the start of online registration for attendees, press, and professionals. Each attendee who registers online will receive two weeks of service on Crunchyroll.
April 8, 2009
Anime Punch! announces Mushi-Pro secretary as guest
Anime Punch! has announced that Haruko Nogawa, a former personal secretary to Osamu Tezuka, will be a guest at their convention this weekend in Columbus, Ohio.
April 8, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 masquerade registration date announced
Anime Expo has announced that their 2009 masquerade registration will begin on Friday, April 10th at 7:00 PM PDT.
April 6, 2009
Dan Gilvezan and Derrick J Wyatt to attend TFcon Toronto
TFcon Toronto has announced that original Transformers voice actor Dan Gilvezan and Transformers Animated art director and lead character designer Derrick J Wyatt will be guests of the convention on April 25th and 26th in Toronto, Ontario.
April 5, 2009
Ikasucon 2009 announces first round of confirmed guests
Ikasucon in Fort Wayne, Indiana has confirmed guests Travis Willingham, Wendy Powell, , Jeremy Mauney, and Archaic Jump Productions' Harlan Watkins and Mariah Watkins.
April 2, 2009
Daisho Con announces 2009 guest lineup
Daisho Con in Stevens Point, Wisconsin has announced guests Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Tim Seeley, Pat Rothfuss, Steve Horton, and Steam Century.
April 1, 2009
Anime Expo announces availability of event registration system
If you are interested in running a panel, workshop, contest, or other event at Anime Expo 2009 in Los Angeles, California, you may now use their online event registration system to do so.
April 1, 2009
Sakura-Con announces two new guests, a special premiere and record member pre-registration
Michael Tatum and Joel McDonald will be attending Sakura-Con 2009 in Seattle, Washington this April. The convention will also premiere Heroic Age and is seeing a 75% increase in pre-registered attendees.
March 31, 2009
Anime Expo announces a call for artists
Anime Expo has announced the launch of its online artist alley registration system. They have also provided a warning about other companies making false claims of representing the convention.
March 31, 2009
Anime Expo launches 2009 volunteer online registration
Anime Expo has announced the launch of its online volunteer registration system. The convention will be held held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
March 30, 2009
Tora-Con 2009 announces final guests and end of pre-registration
Tora-Con 2009 has announced musical guest Armcannon and returning guest Geek Comedy Tour. They also announced that their attendance will be capped at 1,450 people. The convention is scheduled for April 25th at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
March 29, 2009
Anime Matsuri announces final round of guests
Anime Matsuri has announced Mike McFarland, Jason David Frank, Sonny Strait, Diana Tolin and Strong Machine 2 have been added to its guest list. The Houston convention will be held April 10th through 12th.
March 26, 2009
Anime Boston contracts Expo Logic as registration vendor
In response to last year's long lines, Anime Boston has announced that it has contracted with Expo Logic as its registration vendor. Expo Logic has previously handled the N.Y. Times Travel Show, the CHA Craft Super Show and the Philadelphia Gift Show. The convention has also increased registration stations by 400%.
March 23, 2009
Anime Boston announces third round of guests
Anime Boston has announced musical group Kalafina with star composer Yuki Kajiura as well as voice actor Veronica Taylor will be guests at Anime Boston 2009. The convention will be held May 22nd through 24th at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
March 20, 2009
Castle Point Anime Convention announces musical guests
Musical artists MC Frontalot, Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, and No Carrier will be performing at Castle Point Anime Convention. The convention will be held on March 29th on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.
March 19, 2009
Metrocon 2009 announces guests
METROCON has announced a number of guests including Abney Park, Greg Ayres, Illich Guardiola, Mark Hildreth, Scott McNeil, Kirby Morrow, Doug Smith, David Stanworth, and David Williams. The convention will be held in Tampa, Florida the weekend of July 19-21, 2009.
March 18, 2009
Anime Matsuri announces 2010 dates
A few weeks before their 2009 convention, Anime Matsuri has announced that their 2010 convention will take place at the same Houston, Texas location from April 2nd through 4th, 2010.
March 17, 2009
Zenkaikon announces C.J. Henderson, room block, and Philadelphia Sakura Sunday
Zenkaikon 2009 has announced that author CJ Henderson will be a guest at their convention this November in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The convention has also announced its room block rates and a one-day Sakura Sunday event taking place in Philadelphia on April 5th.
March 16, 2009
Ai-Kon confirms guests of honour and ticket rates
Ai-Kon in Winnipeg, Manitoba has confirmed its guests for 2009: Stephanie Sheh, Caitlin Glass, and Jan Scott-Frazier. The convention will be held July 24-26 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
March 13, 2009
Right Stuf's Anime Today prepares for convention season with Patrick Delahanty of AnimeCons.com
Right Stuf, Inc. interviews Patrick Delahanty, of AnimeCons.com, in episode 88 of Anime Today. Released every other week, Anime Today is the first commercially-produced podcast aimed at enthusiasts of Japanese animation and comics.
March 13, 2009
Anime Alabama to hold inaugural convention
Anime Alabama, the first anime convention in Mobile, Alabama, will be held June 5th through 7th at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. The convention is organized by the same group as Anime South.
March 13, 2009
Otakon 2009 welcomes Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Voice actress Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, best known as Major Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex series, will be a guest of honor at Otakon 2009 this July in Baltimore, Maryland.
March 10, 2009
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention (MTAC) announces additional guests
MTAC has announced guests Collen O'Shaughnessy, James L. Barry, Jeff Nimoy, Jeong Mo Yang, Sam Romero, and Steve Horton. The convention will take place on the first weekend of April in Nashville, Tennessee.
March 6, 2009
Matsuricon announces second round of guests
Columbus, Ohio's MatsuriCon has announced new guests Caitlin Glass, Juliet Cesario, and Steve Horton. The convention will take place August 28-30, 2009.
March 5, 2009
Sakura-Con 2009 announces final nine guests of honor
Sakura-Con has announced guests Sasaki Nozomu, Yashitoshi ABe, Koichi Ohata, Hideo Okamoto, Myuji, Roland Kelts, Greg Dean, and Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik. Sakura-Con takes place April 10-12 in Seattle, Washington.
March 5, 2009
Anime Expo 2009 and Intermixi Japan Tours announce Japan sweepstakes
Anime Expo and Intermixi Japan Tours will be giving away another trip to Japan to a pre-registered attendee. Anime Expo 2009 runs July 2nd through 5th in Los Angeles, California.
March 4, 2009
MatsuriCon announces first round of guests
MatsuriCon has announced their first round of guests consisting of Kyle Hebert, Trevor Devall, Kevin McKeever, and No Need for Bushido's Alex Kolesar and Joe Kovell. The convention will be held August 28-30 in Columbus, Ohio.
March 4, 2009
New York Anime Festival to hold Anime Day at Kinokuniya
New York Anime Festival today announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga, Japan Society, Karaterice, Keio Academy, Samurai Beat Radio, and Yen Press to hold an Anime Day at New York City's Kinokuniya Bookstore. On Sunday, March 15th, they will present a series of events showcasing the worlds of anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese popular culture.
February 27, 2009
Manifest announces new dates and venue
Manifest in Melbourne, Australia has announced that they will be moving to the Melbourne Showgrounds for this year's convention. Their 2009 event will be held from August 21st through 23rd. Their Minifest event will be held on April 4th at the University of Melbourne.
February 27, 2009
One-day Spring Anime Kaiju Experience event announced
United Fan Con, Inc. has announced a one-day anime event called Spring Anime Kaiju Experience which will be held on Saturday, April 11th at the Courtyard by Marriott Tremont in Boston, Massachusetts.
February 22, 2009
San Japan announces first round of guests for 2009 convention
San Japan has announced guests Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Chris Patton, Wendy Powell, Clarine Harp, Troy Baker, Carrie Savage, Chris Ayres, and Josh Grelle as well as musical performers OverClocked ReMix, Mega Ran, and DJ Katsuhiko Jinnai. San Japan will be held this August in San Antonio, Texas.
February 20, 2009
Zenkaikon 2009 announces three new guests
Zenkaikon has announced several new guests: Stephanie Chateau and C.J. Collins from Concept Galaxy and musical guest Eden Star. The convention will take place this November in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
February 19, 2009
Anime Boston announces second round of guests
Anime Boston has announce its second round of guests consisting of Chris Ayres, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Tom Wayland and Travis Willingham. Anime Boston 2009 will take place May 22-24th at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
February 18, 2009
Castle Point Anime Convention announces Michele Knotz and Bill Rogers
Castle Point Anime Convention has announced guests Michele Knotz and Bill Rogers. The one-day convention will be held on March 29th on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.
February 18, 2009
ConnectiCon announces first round of guests
ConnectiCon has announced their first round of guests for ConnectiCon 2009 held July 31st through August 2nd at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
February 18, 2009
MomoCon announces new guests and charity event
MomoCon has announced new guests Extraordinary Contraptions, Gina Biggs, Steven Cummings, the Outlanders Steampunk group, Tripwire Interactive, Hi-Rez Studios, Seraphina, Reanna Remick, Imriela, and Aleathia Burns. The convention has also announced Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity events and seminars on college information. The convention will be held March 14th and 15th at the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Georgia.
February 17, 2009
Sakura-Con announces three new guests of honor
Sakura-Con 2009 in Seattle, Washington has announced that Kappei Yamaguchi, Peter Fernandez, and Wendy Powell will be attending as guests of honor. The convention runs from April 10th through 12th.
February 8, 2009
Zenkaikon announces new guest Robert Axelrod
Zenkaikon has announced that voice actor Robert Axelrod will be attending their convention. The convention will take place in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania this November.
February 6, 2009
MizuCon announces dates for 2009
Mizu Con has announced that they will be returning to the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida. This year, they move up their dates to August 21-23.
February 3, 2009
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention announces Notorious MSG and Lisa Furukawa
MTAC has announced that The Notorious MSG and Lisa Furukawa will be performing at the Nashville convention the weekend of April 3rd through 5th.
January 29, 2009
Anime Matsuri announces DJ HeavyGrinder AMV contest
Anime Matsuri has announced an anime music video contest using audio tracks from DJ HeavyGrinder. Entries should be uploaded to YouTube and will be judged by a panel including DJ HeavyGrinder herself. Winners will be announced prior to the convention.
January 29, 2009
Kumoricon announces first guests of honor for 2009 convention
Kumoricon has announced guests Svetlana Chmakova, Last Stop Tokyo, and Soul Candy. The convention in Portland, Oregon will be held September 5-7, 2009.
January 22, 2009
Anime Matsuri 2009 announces performance by Miyavi
Miyavi will be performing in concert at Anime Matsuri 2009 in Houston, Texas this April.
January 21, 2009
The Morikami Museum adds anime programming to its 30th annual Hatsume Fair
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida will be adding anime programming to its traditional Hatsume Fair this year. The fair will be held March 21st and 22nd.
January 20, 2009
Broward Anime Festival announces additional guests
The Broward Anime Festival has issued a press release to announce the addition of several new guests including Billy West, Yaya Han, C.J. "Kefka" Collins, and Stephanie Chateau. The convention takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 6-8, 2009.
January 19, 2009
Tora-Con 2009 announces new guests, Todd Haberkorn and John Swasey
RIT Anime Club will welcome Todd Haberkorn and John Swasey to Tora-Con this April in Rochester, New York.
January 17, 2009
Anime Matsuri 2009 announces guests
Anime Matsuri has announced guests Crispin Freeman, Quinton Flynn, Stephanie Young, Luci Christian, Chris Patton, Blake Shepard, Cynthia Rothrock, DJ Heavygrinder, Misako Rocks!, Matt Miller, Lillyxandra, Binkx, and Gren. The convention takes place April 10-12 in Houston, Texas.
January 15, 2009
Anime Boston 2009 announces first round of guests
Anime Boston has announced its first round of guests, including Greg Ayres, David Williams, Robert and Emily DeJesus, Misako Rocks!, and musical guest Bespa Kumamero.
January 13, 2009
Animation and Gaming Ohio announces their final guest
Steve Blum will be joining A&G Ohio for his first Ohio convention appearance. The convention is scheduled for March 13-15 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
January 8, 2009
Bishie Con to be held in St. Louis in November 2009
Bishie Con, a new convention "created for fangirls who want their yaoi and Boys' Love fix", will be held at the Holiday Inn St. Louis-Southwest Viking in St. Louis, Missouri this November.
January 8, 2009
Centennial High School in Ellicott City, Maryland to host one-day convention
Centennial High School Anime Club in Ellicott City, Maryland has announce that it will be hosting its first ever anime convention on April 25th, 2009 called CHS Otaku Fest.

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