CONVENTIONS!!! Part 2
It's another installment of conventions! Now, I will be covering two more conventions that I have gone to.
Anime Matsuri - Houston, Tx
The first time I went to this convention was for one day in 2010 when it was at the Woodlands, a little north of Houston. It originally started in 2007. A fairly young con, compared to most, but it does pack a punch. They've had big-name guests, like Japanese bands FLOW and Back-On. Matt Mercer, gracious host and awesome voice actor, There's even a major car show, known as Import Reactor, where people submit their custom-built cars to put on display. This year, it's going to get crazy. First off, it's going to be in the heart of Downtown Houston. Second, Marvel Entertainment and the World Cosplay Summit are coming, so expect a large amount of super awesome cosplayers. Finally, all of the awesome shopping you can do in the Dealers Room with about 50 vendors! Make sure to prep and save up money because this is one convention you don't want to miss. Don't believe me? Watch the promo.
ACGHK - Hong Kong, China
Talk about lucky. I was overseas, visiting family on the week this convention happened to be going on. ACGHK stands for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong. This is my first, and probably only, convention OUTSIDE of the US. Unlike the conventions held here in the states, their con floor's setup is completely different. Instead of having rooms and panels with guests from the industry and voice actors, the convention is divided into three different areas of one GIANT convention center: Cosplay/Photographer section, Dealers/Artist Alley, and the main stage. Also, be prepared to feel like a sardine in a can because, for this five-day event, it's going to be like that every day. Held during the last week of July, this is THE most crowded convention I have ever been to. It's more of an exhibition than a convention, really. Conventions tend to imply panels, which is not present at ACGHK. Either way, attending ACGHK is an experience. It's a whole other world compared to the US. If you happen to get the chance, stop by and see what it's all about.
That's about it for this time. Stay tuned!
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ACGHK - Hong Kong, China
(Source: AniSong)
Talk about lucky. I was overseas, visiting family on the week this convention happened to be going on. ACGHK stands for Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong. This is my first, and probably only, convention OUTSIDE of the US. Unlike the conventions held here in the states, their con floor's setup is completely different. Instead of having rooms and panels with guests from the industry and voice actors, the convention is divided into three different areas of one GIANT convention center: Cosplay/Photographer section, Dealers/Artist Alley, and the main stage. Also, be prepared to feel like a sardine in a can because, for this five-day event, it's going to be like that every day. Held during the last week of July, this is THE most crowded convention I have ever been to. It's more of an exhibition than a convention, really. Conventions tend to imply panels, which is not present at ACGHK. Either way, attending ACGHK is an experience. It's a whole other world compared to the US. If you happen to get the chance, stop by and see what it's all about.
That's about it for this time. Stay tuned!
ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh! Diet, diet, diet! Panic, run around, fall over, get up and freak out on how to get tickets or more information, then freak some more!
ReplyDeleteIf you want to pre-register for AM, the deadline is at the end of this month. XD Just visit http://animematsuri.com.
DeleteSince the longest time I've wanted to go to an anime convention but never got to it. But looking at the Anime Matsuri site I can't help but get excited specially since its a couple month from now and in my own city. I would be a fool to miss the chance to attend such convention. Thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteNot a problem. ^^ Hurry to pre-reg if you want to go because it ends next week on Feb 28. ;D
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