I have yet to talk to our insider at the Anime Convention but I have seen for myself some of the activities that went on last weekend. It was truly amazing how creative people got with their outfits. I saw blue, green, red, orange, and every other color of the rainbow everywhere. People had dyed their hair, made or bought their own costumes, and much more. There was even people with tails and cat ears! It was a totally awesome to see so many different people come together and celebrate something that they truly loved… ANIME!!

Of course there is! And this weekend, one of our own group is going to experience it firsthand. So, by next week we’ll have all the juicy details of what REALLY happens at these Anime-Fests! Everyone dresses up as their favortie anime characters and there’s a great time to be had by all. The following is some up-and-coming conventions on the east coast for any who are interested:

• Anime Weekend Atlanta:
  • Sept. 19-21, 2008
  •  Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Cobb Galleria Centre Atlanta, GA
• New York Anime Festival:
  • Sept. 26-28, 2008
  • Jacob K. Javits Center New York, NY
• Tsubasacon:
  • Sept.26-28, 2008
  • Riverfront Ballroom & Conference Center Huntington, WV
• Chibi-Pa:
  • Sept.27-28, 2008
  • Palm Beach County Convention Center Palm Beach, FL
• Anime USA:
  • Oct. 10-12, 2008
  • Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA