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