Anime Conventions Happening this Weekend! (November 12-14, 2010)
It may be getting colder out, but that doesn’t mean “convention season” is over just yet. Below is a list of anime conventions happening across the globe this very weekend, November 12 – 14, 2010. We’ve got cons going on from Texas to Denmark!
Anime USA
November 12-14, 2010
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Details: Tickets are $55 for the weekend. One-day tickets are also available. Guests include the Clockwork Dolls, cosplayer Yaya Han, voice actress Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, voice actor Chris Sabat, voice actress Cristina Vee, and many more.
Chicago Kollision Con
November 12-14, 2010
Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
Details: Tickets are $45 for the weekend. One-day tickets are also available. Guests include actor Robert Axelrod, voice actors Matthew Mercier and Christopher Smith, and cosplayer Barbara Staples.
Dotcon
November 13-14, 2010
Yorkland Hotel Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Details: Tickets are $45 for the weekend. One-day tickets are also available. Guests include voice actor Chris Cason, actress Liana Kerzner, and musical guests Luzmelt.
Hama-Con Holiday Anime Mini-con
November 13, 2010
Bevill Conference Center and Hotel, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Details: Tickets are $7, or $5 with a food donation. There will be an AMV contest, a cosplay parade, Japanese cultural events, panels, a view room, and more.
Izumicon
November 12-14, 2010
The Reed Center, Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA
Details: Tickets are $46 for the weekend. One-day tickets are also available. Guests include voice actress Jamie Marchi, voice actor Troy Baker, voice actor Todd Haberkorn, and more.
J-Popcon
November 12-14, 2010
DGI-byen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Details: This is “The oldest and largest convention in Denmark” that focuses on anime and Japanese culture. Vic Mignogna, noted voice actor, will be a guest. Weekend tickets are 350,- DKK (that’s Danish Crowns).
Kaji-con
November 13, 2010
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, USA
Details: This is a free event. From the organizers: “Enjoy a day of anime, video games, a costume contest, a theater-style viewing room, and prizes. And best of all? It’s completely free! The con begins 8:30am with Registration, the first event starting at 9:00am, and the fun ends at 8:00pm.”
Naru 2 U
November 12-14, 2010
Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Details: Tickets are $45 for the weekend. One-day tickets are also available. Guests include improv group the The 404s, voice actress Barbara Goodson, and Taiko drummers Oto-Wa Taiko.
Nerdacon v5
November 12-13, 2010
Columbus State University, Davidson Student Center, Columbus, Georgia, USA
Details: This is a free event. Artists Haley Salie and Artist Rex are guests. There will be a dealer’s room, panels, an AMV contest, and more.
Otafest Lite
November 13, 2010
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Details: Tickets are $10. This one-day con features 3 rooms of AV programming, a small area for vendors and artists and roughly 20 live events.
November 13-14, 2010
Marriott Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Details: Tickets are $12. Guests are still to be announced. Events include anime screenings, an AMV contest, cosplay contest, vendor’s room and more.
YuleCon
November 12-14, 2010
American Airlines Training & Conference Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Details: Tickets are $40 for the weekend. One-day tickets are also available. Guests include voice actors Christopher Ayres, Chris Bevins, Clarine Harp, J. Michael Tatum, and more.
