a-kon anime fest

What is a-Kon?

For the musician, see Akon. A-Kon is an annual four-day anime convention held during June at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas / Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. First held in 1990 with just 380 people in attendance, A-Kon is North America's longest running convention primarily focused on anime.

Where is Otakon held?

Otakon is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in our nation's capital of Washington, DC. Follow Otakon on Facebook, Twitter, and more for all sorts of updates and news about the upcoming year.

When is Otakon 2022?

Countdown to Otakon 2022! July 29 th - 31 st 2022 Register online, spend less time in line and get to the action faster. Otakon 2021 was a success we never could have imagined, coming at a time that none of us dreamed we'd ever see.

How many people go to a-Kon?

A-Kon is an annual three-day anime convention held during June at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas and Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas....A-KonAttendance34,684 in 2018Websitewww.a-kon.com6 more rows

Who owns a-Kon?

Along with his own musical career, Akon later founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution....AkonAkon in 2015BornAliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam April 16, 1973 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Other namesA-Kon El NegreetoCitizenshipUnited States Senegal17 more rows

Where is Afest?

Dallas, TexasAnimeFestLocation(s)Dallas, TexasCountryUnited StatesInaugurated1992Attendance10,7514 more rows

Is Anime Matsuri Cancelled?

The convention in 2015 remained at the George R. Brown Convention Center and used the first and most of the second floors. Anime Matsuri 2020 was moved from July to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was later canceled after Houston announced the city would be holding no more events in 2020.

What is the biggest anime convention in Texas?

Welcome To San Japan The 13th. San Japan is the Largest Anime & Gaming Convention in the South Texas Region. We take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Grand Hyatt in downtown San Antonio on Labor Day Weekend.

Is San Japan 2020 Cancelled?

San Japan 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event had a attendance cap of 10,000, with mask and vaccination or heath assessment requirements.

How much does Afest cost?

Tickets and pricing A-Fest tickets start from $3,499 and increase to $3,999 as we move closer to the event. Your event ticket includes the A-Fest programming and most of the meals during the official dates of the event. Accommodation, flights and other travel expenses are not included in the ticket price.

How much does Mindvalley a-fest cost?

A-Fest is a member-only event. Once your application is approved, you will be invited to become a Mindvalley Member ($499/year). After securing your membership you will be able to secure your event ticket, starting from $3,495 when tickets go on sale in February 2022. Get ready for the experience of a lifetime!

What is Afest?

A-Fest is Back in 2022. A-Fest is an event designed by Vishen Lakhiani to bring together amazing people from around the world to connect, grow and learn from each other and the world's best teachers. It takes place in 5-star paradise locations across the world.

What episode does Matsuri appear in citrus?

Matsuri makes her first appearance in chapter 8 of the anime entitled "Out of love" consoling a heartbroken girl who had recently broken up with her boyfriend.

What happens at Anime Matsuri?

Join attendees from over 30 different countries in a celebration of anime, music, art and cosplay, with hundreds of hours of programing and exciting Guests, Celebrities and Industry Experts. Hosted at the state-of-the-art George R.

What time does the Anime Matsuri start?

July 28 @ 4:00 pm - July 31 @ 4:00 pm CDT. Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

What is RevelCon?

RevelCon was a fan-run convention in the form of a gen and slash friendly relaxacon held yearly in Houston. It has a program with panels, an art show, a vidshow, a video room and a dealers' room for fanzines, fanart and other merchandise. It averaged around 100 attendees.

Where is anime Con this year?

Los Angeles Convention Center2022 Anime Expo / LocationThe Los Angeles Convention Center is a convention center in the southwest section of downtown Los Angeles. It hosts multiple annual conventions and has often been used as a filming location in TV shows and movies. Wikipedia

Departments

A-Kon consists of many volunteer managed teams each dedicated to operating a portion of this large convention. Each year, usually in February or March, they post a web page for volunteer sign-up. Volunteers work at least sixteen hours during the weekend and receive a free pass to the convention.

Programming

While the focus of the convention was originally centered on anime fandom and screenings of films and television series, many other activities take place encompassing various segments of geek and Japanese pop culture.

History

The name seems to be a play on the early anime series Project A-ko. A-Kon 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A-Kon 2021 was also cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

When is GameFest 2021?

It is with heavy hearts we announce the cancellation of the in-person AnimeFest / GameFest 2021 Event scheduled from July 30 - August 2, 2021 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. This decision did not come lightly as we discussed the many concerns, some of which included traveling for members and guests alike as well as the ability to properly social ...

How many days are conventions?

Four Day Event. Most conventions are 3-day events from Friday through Sunday. AnimeFest runs from Friday through Monday. This gives us an additional evening for main events and a lot more time for activities. Mailed Badges. If you register early and opt-in we can mail you your badge before the convention.

When was Otakon founded?

Founded in 1994 , Otakon is an annual convention held in the summer months to celebrate Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc) and its fandom. The event runs from Friday to Sunday and is packed with a schedule that has tons to do.

When is the Otakon 2021 early bird rate?

Register today to grab the early bird rate and lock in your spot at Otakon 2021.#N#The early bird rate and the badge mailing option are available until May 12th at 12:00 Noon

Do you need a mask to go to Otakon 2021?

Masks to be required at Otakon 2021. Masks will be required in all convention areas, and vaccination is strongly encouraged for all attendees. We highly recommend that all eligible people are vaccinated if attending Otakon, but we will not be requiring proof of vaccination for entry.

Where is the anime festival held?

For the Czech Republic anime convention, see Animefest. AnimeFest is an annual four-day anime convention held during August at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas .

Why was the anime festival cancelled?

AnimeFest in 2017 had issues with its autograph lines. AnimeFest 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AnimeFest 2021 was also cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an online event planned in its place.