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FanimeCon Anime Convention Profile

By Deb Aoki, About.com

Logo for FanimeCon, an anime convention held at the  McEnery San Jose Convention Center, CA

FanimeCon 2008 logo

© Fanime

Official Website:

http://www.fanime.com/

About This Event:

"The Bay Area's Largest Anime Convention - By Fans, For Fans"

Dates and Show Hours:

Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25, 2009

Show Hours: Friday: 3 pm - midnight, 24 hour anime showings. Dealers' Room: 3 pm - 8 pm
Saturday / Sunday: 10 am - 1 am (Panels), Dealers Room: 10 am - 7 pm
Monday: 11 am - 3 pm (Panels), Dealers Room: 10 am - 3 pm

Location:

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the adjacent San Jose Marriott, and the San Jose Hilton Towers
San Jose, California

Special Guests:

  • Halko Momoi, voice actor, singer and producer
  • Hiroyuki Yamaga, Executive Director, GAINAX
  • Ruben Langdon, actor, stuntman and producer (Resident Evil: 5)
  • Ken Lally, actor and stuntman (Resident Evil: 5)
  • Makenai, American J-pop band
  • Carl Gustav Horn, Dark Horse manga editor
  • Gilles Poitras, author of The Anime Companion and The Anime Companion 2
  • More Guests

Events:

  • Panel Discussions
  • Video Screenings
  • Black and White Ball
  • Karaoke
  • Music Fest
  • Fanimaid Cafe
  • Artists Colony
  • Swap Meet
  • Gaming Room
  • Late Night Video Marathons
  • Charity Auction
  • More Events

Presented by:

Fanime, a fan-run organization

Registration Information and Admission Fees:

Admission / Membership Fees

  • Weekend (4-day pass) - $60
  • Friday only: $30
  • Saturday or Sunday only: $35
  • Monday only: $25
  • Children under 10: Free with paid adult admission

Pre-Registration Information

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