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Anime Expo Convention Profile

By Deb Aoki, About.com

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Official Web Site:

http://www.anime-expo.org

About This Event:

"Largest Anime Convention in the U.S."

Anime Expo is the primary annual event hosted by The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA). In 2005, Anime Expo's attendance topped 33,000 attendees over the course of 4 days.

Anime Expo's Exhibit Hall offers a vast collection of import and domestic anime and manga merchandise, as well as galleries featuring artwork by leading anime and manga artists. Other events include panels, workshops for traditional and contemporary Japanese culture , video and film presentations, charity auction, concerts, and AniMatsuri, a Japanese-themed festival.

Dates:

Friday, July 3 - Monday, July 6, 2008

Location:

Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California

Special Guests:

Events:

  • Panels
  • Workshops
  • Video and Film Presentations
  • Cosplay Competition
  • Charity Auction
  • Concerts
  • Anime Music Video Competition
  • AniMatsuri: The Anime Summer Festival
  • AX Idol Voice Talent Search
  • Full schedule of events

Presented By:

Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

Registration Info and Admission Fees:

Registration Hours:

Admission:
  • 4-day pass: $50 (before March 17); $55 (March 18 - June 1); $60 (June 2 - July 3) $65 (at the door)
  • 2-day pass: $45 (January 1 - July 3); $50 (at the door)
  • 1-day pass: $25
  • More ticket pricing information

Plan Your Trip:

Anime Expo News:

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