OAKS, PA – October, 20, 2011 – The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce that its sixth annual convention will take place on May 11-12, 2012 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. “Many of our members have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of our next convention, since construction at the Valley ...
MUSIC AND GAMING FESTIVAL, JANUARY 5-8, 2012 Live Video Game Music Cover Bands and 24 Hour Gaming For Four Days WASHINGTON, DC — SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 — The largest video game party on the east coast returns once again. MAGFest X, the 10th annual Music And Gaming Festival, will be rocking the Gaylord National Hotel ...
Baltimore, MD (Aug 2, 2011) – Otakon 2011 digs deep for Japan Relief and raises over ¥5,000,000 ($65,000). In an unprecedented show of generosity and goodwill, members of Otakon 2011 including attendees, guests, industry partners, and staff raised $65,150 for Japan Relief. The various efforts included merchandise (t-shirts, wristbands, buttons etc), Otakon exclusive Madoka Magica ...
Baltimore, MD (July 31, 2011) – For the 18th year, Otakon’s attendance grew, this year reaching a new milestone. At closing ceremonies, the Chair of Otakon 2011, Bob Klemens announced an unofficial count of 31,348 members. Last year’s official count was 29,274. Also, Otakon 2012 dates were announced and will be held July 27–29 at ...
Baltimore, MD (July 27, 2011) – Otakon 2011 to host Charity Auction for Japan Relief. In the wake of the devastation caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, Japan faces years of rebuilding and relief efforts. They will continue to need assistance and support for quite some time. Accordingly, this year’s ...
Baltimore, MD (July 27, 2011) – Musician Hiroaki Yura to return to Otakon for 2011 along with fellow musician Mari Yoshida. Hiroaki Yura is a Japanese violinist who is the founder and Artistic Director of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra in Sydney, Australia. The founder of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra, the Eminence Audio Production company, ...
Baltimore, MD (July 27, 2011) – Otakon 2011 is proud to present the 2D premiere of the English version TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance. Set in the rich Tekken universe, TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance follows Xiaoyu Ling, seasoned martial artist and high school student, tasked by the G Corporation to infiltrate an international school in Kyoto to gather ...
Baltimore, MD (July 19, 2011) – Here is a rare opportunity to own an original Madoka Magica Poster at Otakon. Otakon in collaboration with Aniplex of America have come together to help raise funds for disaster victims of Japan’s earthquakes and tsunami. In exchange for a small minimum donation ($5), Otakon is offering a Limited ...
Baltimore, MD (July 20, 2011) – Otakon is proud to present the premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s latest work, Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below. It’s been 10 years since Makoto Shinkai’s brilliant debut with his individually created work Voices of a Distant Star, and with the releases of The Place Promised in Our ...
Baltimore, MD (July 14, 2011) – Executive Producer Masayuki Ozaki to appear at Otakon 2011. Until 2003, Masayuki Ozaki worked for GAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC where he was involved in acquisitions of Hollywood titles and distribution & promotion of domestic titles. In 2004, he began his career at Sunrise Inc. where he was a planning manager ...
