AnimeNEXT [visit site]

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AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The convention features Japanese creators of anime and manga, voice actors from anime series, Japanese musical acts, artists, vendors and exhibits, panels, workshops, and gaming. Events all focus on aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. With the popularity of anime and manga growing in the 1990's and 2000's, anime conventions have seen positive growth in their attendance; AnimeNEXT is no exception. AnimeNEXT has been in existence since 2002 and is organized by Universal Animation.

Attendance:
9,850 warm bodies

Attendees:
View 13 FanCons.ca users in attendance

Advance Rates:
$40 by Jan 1; $50 by May 24

Guests:
• Berryz Kobo (Band)
• Kevin Bolk (Web Comic Creator, Interrobang Studios)
• C.R.A.Z.Y.O.T.A.K.U.
• Chipocrite (Musical Performer)
• Leah Clark (Voice Actress, FUNimation Entertainment)
• Kara Edwards (Voice Actress)
• Bill Ellis (Web Comic Creator, All New Issues)
• Toshihiro Fukuoka (Editor in Chief, ASCII Media Works)
• Kyle Hebert (Voice Actor)
• Chuck Huber (Voice Actor, FUNimation Entertainment) cancelled
• Michele Knotz (Voice Actress)
• Dave Lister (Producer, Studio Nasu)
• Kevin McKeever (Operations Coordinator, Harmony Gold)
• Dani O'Brien (Web Comic Creator, All New Issues)
• Satsuki (Musician)
• Z8 (Z-Ann) (Fashion Designer, h.NAOTO)

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