We are fortunate to be in an area that is near several great conventions throughout the year. If you are looking for the next great con or just looking for some general information, then you have hit the spot! Perhaps we will see you at one of these great events in the future.
Animazement
http://www.animazement.org/
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC
Animazement is an all-volunteer, fan-run anime convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating popular Japanese visual culture in all of its forms. The parent organization of Animazement, Educational Growth Across Oceans (EGAO) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Dates
2010: May 28-30
2009: May 22-24
2008: May 23-25
2007: May 25-27
2006: May 26-28
2005: May 27-29
2004: May 28-30
2003: May 23-25
2002: May 24-26
2001: March 25-27
2000: March 10-12
1999: March 19-21
1998: March 20-22
Anime Mid-Atlantic
http://www.animemidatlantic.com/
Chesapeake Conference Center
Chesapeake, VA
Anime Mid-Atlantic is an annual Japanese animation and culture convention held each year in Virginia. Join us for our tenth annual event featuring industry guests, artistic and cultural forums, music concerts, and all of your favorite anime convention events.
Dates
2010: June 11-13
2009: June 19-21
2008: June 13-15
2007: June 15-17
2006: June 16-18
2005: June 17-19
2004: May 28-30
2003: June 13-15
2002: June 14-16
2001: June 15-17
Chibi-Con
http://www.chibi-con.com/
Virginia Beach Central Library
Virginia Beach, VA
Chibi☆Con is an all volunteer, fan-run event located in Virginia Beach, VA. Brought to you by fans for fans. We promote Japanese animation(Anime) and Asian culture. We provide a variety of Anime related activities, screenings, fan panels, guests, concerts, and more for all our attendees to enjoy.
Dates
2010: April 30
Katsucon
http://www.katsucon.org/
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
Katsucon is a fan convention for multicultural enthusiasts and entertainment. It is an annual three-day event held in or around Washington D.C.
Dates
2010: February 12-14
2009: February 13-15
2008: February 15-17
2007: February 16-18
2006: February 17-19
2005: February 18-20
2004: February 13-15
2003: February 14-16
2002: February 15-17
2001: February 16-18
2000: February 11-13
1999: February 12-14
1998: February 27-March 1
1997: March 7-9
1996: March 8-10
1995: February 17-19
Nekocon
http://www.nekocon.com/
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, VA
Nekocon is an anime convention that is held in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Dates
2010: November 5-7
2009: November 6-8
2008: November 7-9
2007: November 2-4
2006: November 3-5
2005: November 4-6
2004: November 5-7
2003: November 7-9
2002: November 8-10
2001: October 26-28
2000: October 27-29
1999: November 5-7
1998: October 2-4
Otakon
http://www.otakon.com/
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
Otakon is the convention of the otaku generation: by fans, for fans; and we’re back for our 17th year in 2010! Join thousands of your fellow fans as we descend on Baltimore to celebrate all anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture! Ever since 1999, we’ve taken over a sizable chunk of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a 3-day festival celebrating the pop culture that’s brought us everything from Astroboy to Yu-Gi-Oh, from the Seven Samurai to Spirited Away.
Dates
2010: July 30-August 1
2009: July 17-19
2008: August 8-10
2007: July 20-22
2006: August 4-6
2005: August 19-21
2004: July 30-August 1
2003: August 8-10
2002: July 26-28
2001: August 10-12
2000: August 4-6
1999: July 2-4
1998: August 7-9
1997: August 8-10
1996: August 9-11
1995: September 1-4
1994: July 29-31
T-MODE
http://tmode.org/
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Alexandria, VA
T-MODE has also brought together an exciting lineup of guests. Our guests range from notable voice actors and cosplayers, to independent bands, and various talents within the anime and gaming industry.
Dates
2010: April 16-18
2008: September 5-7
2007: September 14-16
2005: May 13-14
2004: April 2-3
For further information and to keep up to date, check out AnimeCons at http://www.animecons.com/.
