San Japan - All About Anime - KSAT 12 News - San Antonio, Texas

This is the news article done by KSAT 12 News about San Japan :3 (JULY 9th-11th, 2010) in San Antonio, Texas. This is a well done article to show what cosplay and the events that happen at a Japanese manga & anime convention.

The next event is happening in August 10th-12th, 2012 at the HBG Convention Center & Grand Hyatt Hotel.

The band playing is called "The Loliholix", the song they are playing is 'Nothing is Simple'. You may find more at http://www.myspace.com/theloliholix

For more information please go to http://www.san-japan.org

Cosplays seen in this news article:
Naruto
Bleach
Ouran Host Club
Soul Calibur
Kingdom Hearts
Dr. Horrible
Jason From Friday The 13th
Zombies
Prince of Tennis
Death Note
Batman / Dark Night
Final Fantasy
Cowboy Bebop

Original News Article Credit:

http://www.ksat.com/entertainment/24205670/detail.html

Colorful Characters Invade Downtown SA

Thousands of fans of the Japanese-style of animation known as Anime have invaded the Rivercenter Marriott for a three-day convention. Most of them have come dressed up in costumes portraying their favorite Anime characters.

"It's a celebration of all things Japanese and also nerd fandom," said David Ramirez, a spokesman for the event that also celebrates science fiction and other film and television genres.

"We have zombies, horror, science fiction, video gaming, table top gaming, all sorts of programming," Ramirez said.

Now in it's third year, the convention continues to draw a larger crowd each year. Last year, the event drew more than 3,000 visitors to the city. This year's convention is expected to attract a record crowd of 5,000 self-described nerds.

"This is a chance for people who can sometimes be ostracized, you know the nerds are kind of always looked down upon," said Ramirez. "This is just a chance for people to let go and embrace their nerdyness, have fun and enjoy the things they really like."

While the majority of attendees are in there tweens to twenties, there are some older Anime fans taking part in the workshops, panels and exhibits.

"I've been doing it for about 10 years now," said gray-haired Catherine Allison, who admitted she got hooked on Anime through her younger nieces and nephews.

"The age is not so important as to have fun," said another "adult" who wouldn't give his real name. "The goal here is to have a good time and you can do that no matter what age you are."

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[TheYugiohgxfan]

ive got a question. can you dress up if you are a guest?

[sanjapan]

@TheYugiohgxfan Cosplay is encouraged for everyone who attends but it is by no means required.

[EvilGiggles13]

I dont know what to be yetttt TT^TT /sob

....you dont have to tecnically dress up as someone from an anime do you? Because if you can dress up as whatever than choosing what I want to cosplay will be much easier :)

[sanjapan]

@EvilGiggles13 You not required at all to dress up as an anime character. We have plenty of people who dress up as Sci-Fi, Comic Book or even current pop culture.

[Claamchowder]

:I I was the sleeping girl at the end.

XD

[Haff27]

Magma Grunt used Rest. XD

[Thebaunsisters]

going as stocking in august im already planning my costume even though its six months away XD

[onliafaze]

san japan 3 was my first con!

[TsukiNaito1]

Crossin' my fingers I get to go! As Iggy! Yay Cross-dressing! lol jk

[narutostolemyramon]

they shoulld a different word then NERDYNESS ... lol but it still ffunny CAN wait!!

[XxXNomNomNommyXxX]

imma be neru akita from vocaloid, my friend seline is gonna be rolling girl miku hatsune from vocaloid, and my friend cleo is gonnna be sailor moon >w<

[RespectDaManga]

im gonna be Shizuo from Durarara!!! and Kyoya from Host CLub! :D

[animelove125]

im going this year im gonna be cosplaying as ciel ^.^

[KonekoLynn]

Im the chick wif the red hair that gets interviewed! Heck yes! xD B'dass!