Anime conventions are events for fans of anime (Japanese animation) and other related media, such as manga (Japanese comic books),resin kitand video games, to gather and share there interests. Common attributes include screenings of popular shows, vendors' rooms where merchandise is sold, panels, workshops, various contests, and appearances by special industry guests. Conventions can vary greatly in size from small events held on college campuses with only a couple hundred attendees, to giant expos with 50,000 attendees or more. Most conventions are multi-day events with programming usually starting on Friday and ending on Sunday afternoon.
Specific reasons one might want to attend a convention can be varied, but generally it boils down to wanting to interact with others who share your same interests. In fact, there are countless types of conventions in the world on topics ranging from medical devices to gardening. Conventions that draw in fans of some form of entertainment are typically referred to as "fan conventions" and often refer to conventions focused on science fiction, comic books, and anime.
Attendance at these fan conventions can mean much more than simply sharing common interests. Due to the stereotypical notions of what is "cool" or not, many attendees of anime conventions have a hard time finding outlets to express their interests or anime figures are ostracized by others for doing so. For these individuals, attending a convention can mean a rare opportunity to be accepted for who they are.
How much will it cost?
This depends on a lot of factors: size of the
convention, how many days you plan to attend, how far you need to travel, etc.
Depending on the size of the convention, registration fees alone could cost
anywhere from $15 to $75, though as of 2010 most cost anywhere between $35 and
$50 depending on how far in advance you register. Other things to consider are
gas, food, and hotel costs as well as spending money if you or your child wish
to purchase anything from a vendor in the dealers' room. For more in-depth
information about the cost of anime conventions, refer to Elizabeth's "How-To
Guide for Making a Budget for a Convention."
Dressing up in costume, or "cosplaying," at a convention is actually quite a common practice, but is not required. Many attendees will buy or even make their own costumes based on characters from their favorite show, comic, or video game. It is not uncommon for groups of friends to plan ahead to dress as a set of related characters and plan photo shoots. There may also be planned meetings for anyone dressed as characters from a given series.
Some attendees choose to make prop pvc figure of weapons to go along with their costumes, but always take care to check a convention's weapon policy as well as check in with security the first time any prop weapon is brought into the convention to make sure your prop is within safety regulations.
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