First:
omg omg why no con yet want con….
And then remembering the little things that still need to be done…
And then down to the wire:
But we’re still like:
But…eventually, WE ARE READY TO DO THIS:
So true!
Andy and Patrick has posted the segment they filmed at Zenkaikon 2013. You can check it out here ^_^
11:59pm on Friday, April 12th (for the end of Sakura Sunday online signups)
I’ve edited the post to be slightly clearer as well ^_^
Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to signup online for the Cosplay Fashion Show at Sakura Sunday! It’s a chance to show off your costume and share the hobby of cosplay with the local community!
You can signup here: http://ow.ly/jZfRy
(While spots are still available, we will also accept signups from 11am to 1pm at the Festival.)
Will we see you in the show? Who will you be cosplaying as? ^_^
We are happy to announce that Zenkaikon will once again be hosting a Cosplay Fashion Show at Sakura Sunday! The Fashion Show will take place in the Gazebo area at 2:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited to dress as their favorite Asian, anime, manga, and video-game characters to participate. The show is open to all ages and skill levels! There will be a fashion show display of all participants. Sign-ups for this event will take place both before Sakura Sunday (through the Zenkaikon website), and also at the Zenkaikon booth on the day of Sakura Sunday.
Cosplay must be of established characters from anime, manga, video games, and other official Asian sources. No original characters or original variations on established characters, please. This is not a competition, but an event to share the hobby of cosplay with the community. Handmade or purchased costumes are welcome to participate. Those under the age of 18 should have their parent’s permission to participate. Online sign-ups will be taken until Friday, April 12th, at midnight. Additional sign-ups will be taken at the Zenkaikon booth at Sakura Sunday.
Check in for those who sign up online, and additional signups will be taken at the Zenkaikon booth at Sakura Sunday from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The Fashion Show will take place in the Gazebo area at 2:30pm. All participants are asked to be at the Zenkaikon booth by no later than 2:00pm. There, Zenkaikon staff will get participants lined up, walk over to the event area, and prepare for the show. Participants who fail to show up for line-up will be counted as no-shows and will lose their place in the line-up.
Sign Up to Participate in the Fashion Show Here!
Our booth, our Anime/Manga Swap Meet, and the Fashion Show are part of Little Akiba — a brand new section of Sakura Sunday themed around anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. Visit Little Akiba (located in the Gazebo area, along the main path from Shofuso to the sundial) to check out anime-themed vendors, J-pop music, karaoke, and more! (Read the full announcement with details about the new area on the Sakura Sunday website). It’s sure to be a lot of fun, so we hope you’ll join us!
To get the latest updates about the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival and Sakura Sunday, visit the Festival’s official website, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
See you on the 14th!
Anyone who stops by our booth at Sakura Sunday in full cosplay of a character from anime, manga, Asian video games, or other official Asian sources will be entered in a random drawing to win a free membership to Zenkaikon 2014! Drawing will take place at the end of Sakura Sunday, with one winner chosen ^_^
(Asian cosplay specified to fit in with the theme of the festival.)
See you there!
(Above: Photos from previous Sakura Sunday events)
Join Zenkaikon at Sakura Sunday!
Want another chance to show off your cosplay, and meet up with the friends you met at Zenkaikon? Join us on April 14th at Sakura Sunday!
Sakura Sunday, run by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), celebrates the blooming of the sakura (cherry blossom) trees in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. For a five dollar donation, attendees can enjoy musical performances, martial arts demonstrations, crafts, vendors, food, tours of Shofuso Japanese house, and more! It’s a great way to celebrate the coming of Spring!
Zenkaikon will have a booth at the festival and we would love for you to stop by! Check out our displays about anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. Clips of various anime will be played throughout the day, and some tabletop games will be available for play. Stop by in your favorite cosplay and your photo might end up on the Zenkaikon blog or Facebook!
Anime/Manga Swap Meet
Do you have old anime and manga lying around? Would you like the chance to discover some new series? Zenkaikon will be hosting an anime and manga swap meet at its booth! Bring series to trade, and make some new friends. (Please bring licensed items only; no bootlegs or copies please.) Stay tuned for times!
Additional Cosplay Activities
Details on additional cosplay activities are soon to be announced, so stay tuned. And did we mention that the natural beauty of Fairmount Park is a great place for photo shoots? ~_^
We hope to see you there! ^_^
Yes, memberships purchased at the door on Friday are $60, since you’d be able to attend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Basically, every Zenkaikon membership includes our entire annual convention, but there are discounts if you register on a later day of the convention since part of it is already is over. See https://www.zenkaikon.com/registration/#door for more information. Hope this helps!
Hi Velveteena!
Memberships purchased at the door on Saturday are $50. Basically, all Zenkaikon memberships include the whole weekend, but we offer a discount if you register at the door on a later day (since part of the con is already over). More info is available here: http://zenkaikon.com/registration/#door Hope this helps, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend! ^_^
Only 10 HOURS left to pre-register for Zenkaikon 2013!
http://www.zenkaikon.com/registration/
Pre-registered members can check in starting Thursday night, and will have faster check-in during the convention ^_^
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