Akumakon 2012 - January 20th-22nd

Xenoronin

In continuing my trend of not reposting threads on different forums, here is the Akumakon 2012 thread Mach 3. With Turbobooster and afterburner.

Akumakon is an Anime, Manga and Japanese Culture convention which is due to occur on the 20th-22nd January 2012. It is taking place in the Aras na Mac Leinn building in NUI Galway. Coming off a successful first year, we are hoping to make this convention better in every aspect and increase the amount of "fun" experienced throughout the weekend. We will be carrying out scientific surveys to make sure this "fun" quota is achieved.

What can I expect at Akumakon?

Events! And lots of them! Panels, Maid Café, Karaoke, Video Gaming, Games (see below for more information on this), Host Club, Anime Showings, competitions, tournaments, traders, artist alley, and lots more that I've either forgotten, or can't tell you at this moment in time

This year we have a lot of extra space as extra parts of the building are available to us, and a whole new theatre too! I mentioned games above and here are a few things we have announced!

Beyblade! - Beyblade is coming to Akumakon! Dust off your old beyblades from the attic and bring them over to the convention to LET EM RIP! If you have more than one, then consider donating some for the day to the rental table so everyone can have a go! (permanent donations can be discussed) Arenas would be so cool so if you had any, that would also be amazing. We won't be taking this event very seriously but if you guys want a tournament, we will be more than happy to organise one.

Ninja Star Throwing! - Throw real ninja stars at real ninjas! Or not... since that would be highly illegal, and everyone knows you can't hit a real ninja, let alone see one. Instead we will supply, and show you how to make origami ninja stars. Show off to your friends and protect the world from the evil legion of TIN CANS.

Pin the arm on the Alchemist! - Edward Elric has lost is automail. Play the part of Winry as she attempts to replace the damaged arm. However, the evil homunculus... ehh... wrath... yeah, lets go with Wrath... has blinded Winry with an unremovable blindfold and has made her dizzy! Can you reattach the arm without horribly disfiguring your friend, or will you fail completely to attach it at all! Find out, at Akumakon!

We are still coming up with cool games to fill up this room. If you have any suggestions, we would love to hear them

Why should I come to Galway?
Well, firstly we are the cheapest Anime and Manga Convention in Ireland at the moment. Weekend passes are only 20euro and Day passes are 12. These prices are not final but we don't expect them to change. I'll confirm them in the near future.

Secondly, we are priding ourselves on quality this year. We are upping the amount of events, ensuring all equipment is ready for each event, and set up properly (no more brown holed and panelled wall, projector -_-) making sure we show nothing other than HD anime (that is 720p and above) on laptops that can take it, more panels (which have been checked and tested beforehand to ensure you get nothing but the best humour and information available), better security, a small theatre dedicated to Karaoke (all day), and much much much more.

I can't wait to announce all the stuff we have come up with to make Akumakon 2012 bigger and better than ever!

What about Art Competitions?

We haven't announced the art competitions as of yet, but you can keep an eye on our deviantart group here:
http://akumakon2012.deviantart.com/

These will be announced very soon so I'll post when they are

Where can I go to find more information?

Our Website:
http://www.akumakon.com

Our dA:
http://akumakon2012.deviantart.com

Our Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/akumakon

On Twitter:
http://twitter.com/akumakon

Contact us directly at:
convention@akumakon.com

Xenoronin

Sniff.... Sniff... Sniff Sniff. That smells like a guest announcement over on www.akumakon.com .... sniff.... but it isn't a direct announcement. Madness.

Xenoronin

Why... hello there people. I come bearing gifts!

1. Prereg is open. GO. http://www.akumakon.com/index.php?page=page218

2. We have announced our first Guest! Tab Kimpton is a full time Costume maker and Comic writer. He is somewhat amazing. You should check him out at www.khaoskostumes.com

3. Giant Ludo. That is all.

4. Pricing details:

€20 Weekend Pass
€12 Day Pass
Friday is free for all
Parent/s with child/children get in free
Under 13’s must have parental supervision
€5 for Children between 8-12
Children under 8 get in free (Not charging the babies )

5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkTw7J-hGmg

Xenoronin

Ladies and gentlemen...
We here at Akumakon are currently looking for volunteers to help us out for the weekend!
We're currently looking for a few more staff members, for some handsome fellows to sign themselves up for the Host Club (Awh yeah ) and we're also taking panel suggestions/volunteers and artist alley sign-ups!!

Think you're up for it? Or hell, are you even just simply interested in a bit more information on one of the topics I mentioned there??
Well drop Sharon, the Akumakon secretary, an email at "snolan@akumakon.com" and we'll do our best to sort you out!

Love and Peace

Xenoronin

You guys know Steve Blum right (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Blum) ? Well do you have a burning question that you want him to answer?

He is doing a Video Panel at Akumakon Just leave your questions here or on our forum
http://www.akumakon.com/index.php?topic=277.0

I'll be emailing off the questions on the 2nd so get them in now!


Also, prereg closes on the 1st so get that in asap too!

Elmidena

Let it be known that your post this morning may have just sent my ickle heart all a-flutter, cheap tickets AND one of my fave VAs?! So glad I clicked this thread

Xenoronin

Just be warned it is a Video Panel, he won't be there in person

Elmidena

Oh I know, but still awesome to me =D

mairtin.l

I am planning to pre-register and I would love to see a picture of the Akumakon Hoodie if possible. Also is this years t-shirt the same as last year. Thanks in advance

TheChrisD

Just an FYI, pre-reg closed on New Year's Day.

Xenoronin

Hi Martin,

As Chris said, the prereg did indeed close on New Years Day
http://akumakon2012.deviantart.com/gallery/
That is a link to the gallery where you can see all the designs for Akumakon though. There may be hoodies sold on the day so you might be able to purchase one at the con.