CHS Otaku Fest

Bah, it looks like my first post got garbled (sorry about that! >.<) and there doesn't seem to be a way to edit it. If an admin wants to delete it, please feel free .

In the meantime, here is another try at a post ~_^

Who: Zenkaikon
What: Philadelphia area anime convention
When: November 7-8, 2009
Where: Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, King of Prussia, PA (Directions)
Website: http://www.zenkaikon.com
Cost:
Before June 6, 2009:
Two Days: $28
Saturday Only: $15
Sunday Only: $15
VIP (includes exclusive T-Shirt): $48

Before October 6, 2009
Two Days: $30
Saturday Only: $18
Sunday Only: $15
VIP (includes exclusive T-Shirt): $50

At the Door
Two Days: $40
Saturday Only: $23
Sunday Only: $20

Event Description

Zenkaikon, a Philadelphia area anime convention celebrating Japanese culture, animation (anime), comics, and video gaming is returning to Valley Forge for its fourth year on November 7th through 8th, 2009. It promises a variety of programming including panels, video screenings, costume contests, gaming tournaments, concerts, dances, and more.

Hope to see you there ^_^

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Robotech Convention Tour, Dealer Room Improvements

Zenkaikon 2009 will play host to the Robotech Convention tour.

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA - December 24, 2008: Zenkaikon 2009 is pleased to announce the opening of and improvements to its 2009 Dealers Room and Artist Alley and its first guest for its 2009 show – Kevin McKeever and the Robotech Convention Tour.

Read more here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zenkaikon-announce/message/40

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces New Guest, Robert Axelrod
Mr. Axelrod has performed in numerous roles since 1976.

]VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA - February 8, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce another guest for its 2009 convention, Robert Axelrod. Mr. Axelrod has performed in countless anime and television series since 1976, in both live action and voice acting roles.

Read More Here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zenkaikon-announce/message/41

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Three New Guests
Stephanie Chateau, C.J. Collins, and Eden Star come to Zenkaikon.

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- February 20, 2009: The staff of
Zenkaikon is pleased to announce several new guests for its 2009 event
- the interactive duo Stephanie Chateau and C.J. Collins from Concept
Galaxy, as well as musical guest Eden Star.

Read more here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zenkaikon-announce/message/42

Also, Zenkaikon is happy to announce that it now has a Twitter account!

Follow http://twitter.com/zenkaikon to get the latest updates as they happen, as well as comments from the staff.

Hope to see you there!

[b]PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces C.J. Henderson, Hotel Room Block, Philadelphia Sakura Sunday Activities[/b]

[b]VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- March 17, 2009: [/b]Due to his enormous popularity at
Zenkaikon 2008, the staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce that award-winning
science fiction author C. J. Henderson will be returning for the 2009
convention. In addition, the staff is announcing the first ever Zenkaikon hotel
room block at the Radisson Valley Forge, and Zenkaikon-sponsored activities at
the Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival's Sakura Sunday.

[b]Read more here:[/b] [URL=http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=471]http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=471[/URL]

[b]PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Free Tickets to Death Note: L, Change the World[/b]

[b]VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- April 8, 2009:[/b] The Zenkaikon Anime Convention in King of Prussia, PA has teamed up with Viz Pictures to give away free tickets to the [i]Death Note: L, Change the World[/i] Live Action Movie Event on April 29, 2009. To be entered in the raffle, pre-register online for a 2-day pass to Zenkaikon by April 21, 2009. Attendees who have pre-registered before this announcement are also eligible.

[b]Read More: [/b] [URL=http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=498]http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=498[/URL]

Hello everyone! Here is a copy of our latest press release, announcing several new guests:

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PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Hi5, and Fighter's High

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- May 11, 2009:  The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce four new guests for its 2009 convention. New additions to the guest list include live action and voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch , California-based  rock band Eyeshine, rave DJ Hi5, and Philadelphia's own Ikuzo! Studios.

Read More Here: http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=537

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Hope to see you there!

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Geist, Geek Comedy Tour, Uncle Yo, Friday Knights

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- July 2, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce another four guests for its 2009 convention. New additions to the guest list include visual kei band Geist, the creators of the web comic Friday Knights, and the Geek Comedy Tour. Due to popular demand, the staff also welcomes back anime comedian Uncle Yo for his third straight year.

Read More Here: http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=599

PRESS RELEASE: Meet Zenkaikon at Video Game Expo, GameX, & Video Games Live

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- September 15, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is happy to formally announce their presence at three major upcoming events in the Philadelphia area - gaming conventions Video Game Expo and GameX, and the Video Games Live Concert experience.

Read More: http://zenkaikon.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=683

Also, don't forget that the last discount pre-registration deadline for Zenkaikon is coming up on October 6, 2009!

Pre-registering early can save you up to $10 on a two-day pass, save you time in line at the con, and get you entered in our drawing to win lunch with Johnny Yong Bosch ;)

More information about pre-registration is here: http://zenkaikon.com/registration/attendee.php

I'm happy to announce that the Zenkaikon 2009 Schedule and Convention Map are now available for download on the Zenkaikon website.

Convention Schedule: http://www.zenkaikon.com/docs/zenkaikon2009schedule_web.pdf

Convention Map: http://www.zenkaikon.com/docs/zenkaikon2009map.pdf