You know what time it is..........
Yahoooo!!!!! Otakon is just around the corner!! I'm so excited since I've never been to this Anime Convention in particular, I just know it's the biggest one in the DMV area (they had a turnout of about 31,000 registrations last year!! O.O). They have a lot of great things coming up and I can't wait for the festivities to begin!! Here's a few that I'm determined to attend:
Yoko Kanno - by far my FAVORITE music composer when it comes to my love of anime. I became heavily interested in her music compositions when I began to watch Cowboy Bebop ( I have the soundtrack and then some, lol).
"At Otakon 20, Yoko Kanno will be making a rare live appearance by premiering her new project "Piano me" which will consist of her and one piano. She easily jumps over any music barriers and her cosmopolitan hyperactivity keeps going on and on. She will always be a true artist and craftsman and is definitely the crown jewel of the music world."
T.M. Revolution - Truth be told, I know very little about this artist >< but I heard him perform on J-Melo on morning and really liked him. Should I go, this will be the first time in a veeeeery long time since I last went to a concert (I think I was around 14 when my brother took me to a Jay-Z concert lol!). I'll have to do my best not to get squished by other people!!
"Takanori Nishikawa, born in 1970 in Shiga prefecture, made his debut as T.M.Revolution (T.M.R.) in May 1996, with the single "Dokusai -monopolize-". Since then, he has established a reputation as a singer with ear-catching tunes combined with intriguing and irresistible live performances. Many singles have been picked up as themes of major anime and games including Mobile Suit Gundam and Sengoku BASARA.
Since his debut, T.M.R. has built a global fan base and reputation mainly among anime fans. He has performed at major anime conventions in the US, such as OTAKON 2003 where local audiences were dazzled by his dynamic performance. These activities led to the release of his albums worldwide."
Maid Cafe - I've always wanted to work as a maid for a convention, or better yet, if permitted, as a cross-butler simply because I don't know how I'd look in frills and lace. It looks pretty and cute, but definitely NOT for everyone (though I was amused to see men dressed up as maids at Katsukon 2013 lol).
"Otakon's newest addition will be located in the Johnson Room of the Hilton Hotel. In the Maid Cafe, you'll have a chance to unwind and be entertained by our engaging staff of performers. Entrance requires a $10 minimum donation which goes to a game ticket, beverage, photo op, and a chance for at-door prizes. Desserts will be available for sale, à la carte, and range from cookies and brownies to a special premium dessert."
OOOOOOHHHH!! And the released the Fan-Picked Workshops!!! <3 The ones in purple reflect where I'll be at most likely ^0^
- Artist Alley 101
- Awkward Dance Moves!
- Blooming Crafts
- Book Binding 101
- Chin Hamaya Culture Center Presents Taiko Drumming
- Come Dance with DTP!
- Fight Choreography 101
- Creating Music and Audio for Video Games
- Crossplaying and Genderbending 101
- Prop Making - more than just kit bashing
- FANDOM FITNESS: Anime Aerobics
- Basic Fundamentals of Drawing
- Getting Real About Fantasy Writing
- Hardcore Yaoi! Yer Doin it WRONG! [18+]
- How to Kpop: Aegyo Edition
- How to Make Pocky From Scratch
- How to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game!
- Japanese Confectionery Corner 2.22: You Can (Not) Resist
- Japanese Language and Culture
- Jojo's Posing School
- Koi Koi! Fun and Games with Hanafuda
- Let's Enjoy Tea Ceremony!
- Libera Edge Presents: The Ultimate Dance Workshop
- Mangaka Dream: Comics Publishing in the USA
- Okinawan Karate Demo with Audience Participation
- Photoshop
- Role-Play Live the Improv (RP Live )
- The Art of Kimono Dressing
- The Perfect Brew: Japanese Tea
- Translating Anime, Cartoons, or Video Games as Traditional Art.
- Uber Extreme: How to Draw Chibis: Copic Coloring & Blending
- Who Wants to be a Voice Actor
I'm currently testing the poll features in Blogspot - don't mess with the poll in the sidebar as it will be deleted soon when I figure out to XD use the one below instead!! Sorry I had nothing truly interesting to post, but more good things are on the way!!
Will YOU be at Otakon '13?
