We’re pleased to welcome actor and voice talent, Johnny Yong Bosch! Many of you may recognize Johnny as Adam Park, the Black Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. His first major voice acting role was Vash the Stampede in Trigun. He later went on to play the voices of Kaneda in Akira, Renton in Eureka Seven, Claus in Last Exile, Clair in Heat Guy J, Sakaki in Witch Hunter Robin, Mike in Please Twins, Albert in The Count of Monte Cristo, Kiba in Wolf’s Rain, Itsuki in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass, Izaya in Durarara and Troy in NFL Rush Zone and Guren in Tenkai Knights. Learn more about Johnny by visiting “Who To See” and stay tuned for a schedule featuring his autograph sessions, panels, and more!
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New Theme and Educational Guests Coming to AUSA ’14
We’re excited to announce three guests who will be the core of our theme and educational programming in 2014.
Kass McGann is an internationally recognized costume historian and the founder of the costuming resource and pattern company Reconstructing History. She’s excited to be joining us to talk about the history of Japanese fashion, fan fashion today, and to serve as a judge as part of our Masquerade.
Lord Ramirez is a popular educator on a wide range of topics relating to Japanese culture and history. He’ll be teaching a number of hands-on work shops where you can learn traditional art forms as well as discussing elements of contemporary Japanese culture.
Long-time Anime USA favorite Charles Dunbar will be returning to bring our members new perspectives on fan culture and anime. He’ll be packing panel rooms with his engaging discussions. We’re very excited to have all three joining us for our 2014 convention.
Learn more about these guests by visiting “Who To See” and stay tuned for a schedule announcing their panels, workshops, and more.
See us at Animazement
We’re heading to one of the funnest shows in North Carolina, Animazement! Hope to see you there!
To thank you for your continued support, we’re providing a special discount for duration of the weekend! This special discount offer ends on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00 am EDT.
Regular: $45
Silver: $65
Spnosor: $115
We’re Accepting 2014 Press Pass Applications
We are now accepting Press Pass applications for Anime USA 2014. If you represent a press outlet and wish to cover Anime USA 2014, you qualify to receive a Press Pass. For more details, visit out Press page.
2014 Spring Season Podcast
Welcome to the new Anime USA Podcast! This episode introduces you to your new host and serves as an audio guide to the important things that must be known for registration for the convention, and important rules!
Free T-Shirt with Membership Registration at AwesomeCon DC
We’re heading to AwesomeCon DC this year! If you register at our booth this weekend, we’ll give you a free shirt from 2013!
Check us out at booth 125. Hope to see you there!
Visit us at AwesomeCon DC!
We’re at table 125! Click the image for a larger view.
We’re taking the show on the road and visiting AwesomeCon DC, the District’s newest pop-culture convention! Save $5 on membership registration rates when you stop by our booth, number 125, at AwesomeCon DC!
AwesomeCon DC Weekend Sale Rates:
Regular Membership: $45
Silver Membership: $65
Sponsor Membership: $115
These special rates are available all weekend at AwesomeCon DC and online. The sale starts this Friday, April 18 and runs until Sunday, April 20! Click here to register.
Anime USA goes to the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival
In this podcast, our new host Giancarlo interviews talented cosplayer, Chiara Scuro. You may know Chiara as the face of Kaede, our beloved mascot. Chiara and the team here at Anime USA are hosting our annual Fashion Show at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. Our Fashion Show displays anime-inspired costumes to teach about Anime and cosplay culture.
In this podcast, our new host Giancarlo interviews talented cosplayer, Chiara Scuro. You may know Chiara as the face of Kaede, our beloved mascot. Chiara and the team here at Anime USA are hosting our annual Fashion Show at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. Our Fashion Show displays anime-inspired costumes to teach about Anime and cosplay culture.
Con Room Block Open
Great news! Our official room block at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is accepting reservations now! Visit “Where To Stay” for more details.