Joshua Hart, Cosplay Guest of Anime USA 2014
Anime USA is excited to announce Joshua Hart as a Cosplay Guest! Joshua is well known for his stunning costumes and attention to detail. He’s excited to be a judge for our masquerade, and is looking forward to sharing his knowledge of fabrics, construction and design with our members. Learn more about Joshua and our other fabulous Guests by visiting “Who To See”.
Rooms are still available! Reserve today.
We’ve heard that some of you have experienced issues with our online reservation system. Don’t worry. Hotel rooms are still available at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park.
If you experience any issues with the online registration system, please call the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel directly (202) 328-2000. Mention the Anime USA convention and the Marriott will be able to assist you.
Anime USA 2014 takes place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
We know that traveling to D.C. may be intimidating at first, but don’t fear! We have two parking options for you: parking directly at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel and guaranteed parking through our partner, Parking Panda.
Hotel Parking Lot Rate: $22 per night (Anime USA 2014 Convention—Discounted Rate). Mention Anime USA convention when making arrangements at the hotel’s front desk. In order to receive this rate, you must tie your hotel key to your parking ticket at the hotel’s front desk or get a colored parking ticket from the info desk. Otherwise, you will be charged the standard rate.
Exclusive offer for Anime USA attendees: Enter Promo Code: “ANIMEUSA25” at checkout to receive an additional 25% off your reservation
Single-Day Parking Passes
Multi-Day Parking Passes
For more information, head over to Directions & Parking Information.
Meet us on the Thursday of Anime USA 2014
Due to multiple requests from our staff and featured performers, we will be featuring Thursday night programming for those of you who will be with us that night. Activities include a hotel walk-through to help you navigate the space and a meet-and-greet with the lovely maids of My Cup Of Tea Maid Cafe. We’ll announce more Thursday activities soon, so stayed tuned for updates!
Hi there fellow cosplay enthusiasts! We’re pleased to announce our Cosplay Masquerade and Hall Cosplay contests.
Cosplayers receiving awards at the Anime USA 2013 Cosplay Masquerade. Photo credit: Ross of Octomobiki.
If you’re interested in showing off your performance and craftsmanship skills in one exciting and entertaining show, check out our Cosplay Masquerade.
If you’re interested in a quiet, scheduled judging session where you’ll speak directly to craftsmanship judges and tell them about the details of their work, check out the Hall Cosplay.
If you’re interested in showing off you fabulous cosplay without competing in a contest, check out the Cosplay Fashion Show!
We’re scouting for talented DJs to come spin at Anime USA 2014. If you love music and have an amazing set to share, audition today! Our friend, Ladie Eve, is coordinating the process. Click here for more information and an audition form.
Submissions are open for Anime Music Videos (AMVs)! It’s the perfect way to show off your creativity and flair. We will also be featuring some classic AMVs such as “This is Otakudom” and “Steam”! Don’t just attend this year, become a feature this year at the Anime USA AMV contest!
Maids Melody, Bree, and Ai behind the Anime USA booth at the Otakon Matsuri
Today, we had a great day with the maids of My Cup of Tea Maid Café at the Otakon Matsuri! Come meet us at Otakon Dealers Room booth BB05 this weekend.
We’ll have brand new 2014 merchandise: t-shirts, tall glasses, shot glasses, and more.
If you have yet to purchase your Anime USA membership, now’s the best time! Your membership will grant you access to this year’s Anime USA convention, featuring guests: Michele Knotz, J. Michael Tatum, Johnny Yong Bosch, Lauren Landa, and more! We’re offering these special rates this weekend only!
Special Membership Rates:
Regular: $50
Silver: $70
Sponsor: $120
Catch up on all things Anime USA with the newest Anime USA Podcast! Talking guests, anime news, and more!
We’re pleased to welcome Zack Davisson, a scholar of Japanese folklore and ghosts. This will be Zack’s first appearance at Anime USA.
In addition to being a scholar, Zack Davisson is a manga translator and a writer. He is the author of Yurei: The Japanese Ghost and The Ghost of Oyuki from Chin Music Press and a contributing writer to Weird Tales and Wayward from Image Comics. As a manga translator, he translates Shigeru Mizuki’s manga for Drawn and Quarterly, including the Eisner-nominated Showa: A History of Japan, and for Dark Horse Comics he translates Satoshi Kon and Mamoru Oshii’s manga. Learn more about Zack by visiting Who To See.
