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If you want to help Texans and Louisianans devastated by Harvey, please join us this weekend at San Japan.
San Japan has made it easy to help with multiple ways to contribute:
1. If you are healthy and able to donate blood, please consider the Blood Drive.
2. San Japan Cares will be collecting nonperishable food, baby food, hygiene items, flashlights, batteries, cleaning supplies, and pet supplies during the convention. If you have extra helpful supplies around your home, please drop them off at the "San Japan Cares" booth.
3. The San Japan Charity Auction will raise money for 2017's charity (disABILITYsa) AND San Japan will match up to $2500 in contributions to disaster relief efforts.
The Texas con community has a lot of love and incredible strength. Let's unite this weekend and pledge to help; however we can!
For more information, reach out to community@san-japan.org
#TexansHelpingTexans #SanJapan2017
We want to reach out to our community tonight and sincerely apologize to you all.
We realized too late that our scheduled post about hotels was incredibly insensitive to the current disaster happening in our state and the thousands of people in need of rescue or being displaced from their homes.
Our hearts, well wishes, and prayers go out to everyone affected. Many of our own staff, friends, and families are also being impacted by this disaster and in the following days we encourage everyone to stick together and support one another.
We care deeply for those affected and are genuinely sorry for the tone deaf post we made earlier today.
This is a time for us to be united as a community in focused support of those who need us.
Sincerely,
The A-Kon Executive Team
The Hotel Portal is open! Plan your stay for A-Kon 29!
While several lovely hotels are already listed, please note that the Hilton Fort Worth won't be added for another week or so. We will be sure to announce when the Hilton rooms open.
Also, if the Omni is where you want to stay, you will have to search from Friday, June 8th in order for a reservation to appear.
More updates and info to come!
#AKon29 #HotelPortal
We want to see all you DFW people over at the convention that is the Ketchum to our Ash. This weekend is going to be a blast at AnimeFest!
Stop by our booth and SAVE 10% when you register for A-Kon 29!
Show of hands for everyone going to AnimeFest this weekend!
#AFDallas #RememberLove
***Official A-Kon 29 Guest Request Post***
We want to hear from you! Request specific names and/or which types of guests you'd like to see for A-Kon 29!
If you have one person in particular you reeeally want at A-Kon next year, encourage other people to request the same.
Please tag anyone who has a guest request for A-Kon 29! #AKon29 #AKonGuestRequest
Grab your friends and head to the movies!
The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie, "The Girl Who Summons the Stars" is showing in select theaters TONIGHT!
Get tickets: http://www.azolandpictures.com/mahouka/
#Anime #TheIrregularatMagicHighSchool
We have a special announcement from Neko Squared!
You may have experienced their Yandere Escape at A-Kon 28. Please share the news with any friends who love acting! #NekoSquared
"Actors eighteen years of age and older are invited to audition for Neko Squaredâs interactive theater troupe!
Neko Squared is a group of dedicated performers who present interactive escape rooms, theater and games to conventions, such as Project A-kon, as well as independent events. Currently we are looking for more actors and actresses to perform alongside our current cast for our third year in a row!
We will be meeting together for in-person rehearsals and fun get-togethers as well as web rehearsals leading up to each performance date. In addition to this there will be online challenges, quizzes, online events, and updates to keep you involved!
To audition please answer the following questions in video format (avi, wmv, mpg and mp4 files only please) as well as present your chosen monologue (of 1-2 minutes in length) and e-mail them to nekosquaredauditions@gmail.com by August 22nd, 2017.
1. Introduce yourself!
2. Are you 18 years old or over?
3. Which city and state are you located in?
4. Are you willing and able to travel to the DFW area for rehearsal and performances?
5. Please tell us a bit about your previous theater experience.
6. Do you have any interesting or unusual talents, speak any languages other than English, have any skills you would like to tell us about ?
7. Keep in mind that while a lot of fun Neko Squared requires dedication and effort so we would ask that during cons you will be performing with us that this will be your first priority. Do you agree and understand?
8. Do you understand that this is a volunteer position and therefore unpaid?
9. Please present your chosen monologue of 1-2 minutes in length. Break a leg!"
Please leave feedback on any panels you liked (or didn't like)! This will help us decide on the programming attendees want for next year. Please fill out a separate form for each panel.
Later this week we will have an official feedback survey and a special surprise!
#AKon29 #Feedback #WeWantYourOpinion
It has been an absolute pleasure to host y'all in Fort Worth this year. The A-Kon community is always an extremely creative, fun, and interactive group that makes this con a fantastic experience. We wish everyone a safe trip home.
In the coming week we will call for feedback on all of our social media platforms. For now, we hope your transition back to "real life" is a smooth one, and we look forward to seeing everybody at the next con adventure!
Don't forget that you can get your A-Kon 29 membership for a special con discount of $45 until midnight tonight! http://a-kon.com/register/
Live Interview with voice actors before the Cold Read Panel at 3pm in the Convention Center Ballroom. #AKon28 #AKonDay4
***Connection was bad in the beginning, from right to left we have Megan Emerick, Justin Briner, Jad Saxton Voice Actress, and Megan Shipman.
Meet and Greet with Haenuli in the Hilton going on right now! Later at 1pm, sit down with Quantum Destiny as she gives some great tips to cosplayers who want to go big or go home.
Then at 3pm, Carl Martin hosts a panel that we can all relate to! Cosplay on a budget. See ya there!
#Cosplay #AKonDay4 #AKon28
Good morning A-Kon! Hope everyone had a great night. After you're refreshed and showered, let's keep the party going with some early fun, such as the Swap Meet at 8am until 2pm in the Sheraton.
Then, don't miss any deals when the Exhibit Hall opens to all attendees at 10:30am, and be sure to check the schedule for autograph times from any guests you still haven't met! The Hall closes at 5pm.
The Social Media team will be near the front of the Exhibit Hall to take pictures and talk with anybody who'd like to be featured on our accounts.
Have a great day 4!
#AKon28 #AKonDay4 #DawnofTheFinalDay
Act now and save on your A-Kon 29 membership!
We have pre-registration open for next year on the A-Kon website! This special early deal lasts until MIDNIGHT on Sunday, June 11th, before the price begins at the standard pre-reg pricing.
Don't miss out on the fun for next year!
http://a-kon.com/register/
#AKon28 #AKon29
Don't miss OXT's overseas debut! The Concert is at 9pm in the Convention Center Arena.
Then, don't miss our Saturday Night Dance with ZachFest and HeavyGrinder at 11pm! #AKon28
Come see some creative art at the A-Kon Art Show today until 5pm. Then, bid on your favorites during the Art Auction today from 7pm to 10pm. You can find us in Room 121 B in the Fort Worth Convention Center.
If you miss the Art works today, you can still see them tomorrow, June 11th from 10am to 3pm.
Very soon, A-Kon will be looking for blog writers.
If you're an aspiring blog writer, get those ideas ready! We're looking for topics such as anime, cosplay, voice acting, gaming, or anything nerd related.
Keep checking back for updates!
