AnimeFest is a non-profit organization for fans of Japanese Animation. They unite fans from around the country in our common interest and gather at thier annual convention in Dallas, TX for the purpose of meeting fellow fans, viewing new anime, buying & trading merchandise, and just reveling in all that is anime.
From Otakon.com:
Otakon is the convention of the otaku generation: by fans, for fans; and we’re back for our 17th year in 2010!
Join thousands of your fellow fans as we descend on Baltimore to celebrate all anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture!
Ever since 1999, we’ve taken over a sizable chunk of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a 3-day festival celebrating the pop culture that’s brought us everything from Astroboy to Yu-Gi-Oh, from the Seven Samurai to Spirited Away.
Located in Los Angeles, California – Anime Expo®, the nation’s largest anime and manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation industry. AX 2010 is held July 1 – July 4, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California.
