It’s that costume-wearing time of year again, folks. No, I’m not talking about Halloween… It’s Anime Vegas time! The best cosplaying con east of the Las Vegas Strip is holding its yearly gathering in November, just under a month away. The Alexis Park Resort will be the location again this year, across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel.
There will be numerous dealers and artists on hand, as well as a masquerade ball and a charity auction of items like signed DVDs, comics and posters.
Guests will include voice over artists from such titles as Dragonball Z, Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto and video games such as Aeon Flux, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Bleach as well as several anime directors and writers. The theme this year is Hellsing so also appearing will be Crispin Freeman (Alucard), Katie Gray (Seras Victoria), Patrick Seitz (Luke Valentine), Victoria Harwood (Lord Integra Wingates Hellsing) and Jonathan Klein (Producer).
Former Power Ranger Johnny Yong Bosch will also make an appearance
as will Miley Yamamoto, host of AintitGeek.com and Girls Entertainment Network.
Musical guests include J Pop singers Chii Sakurabi
Stephanie Yanez
Johnny Yong Bosch’s band Eyeshine
and Midnight Shinigami.
Friday is music night and there will be surprise guests so you definitely won’t want to miss out! Here are more particulars….
What: Anime Vegas
When: November 11, 12, & 13
Where: Alexis Park Resort, 375 Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89169 (800) 582-2228
How much: Tickets for all 3 days are $50. until October 31, or $60. at the door.
The usual rules will apply: no (authentic) weapons, no signs (unless approved), and costumes should be PG-13, as this is an all ages event. For more info, check out the Anime Vegas website or you can call (702) 292-1483.