Anime Matsuri is an annual three-day anime convention held in March or April at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The conventions name comes from the Japanese word 'matsuri' meaning festival. Anime Matsuri is the ninth-largest North American anime convention as of 2014.
Programming
The convention's programming includes an artists' alley, a carshow, the attendance of celebrities and special guests, cosplay chess, cosplay contests, fashion shows, gaming events, karaoke, live concerts, maid cafe, panels, a vendors' / exhibitors' area, and workshops. The Charity Auction benefited Child's Play in 2009 and raised over $3,000.
History
The convention was held at George R. Brown Convention Center and Hilton Americas in 2007. Anime Matsuris 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 were held at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, and Anime Matsuri 2011 was held at the Crowne Plaza Houston Hotel near Reliant Park/Medical Center. Anime Matsuri 2013 was held at Hyatt Regency Houston. The Syfy reality series Heroes of Cosplay filmed the masquerade at Anime Matsuri and was featured in an episode. The convention in 2014 moved to the George R. Brown Convention Center. Complaints about the 2014 convention included long lines and delays. The convention in 2015 remained at the George R. Brown Convention Center and used the first and most of the second floors.
Event history
Anime Matsuri Hawaii
Anime Matsuri Hawaii (AMHI) is a three-day anime convention held during November at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Event history
References
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External links
- Official website
- Anime Matsuri Hawaii website
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