[ A-KON 15 ]

Video: A-Kon 18 - Giant Robots and Giant Crowds

2007-10-06T22:32:15Z

http://www.marzgurlproductions.com/video/akon18.wmv
A-Kon 2007, June 1 - 3
Adams Mark Hotel, Dallas, Texas
139 megs, 12 mins, 47 secs

YouTube videos, pieces 1 and 2 (Part 2 may not be viewable for another hour or so)

Not my longest video, and not my best, but still not horrible.

After waiting four months, the video has arrived! In this video you will see the basic overview of what you love from this anime convention, including the hotel layout, the dealers room, guests, Para Para, games, dances, cosplay, and much, much more. Everyone, thank you for your patience, and we'll see you again next year!

Cosplayer Hunt!

2006-10-06T06:47:31Z

Looking for Cosplayers for a Hello!Project (Morning Musume) Cosplay group for AKON 2007
(if this is against the rules, please feel free to delete it! :D )

Now Auditioning for Happy!Project:
-Girls only :\ Sorry guys!
-To Perform in Cosplay Contest for 2007
-looking for 2-6 more members to add! (for a total of about 10-14)

If you have any interest or questions please feel free to comment on the temporary website! (follow the link) :D Or comment, and I'll get back to you!

Thanks!! :D

Video: A-Kon 17 - Pirates, Ninjas, and Anime

2006-08-20T21:26:43Z

http://www.marzgurlproductions.com/video/akon17.wmv
YouTube links, Part One and Part Two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-Nj4JiJn7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBfzKZjoAY
Dallas, Texas
June 2 - 4, 2006
62.5 Megs
15 mins, 51 secs

Sadly, this video is only half as long as most previous videos. This is due to the fact that many events were not allowed to be filmed, as well as a slightly lacking series of exciting events made available to film. Please also forgive the digital garbage along the sides of some of the scenes as part of the tape had been eaten by the camera.

With that in mind, here's what the video DOES include:
Video rooms, arcade, KAOS room, tabletop gaming, Para Para performances, makeshift raves, cosplay events, dealers room, and more.

Here's hoping that next year will give us a far bigger and better video. Thanks to all donators. Your recognition is in the credits!

Also, you see that phone number with Greg's introduction? Yes, that's his real phone number.

San Japan Pre-anniversary!

2006-07-05T15:24:16Z

SJ invades SA! We're now one year out from the only San Antonio anime convention! We know you're home bored, waiting with anticipation. We don't want to disappoint! In celebration, we're hosting a pre-anniversary bash! On Saturday, July 15th, meet us in front of the IMAX theater at Rivercenter Mall at 9:30am. We recommend parking at the Rivercenter's parking garage. As usual, cosplay is encouraged, but DO NOT BRING WEAPONS OF ANY KIND, REGARDLESS OF IT BEING FAKE OR REAL. We don't want SAPD to take up your well crafted weapons or arrest you or some such. Also keep in mind it's in the middle of Texas' summer, so temperatures will be hot, more than likely reaching high 90s to the 100s. Make sure you are properly covered but don't wear anything too heavy. We don't want you passing out from heat exhaustion! At 10am we'll start a tour of downtown SA. We plan to visit the Alamo, Riverwalk, Hemisfair Park, and the Towers of the Americas. After this, we'll return to Rivercenter Mall for lunch (bring money for lunch and shopping!). After lunch it'll be shopping (Sanrio store! ) and gaming (DDR is there!) inside the Riverwalk Mall. As usual, we'll be taking preregistration for the special discount rate of $25! Think the day's over and done yet? Of course not! We're renting out the pool at Woodland Oaks for a night of fun, starting at 8:30pm and ending at 10:30pm! We'll have games with prizes (DVDs and more, graciously donated by ADV Films), music, and so much more! Only 60 people will be able to attend the pool party, so call Keri at (512) 769-5520 or e-mail conchair@san-japan.org to reserve your spot and get directions! First come, first serve! You will be responsible to bring your own food and drink to the party (no alcohol or glass allowed). We hope to see you there!

xposted everywhere relevant

A-Kon Woes a-plenty!

2006-05-11T00:23:48Z

I wish the staff of A-Kon had replied to me by now. I've been e-mailing them and sending them messages on their BBS over and over again, just asking for information on how I might obtain a press badge. I've even asked them to give me something - anything - even if their reply is a rejection, and still I get nothing.

If they would let me, I would drive up to Dallas this very weekend to beg at their feet in person. I want to prove to them that I am worthy of a press badge. If they're concerned about my LJ entry back in January about Ushicon I want them to know that I am ashamed of the last couple of paragraphs in that entry, and that none of what personally happened to me truly effects my video work. I would want them to watch my Ushicon video to see just that. I would want them to know that I do in fact have a large audience that has been watching my A-Kon videos for the last two years and that they've really become excited to see them year after year. I would tell them that I am traveling to Japan this year, documenting it, and even filming the Tokyo Game Show and everything. I would want them to know that I have huge projects in the works that brings in thousands of people and gets them excited to be a part of this fandom. I want them to know that I respect them a great deal and that I would be honored if they would grant me a press position at their convention.

But, even so, they have told me nothing. Not even a rejection.

Is there anyone else who can help me? T_T

Hello

2005-12-02T03:01:40Z

I am very glad to be part of this seeing that this years A-Kon was my first. I actually worked in the video rooms and I had fun. I'm really looking forward to next year's A-Kon. Also I would like to say hi to Chris from the video rooms. See you next year.

Er, hi?

2005-08-30T04:05:14Z

Maybe we can get this group going, huh? This has been out here for about a year I see, but we can do better.

I've been to two A-Kons thus far, and a total of seven conventions. I love gatherings like this. Let's get to know each other better, and I'll see you all next year!

Otaku Trip to A-Kon 15
A-Kon Returns!: A-Kon 16 2005

a_kon @ 2005-02-06T16:45:00

2005-02-06T22:50:08Z

Hey everyone, I'm Dizzy... or soi

I'm a girl raised in the life of cons so I'm overly used to them... ((my first was world con when I was 4, my dad owned a table... he's a huge star wars/treki freak))

let's see, a-kon has always rocked my socks.. First one was a-kon 10, twas awesome, go every year, except last year... banging my head on the table for missing the lovely plc boys.. own all their cds ^_~ if that is any indication to how much i hate myself right now.

well that's about it... well me anyway, like anyone really needed to know that.

Oh and if you love jrock feel free to add me to your buddy list and I will add you to mine ^_^

A-kon Board and Skits

2005-01-19T04:18:07Z

Hey
I registered on the A-kon boards, however it still won't let me post even though I have validated my email. Anyway my friend and I want to do a skit for the Cosplay competition, and I wanted to know if ya'll had any information about what is allowed. Last year the skits were pretty risque, so I was wondering if they are going to be more strict this year. My skit eludes to cybersex (we are playing Mimiru and Tsucasa) and includes me kissing Tsucasa at the end, and I wanted to know if this would be permited. Thanks so much!

a_kon @ 2004-06-22T16:34:00

2004-06-22T20:40:19Z

こんにちは！ ¬_¬
im here too lol >< I went to a-kon 15 as well, my first anime convention. I was with my friend ibara_no_namida *points to other ppl posting here* rofl it would be cool to make that kind of lj/akon gathering next year! ..well we can get more ppl by posting about this community in other community ! Iwant to know what people were cosplaying at a-kon 15, then i might have pics of them ^^

Entry: 001

2004-06-09T02:40:34Z

WOW! Okay, first off I don't know how many people have found this community, or seen it & decided it was dead, but let me say this: IT IS NOT DEAD! I am just TERRIBLY lazy when it comes to setting up communities, so it might be in the best interest to look into a co-owner/mod. Okay, on to the information:

Over the next week, this community will be transformed into something that hopefully people will want to join. This will be a place where you can post your A-Kon experiences, part & present. Post pictures from A-Kon, part or present, & either of you, places at A-Kon, hotel rooms at A-Kon parties, dealers room, dances, or other people. Want to post a list of all the goodies you bagged at the dealers room? Go for it! Anything related to A-Kon at all can be posted here. You can bitch about it, praise it, give your opinions on things that should be done or shouldn't of been done, etc. etc.

ALSO! Use this community as a place to arrange a meet up with fellow LJ friends who also happen to go to A-Kon. Plan parties, etc. with your LJ friends who also go to A-Kon, it's a whole lot of fun to meet them!

So, with that said... plug this community to your friends! I'll be fixing it up in the next week, then hopefully plugging it in various anime-related communities. Stick around!

a_kon @ 2004-06-08T14:54:00

2004-06-08T19:56:05Z

I must have joined when this first started, o.o;; Anywho, I went to a-kon 15, and it was my very first convention, and I must say, that it was the best experience I have ever had. PLC was awsome, and I cant wait to go next year. I can only see it getting better, and I am anticipating what band will be playing next year. And if PLC came back that would be awsome. Anywho, I just wanted to say that a-kon is awsome and big round to the staff members because the poor things were so overworked and stressed.