Guest Author - Joy Alari
DragonCon is a convention, where all Anime, Manga, even Sci-fi and video game lovers turn up in their numbers, to have a swell time and on every Labor weekend, its DragonCon time in the United States, this year Anime fans all over the world converged to downtown Atlanta.
Each year, Anime track features some Anime-related guests, such as voice actors or artists. This year, one of the guests that graced the occasion, was the voice over actor for Edward Elric, in the Anime "Full Metal Alchemist" he's none other, than the American Vic Mignogna.
Vic Mignogna is such an accomplished Anime actor, that he's appeared in an enviable, 80 titled Anime! yes that many.
The popular ones are “Excel Saga” “Yu Yu Hakasho” “Those Who Hunt Elves” “Street Fighter” “DN Angel” “Dirty Pair” “Kitty Grade” “Angelic Layer” “Spriggan” “Dragonball Z” and of cos the director’s cut “Evangelion”.
Vic Mignogna just recently, finished playing the role of Ikkaku, in the Anime "Bleach" and right now, he’s putting finishing touches to a "Tsubasa Chronicle" where he voices over as Fay.
As most would agree, the most visited place at the DragonCon, was the Exhibit hall and the Dealers Room, this is where you get all the latest in Anime gear or memorabilia.
Also the most detailed, developed part of DragonCon’s Anime track, are the speakers, the wide array of panels, and also the workshops, which is featured every year.
From “Anime Music Videos 101” “Ghost in the Shell Discussion” “Generations & Anime” and “Voice Acting” just to name a few of the panels, that Con-goers always attend.
There is also the “Hentai 101” but this Anime is Adult-themed, so also the “Yaoi for Dummies” which focuses on adult Anime and features same sex couples.
DragonCon’s anime track, also hosted its annual Cosplay contests, where prizes such as Manga, DVD’s and even figurines were given away to the winners.
Also contests, such as the Anime Music Video Contest, gave contestants the opportunity, to show off their creativity and also editing skills, as they created videos of their favorite Anime clips, which was also set to music.
The dress code, was of cos Cosplay, this was the moment, every Anime fan yearns for, an opportunity to show off their latest and best costume, ranging from the beautiful, the weird and even the outrageous!
The wonderful thing about DragonCon, is that there’s always something for everyone to do, from all ages to even gender, all are warmly welcomed, so if you’re an anime fan or you want to be one, why not get the amazing time of your life, join the band wagon, at the next DragonCon!
