Tsubasacon site syndication http://www.tsubasacon.org 2008-11-21T12:28:05+01:00 text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org JLee_Bly http://www.tsubasacon.org/press-releases/tsubasacon-announces-dates-for-2009-convention HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – November 4, 2008 – Tsubasacon, West Virginia's first and only anime convention and Japanese culture festival, has announced that it will be returning to the Huntington Riverfront Ballroom and Conference Center on October 9-11, 2009 for its sixth annual convention. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/press-releases/tsubasacon-reports-record-attendance HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – September 30, 2008 – If you were in downtown Huntington this past weekend, you would have noticed a large number of people dressed in strange costumes wandering the streets. The reason for this eclectic mix of video game and anime (Japanese animation) characters was not because of a mistimed Halloween party, but because Tsubasacon, West Virginia's first and only anime convention, had invaded the Riverfront Ballroom and Conference Center at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org JLee_Bly http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/2008-accomplished The dust is beginning to settle now as Tsubasacon 2008 officially closed its doors earlier today. For those of you who were able to make it, thank you for attending and making this year possible for us. We didn't just surpass last year in attendance, we annihilated it. An official number will come in the next few weeks, but it is well over our projected 700 figure. Without all of your help, none of this would have been possible. Please keep on the look-out for an exit survey to appear on the website; we're interested in hearing your feedback on our events and look forward to making improvements on next year. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/good-friday Wow! What a turnout we had yesterday! Not only did we set a new a record in attendance, we took the old record out to the back alley and beet it to a bloody pulp. However, the best is yet to come. If you are not already at Tsubasacon 2008, then get yourself down here and have a great time with the rest of us. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org JLee_Bly http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/if-you-are-reading-this ...you're obviously not at the con. And that's a shame, because all of your friends are here, and they're having a fun time, and they're wondering where you are at this very moment. Everyone is saying that they wish you were here... you'd hate to dissapoint them, right? Right? text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/press-releases/huntington-wv-prepares-for-local-anime-convention HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – September 25, 2008 – Anime fans, cosplayers, and video game enthusiasts prepare to descend on the Big Sandy Superstore Arena's Riverfront Ballroom and Conference Center in Huntington, West Virginia this Friday as Tsubasacon kicks off its fifth annual anime and manga convention. First established in 2004, Tsubasacon boosts itself as West Virginia's premier anime and manga convention for enthusiasts of Japanese animation and comics. The convention also hosts an expansive video game and costuming, known as cosplay, tacks. The first two Tsubasacon conventions were originally held in the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia, before moving to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in 2006. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org JLee_Bly http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/herald-dispatch-anime-fans-get-animated-at-tsubasacon-convention HUNTINGTON -- Tsubasacon, the Mountain State's three-day celebration of anime (Japanese animation), is set to return to the Riverfront Ballroom and Conference Center at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena this weekend. You can read the entire story at the Herald Dispatch website (http://www.herald-dispatch.com/life/x954839830/Anime-fans-get-animated-at-Tsubasacon-convention). text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Mike http://www.tsubasacon.org/newsflashes/convention-hours-and-schedule Friday - 9:00 AM - 2:30 AM Saturday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM Sunday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Make sure to "Read More" to get the rest of this message! **Updated 9/25/2008 text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Mike http://www.tsubasacon.org/newsflashes/maid-cafe Due to scheduling problems The Maid Cafe has been canceled for this year. To those looking forward to the Cafe we apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have a super awesome Maid Cafe next year to make up for this year. If you have any questions or concerns please email mike@tsubasacon.org text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Mike http://www.tsubasacon.org/newsflashes/online_closing Due to the rush of registrations the Eventbrite registration will remain open until 9/24/2008 at 12:00 PM. We have to close the registration before the convention so we can make sure to get everyone who pre-registers into our registration system. Registration will still be available at the convention. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org JLee_Bly http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/video-game-tournament-registration I'm sure many of you are interested in this year's wave of video gaming tournaments, and we hope that this year does not disappoint. Many of our competitions will be headed up by The LANding Zone, who will be handling the scheduling and registration for these events. Participants may take part in as many tournaments as they would like, and there are no additional fees to enter -- your Tsubasacon badge gets you access to all of the video gaming events. Titles, times, and details can be found after the link text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/name-the-mascot-contest Ever wondered what the name of Tsubasacon's little angel mascot is? Truth be told, she never had one. But this year, she demanded to have a name. After all, she got annoyed by the Fugitive Webmonkey shouting, "HEY YOU!" when he talked to her. So, we are giving you the opportunity to give her a name. But there is more then just naming our little angel. You can get your creative juices going by writing a back story for her. The contest will run through the convention, until Sunday, September 28 at 10 am. The winning name and back story will be announced on Sunday, September 28 at 1 pm. Good luck! Submit an Entry (http://tsubasaconnamecontest.synthasite.com/) text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/12-days-left Tsubasacon 2008 is only twelve days away. Are you ready? We are! We have already set an all time pre-registration record. We thanks everyone who has pre-registered so far. If you have not pre-registered yet, there is still time left or you can simply register at the door. Online registration will end on September 24th. Convention hours: Friday: 9:00 am to 2:00 am Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 am Sunday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Registration hours will differ. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/astroboys-to-appear-at-tsubasacon Tsubasacon announces the appearance of local garage band, the Astroboys. The Astroboys covers anime theme songs with an original mix of punk and modern rock. Claiming to "ruin every anime theme you once held dear, if only to show you that change is a terrible thing," the Astroboys will make their debut at Tsubasacon on Sunday. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/cosplay-cash-prizes Limebarb.com (http://www.limebarb.com/) has been gracious to offer cash prizes for this year's cosplay contest and masquerade. Categories in which cash prizes will be awarded are: Best in Show Craftsmanship Beginner Craftmanship Novice Craftsmanship Expert Performance Group Performance Solo Good luck to all those who will be participating in this year's cosplay contest and masquerade. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org JLee_Bly http://www.tsubasacon.org/tournaments/mario-kart-wii-tournament Mario Kart Wii is the newest reiteration of Nintendo's series of racing games. Mario Kart Wii has a selection of 16 brand new tracks, 16 past favorites, and a wide selection of karts, bikes, and characters, including your Mii. Tsubasacon will be hosting a Mario Kart Wii tournament at this year's convention. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Mike http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/cel-painting Jen Lee Quick, our special OEL (original english language) manga-ka is going to be teaching a special workshop where YOU can paint your own animation cell! Space is limited and there will be a $5 entrance fee. We supply everything from the cells to paints and brushes and you get to try your hand at it!! Those who are interested email artistalley@tsubasacon.org (artistalley@tsubasacon.org)to sign up. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/pre-registration-rate-increases-august-30 If you have not pre-registered at the $35 rate yet, you still have time before the rate increases. However, on August 30, the pre-registration rate will increase to $40 and will only be accepted on-line until the week of the convention. Mail-in pre-registrations must be postmarked on or before August 30. In addition, group registrations will no longer be accepted after August 30. In order to receive the group discount, ten or more applications must be mailed together and postmarked on or before August 30. Finally, there are three two artist tables left in the Artist Alley. If you are interested in purchasing table space at Tsubasacon, please check the artists page (http://www.tsubasacon.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=7) for more details. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/pajama-party For those who have been keeping an eye on the forums will know that Tsubasacon is planning to host its first Pajama Party. Now we like to announce that the Pajama Party Regulation have been posted under the Events menu. Or you can follow this link (http://www.tsubasacon.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=35). text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/press-releases/tsubasacon-announces-robert-axelrod-as-guest HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – June 15, 2008 – With its 2008 convention in just months away, Tsubasacon announces that voice actor and writer Robert Axelrod well appear as a guest during its convention in September 26–28, 2008 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, West Virginia. Robert Axelrod is best known as the voice of Lord Zedd and Finster from the popular television series, Might Morphing Power Rangers. Axelrod also provided the voices for Wizardmon and Armidillomon in the first two Digimon series, Microchip in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Rico in Robotech, and Movor in Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Axelrod is also credited for writing three episodes of Samurai Pizza Cats and several other voice roles in The Big O, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and Rurouni Kenshin. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/press-releases/tsubasacon-to-host-maid-cafe HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – May 21, 2008 – The popular cultural phenomena from Tokyo, Japan is making its way to Huntington, West Virginia as Tsubasacon, in cooperation with limebarb.com, announces plans to host the Neko Maid Café during its anime and manga convention scheduled for the last weekend of September at the Big Sandy Supercenter Arena. Tsubasacon also announces that it will offer cash prizes to winners of its costume contest. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/pre-registration-notice So have you pre-registered for Tsubasacon 2008 yet? If not, then you have until May 31 to get in on the best possible rate, $30 for the entire weekend, $25 if you send in your pre-registration with a group of ten or more other people. After May 31, the pre-registration rate will increase to $35 for individuals and $30 for groups of 10 or more. For more information on how to pre-register, see our registration page (http://www.tsubasacon.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=3). text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/fan-fiction-contest Tsubasacon will be hosting its first fan fiction contest during the 2008 convention. For the preliminary rules, check under Events on the main menu. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/press-releases/tsubasacon-announces-first-round-of-guests HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – April 5, 2008 – Tsubasacon, West Virginia's premiere anime and manga convention, has announced its first round of guests for the 2008 convention: manga artist Jen Lee Quick and the musical group Ultraball. text/html http://www.tsubasacon.org Farix http://www.tsubasacon.org/news/new-photos-in-2007-gallery The last set of photos taken by our con photographer, Jenna Watts, has been added to our gallery. Many of these new photos are those taken in the Cosplay Studio. We also like to take this opportunity to announce that the Cosplay Studio will return for Tsubasacon 2008.