Anime @ Armadacon - October 30 - November 1, 2009 - Plymouth

[Jade]

Westcountry Anime have been asked by the organisers of Armadacon, a cross-media (SF / Fantasy / Cult Media) convention in Plymouth, to host a weekend long anime stream as part of their 21st convention.

Anime @ ArmadaCon aims to present an insight into Japanese culture, Anime and Manga, while trying to be in keeping with Armadacon's Sci-Fi and Fantasy theme.

Registration is available as part of a full Armadacon Membership, or alteratively day passes to the Anime @ Armadacon event for a smaller fee.


*Events Will Include*
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8-Bit Games Panel:
Do you remember the era of chiptunes, 64 colours and awesome side-scrolling games? We do, and we're bringing you a presentation of all the best games from the 8-Bit era. From Mario to Zelda, Mega Man to Solar Jetman, and the sublime River City Ransom, we'll be taking you on the best nostalgia trip since Spandau Ballet's comeback tour. Wait, scratch that last bit...

Anime Screenings:
Well, it's what we're here for, right? We're selecting the best of the best Sci-Fi & fantasy Anime and screening them in hour blocks. A chance to sit back and relax in between events.

Artists' Corner:
A chance to put your artistic skills to the test for fun and for competition. Either draw whatever you like and put it up on our artists wall, or take part in one of our numerous competitions to try and win a prize. This will be running in the background across both days.

General Gaming:
we'll also have some general gaming sessions running in the background. From nostalgic NES classics to the Bullet Curtain mania of the Tohou series, we'll be bringing in a range of classic games both new and old for your enjoyment. There will also be some Gaming Tournaments.

Itasha Racing:
For those not familiar with the concept of Itasha, it's a bit like Pimp My Ride, but with Anime characters. While we don't have a full Itasha car to drive around (which is probably a good thing), we have RC cars to race around our test track instead. Stig helmet not required.

East Meets West:
We'll discuss how western Sci-Fi & Fantasy has influenced anime, and visa versa.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124974736201

http://www.westcountryanime.org.uk/armada/

Registration for the full covention is £35 but if you only want entry to the anime bit there will be a discount rate which is yet to be decided.

[MattCasey]

Sounds good to me...
I'm in if i can persuade my parents.

Is it possible to organise going as a group?

[DanimeB]

Sounds good to me...
I'm in if i can persuade my parents.

Is it possible to organise going as a group?

Great idea!
I can go anyway as I only live in Looe AND im 21 years old!

[Jade]

I'll be going unless something happens and can give people a lift from Launceston or anywhere en route.

[StoneWeasel]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it as I have a surf Kayaking competition on that weekend

[Jade]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it as I have a surf Kayaking competition on that weekend

Good luck! Anything special?

[DanimeB]

I'll be going unless something happens and can give people a lift from Launceston or anywhere en route.

I can pick up anyone around the Looe, Liskeard, Saltash area....

[StoneWeasel]

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it as I have a surf Kayaking competition on that weekend

Good luck! Anything special?

Thanks, not a particularly important comp, it is just the Anual Plastic Surf Kayak Championships so I am not even allowed to use my Carbon Kevlar boat! There is always a couple of kayaks and some really tasty kit up for grabs in the prize box though and it is the first comp after everyone is back from the World Championships*, it has a party in the evening as well so is just a really good event for catching up with folks.

I'm afraid though that even a minor surf comp tends to take president over just about anything else in my life.



*which is on at the moment and I rather disappointingly could not afford to go to this year

[MattCasey]

I cud get dropped off i reckon... i may just have to beg my dad lol

[samiej]

where can u get tickets?