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Conventions

For those who can’t get enough anime on their own through movie theaters or DVDs, there are many conventions where "otaku” - fans - can gather to watch the newest releases, purchase merchandise at swap meets, and exchange ideas. It's a great way for anime fans to learn about new types of animes and even meet important players of their favorite animes. Sometimes you can meet the cast; other times, if you're lucky, you can meet the original creator!

Many conventions also feature "cosplays". Cosplays - cos-tume plays - are essentially contests wherein fans dress up like their favorite anime characters. Sometimes cosplays feature dance contests, fight sequences, voice impersonations, and more. There are usually judges and prizes - bragging rights, included - and it's always full of people worth meeting.

• Know of anime gathering in your area? Click EasyEdit to add them. We'd love to hear about conventions all around the world!

West Coast Anime Expo : at the Anaheim Convention Center in Washington / next convention : July 1 - 4, 2006!

Midwest Anime Central : at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Illinois / next convention : May, 2007

East Coast Otakon : at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland / next convention : August 4 - 6, 2006!

FanimeCon : at the San Jose Convention Center in California / next convention : May, 2007

Anime Boston : at the Hynes Convention Center in Massachusetts / next convention : May, 2007

Sakura-Con : at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Washington / next convention : April 6 - 8, 2007

AniZona : in Phoenix, Arizona (more information pending) / next convention : 2007 (month unknown)

Communities, Clubs, and Chats

• Other than this site, what are the best anime communities on the web? Share them here to connect with others.

Gears Online : A great place for fans of science-fiction anime and manga.

Anime Podcasts and Internet Radio

• A collection of Internet Programs and Podcasts for Anime fans. Listen online from a web page, download to your PC, or transfer to your IPod.