Events
Anime Evolution
Jun 12 - 14
Anime Evolution 2009 is Vancouver’s premiere Asian popular cultural event where audiences and industry interact directly in an informal setting.
The three-day convention is expected to draw close to 5,000 people and brings together art, animation (anime), comic books (manga), video games, film and music in a celebration of Asian popular culture and multimedia.
Events take place starting Friday, June 12, and end Sunday, June 14. Everyone is welcome to register as attendees. Price is $50 for a pass for all three days and daily passes are available.
The convention highlights Vancouver’s local anime talent in addition to the work of other professionals in the industry.
Convention attendees can attend Q&A’s and workshops with voice actors, directors, artists, animators, comic books publishers and game developers.
Video screenings, video game rooms, a cultural festival and live performances by DJs, bands and improv actors are sure to keep guests thoroughly entertained.
Cosplay (short for Costume Play) where attendees dress up as their favourite video game, comic book and animated characters is encouraged. Gutsier attendees can participate in a fashion show or take part in the highly-competitive singing contest, Anime Idol.
Visually-creative attendees can view amateur works in the convention’s art gallery or buy and sell works of art at the convention’s “Artist’s Alley”.
Those looking for official merchandise, like comic books or videos, should definitely make visit a dealer’s area one of their top priorities.