Youmacon 2008

October 30–November 2, 2008 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan

Detroit's { Anime / Manga / Gaming / J-Music } Experience

Press

Releases

September 5, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Morgan Kollin
Convention Chairman
Youmacon 2008
248-841-6876

Joe Katz
Katz and Associates, Inc.
248-703-6944

Five thousand anime enthusiasts from throughout North America to attend Youmacon 2008, Metro Detroit's first and only anime convention, now in its fourth year, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan from October 30 through November 2.

Youmacon 2008 attendees will meet leading anime voice actors face to face, compete for trophies in our costume contest, purchase anime collectibles and attend a formal Masquerade Ball. The convention provides non-stop 24 hour programming of games, contests, anime music videos, maid cafe, live events and video programming. Youmacon 2008 registration and other detailed information is available by visiting youmacon.com, the official web site of Youmacon 2008.

Anime is a form of animation that originated in Japan and has become a multi billion dollar industry boasting tens of millions of passionate fans world wide. Anime is used in television series, films, video games, commercials and internet based releases and represents all genres of fiction.

Anime television series appear on the Cartoon Network, the Fox Kids Network, Warner Brothers stations and Sci-Fi Channels along with the dedicated Anime Network.

Among the distinguished guests who will appear in person at Youmacon 2008 are:

Caitlin Glass who appeared as Winry Rockbell in "Full Metal Alchemist"
Wayne Grayson who was Joey on "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and Michaelangelo in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Patrick Seitz who played Luke Valentine in "Hellsing" and Chopin in "Eternal Sonata"
Walter Jones best known as Zack, The Black Ranger from "The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
Paulie Schrier A ten year veteran of "The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
Lemon Demon known best for the "The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny" and the creative minds behind The Potter Puppet Pals

-30-

Photos

Attendees of the Cosplay Slumber Party.
A staff member celebrates his gaming victory at the Slumber Party.
Youmacon's Maid Cafe was the first of its kind at an anime con.
Kung Fu is demonstrated.
Live Action Mario Party contestants scramble to win a game of musical chairs.

Cosplayers await their turns in Cosplay Shougi.
Saturday's programming concludes with an intense dance.
Youmacon has many panels for instruction, discussion, and debate of various topics.
Caitlin Glass and Patrick Seitz are among the voice actors who will be at Youmacon.
Wayne Grayson is also a returning voice actor guest.

A Sesshoumaru cosplayer waits to be served.
Some families attend Youmacon, such as these "Bleach" cosplayers.
All ages of anime fans attend and cosplay at Youmacon.

"Sailor Moon" and "Pokémon" cosplayers perform a skit at the masquerade.
The cosplay judges announce the masquerade winners.
The Spoony Bards provide anime and game music to attendees throughout the con.

Attendees challenge each other in the video gaming room.
Tabletop gamers bring their collectible card games to play.
Instructive demos are also held in the tabletop gaming room.
Many artists come to Youmacon to sell their work.
Complimentary snacks and beverages are provided to attendees relaxing in the con suite.