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Questions tagged [conventions]

Questions related to anime/manga conventions.

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How can I tell if an anime figure is a fake?

I've been warned lots of times to make sure figures aren't fake before buying them. Mostly conventions have strict policies about this with the allowed vendors - but occasionally I see people complaining about one stall selling fake merchandise. I…
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Social etiquette in anime/manga/pop culture Japan conventions

When attending anime/manga/pop culture conventions, is there any guidance or any good manners I need to observe? Is there something specific I need to observe, or is it just like the other "normal" conventions? For example, when you meet with a…
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What events usually happen at Comiket?

I only know Comiket from anime and manga: they usually sell their own doujinshi and do some cosplay. Is this the only thing that actually happens at Comiket or are there a lot more things that happen? Maybe some kind of contest or something? Also,…
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Where did Yaoi Paddles come from?

Sometimes on convention pages I see bans on Yaoi Paddles; canoe-like paddles with Yaoi or similar phrases (For example Seme, Uke or Yuri) written on them. I understand that someone who has a Yaoi Paddle goes around smacking people on the butt with…
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How much English is spoken at Japan Expo (Paris)

I'm thinking of going to Japan Expo this year - as it is the largest convention in Europe, but because it is located in France, I'm unsure if I would enjoy it as much as my French - while passable - probably wouldn't get me through more complex…
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Where can I get listings of convention locations and dates?

My interest in anime and manga is largely a solitary pursuit that consists of me watching copious amounts of animated TV shows and answering questions on this site -- I don't really collect merchandise much or go to conventions . However, in the…
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What is COMITIA? Is it different than Comiket?

In Pixiv, sometimes I saw that as title. Here is the example: [ COMITIA119 ] 星の花束. Seems like it's a doujin. This is the first image (cover) - if anyone interested. I found from Google that Comitia is a legal assembly of the people from ancient…
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Why are anime music videos admitted in anime conventions?

Anime music videos have public screenings in several conventions, especially in the USA. How do they solve the problem of copyright? Some contests forbid the use of dubbed (localized) anime in competitions because of copyright issues. Are there…
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What's the average age of an American convention attendee?

Where I live (Ireland), the convention scene is predominantly teenagers around 16/17. As I get older, I feel more out of place. I'm only 22, so I'm not old at all, but everyone else is so much more energetic and there aren't many people my age left.…
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Why do cosplay competitions require prerecorded dialogue?

From local performances to bigger contests like EuroCosplay, many cosplay performances require you to prerecord your music and dialogue. Usually it is part of the rules for participation. What is the reason for this requirement? Surely a 'live'…
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Contact info of Shamoe US, a vendor on Anime Expo

I went to buy anime merchandise at Anime Expo this past summer and I bought it from the these vendors. I went to the Asian American Expo and met them again. I forgot to ask them for their website but they said for the upcoming Anime Expo, they will…
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Anime/Manga Cons

So me and my friends have been wanting to cosplay up and go to an Anime Con. Does anyone know some of the really really fun and popular ones? I know that ComicCon is for comics, and basically everything nerdy including anime stuff, but anything…
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