Akon's Official Site
For a nice change of pace, my friend Rick and I attended the 17th annual Akon Anime convention in Dallas, TX. It is big anime convention that caters to both the devout and casual fan that took up the entirety of the convention center of the Mark Adams hotel.
It has been several years since I last attended this colorful event and it shows-since I had no clue who the majority of people were dresses as. Serves me right for forgetting to bring pen and paper. It has really grown from it's first year were I was told there a little over 300 attendees to this year which boast over 14,000.
The previous description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Because of his devotion, I have nothing to add. --Robyn Sotherby
For information regarding this convention, check out: Akon's Official Site
As Always... click on the image for a larger view...
 Met this cloud girl after registration |
 Outside the dealer's area were many demos and gaming booths |
 Anime is nothing if not Japanese |
 These are hand painted wares of John Medeiros |
 They really stood out |
 Many folk were in these uniforms |
 More striking costumes |
 She was a water spirit |
 reborn as a courtesan. Her robe reveals her tale |
 These two look so cool working the booth that sold japanese alternative music |
 1 of the fantastic kimonos from Rising Sun Imports |
 His sign reads Modern Ninja. It would help of course if he stayed totally in shadow. |
 Anime characters often have big weapons |
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 Sophie of Howl's Moving Castle |
 Plenty of animal characters too |
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