AniMiniCon SoHo July 30-August 1
AniMiniCon SoHo is a three day-event taking place July 30-Aug 1
for local New York City area fans of anime, manga and Japanese culture. It’s
happening at a unique downtown space, the SoHo Gallery for Digital Art
in Manhattan (138 Sullivan Street, New York, NY www.sohodigart.com) The Gallery has 16 hi-resolution 40″
computer monitors on the walls, which will show off not only anime and
manga artworks, but also photgraphic scenes from Japan that will make
you feel like you’re in a “Virtual Tokyo.”
On Friday night, (July 30) the events open
with a cosplay reception (refreshments will be served!) that will also mark the debut of the SOHO Host
Club. This group of young gentleman fans of anime and manga will be
circulating throughout the event and presiding over several program
items throughout the weekend. They will be serving tea and snacks at the Victorian, Gothic and Lolita Tea Party on Sunday afternoon (August 1)
where premium tea will be provided by Harney and Sons. You don’t need to
dress up, but if you can, please come in your best Victorian,
Steampunk, Gothic, Lolita or Japanese traditional outfits! If you have
any Asian Ball Jointed Dolls (such as Dollfies) bring them along to show
off.
On Saturday night (July 31) there is a
live musical performance of songs from anime series such as Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist and Blood Plus. As ComicMix’s
own Alexandra Honigsberg plays, corresponding scenes from the anime
will be projected onto a large digital screen, so the live music becomes
the soundtrack to the show! You’ll also be encouraged to sing and dance
along.
AniMiniCon SoHo will also feature anime screenings
(courtesy of Funimation) as well as panel discussions with animation and
manga artists including Misako Rocks. There will also be a Dealer’s
Room, as well as organized discussions and anime/manga themed games and
demonstrations.
For more details and updates, visit
www.animinicon.com or join their Facebook group. Admission is $30 for the three-day pass (available in advance at
the website) or $12 per day at the door. If you are interested in
participating in any of the program items (especially if you can
demonstrate Japanese traditional arts, such as kimono or origami) e-mail
animiniconsoho@gmail.com.
