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Katsucon Video of the Week
A Death Note-themed entry from last year's Masquerade event.

See more Katsucon Videos on YouTube.

More News, and Announcing 20 More Guests for Katsucon 15!

Updated 1/4/2009: All masquerade skit slots have been filled. If you sent in an application, we'll be in touch with you soon!

This week's Video of the Week gives us a look back at last year's Masquerade event, featuring a Death Note-inspired favorite of the audience. Don't forget that sign-ups for this year's Masquerade start on Saturday, January 3, 2009!

Last week we promised that we'd only scratched the surface of Katsucon 15's guest roster, and this week we deliver!

Rounding out our anime industry guests this year are Bandai producer Toshifumi Yoshida and writer/actress/producer Trish Ledoux.

We're also adding to this year's musical guest line-up with artists Atomic Box and Ego Likeness (both of whom will be performing live at Katsucon late Friday night), and musician Robert Thomas.

Of course, you can't have Katsucon without some of the biggest artists from around the country, and leading off that list--back by popular demand--are Phil and Kaja Foglio! We're also proud to announce the return of the artists of AppleGeeks, Ghostfreehood Alliance, Erfworld, Fragile Gravity, and Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos, as well as Chris Malone of Blue and Blond and Michael "Mookie" Terracciano of Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire. Also appearing at Katsucon 15 are artists Darren Gendron of Dear Pirate and Bryan Prindiville of Bassetville.

What, you want more guests? All right, then how about the crew from Halfpixel--Brad Guigar of Evil Inc., Dave Kellett of Sheldon, and Kris Straub of Starslip Crisis--at no extra charge!

Check out our new and improved Guests Page for a full listing of this year's special guests.

One last note: the $45 pre-registration rate ends when the year does on December 31st, so pre-register now to save five bucks off the full price. And if you're planning to pre-register by mail (individually or as a group), those must be postmarked by December 31st too. You can still pre-register individually online up until a week before Katsucon 15--and we highly recommend you do because registrations are going fast!--after December 31st for $50.

Oh, and if you're coming to MAGFest this weekend, be sure to visit our table and say hi! We'll have lots of gaming going on throughout the weekend and maybe some tournaments and prize giveaways too.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be shining the spotlight on some of this year's featured events, including lots of new and exciting shows and some returning favorites. Until then, don't forget to subscribe to Katsucon's YouTube channel here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/KatsuconVideos

 
Latest News and Announcements

Art Show, Merchant Room Info Posted

Information about this year's Art Show and Merchant Room have been posted.

Also, if you'd like to place a request for a song to be played at this year's Valentine's Day Ball, you only have until Saturday, December 20, 2008 to do it. Visit the Valentine's Day Ball page to make your request. Thanks to the over 200 people who have already sent in their requests!

Check Out Our Promo Video

Check out Katsucon's latest promo video which features some of our staff having a little fun--Lucky Star style! Catch the full version of the video at this year's Opening Ceremonies.

Second Overflow Hotel Added! (Updated 11/24/2008)

It didn't take long for Katsucon attendees to gobble up our first overflow hotel block! We're so thrilled that everyone is this excited about Katsucon 15 that we've added a second overflow hotel block at the Hilton Crystal City at National Airport, just a short walk from the convention hotel. For more information and to reserve your room, check out the updated Hotel & Travel Page.

Announcing the Katsucon Valentine's Day Ball

What anime convention over Valentine's Day weekend would be complete without a special event to commemorate the most romantic day of the year? Join us on Katsucon Saturday night for a semi-formal ball full of music, dancing, and more! Check out the Valentine's Day Ball Page for all the details including how you can request for your favorite songs to be played during the Ball.

Hall Costume Contest Pre-Registration Now Open

Pre-registration for the Katsucon 15 Hall Costume Contest has begun. We will accept 10 pre-registered entries for each day of the contest (Katsucon Friday and Saturday). We will have between 20-30 entry slots available each day for at-convention sign-up as well. Pre-registration for the Hall Costume Contest is a "jump to the front of the line" card so you will not have to wait in line at the convention.

Please also note that you must be pre-registered for the Katsucon 15 convention before you can pre-register for the Hall Costume Contest. To pre-register for Katsucon 15 now, please visit the Convention Pre-Registration Page.

Please visit the Hall Costume Contest Page to read the rules of the contest and to pre-register.

Announcing Special Musical Guests YMCK and AURAL VAMPIRE

It is our pleasure to announce this year's special musical guests: AURAL VAMPIRE and YMCK, live in concert at Katsucon 15!

> Read more about YMCK...

> Read more about AURAL VAMPIRE...

Letter from the Chair on Attendance Cap

The Convention Chair for Katsucon 15 has posted a letter regarding an attendance cap this year. Please read it here and consider pre-registering today if you haven't already!

Caitlin Glass, Tony Oliver at Katsucon 15

Katsucon is proud to announce its next set of guests coming to Katsucon 15: Tony Oliver and Caitlin Glass!

Read more about these and our other guests on the Guests Page.

 
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

February 6: Last day to pre-register for Katsucon 15 online. (Mail-in registration has closed.)

February 13-15: Katsucon 15!


Vital Information

Pre-Registration: Visit the Pre-Registration Page to purchase your discounted convention registration and save time at the convention. Full-weekend pre-registration is just $45 until December 31st!

Hotel and Travel: Check out the Hotel and Travel Page to book your room and learn about how to get to Katsucon by car, train or plane.

Guests and Events: Learn more about this year's special guests on the Guests Page, and be sure to hit the Events Page to find out what's happening at Katsucon.

Forums: Talk to other people going to Katsucon in the Katsucon Forums. Discuss your favorite anime and videogames, share your art, find a room or ride, and more!

Katsucon on YouTube: Check out videos of this year's guests and last year's events on Katsucon's YouTube Channel.

 
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