For Immediate Release: August 1, 2015
SacAnime to invade downtown Sacramento with thousands of costumed fans.
Sacramento, Ca – SacAnime “The popculture convention with the Anime Twist” is returning to the th th Sacramento Convention Center September 4 6 , 2015. The biannual anime/pop culture convention is expecting over 14,000 attendees, many of whom will be cosplaying (costume playing) as their favorite anime or pop culture characters.
Guests include a Futurama reunion with Billy West (voice of Frye), Maurice LaMarche (voice of Kip, also known for voicing Brain in “Pinky and the Brain”), John DiMaggio (voice of Bender, also known for voicing Jake the dog in “Adventure Time”), Lauren Tom (voice of Amy Wong) also known as Numbuh 3 in “Codename Kids Next Door” ; Legend of Korra reunion with Janet Varney (Korra), David Faustino (Mako, known for his role Bud Bundy on Married with children), Sychelle Gabriel (Asami Sato); Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Karan Ashley (Yellow Ranger, Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger), Austin St. John (Red Ranger). Over a dozen additional anime and video game voice actors will also be in attendance, all participating in daily panels and most in free autograph sessions.
Event highlights include a cosplay costume contest, exhibitor room featuring hundreds of vendors and artists, Maid & Butler Café, karaoke contest, video game tournaments, family friendly late night electronic dance, panels and workshops, amateur art contest, kid zone hosted by the Sacramento Central Library and much more.
SacAnime is open to the public and prides itself of being family friendly. Admission for all three days is $45. Single day admissions are also available. Friday only is $30, Saturday only is $40, Sunday only is $25. There is also a Sunday exhibitor room only admission for $15. Children 8 and under are free. Participation in all events and access to special guests is all inclusive with admission to the show.
About SacAnime SacAnime’s first convention was held at the Sunrise Mall in July 2004. It was such a huge success that it continued to grow, moving to the Scottish Rite Center in 2005, then the Woodlake Hotel in 2009 and finally the Sacramento Convention Center in 2013. SacAnime’s philosophy has always been to provide a fun, safe, family friendly environment, with top shelf entertainment, at a reasonable price. Most of SacAnime’s events are included with general admission and guest celebrities sign the first autograph for free. www.sacanime.com.
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For more information, contact: Dan Houck, Owner (916) 6071849
K. M. Groves, ViceChair Customer Media / Relations (916) 6167925