Youmacon

Youmacon is a popular culture event similar to most “Comic Cons”, however instead of focusing on comic books, Youmacon is a celebration of Japanese popular culture and its influence on our own culture over the past few decades. Common themes throughout the event are Anime (Japanese animation), Video Games, Japanese style artwork and comics, and the rising internet culture influenced by all of the above. Youmacon brings a unique all-ages mix of interactive events, celebrity guest panels, and live musical performances to Downtown Detroit. One of its most popular events, “Live Action Mario Party”, emulates the video game experience – often filling the room to fire code capacity. Players participate in gameshow-like mini-games to help their teams advance and win. Wearing costumes, or “Cosplay” as it's known at conventions, is very popular with attendees of Youmacon. It is not uncommon to walk into a pair of Italian plumbers in overalls on the escalator, only to meet someone dressed as Edward Elric or Master Chief from Halo minutes later. - Youmacon is not only Detroit's first and only Anime Convention, it's also one of the fastest growing fan conventions in the country! Last year over 12,000 individuals came to enjoy our 24 hour programming, great industry guests, cosplay contests, and our Battle Opera tournament – making Youmacon the only event to fill the massive 73 floor Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – Twice. Youmacon 2013 will be held at the newly renovated Cobo Center, as well as the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. We've been working hard with your input to guide the development of our event, and we are pleased to announce Registration will be held in Cobo Center for 2013 and beyond. In addition, we will be adding high-visibility information kiosks to our convention areas to more efficiently address our attendee questions and concerns. Bigger events. Faster Lines. Easier Navigation. You've survived the Apocalypse, welcome to Youmacon 2013! 31 October - 03 November