Saturday, 12/8 @ 10:30 a.m. in Manga Panel Room 1A24, TOKYOPOP will be filming “Van Von Hunter in Maiden Quest!”
Come to the film shoot and you WILL be in the movie!
Dress up as Van Von Hunter and you will receive great prizes!
Plus, stay around for the super-exclusive sneak peek of the first-ever Japan/US-based co-production–integrating traditional anime with live-action and CG–starring PRINCESS AI!
As some of you may know, recently Anime Network Online was launched. It’s doing great already, tons of people have watched the episodes that are up. Everyone who loves Anime should get a chance to watch.
It’s simple really. The more people that watch the Anime the more that is provided. Anime Network is using the usual ways to get the word out. Something starting out always has to build up and let people know it’s there.
So this is where you come in. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to build Anime Network Online. All that is asked of you is to tell people about it if you like what you see. Share the link where ever and when ever you want. You don’t have to go overboard with spreading the word. If you like the service, share it with others when the opportunity rises.
We are thankful for all of our loyal fans out there. We hope to continue Anime Network Online for a very long time and bring you even more ways to see Anime in the future. Thanks Everyone.
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Twas six months before JACON,
And all through the state
The otaku were gathering
And they will celebrate!
The staff at JACON is proud to present the 2007 Winter Wonderland Ball. This costumed/formal dance event is a chance to enjoy the holiday season with a distinct anime flair. Santa Claus meets Sailor Scouts as we present an evening of entertainment all for a good cause: attendees are encouraged to bring a small unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Doing so will even get you a discount on admission!
It’s better to give than to receive… so we’d like to give back to you! Everyone who attends will have a chance to open one of the wrapped gifts under the JACON Christmas tree at the dance. Prizes include convention passes, DVDs, and more!
We’ll also have a costume contest during the event… details coming soon!
Details
Day: Saturday, December 15th
Time: 8 PM -12AM
Location: Orlando Sun Resort located near Lake Buena Vista (the home of JACON 2008!)
What to Expect
Tickets
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-Order and bringing a new unwrapped Toy available online only – deadline midnight Wednesday, December 12th | $10 |
| Pre-Order and no toy available online only – deadline midnight Wednesday, December 12th | $15 |
| At-the-Door and bringing a new unwrapped Toy | $15 |
| At-the-Door and no Toy | $20 |
* JACON Winter Wonderland Ball tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.
Purchase tickets: http://jacon07winterball.eventbrite.com
Dress Code
Like the title suggests, this is a formal ball. (As formal as an “anime” event can be.) We request that you do not wear denim (jeans) or sneakers. If you’re not sure about what you plan to wear, please email contact@jacon.org for clarification.
Otherwise – just use common sense.
Who: Open to all
What: Photoshoot, Social Gathering, Ice Skating
When: Saturday December 8th, 3pm – 7pm
Where: Centennial Olympic Park – Ice Skating Rink
Cost: Photoshoot (free!). Ice Skating prices and rink info: http://www.centennialpark.com/events/ice.html
MomoCon is proud to host a photoshoot-social at Atlanta’s only outdoor skating rink. Mix and mingle with fellow cosplayers and skate the day away. Once the sun sets, enjoy the holiday lights of the park. MomoCon’s official photographer, James “Frameshot” Garner will be on hand to taking photos, so bring your favorite winter cosplay if you’ve got one. As always costumes aren’t required.
By Andromeda
Imagine what it would be like if you could see those that infect the world. Demons, known as virus, can be seen by a select few and those few are what the demons want. What can one do to fight off a virus that is unlike any that can be killed by man’s medicine? You contact the Venus Vanguard, virus exorcists, for their help.
Sumire is an average schoolgirl. Well, average if you call seeing demons average. Together with Lucie, they fight the things that would hunt down and consume the souls of humans who are special enough to see the demons. Along with two others, they use a special vaccination, known as anti-virus bullets, to destroy the virus that looks to infect us.
Just like you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge this series by its first episode. It didn’t give much to draw me in while watching it, but the longer I watched past the first episode the more drawn in I became. It’s not one of those jump up, slap you in your face type of anime, but a tickling of entertainment for your enjoyment. The story in volume one seems a bit weak, but there is potential in it getting better. I can see myself watching more of this in-between those series’ higher up on my list to watch.
The characters start out a bit dry but slowly they begin to unwind, letting you glimpse at what is beneath the surface. Sumire begins to struggle with her inner self, wondering if she made the right choice in joining the Venus Vanguard. Lucie seems to have some hidden secrets that are merely touched upon but it gives you something to look forward to later on. I did like the flashback episode that tells of how Sumire came to join the Venus Vanguard.
The voice acting was once again a wonderful achievement. Even with the good voice acting though, you can’t hide the fact that the sound doesn’t seem to mesh quite so well. At times Lucie talks so softly that every other sound nearly drowns her out. Then there are times where a squeal of fear or delight seems too loud making you think the volume was turned up. There seemed to be a volume problem when mixing everything together for the final product. I found myself adjusting the volume a few times too many.
Venus Versus Virus is a cute anime that should be given a chance.
Licenser: ADV
Studio: Studio Hibari
Length: 100mins
Retail: (U.S.) $29.98
Availability: Now Available
