ANIME

ANIME EVENTS Westin, Capitol II

Looking to immerse yourself in otaku culture at a gaming convention? Well, this is the room for you! Check out anime-centric presentations geared towards all levels of fandom from those just learning about the genre to Crunchyroll addicts and those whose knowledge extends to the VHS era of “Japanimation”. Additionally, check out the occasional anime screening from our friends at NIS American and VIZ Media.

For over a decade now, Wasabi Anime has partnered with Gen Con to provide an authentic otaku experience for tabletop enthusiasts seeking some Asian pop culture goodness with their board games, dice, and analog gaming convention experience. This year we’re bringing back panels, new variations on some classic offerings, and even a super-kawaii maid cafe experience! Be sure to swing by the Westin to check out all of this year’s anime programming!

MAID CAFÉ Westin, Cabinet

Konnichiwa! Maid Café Mikkusu (powered by Japanime Games) welcomes Gen Con attendees to experience an actual Akihabara-style maid cafe presentation similar to the ones in Japan. The MAID CAFE

GENERAL ADMISSION includes a small green tea drink, a taiyaki snack, a Maid Café Mikkusu hard enamel pin, a Maid Café Mikkusu lanyard, a kawaii meet and greet with the maids, a short stage performance, games, and other immersive elements. Want more? Get the MAID CAFE DELUXE ADMISSION which includes everything in the general admission plus a copy of Tanto Cuore: Doki Doki Beach Volleyball. Seating is limited!

ABOUT WASABI ANIME®

Wasabi Anime started as an anime fan club in 2001 and is now the premier production group for designing and operating Japanese pop culture related programming for anime/comic/ gaming events in North America. Aside from their work with Gen Con and other conventions, they also run their own convention called WasabiCon with one in Jacksonville, Florida and the other in Portland, Oregon. wasabianime.com www.facebook.com/wasabianime www.instagram.com/wasabianime twitter.com/wasabianime

MANGA LIBRARY Westin, Caucus

Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. The Manga Library at Gen Con is a quiet space located inside the Westin Indianapolis where attendees can take a break from the crowds and relax in a quiet room while reading popular titles new and old from Japanese manga-ka and the occasional American author, too!