Anime!

Lots of great anime conventions this summer. Here's another:

Currently on the program are the basics that one would usually find at an anime convention: anime-music-video contest, “artist alley,” fan panels and cosplay gatherings — all with a Naruto emphasis, of course. Some interesting tentative events that are not so common are the Ramen Eating Contest, Narutimate Hero Game Tournament, Ninja Auction and The Unofficial Naruto on Ice. Also on the agenda is the convention’s official band, The Random Ninjas, who will be performing Naruto music to fans’ head-banging delight. Supporting this all-out bash before the actual convention, from July 29 to July 31, were some fundraising events such as a White Day Celebration on March 12.